PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Gepalowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ubbu Lindo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gepalowski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Burdel-"Zawsze Wierni". Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gepalowski
vs
Lindo

190 cm
18
143 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrzej Gepalowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ubbu Lindo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Gepalowski scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Ubbu Lindo has been cut.
Gepalowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lindo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gepalowski with a poor takedown

and Lindo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gepalowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gepalowski missing with punches from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindo content to control rather than advance.
Lindo tries to pass to full mount but Gepalowski defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lindo in particular looking to stall.
Lindo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ubbu Lindo.
Gepalowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Lindo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gepalowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lindo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gepalowski stops Lindo from passing to mount.
Gepalowski is letting Lindo control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Lindo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ubbu Lindo.
Gepalowski has his takedown stuffed

and Lindo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gepalowski won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrzej Gepalowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gepalowski wants to control but Lindo postures up.
Lindo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gepalowski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindo moves into full mount!
Lindo content just to control the position here.
Lindo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gepalowski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Lindo working for a guillotine from mount but Gepalowski is in no mood to give up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gepalowski regains half guard.
Lindo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gepalowski is trying to stand.
Gepalowski is breathing heavily.
Lindo slows the pace down in half guard.

Gepalowski actively working from the bottom here.
Lindo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lindo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gepalowski!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindo controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Lindo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ubbu Lindo was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Gepalowski pushes Lindo up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ubbu Lindo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ubbu Lindo's cut.
That's time! Gepalowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gepalowski misses with a takedown

and Lindo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gepalowski won't be happy with that.
Lindo controls the position.
Lindo landing a few strikes.
Lindo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gepalowski is trying to improve his position.
Lindo controls the position from side control.
Ubbu Lindo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ubbu Lindo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gepalowski scores with a three punch combo!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gepalowski pushes Lindo up against the cage in a clinch.

Lindo is trying to trip Gepalowski. He has hold of a leg but Gepalowski is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lindo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lindo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lindo is pushing down on Gepalowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gepalowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Lindo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lindo wants to pass the guard but Gepalowski is defending well.
Lindo controlling the action here.
Lindo trying to pass the guard but Gepalowski defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gepalowski pushes Lindo off looking to stand but Lindo dives back in and keeps control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lindo tries to pass to full mount but Gepalowski defends it.
Lindo slows the pace down in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ubbu Lindo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gepalowski swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gepalowski punishes Lindo's body with a nice straight punch.

Gepalowski closes the distance and pushes Lindo back into the cage.

Lindo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindo passes Gepalowski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gepalowski flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gepalowski pushes Lindo off looking to stand but Lindo dives back in and keeps control.
Lindo stalling.
Lindo wants to pass the guard but Gepalowski is defending well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ubbu Lindo.

Lindo feints and as Gepalowski raises his hands in defense, Lindo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lindo wants to pass the guard but Gepalowski is keeping the position.
Lindo is pushing down on Gepalowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gepalowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Lindo has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gepalowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lindo trying to control the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gepalowski!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lindo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lindo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gepalowski?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ubbu Lindo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ubbu Lindo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lindo gets a takedown into half guard.
Lindo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lindo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lindo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lindo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lindo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lindo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gepalowski wants to hold on but Lindo pushes him away.
Lindo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gepalowski is trying to escape the mount.
Lindo content just to control the position here.
Gepalowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gepalowski tries to hold on but Lindo pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gepalowski is looking to get to half guard.
Lindo controlling the position easily from mount.
Lindo won't let Gepalowski get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindo controlling his opponent.

Ubbu Lindo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Lindo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lindo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lindo passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gepalowski is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Lindo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lindo prefers to stall for the moment though.

Lindo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gepalowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lindo advances to mount.
Lindo controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lindo controlling from the full mount.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gepalowski throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Lindo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gepalowski throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lindo controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ubbu Lindo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lindo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ubbu Lindo!