PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Lindblad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Johnsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnsson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kashmir - Led Zeppelin. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Lindblad
vs
Johnsson

190 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Andreas Lindblad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunnar Johnsson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnsson looks to land a right hand but Lindblad moved out of range.
Johnsson tries to clinch up.
Lindblad throws a head kick but Johnsson moves out of range.

Johnsson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lindblad looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnsson scoring with punches from side control.
Lindblad managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Johnsson.
Johnsson in side control, throwing shots but Lindblad defends.
Lindblad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lindblad is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Johnsson working the ground and pound but Lindblad is defending the strikes.
Johnsson is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Johnsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lindblad, who protects the arm well.

Johnsson has hold of Lindblad's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lindblad seems comfortable defending it but Johnsson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lindblad is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lindblad is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Johnsson couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gunnar Johnsson!