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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Soeren Lindstroem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lindstroem might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Time is Tickin away. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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183 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
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174 lbs
24 - 9 - 3 |
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World class MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Soeren Lindstroem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Marx!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marx avoids the head kick by Lindstroem.
Soeren Lindstroem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marx tried to score with a low kick but Lindstroem checks it.
Marx ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lindstroem moves away.
Lindstroem throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Marx looks for a takedown but Lindstroem sprawls well.
Lindstroem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marx is looking to score with low kicks.
A low kick from Lindstroem misses
and Marx counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lindstroem won't be happy with that.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lindstroem can't do much from the bottom here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marx lands a nice forearm strike.
Lindstroem is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marx's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Marx slows the pace down in half guard.
Marx is keen to just control but Lindstroem is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marx throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lindstroem to regain full guard.
Lindstroem throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lindstroem working a defensive guard here.
Marx trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindstroem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lindstroem is keeping the position for now.
Lindstroem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marx defends well.
Marx postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marx gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lindstroem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marx with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marx in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marx with a nice head shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindstroem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marx wants to control from the top but Lindstroem keeps moving.
Lindstroem bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marx's guard.
Marx wants to stand up but Lindstroem is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem wants to control from the top but Marx keeps moving.
Lindstroem preventing the sweep.
Marx bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lindstroem's guard.
Lindstroem is controlling Marx's posture.
Marx postures up and lands a big shot to Lindstroem's brow.
Lindstroem has his foot on Marx's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marx works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindstroem working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marx.
Marx chips away with some ground and pound.
Marx must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lindstroem working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marx.
Marx throwing strikes from guard but Lindstroem blocks nicely.
Lindstroem is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marx scoring with some ground and pound.
Marx wants to control from the top but Lindstroem keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindstroem looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marx is one step ahead there.
Marx trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindstroem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lindstroem is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marx avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marx trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindstroem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Marx dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Marx fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lindstroem has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lindstroem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lindstroem tries to close the distance and clinch but Marx swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Lindstroem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lindstroem throws a solid leg kick but Marx takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lindstroem.
Lindstroem misses with a low kick.
Marx looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lindstroem throws a push kick but Marx slaps the foot to one side.
Marx throws a head kick that misses.
Marx connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lindstroem pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marx is out of range and Lindstroem settles back down.
Soeren Lindstroem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Lindstroem.
Lindstroem scoring well with a low kick there.
Lindstroem throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marx.
Lindstroem throws a leg kick but Marx sees it coming and moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marx.
Marx closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lindstroem did well to prevent Marx getting side control.
Lindstroem slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marx wants to control from the top but Lindstroem keeps moving.
Marx stopping the sweep attempt from Lindstroem.
Marx keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lindstroem's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marx throws a big right hand that misses.
Mark Marx has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marx makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marx in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lindstroem is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marx is aware though and is defending well.
Marx with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marx trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindstroem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lindstroem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marx defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lindstroem working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marx.
Marx working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lindstroem manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lindstroem content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lindstroem avoids the attempt from Marx to control.
Marx is desperately trying to improve his position but Lindstroem has a good base and remains in mount.
Marx regains half guard.
Marx wants to control but Lindstroem is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem is working for a kimura but Marx is defending it quite comfortably.
Marx tries to roll over but Lindstroem keeps him under control.
Marx trying to hold on to Lindstroem's head to control him but Lindstroem postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marx is controlling Lindstroem's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Marx wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mark Marx will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Marx throws a looping overhand right but Lindstroem ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick from Lindstroem is predictable there
and Marx cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lindstroem throws a head kick that misses.
Lindstroem misses with a low kick.
Marx closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lindstroem's guard.
Lindstroem looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marx tries to free his leg and advance position but Lindstroem is retaining full guard.
Lindstroem is looking to stand up but Marx isn't so interested in that idea.
Lindstroem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marx defends well.
Marx postures up and lands a big shot to Lindstroem's brow.
Marx lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindstroem trying to keep a closed guard but Marx is proving a slippery customer.
Marx throws a big elbow that misses.
Lindstroem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marx postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marx preventing the sweep.
Marx in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marx stands up over Lindstroem, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marx trying to control but Lindstroem is working from the bottom.
Marx forces his way into half guard.
Lindstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marx working the head and body with strikes.
Marx is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marx sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lindstroem defending well though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marx is looking to stall here but Lindstroem recovers full guard.
Marx stopping the sweep attempt from Lindstroem.
Marx postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marx trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindstroem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marx working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marx preventing the sweep.
Marx throwing strikes from guard but Lindstroem blocks nicely.
Marx throws a big elbow that misses.
Marx distracts Lindstroem with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marx got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lindstroem has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marx has managed to get both his arms back between Lindstroem's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marx accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marx works over Lindstroem with some ground and pound from guard.
Marx working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lindstroem keeping moving, preventing Marx from controlling successfully.
Marx postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marx trying to control but Lindstroem is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marx throws a big right hand that misses.
Marx lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marx working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lindstroem's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marx postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marx with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lindstroem is looking for a triangle but Marx pushes his legs off easily.
Marx is in close to Lindstroem's body, working some short punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marx connects with a couple of short punches.
Lindstroem looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marx trying to control but Lindstroem is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Marx really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lindstroem tries to clinch up but Marx circles away and keeps his distance.
Lindstroem attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Lindstroem.
Marx misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lindstroem gets caught flat footed, as Marx shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Marx works over Lindstroem with some ground and pound from guard.
Lindstroem had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marx defends it easily.
Marx stands up over Lindstroem, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Marx throwing strikes but missing.
Marx trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindstroem looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marx is one step ahead there.
Marx stands up over Lindstroem, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marx cracks Lindstroem with a solid left hand.
Lindstroem has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Marx has passed into side control.
Marx is working Lindstroem over with some ground and pound from side control.
Marx lands some shots froms side control.
Marx trying to control the action but Lindstroem is working from the bottom.
Lindstroem tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marx wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lindstroem is working hard here to advance position.
Marx working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem is working to avoid the ground and pound but Marx connects with a decent elbow.
Marx working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marx is putting a hurting on Lindstroem here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lindstroem is trying to get back to half guard.
Marx working the ground and pound.
Lindstroem is rocked!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Marx scoring with punches and elbows.
Oh Lindstroem is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Marx! That's hurt Lindstroem! Will he recover? Marx fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Marx!
Mark Marx is the new welterweight champion!
Mark Marx bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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