PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Lundvquist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spartacus Gladius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spartacus Gladius will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Lundvquist
vs
Gladius

160 cm
26
138 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
23
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Henrik Lundvquist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Spartacus Gladius!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lundvquist moves into the clinch successfully.
Gladius fails to pull guard.
Lundvquist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lundvquist tries to throw a body punch but Gladius avoids it by throwing Lundvquist back against the cage.
Gladius goes for a takedown attempt but Lundvquist pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Lundvquist gets a clinch.
Gladius goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lundvquist prevents it.
Henrik Lundvquist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spartacus Gladius.
Lundvquist tries a body shot but Gladius blocks it.
Gladius goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lundvquist prevents it.
Gladius looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gladius blocking some punches.
Gladius tries for a takedown but Lundvquist manages to get underhooks.
Lundvquist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundvquist struggles to land a body shot inside as Gladius controls his hands.
Lundvquist pushes Gladius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lundvquist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lundvquist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gladius jumps guard but Lundvquist turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lundvquist tries to work over Gladius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lundvquist works on Gladius's body with a couple of short punches.
Gladius jumps guard but Lundvquist stands there with Gladius around his waist. Gladius gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lundvquist digs a right hand underneath Gladius's ribcage. Gladius let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gladius is trying to push Lundvquist away but Lundvquist has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lundvquist lands with a light punch inside.
Lundvquist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lundvquist tries to work over Gladius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lundvquist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gladius backwards.
Lundvquist misses with some punches.
Gladius blocks a body shot from Lundvquist.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gladius.
Lundvquist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lundvquist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gladius's elbow.
Lundvquist misses with some punches.
Lundvquist misses with a punch to the body.
Lundvquist has a couple of punches blocked by Gladius.
Lundvquist struggles to land a body shot inside as Gladius controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gladius jumps guard but Lundvquist turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lundvquist working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Lundvquist scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lundvquist struggles to land a body shot inside as Gladius controls his hands.
Lundvquist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gladius blocking some punches.
Gladius is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lundvquist gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lundvquist lands a nice uppercut.

Gladius ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gladius no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gladius wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lundvquist wants to control from the top but Gladius keeps moving.
Gladius tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lundvquist trying to control but Gladius is working from the bottom.
Gladius is pulling down on Lundvquist's head. It's preventing any offense from Lundvquist, at least for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Henrik Lundvquist.

Lundvquist darts in and clinches Gladius up against the cage.
Lundvquist misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gladius misses with a punch to the body.
Lundvquist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gladius tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lundvquist smiles and moves away.

Gladius rushes Lundvquist and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lundvquist lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gladius jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lundvquist walks away with a smile on his face. Gladius gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Lundvquist darts in and clinches Gladius up against the cage.
Lundvquist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gladius's elbow.
Lundvquist tries to work over Gladius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gladius is trying to maintain a safe position but Lundvquist gets an underhook and turns Gladius into the cage.
Lundvquist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gladius backwards.
Gladius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gladius goes for a takedown attempt but Lundvquist pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henrik Lundvquist 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.

Lundvquist lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gladius takes a step back to recover.
Nice takedown defense from Lundvquist. No joy for Gladius on that attempt.
Spartacus Gladius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gladius shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lundvquist defends it nicely.
Gladius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lundvquist.

Lundvquist rushes Gladius and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Gladius.
Lundvquist gets underhooks to prevent Gladius's takedown attempt.
Henrik Lundvquist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spartacus Gladius.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gladius is trying to pull guard but Lundvquist turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lundvquist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gladius wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Henrik Lundvquist has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gladius tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lundvquist just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lundvquist stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lundvquist misses with a punch on the inside.
Lundvquist tries to work over Gladius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gladius can't get the takedown.
Lundvquist misses with a punch to the body.
Lundvquist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lundvquist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lundvquist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gladius jumps guard but Lundvquist stands there with Gladius around his waist. Gladius gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lundvquist struggles to land a body shot inside as Gladius controls his hands.
Lundvquist lands a left hand.
Gladius goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lundvquist prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gladius is trying to pull guard but Lundvquist turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gladius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gladius tries to pull guard but Lundvquist won't allow it.
Lundvquist working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Lundvquist - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lundvquist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gladius tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lundvquist just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lundvquist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lundvquist misses with the head strike.
Gladius jumps guard but Lundvquist stands there with Gladius around his waist. Gladius gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gladius has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lundvquist after a bit of a struggle.
Lundvquist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lundvquist lands with a light punch inside.
Gladius goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lundvquist prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gladius.
Lundvquist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lundvquist lands a shot to the body.
Lundvquist scores with a shoulder strike.
Gladius is trying to pull guard but Lundvquist has him pressed against the cage.
Lundvquist gets underhooks to prevent Gladius's takedown attempt.
Gladius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lundvquist misses with a punch to the body.
Lundvquist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gladius drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lundvquist pulls his leg out and moves away.

Lundvquist moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundvquist lands a shot to the body.
Lundvquist misses with some punches.
Lundvquist works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gladius fails to pull guard.
Lundvquist lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gladius wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lundvquist has him pressed against the cage.
Gladius tries to pull guard but Lundvquist holds him up against the cage and eventually Gladius drops back down to his feet.
Lundvquist tries to throw a body punch but Gladius avoids it by throwing Lundvquist back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lundvquist lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gladius.
Lundvquist can't find room to land a body shot as Gladius controls the action.
Gladius jumps guard but Lundvquist stands there with Gladius around his waist. Gladius gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gladius is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lundvquist is defending well.
Lundvquist misses with some punches.
Gladius blocks a body shot from Lundvquist.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henrik Lundvquist dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Lundvquist closes the distance and pushes Gladius back into the cage.
Lundvquist working aggressively here.
Lundvquist pushes Gladius back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gladius is looking to break free of the clinch but Lundvquist has double underhooks.
Gladius tries to pull guard but Lundvquist holds him up against the cage and eventually Gladius drops back down to his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Lundvquist.
Lundvquist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gladius drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lundvquist pulls his leg out and moves away.

Lundvquist takes the fight into the clinch.
Gladius jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lundvquist walks away with a smile on his face. Gladius gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Henrik Lundvquist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spartacus Gladius.

Lundvquist instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gladius tries for a takedown but Lundvquist manages to get underhooks.
Lundvquist lands with a light punch inside.
Gladius is trying to pull guard but Lundvquist has him pressed against the cage.
Lundvquist tries to throw a body punch but Gladius avoids it by throwing Lundvquist back against the cage.
Lundvquist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lundvquist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gladius's elbow.
Lundvquist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lundvquist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lundvquist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lundvquist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lundvquist scores with a shoulder strike.
Lundvquist can't find room to land a body shot as Gladius controls the action.
Lundvquist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lundvquist misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lundvquist.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gladius is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lundvquist pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gladius is working for takedown but Lundvquist is calmly controlling the position for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lundvquist.
Gladius blocks a body shot from Lundvquist.
Gladius has Lundvquist pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lundvquist manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lundvquist throws a head punch that misses.

Gladius decides to pull guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lundvquist looking to sit in guard and control but Gladius gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lundvquist is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gladius slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundvquist wants to sweep here but Gladius controlling him for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lundvquist can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gladius controls the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Spartacus Gladius wasn't active enough on the ground.

Lundvquist has closed the distance and engaged Gladius in a clinch.
Henrik Lundvquist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lundvquist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lundvquist misses with a punch on the inside.
Gladius jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lundvquist walks away with a smile on his face. Gladius gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gladius shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lundvquist as he avoids it easily.
Spartacus Gladius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lundvquist darts in and clinches Gladius up against the cage.
Gladius looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gladius drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lundvquist gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gladius tries to pull guard but Lundvquist holds him up against the cage and eventually Gladius drops back down to his feet.
Gladius tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lundvquist smiles and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lundvquist gets a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henrik Lundvquist showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lundvquist, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrik Lundvquist!