PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pauli Painija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obadiah Klinefelter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klinefelter has chosen Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire as his entrance music. Obadiah Klinefelter will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Painija
vs
Klinefelter

160 cm
24
176 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

173 cm
26
184 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

M/S Paint Fightwear
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pauli Painija!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Obadiah Klinefelter!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Klinefelter blocks the low kick.

Painija moves into the clinch.
Klinefelter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Painija avoids it.
Klinefelter tries to land a knee to the head but Painija blocks with his arms.
Painija looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Painija unloads a knee to the mid-section. Klinefelter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Klinefelter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Pauli Painija has been cut.
Klinefelter with a knee to the head.
Klinefelter prevents a body shot from Painija.
Klinefelter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Painija tries to land knees in the clinch but Klinefelter avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Klinefelter.
Painija stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Klinefelter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Painija avoids it.
Klinefelter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Painija has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Klinefelter is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Painija scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Obadiah Klinefelter has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klinefelter managing to block the knees to the body from Painija.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Painija tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Painija can't find room to land a body shot as Klinefelter controls the action.
Klinefelter lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Painija is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Painija tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Painija dodges an elbow strike from Klinefelter.
Klinefelter digs a right hand underneath Painija's ribcage. Painija let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters up against the cage, Klinefelter throws an elbow but misses.
Klinefelter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Painija.
Painija misses with some punches.
Painija misses with a short punch on the inside.
Painija connects with a nasty looking knee right to Klinefelter's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Painija lands a body punch.
Painija tries a body shot but Klinefelter blocks it.
Painija throws an elbow that misses.
Painija misses with a short punch on the inside.
Painija wants to stall.
Klinefelter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Painija's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Painija can't find room to land a body shot as Klinefelter controls the action.
Painija throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Klinefelter misses with an elbow strike.
Painija avoids the elbow strike from Klinefelter, against the cage.
Painija is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Klinefelter is defending well for now.
Klinefelter lands a knee to the head.
Painija blocks the elbow strike.
Klinefelter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Painija avoids it.
Painija tries to land knees in the clinch but Klinefelter avoids the damage to the body.
Klinefelter prevents a body shot from Painija.
Painija throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klinefelters head.
Painija misses with a punch to the body.
Klinefelter throws an elbow but it misses.
Painija avoids the elbow strike from Klinefelter, against the cage.
Klinefelter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Painija tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klinefelter with a knee to the head.
Painija tries to land knees in the clinch but Klinefelter avoids the damage to the body.
Klinefelter blocks an uppercut.
Painija tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Klinefelter avoids it.
Klinefelter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Painija.
A head punch on the inside from Painija fails to land.
Klinefelter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Painija breaks from the clinch.
Klinefelter throws a head kick that misses.

Painija has managed to clinch.
Painija is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Klinefelter is defending well for now.
Painija is trying to break the clinch but Klinefelter has him pressed against the cage.

Painija breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Painija fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Klinefelter sprawls well initially but Painija persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Klinefelter looks like he's trying to stand up.
Painija scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Painija trying to control from half guard but Klinefelter is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Painija throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Painija is looking to take a break and control but Klinefelter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Klinefelter is trying to get back to full guard.
Painija wants to pass the guard but Klinefelter is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Painija throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Klinefelter moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pauli Painija dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Painija's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Painija pushes Klinefelter up against the cage in a clinch.
Klinefelter throws an elbow that misses.
Painija misses with a body punch.
Painija tries to break free but Klinefelter pushes him back against the cage.
Painija is stalling here.
Painija avoids the elbow strike from Klinefelter, against the cage.
Klinefelter scores with a knee to the head.
Painija using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Klinefelter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Painija takes an elbow to the forehead.
Painija is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Klinefelter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Klinefelter misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Painija.
Klinefelter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Painija's elbow.
Klinefelter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Painija.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Painija.
Painija is looking to break free of the clinch but Klinefelter has double underhooks.
Painija working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Klinefelter unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Klinefelter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Painija misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Klinefelter.
Klinefelter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Klinefelter managing to block the knees to the body from Painija.
Knees to the body from Painija.
Painija takes an elbow to the forehead.
Painija is trying to maintain a safe position but Klinefelter gets an underhook and turns Painija into the cage.
Painija tries for a takedown but Klinefelter manages to get underhooks.
Klinefelter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Klinefelter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Klinefelter lands a knee to the body.
Painija looking to slow down the pace here.
Painija lands an elbow that stopped Klinefelter in his tracks for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klinefelter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Painija's face.
Painija swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klinefelter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Klinefelter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Painija backwards.
Painija digs a right hand underneath Klinefelter's ribcage. Klinefelter let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Painija escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pauli Painija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Painija misses with a head kick.
Painija takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Klinefelter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Klinefelter checks the leg kick.
Klinefelter walks into a straight right hand from Painija.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Painija has managed to clinch.
Klinefelter takes an elbow to the temple.
Klinefelter missing with knees to the body.
Klinefelter working aggressively here.
Painija crunches a lovely knee into Klinefelter's ribcage.
Klinefelter lands an elbow inside that Painija shrugs off.
Klinefelter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Klinefelter throws an elbow but it misses.
Painija lands with a short shot to the head.
Klinefelter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Painija blocks it with crossed arms.
Klinefelter is breathing heavily.
Klinefelter tries to land a knee to the head but Painija blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Klinefelter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Painija's brow.
Klinefelter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Klinefelter landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Painija misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Klinefelter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klinefelter tries to land knees in the clinch but Painija avoids the damage to the body.
Klinefelter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klinefelter looking to throw knees to the head but Painija is blocking nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Painija.
Painija can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pauli Painija. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Painija blocks an elbow strike.
Painija is trying to stall.
Klinefelter lands a nice elbow.
Painija cracks Klinefelter with a nice body shot.
Painija dodges an elbow strike from Klinefelter.
Pauli Painija has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Painija scores with a shot to the side of Klinefelter's head.
Klinefelter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Painija.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Klinefelter looking to throw knees to the head but Painija is blocking nicely.
Klinefelter avoiding damage as Painija throws knees to the body.
Painija tries to break free but Klinefelter pushes him back against the cage.
Painija can't find room to land a body shot as Klinefelter controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pauli Painija will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

No joy there for Painija, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Klinefelter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Painija lands a body shot in the clinch.
Painija makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Painija is trying to maintain a safe position but Klinefelter gets an underhook and turns Painija into the cage.
Klinefelter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Painija's defenses.
Klinefelter avoiding damage as Painija throws knees to the body.
Painija misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Painija blocks an elbow strike.
Painija tries to land knees in the clinch but Klinefelter avoids the damage to the body.
Klinefelter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Painija taking a breather.
A short right from Painija.
Painija tries a knee to the head but Klinefelter blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Klinefelter.
Klinefelter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Painija avoids it.
Painija lands a nice knee to the body.
Klinefelter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Painija managing to block the knees to the body from Klinefelter.
Painija lands a knee to the body.

Painija has hold of one of Klinefelter's legs. Klinefelter is fighting the takedown attempt but Painija gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Painija working some strikes from top position.
Painija missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Klinefelter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Painija working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Klinefelter 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.
Klinefelter keeping full guard, as Painija tries to pass.
Painija is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Painija trying to control but Klinefelter is working from the bottom.
Painija throws a strike but Klinefelter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Klinefelter stopping the sweep attempt from Painija.

Painija throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Painija is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Painija is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Klinefelter dives into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Painija tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Klinefelter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Painija has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Painija is pushing Klinefelter's head away, looking to escape. Klinefelter manages to hold on to the position though.
Painija is looking for a sweep.
Painija is not content to let Klinefelter control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Klinefelter are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Painija takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pauli Painija overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Painija is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klinefelter creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Painija sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Klinefelter working the strikes but Painija uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Painija is trying to get back to full guard.
Painija is pressing down on Klinefelter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Painija tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Painija is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Klinefelter is controlling him.
Painija wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klinefelter chips away with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Painija wants to stand but Klinefelter is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pauli Painija clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Klinefelter throws a head kick that misses.
Klinefelter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Painija.
Painija throws a push kick but Klinefelter slaps the foot to one side.
Klinefelter throws a front kick aimed at Painija's knee but Painija avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Painija is looking to score with low kicks.

Painija darts in and clinches Klinefelter up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice elbow from Klinefelter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klinefelter scores with a knee to the head.
Klinefelter takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Painija obliges.
Klinefelter is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Painija can't break the clinch.
Painija misses with a body punch.
Painija misses with a knee strike.
Painija has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Klinefelter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Painija throws a knee to the head but misses.
Klinefelter throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Painija.
Painija misses with a body punch.
Klinefelter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Klinefelter managing to block the knees to the body from Painija.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Klinefelter.
Klinefelter missing with knees to the body.
Klinefelter lands an elbow inside that Painija shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klinefelter stalling in the clinch but Painija improves position.
Klinefelter tries to land knees in the clinch but Painija avoids the damage to the body.
Painija wants to take the fight to the mat but Klinefelter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pauli Painija. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Painija tries a knee to the head but Klinefelter blocks it.
Klinefelter trying to land knees to the body.
Painija misses with some punches.
Klinefelter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Klinefelter blocks a body shot from Painija.
Painija doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Painija takes a knee to the side of the body.
Klinefelter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Painija tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Painija managing to block the knees to the body from Klinefelter.
Painija takes a knee right on the jaw!
Painija has a couple of punches blocked by Klinefelter.
Klinefelter blocks a body shot from Painija.
Klinefelter throws an elbow that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Painija.
Painija is trying to drag Klinefelter to the mat but Klinefelter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Painija is trying to push Klinefelter away but Klinefelter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Painija blocks an elbow strike from Klinefelter.
Klinefelter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Painija lands an elbow just above Klinefelter 's eye.
Klinefelter lands an elbow that stopped Painija in his tracks for a moment.
Klinefelter avoiding damage as Painija throws knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Klinefelter.
Painija takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Painija breaks from the clinch.
Klinefelter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Painija swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Painija has closed the distance and engaged Klinefelter in a clinch.
Painija being controlled against the cage.
Klinefelter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Painija.
Klinefelter lands an elbow inside that Painija shrugs off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klinefelter lands a damaging elbow.
Painija wants to get back to striking at distance but Klinefelter won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Painija.
Painija avoids a wild elbow strike from Klinefelter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Obadiah Klinefelter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Klinefelter misses with a leg kick
and Painija counters with a left to the body.
Painija throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Painija shoots in for a double leg but Klinefelter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Painija misses with an uppercut.
Painija throws a chopping leg kick but Klinefelter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Painija is defended easily by Klinefelter.

Painija gets a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klinefelter misses with a knee to the head.
Painija on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Painija lands with a light punch inside.
Klinefelter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Painija has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Klinefelter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Painija goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klinefelter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Klinefelter lands a damaging elbow.
Klinefelter misses with a knee to the head.
Klinefelter putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Painija in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Klinefelter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Painija's efforts to push away.
Painija tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klinefelter takes a knee to the side of the body.
Painija has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Klinefelter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pauli Painija. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klinefelter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Klinefelter effectively controlling the action here.
Painija missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Painija obliges.
Klinefelter missing with knees to the body.
Klinefelter lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Painija lands a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Klinefelter pushes off an throws an elbow but Painija leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Klinefelter utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Klinefelter lands a knee to the body.
Klinefelter dodges an elbow strike from Painija.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klinefelter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Painija avoids it.
Klinefelter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Painija blocks an elbow strike.
Painija misses with a hook from the clinch.
Painija avoids a wild elbow strike from Klinefelter.
Painija stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Painija on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Obadiah Klinefelter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters up against the cage, Klinefelter throws an elbow but misses.
Painija goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klinefelter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Klinefelter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Painija - that landed with a thud.
Painija takes an elbow to the forehead.
Klinefelter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Painija is defending well for now.
Klinefelter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Painija is defending well for now.
Pauli Painija is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Painija.
Come on Painija - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Painija misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Klinefelter.
With the fighters up against the cage, Klinefelter throws an elbow but misses.

Painija breaks from the clinch.
Klinefelter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Klinefelter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klinefelter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Painija counters with a straight right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Painija wants to slow Klinefelter down by chopping away at his legs.

Painija has taken the fight to the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pauli Painija.
Well Painija 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 49:48
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pauli Painija!
Pauli Painija is the new welterweight champion!
Pauli Painija managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, M/S Paint Fightwear, into his post fight interview.