PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian Soendergaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ditte Sebastien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Soendergaard
vs
Sebastien

186 cm
27
195 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

185 cm
26
193 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Christian Soendergaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ditte Sebastien!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sebastien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sebastien tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soendergaard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sebastien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soendergaard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soendergaard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sebastien as he avoids it easily.
Sebastien fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sebastien swinging wildly here.
Soendergaard missing with a left hand there. Sebastien was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sebastien fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sebastien doesn't manage to clinch there - Soendergaard circles away.
Sebastien tries to clinch but Soendergaard is having none of it.
Sebastien tries to clinch but Soendergaard is having none of it.
Sebastien fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sebastien looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Sebastien. No joy for Soendergaard on that attempt.
Sebastien stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Soendergaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Soendergaard as he connects with a hook.
Soendergaard throws a jab but it's blocked by Sebastien.
Sebastien wants to clinch.
Soendergaard scores with a spinning back kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soendergaard thows a body kick. Sebastien tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sebastien steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Soendergaard. That one must have hurt.
Nice body kick from Soendergaard.
Soendergaard keeps the fight on the outside.

Soendergaard instigates a clinch.
Soendergaard is working for takedown but Sebastien is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sebastien tries to circle away but Soendergaard has him pinned against the cage.

Soendergaard manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Soendergaard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sebastien doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sebastien manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Soendergaard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sebastien throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soendergaard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sebastien loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sebastien is looking to work some ground and pound but Soendergaard has wrist control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sebastien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soendergaard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sebastien throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sebastien throwing strikes from guard but Soendergaard blocks nicely.

Soendergaard looking for a guillotine here but Sebastien defends easily.
Sebastien throws a big right hand that misses.

Soendergaard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Soendergaard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sebastien.
Sebastien scoring with some ground and pound.
Soendergaard manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Soendergaard scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soendergaard controlling the pace for now.
Soendergaard sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Soendergaard unloads with some shots from mount but Sebastien bucks and avoids them well.
Soendergaard thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Soendergaard misses with a head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sebastien avoids a series of strikes thrown by Soendergaard.
Sebastien regains half guard.
Soendergaard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Soendergaard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sebastien on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Soendergaard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Soendergaard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Soendergaard thows a huge punch but Sebastien dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Soendergaard dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sebastien doesn't manage to clinch there - Soendergaard circles away.
Soendergaard keeps the fight on the outside.
Sebastien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soendergaard.
Sebastien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soendergaard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ditte Sebastien is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soendergaard keeps Sebastien at a distance using the push kick.
Ditte Sebastien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sebastien tries to clinch up but Soendergaard circles away and keeps his distance.
Sebastien tries to clinch up but Soendergaard circles away and keeps his distance.
Soendergaard shoots in looking for a takedown but Sebastien manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Soendergaard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Soendergaard swats away the attempt to clinch by Sebastien.
Sebastien tries to close the distance and clinch but Soendergaard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soendergaard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Soendergaard.

Sebastien closes the distance and pushes Soendergaard back into the cage.
Sebastien stops a takedown attempt from Soendergaard.
Sebastien is trying to push Soendergaard away but Soendergaard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sebastien working hard to break the clinch.
Sebastien is trying to break the clinch but Soendergaard has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sebastien looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sebastien is pressed up against the cage. Soendergaard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sebastien down to the mat. Sebastien avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Soendergaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sebastien takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sebastien has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Soendergaard.

Sebastien clinches.
Nice body punch from Sebastien - that landed with a thud.
Soendergaard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sebastien fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sebastien looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sebastien lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Christian Soendergaard has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soendergaard is looking to clinch.
Soendergaard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sebastien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soendergaard swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Soendergaard tries to keep at a distance but Sebastien has taken the fight into the clinch.
Soendergaard fails to pull guard.

Soendergaard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sebastien is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sebastien swinging wildly here.
Soendergaard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Sebastien gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sebastien is pressed up against the cage. Soendergaard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sebastien down to the mat. Sebastien avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sebastien swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sebastien tries to close the distance and clinch but Soendergaard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Soendergaard.
Sebastien tries to clinch
letting Soendergaard counter with a right hand.
Sebastien stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sebastien wants it to stay on the feet.

Sebastien forces Soendergaard back against the cage and clinches.
Sebastien tries to break free but Soendergaard pushes him back against the cage.
Soendergaard has Sebastien pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sebastien manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Sebastien scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sebastien keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Soendergaard's efforts to push away.
Sebastien gets underhooks to prevent Soendergaard's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sebastien wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soendergaard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sebastien is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sebastien working hard to break the clinch.
Sebastien stops a takedown attempt from Soendergaard.
Sebastien has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sebastien wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sebastien can't break the clinch.

Soendergaard ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Soendergaard no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sebastien is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sebastien landing with the ground and pound.
Sebastien working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sebastien throws a strike but Soendergaard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Soendergaard wants to control from the top but Sebastien keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soendergaard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soendergaard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sebastien is adopting a defensive guard.
Sebastien avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ditte Sebastien showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Christian Soendergaard's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Sebastien fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soendergaard manages to avoid it.
Ditte Sebastien seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Soendergaard cracks Sebastien with an open hand slap.
Sebastien has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Soendergaard.

Sebastien rushes Soendergaard and presses him up against the cage.
Soendergaard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sebastien avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Soendergaard successfully pulls guard.
Sebastien with a flurry of punches that miss.

Soendergaard is looking for a triangle but Sebastien pushes his legs off easily.
Sebastien is looking to work some ground and pound but Soendergaard has wrist control.
Soendergaard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sebastien scoring with some ground and pound.
Soendergaard trying to keep a closed guard but Sebastien is proving a slippery customer.
Christian Soendergaard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sebastien is looking to work some ground and pound but Soendergaard has wrist control.
Sebastien throwing strikes from guard but Soendergaard blocks nicely.
Sebastien throws and elbow that misses. Soendergaard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sebastien's guard. Nice move by Soendergaard!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soendergaard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Soendergaard is in close to Sebastien's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Soendergaard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Soendergaard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soendergaard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sebastien keeping moving, preventing Soendergaard from controlling successfully.
Soendergaard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soendergaard trying to control but Sebastien is working from the bottom.
Soendergaard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Soendergaard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sebastien manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Soendergaard has Sebastien in his guard.
Soendergaard lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sebastien!
Sebastien wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Soendergaard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soendergaard throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Soendergaard throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Soendergaard wants to control the pace but Sebastien is squirming around nicely.
Sebastien avoids a series of strikes thrown by Soendergaard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sebastien is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Soendergaard sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Soendergaard sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Soendergaard throws some wild stikes that Sebastien manages to avoid easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soendergaard throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sebastien because Soendergaard loaded up on that one.
Sebastien is squirming around, avoiding Soendergaard's attempts to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Soendergaard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Soendergaard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Soendergaard!