PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orange Chicken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lentti Pindegren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Chicken
vs
Pindegren

180 cm
25
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

181 cm
19
216 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Orange Chicken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lentti Pindegren!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pindegren shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chicken pinned against the cage. Chicken gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Chicken clinches up with Pindegren and pushes him back against the cage.
Chicken effectively controlling the action here.
Pindegren wants a takedown but no success here.

Chicken manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Chicken lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pindegren doesn't seem phased though.
Chicken just misses with a punch to the body.
Pindegren is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chicken sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Orange Chicken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lentti Pindegren.
Chicken looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Chicken scores a takedown into full mount!

Chicken with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pindegren tries to hold on but Chicken postures up.
Chicken tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chicken trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pindegren can't escape the position.

Chicken is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pindegren has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chicken prevents Pindegren from getting the reversal.
Pindegren regains half guard.
Pindegren wants to get back to full guard.
Pindegren trying to get back to full guard but Chicken takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Chicken trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Chicken is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pindegren has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Chicken can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pindegren is looking to escape.
Pindegren wants to hold on but Chicken pushes him away.
Pindegren is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pindegren reaches up to try and control the position but Chicken seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Pindegren rolls and tries to escape and now Chicken has his back!
Chicken controlling well, preventing Pindegren from escaping the position.

Chicken tightening his grip on Pindegren, looking for the choke.
Pindegren tries to escape but Chicken has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pindegren is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Chicken has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pindegren has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pindegren tries to roll but Chicken sticks to his back.
Pindegren rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pindegren trying to control here.
Pindegren is looking to improve his position.

Chicken is working for a submission of some sort.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Pindegren feints and as Chicken raises his hands in defense, Pindegren changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pindegren trying to move into half guard but instead Chicken has managed to sweep!
Chicken trying to control but Pindegren is working from the bottom.
Pindegren trying to control the position.
Pindegren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chicken looking to pass the guard.
Pindegren looking for a sweep. Not yet Pindegren, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pindegren can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pindegren being controlled here, momentarily.
Chicken trying to control but Pindegren is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chicken tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orange Chicken dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pindegren with a lazy takedown attempt

and Chicken counters by moving into the clinch.
Chicken can't get the takedown.
Chicken is leaning against Pindegren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Chicken is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pindegren can't fight it off and eventually Chicken manages to take the fight to the floor. Pindegren looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pindegren wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pindegren wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pindegren pulls Chicken in close to prevent any damage.

Chicken drops back looking for a leg! Pindegren is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pindegren manages to kick Chicken off! Chicken jumps back into Pindegren's guard.
Pindegren is controlling Chicken's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pindegren looking for a sweep. Not yet Pindegren, not yet.
Chicken trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pindegren working a defensive guard but Chicken passes into half guard.
Pindegren is refusing to be controlled, as Chicken sits in half guard.
Pindegren is holding on to half guard well.
Chicken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pindegren keeps working.

Chicken is looking for a kimura but Pindegren is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chicken to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pindegren regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pindegren keeping moving, preventing Chicken from controlling successfully.
Chicken stopping the sweep attempt from Pindegren.
Chicken sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chicken stopping the sweep attempt from Pindegren.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pindegren is on top in guard.
Chicken tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pindegren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pindegren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pindegren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Pindegren got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chicken has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pindegren has managed to get both his arms back between Chicken's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chicken lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pindegren!

Chicken working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Chicken wants to control the pace but Pindegren is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pindegren keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pindegren is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chicken looking to control but Pindegren is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pindegren tries to hold on but Chicken pushes him away.

Chicken is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pindegren is surviving well by controlling Chicken's body position as best he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chicken trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pindegren is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orange Chicken dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Pindegren doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Chicken counters with a takedown into side control.
Pindegren is looking to reverse the position.
Pindegren wants to control but Chicken postures up.
Pindegren manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pindegren wants to free his trapped foot but Chicken is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pindegren is trying to control. Chicken wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pindegren tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chicken knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pindegren is thwarting Chicken's attempts to control the position.
Chicken keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pindegren wants to free his trapped foot but Chicken is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pindegren content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chicken is trying to get back to full guard.
Chicken trying to hold on to Pindegren's head to control him but Pindegren postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chicken has a hand on Pindegren's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pindegren takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Pindegren looking to control and managing it successfully.
Orange Chicken overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pindegren wants to control the pace but Chicken is squirming around nicely.
The referee warns Chicken that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pindegren with good strikes from the mount here!
Pindegren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chicken is looking to escape.
Chicken manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pindegren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pindegren wants to take a breather but Chicken is having none of it.
Chicken is trying to get back to full guard.
Lentti Pindegren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pindegren is thwarting Chicken's attempts to control the position.
Chicken gets full guard.
Pindegren is looking to work some ground and pound but Chicken has wrist control.
Chicken is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chicken looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pindegren is one step ahead there.
Orange Chicken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Chicken gets a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pindegren looking for a takedown.
Chicken has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pindegren avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pindegren is trying to drag Chicken to the mat but Chicken just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Orange Chicken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lentti Pindegren.

Chicken ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chicken no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Orange Chicken showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chicken 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orange Chicken!