PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lentti Pindegren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Box (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lentti Pindegren has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pindegren
vs
Box

181 cm
24
216 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

193 cm
24
221 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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Perkele!

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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lentti Pindegren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roland Box!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pindegren has a takedown stuffed.

Pindegren closes the distance and pushes Box back into the cage.
Pindegren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pindegren leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pindegren tries to throw a body punch but Box avoids it by throwing Pindegren back against the cage.
Box has a couple of punches blocked by Pindegren.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Box as Pindegren tries to tie him up.
Pindegren has a couple of punches blocked by Box.
Pindegren working aggressively here.
Box lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Lentti Pindegren has been cut.
Box tries to work over Pindegren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Pindegren breaks the clinch.
Pindegren lands with an uppercut that bounces Box off the cage and back into range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Box slips a jab and a cross from Pindegren.
A swing and a miss from Pindegren.
A big right from Pindegren misses.
Box uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pindegren.
Box displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pindegren throws out the jab.
Pindegren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Box.

Pindegren clinches up against the cage.
Pindegren blocks a body shot from Box.
Pindegren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Box utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Box tries a body shot but Pindegren blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pindegren.
Pindegren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Box throws a head punch that misses.
Pindegren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pindegren slows down the pace here.
Box misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Box as Pindegren tries to tie him up.
Pindegren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Box goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Box tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Box tries a body shot but Pindegren blocks it.

Pindegren breaks the clinch.
Pindegren looks to land a left hand but Box moved out of range nicely.
Box walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Box throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pindegren.
Box drops his hands momentarily and Pindegren takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pindegren throws a left and a right that both miss
and Box counters with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Box throws a lazy uppercut
and Pindegren counters with a straight right hand.
Box takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Box swings for the body but Pindegren moves out of range.
Box misses with a body kick.
Box scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pindegren fails to land with a series of punches.
Box looks to land a left hand but Pindegren moved out of range nicely.
Pindegren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pindegren gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Box.
Box missing with a left hand there. Pindegren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Box misses with a two punch combination.
Pindegren lands with a straight right. Box didn't see that one coming.
Box takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!

Pindegren shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Box being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pindegren trying to control but Box is working from the bottom.
Box working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Box might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pindegren kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pindegren trying to control the position from guard on top but Box is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

We're going to have a standup here because Lentti Pindegren wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A combination from Box does no damage.
Pindegren connects with a single shot there.
Pindegren misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lentti Pindegren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lentti Pindegren's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pindegren blocks a head kick by Box.
Box blocks a leg kick.

Pindegren instigates a clinch.
Pindegren stalling in the clinch but Box improves position.
Pindegren misses with a punch to the body.
Box trying to stall but Pindegren improves his position.
Pindegren tries for a takedown. No joy.
Box is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Box tries a body shot but Pindegren blocks it.
Pindegren lands a shot to the body.
Box is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pindegren is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pindegren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pindegren tries to throw a body punch but Box avoids it by throwing Pindegren back against the cage.
Box is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pindegren is defending well for now.
Box swings wildly with an uppercut but Pindegren uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Box misses with a hook to the ribs.
Box taking a breather.
Pindegren tries for a takedown but Box manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lentti Pindegren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pindegren dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pindegren trying to control the position but instead, Box has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pindegren into the cage.
Pindegren dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pindegren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Box tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Box lands a nice uppercut.
Box throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Box letting Pindegren take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Box.
Pindegren is looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Pindegren - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Pindegren fails to land.
Pindegren tries to work over Box's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pindegren lands a shot to the body.
Lentti Pindegren has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Box misses with a knee strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pindegren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Box takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Box letting Pindegren take a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Box lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pindegren fails to land.
Pindegren throws a head punch that misses.
Pindegren lands with a right to the head.
Box blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pindegren throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Box taking a breather.
Pindegren avoiding damage as Box throws knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Pindegren.
Pindegren works on Box's body with a couple of short punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Box can't find room to land a body shot as Pindegren controls the action.
Pindegren lands a body shot in the clinch.
Box is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pindegren scores with a shoulder strike.
Box lands a body punch.
Pindegren tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Box avoids it.
Box misses with a body punch.
Pindegren has Box pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Box manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pindegren misses with a punch on the inside.
Box working aggressively here.
Pindegren scores with a shot to the side of Box's head.
Pindegren misses with a punch to the body.
Pindegren presses Box against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Box misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A bit of stalling here from Pindegren.

Pindegren wants the takedown. Box is fighting it off but Pindegren persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Box's guard against the cage.
Pindegren trying to control the position from guard on top but Box is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lentti Pindegren dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lentti Pindegren's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Box misses with a straight right.
A combination from Pindegren does no damage.
Box defending well as Pindegren loads up on a big left hand.
Pindegren jabs Box right on the nose. Box blinks but takes it well.
Pindegren cracks Box with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Box shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Box avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lentti Pindegren is winning the standup battle so far.
Pindegren is looking to clinch.
Box throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pindegren misses with a straight right.
Lentti Pindegren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pindegren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Box manages to avoid it.
Box checks the leg kick.
Pindegren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pindegren, as that shot connected.
Lentti Pindegren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Box avoids a punch combination nicely.
Box tries to close the distance and clinch but Pindegren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pindegren moves away from the strike by Box.
Good shot there by Box.
Pindegren tries to close the distance and clinch but Box swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pindegren misses with a hook.
Box looks to land a right hand but Pindegren moved out of range.
Pindegren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Box's hands.
Pindegren punishes Box's body with a nice straight punch.
Box ducks under a wild hook from Pindegren.

Pindegren looking to score a takedown here. Box is defending well but Pindegren drives through and ends up in Box's guard.
Pindegren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pindegren looking to sit in guard and control but Box gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Roland Box has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pindegren working a defensive guard here.
Box keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pindegren's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pindegren pulls Box in close to prevent any damage.
Box working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Box working some strikes from top position.
Pindegren not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pindegren holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Lentti Pindegren has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Box lands a nice shot to the body.
Pindegren throws a lazy right hand but Box sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Box throws a right and a left that both miss.
Box throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pindegren throws a lazy right hand but Box sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pindegren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Box.
Pindegren throws a looping overhand right but Box ducks down to avoid it.
Box cracks a nice hook into Pindegren's ribs.
Box slips a straight right by Pindegren.
Pindegren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Box scores with a head kick. Pindegren tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lentti Pindegren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pindegren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pindegren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Box.
The crowd cheers as Pindegren lands an impressive looking overhand right. Box doesn't seem phased though.
Box takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pindegren throws a shot from downtown. Box moves away and avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Pindegren as he connects with a hook.
Box looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some bone on bone action there as Pindegren checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pindegren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pindegren lands with a cross.
Pindegren tries to clinch up but Box circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pindegren just misses with a punch to the body.
Box scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Box looks for the body kick but Pindegren saw that one coming.

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 Lentti Pindegren.
Well Pindegren 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lentti Pindegren!