PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Carlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niklas Bromholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Carlsson
vs
Bromholm

193 cm
30
197 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

191 cm
25
193 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
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 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Carlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niklas Bromholm!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bromholm tries to clinch up.
Bromholm shoots in but no luck this time.

Bromholm shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bromholm thows a huge punch but Carlsson dodges it nicely.
Carlsson trying to control but Bromholm postures up.
Carlsson gets full guard.

Carlsson has an active guard here but Bromholm has managed to pass into half guard.

Bromholm is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carlsson is just riding it out for now. Bromholm eventually gives up the hold.
Bromholm works his way into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bromholm can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carlsson is looking to escape.
Bromholm misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bromholm lands with some strikes.
Bromholm is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Carlsson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bromholm tries to control but Carlsson wriggling away.
Bromholm sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bromholm trying to control but Carlsson is having none of it.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bromholm goes for an armbar but Carlsson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Carlsson.
Carlsson trying to control but Bromholm is working from the bottom.
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.
Carlsson won't allow Bromholm to sweep him here.
Bromholm keeping moving, preventing Carlsson from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Carlsson shoots in for a takedown but Bromholm shows good takedown defense.
Bromholm tries a head kick but it misses.
Bromholm shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carlsson but Carlsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Bromholm throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carlsson was covering up waiting for the punch and Bromholm finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bromholm looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bromholm manages to get himself to full guard.
Bromholm controls Carlsson momentarily but Carlsson frees himself.
Carlsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carlsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bromholm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carlsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bromholm is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Carlsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bromholm has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carlsson has managed to get both his arms back between Bromholm's legs - danger averted.
Bromholm looks winded!
Carlsson content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niklas Bromholm dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Carlsson instigates a clinch.

Carlsson manages to break the clinch.
David Carlsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Carlsson moves into range and clinches up with Bromholm.

Carlsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carlsson has a takedown stuffed.
Bromholm shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carlsson as he jumps to the side.

Carlsson shoots in and gets a takedown into Bromholm's guard.
Bromholm looking to control.
Carlsson wants to control from the top but Bromholm keeps moving.
Bromholm is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carlsson is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bromholm throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bromholm 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.
Bromholm working a defensive guard here.
Bromholm wants to sweep but no luck.
Bromholm is breathing heavily.
Carlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bromholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Carlsson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bromholm's half guard.
Bromholm keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bromholm tries to roll over but Carlsson keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Carlsson.

Carlsson is working for a kimura but Bromholm is defending it quite comfortably.
Carlsson controlling the action here.
Carlsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carlsson wants to take a breather but Bromholm is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bromholm wants to control but Carlsson is keeping busy.
Carlsson prevents Bromholm from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bromholm wants to improve his position but Carlsson is controlling well.
Carlsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Carlsson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bromholm for as long as he can get away with.

David Carlsson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bromholm misses with a double jab.
Bromholm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carlsson.

Carlsson gets caught napping as Bromholm dives in and scores a takedown. Carlsson manages to retain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Carlsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bromholm defends it easily.
Carlsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bromholm tries to free his leg and advance position but Carlsson is retaining full guard.
Bromholm postures up.
Carlsson keeping moving, preventing Bromholm from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bromholm won't allow Carlsson to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Carlsson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Carlsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bromholm swivels and escapes.
Bromholm tries to close the distance and clinch but Carlsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bromholm tries to clinch there but Carlsson circles away.
Carlsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good shot there by Carlsson.

Carlsson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bromholm is trying to stand up here but Carlsson is controlling him well.
Carlsson works his way into side control.
Carlsson wants to control but Bromholm is keeping him busy.
Bromholm is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carlsson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bromholm preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bromholm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlsson works his way into full mount!
Bromholm tries to hold on but Carlsson postures up.
Bromholm tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carlsson trying to control but Bromholm is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bromholm tries to hold on but Carlsson postures up.
Carlsson with good strikes from the mount here!
Bromholm tries to reverse the position but Carlsson maintains control.
Carlsson tries to control but Bromholm wriggling away.
Bromholm is looking to get to half guard.
Carlsson landing shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlsson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bromholm hang on?
Bromholm stops Carlsson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
David Carlsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carlsson throws some wild stikes that Bromholm manages to avoid easily.
Bromholm is trying desperately to improve position.
Carlsson avoids the attempt from Bromholm to control.
Carlsson landing strikes from the mount and Bromholm is in trouble!

Carlsson has hold of Bromholm's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bromholm manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Carlsson looking to control but Bromholm is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlsson with the ground and pound from mount.
Carlsson wants to take his opponent's back but Bromholm doesn't allow it.
Bromholm is squirming around, avoiding Carlsson's attempts to control the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bromholm is looking to get to half guard.
Carlsson tries to control but Bromholm wriggling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Carlsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carlsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Carlsson!
A victorious David Carlsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.