PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Lindland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darly Kirginston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lindland
vs
Kirginston

188 cm
19
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
21
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Brute
Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luiz Lindland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Darly Kirginston!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirginston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lindland throws a hook but Kirginston avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Kirginston or perhaps it was just good defense by Lindland which made him look bad.
Kirginston dives in and grabs Lindland's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lindland pushes down on Kirginston's head and hops out.
Lindland lands with a shot to the body.
Kirginston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kirginston ducks under a wild hook from Lindland.
Lindland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirginston has a takedown stuffed.
Luiz Lindland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darly Kirginston.
Kirginston fails with a takedown attempt.
Lindland misses the shot to the body.
Lindland lands with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirginston walks into a jab.
Kirginston shoots in for a takedown but Lindland shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kirginston slips under a jab from Lindland.
Lindland fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kirginston looks gassed!
Lindland connects with a crisp jab.
No luck for Kirginston with that takedown attempt.
Lindland connects with a jab.
Kirginston tries for a takedown but Lindland sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Luiz Lindland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lindland works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindland scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kirginston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kirginston fails with the takedown.
Darly Kirginston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Lindland lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kirginston doesn't seem phased though.
Jab by Lindland.
Lindland lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Lindland. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lindland.
Lindland lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lindland fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lindland fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kirginston is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lindland is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kirginston.
Lindland throws a body punch but Kirginston moves out of range.
Lindland uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A cross from Lindland lands.
Lindland dips to his left and cracks Kirginston with an uppercut!
Lindland is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindland misses with an uppercut. Kirginston saw that one coming.
Lindland lands with a shot to the body.
Kirginston takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lindland scores with a nice head shot.
Lindland scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Lindland.
Lindland takes a swing at Kirginston's ribcage but misses.
Kirginston ducks right into an uppercut from Lindland.
Kirginston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Lindland. That snapped Kirginston's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindland misses with a wild body shot.
Kirginston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lindland throws out the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindland scores with a jab to the body.
Lindland lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kirginston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lindland pinned against the cage. Lindland gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lindland digs a good body shot into Kirginston's ribs.
Lindland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lindland misses with an uppercut. Kirginston saw that one coming.
Lindland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lindland lunges at Kirginston with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kirginston's hand.
Lindland thuds his right hand into Kirginston's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kirginston looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lindland is fending him off so far but Kirginston persists. Nope, Lindland circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Lindland dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lindland misses with an uppercut. Kirginston saw that one coming.
Darly Kirginston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirginston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lindland throws out the jab.
Kirginston throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lindland's waist but Lindland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kirginston off to one side.
Kirginston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lindland tries to avoid it but Kirginston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lindland to the ground. Lindland escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lindland misses with a shot to the body

and Kirginston counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kirginston.
Lindland is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kirginston looking for a takedown.
Luiz Lindland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darly Kirginston.
Kirginston tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kirginston has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lindland is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lindland lands a shoulder strike.
Lindland looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lindland is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kirginston is breathing heavily.
Kirginston drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lindland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lindland.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindland throws a head punch that misses.
Lindland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Lindland's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kirginston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kirginston blocks an uppercut.
Lindland works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lindland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lindland is trying to break the clinch but Kirginston has him pressed against the cage.
Lindland prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lindland scores with a hook to the body.
Lindland effectively controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirginston wants a takedown but no success here.
Lindland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kirginston can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from Lindland.
Lindland misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Lindland.
Kirginston tries for a takedown but Lindland manages to get underhooks.

Lindland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lindland lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kirginston takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirginston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lindland.
Lindland connects with a body shot that sends Kirginston's belly button to the back.
Lindland throws a shot from downtown. Kirginston moves away and avoids it.
Lindland connects with a body shot that sends Kirginston's belly button to the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindland stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lindland connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kirginston. Kirginston circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lindland is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lindland lands a really nice looking cross but Kirginston seems unphased.
Kirginston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lindland is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lindland misses with a body shot.
Kirginston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kirginston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lindland throws out the jab.
Luiz Lindland is winning the standup battle so far.
Lindland throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lindland scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kirginston shoots and misses
enabling Lindland to counter with a crisp jab.
Lindland scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lindland cracks Kirginston with an open hand slap.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirginston fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lindland scores with a body shot.
Lindland throws a series of strikes that have Kirginston backpedaling.
Lindland missing with a left hand there. Kirginston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lindland lands a body shot.
Lindland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Lindland misses the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kirginston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kirginston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kirginston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lindland counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Lindland dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Lindland connects with a body shot that sends Kirginston's belly button to the back.
Kirginston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kirginston shoots for a takedown but Lindland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kirginston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lindland.
Lindland displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kirginston.
Lindland misses with an uppercut.
Lindland works Kirginston's body with a nice hook.
Lindland thuds a left hand into Kirginston's body.
Kirginston moves away from the strike by Lindland.
Kirginston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kirginston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Kirginston drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lindland on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lindland tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirginston trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lindland seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kirginston controls from within his opponent's guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kirginston tries for a takedown but Lindland sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Luiz Lindland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darly Kirginston.
Lindland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindland scores with a hook to the body. Kirginston takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lindland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirginston was well out of range. Poor timing from Lindland.
Decent striking displayed by Lindland there.
Lindland takes a swing at Kirginston's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Lindland misses.
Lindland scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lindland throws a shot from downtown. Kirginston moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kirginston is defended easily by Lindland.
Lindland lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lindland jabs at Kirginston's body.
Luiz Lindland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirginston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kirginston shoots in looking for a takedown. Lindland tries to sprawl out of it but Kirginston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lindland manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lindland looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirginston is just out of range.
Lindland digs a good body shot into Kirginston's ribs.
Lindland scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kirginston in his tracks.
Lindland lands a lovely overhand right.
Lindland throws a body punch but Kirginston moves out of range.
Kirginston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lindland connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kirginston scrambles back to his feet.
Lindland moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindland shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kirginston eats them both and turns towards Lindland to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kirginston looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lindland is fending him off so far but Kirginston persists. Nope, Lindland circles away and we're back to standing.
Lindland moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lindland sizes up Kirginston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lindland connects with a nice looking jab.
Lindland throws a body punch but Kirginston moves out of range.
Kirginston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darly Kirginston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lindland stuffs the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good shot there by Lindland.
Lindland fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindland fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Lindland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lindland, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Lindland!