PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bada Bing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustaf Lindback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bing kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Metallica - All Nightmare Long. This should be a great matchup!

Bing
vs
Lindback

168 cm
35
142 lbs
21 - 15 - 0

170 cm
26
146 lbs
12 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

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 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bada Bing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Gustaf Lindback!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bing.
Nice shot by Lindback.
Bing waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lindback.

Bing gets tackled into the cage by Lindback. Lindback maintains the clinch.
Bing avoiding damage as Lindback throws knees to the body.
Lindback's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lindback taking a breather.
Bing avoiding damage as Lindback throws knees to the body.
Bing is trying to force a seperation but Lindback has the dominant position.
Lindback with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bing managing to block the knees to the body from Lindback.
Bing is trying to pull guard but Lindback turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Lindback gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bing is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bing wants to pass the guard but Lindback is defending well.

Lindback looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bing controlling the action here.
Bing is trying to control. Lindback wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lindback keeping control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lindback actively working from the bottom here.
Bing controlling the action here.

Bada Bing has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bing misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bing throws a right and a left that both miss.

Lindback drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lindback won't allow Bing to sweep him here.
Lindback is stalling in the full guard.
Lindback stopping the sweep attempt from Bing.
Lindback landing with the ground and pound.

Bing throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lindback escapes and throws Bing's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bing is looking for a sweep.

Lindback is trying to get an arm triangle but Bing is defending well.
Lindback tries to advance to mount but Bing denies him.
Lindback creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bing tries to buck Lindback off but Lindback is having none of it.
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!
Bing manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bing manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bing manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lindback manages to get himself to full guard.
Lindback is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustaf Lindback dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bing missing with a left hand there. Lindback was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lindback lands a head shot.
Lindback pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bing is out of range and Lindback settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bing. Lindback does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Bing misses its intended target.
Bing misses with a double jab.

Lindback takes the fight into the clinch.
Lindback landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Lindback manages to break the clinch.
Bing blocks a head kick by Lindback.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bing ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decent striking displayed by Lindback there.
Lindback fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lindback, right into the meat.
Lindback lands with a kick to the temple. Bing shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gustaf Lindback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bing swings for the body but Lindback moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bing.
Lindback sizes up Bing with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lindback throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Bing misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindback goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bing misses with a straight left.
Lindback throws a leg kick but Bing sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lindback is defended easily by Bing.
Lindback uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bing.

Lindback drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindback lands a few punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bing takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Bing is rocked!
Lindback landing strikes.
Oh Bing is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Lindback has an Americana. Bing didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lindback is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lindback hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gustaf Lindback!
Gustaf Lindback thanked the fans post fight for their support.