PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alpo Wednesday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lineker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Wednesday
vs
Lineker

192 cm
40
162 lbs
45 - 19 - 2

177 cm
28
163 lbs
16 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 45 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alpo Wednesday!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Lineker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lineker moves out of range as Wednesday strikes.
Wednesday loads up on a big right hand but Lineker slips the punch.
Wednesday cracks Lineker with a good jab.
Lineker moves out of range as Wednesday strikes.
Wednesday checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lineker throws a head kick that misses.
Wednesday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wednesday tries to bum rush Lineker with a series of wild strikes but Lineker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wednesday tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wednesday throws a jab when Lineker was well out of range.
We've been informed that Lineker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wednesday throws a looping overhand right but Lineker ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lineker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wednesday tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lineker swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Wednesday drives through and clinches with Lineker against the cage.
Wednesday misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wednesday misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wednesday.
Wednesday has Lineker pressed against the cage, preventing Lineker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wednesday.
A head punch on the inside from Wednesday fails to land.
Wednesday tries to work over Lineker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lineker blocking some punches.
Lineker blocking some punches.
Wednesday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lineker wants to get back to striking at distance but Wednesday won't allow it.
Lineker tries to circle away but Wednesday has him pinned against the cage.
Wednesday dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lineker blocks an uppercut.
Lineker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wednesday is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wednesday.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wednesday.
Wednesday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wednesday goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wednesday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lineker's elbow.
Lineker wants to break free but Wednesday has control.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wednesday lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lineker backwards.
Lineker tries to break free but Wednesday pushes him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wednesday - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lineker prevents a body shot from Wednesday.
Wednesday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lineker.

Lineker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wednesday misses with a straight right.
Wednesday tries to clinch up
and Lineker counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wednesday lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lineker at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wednesday lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lineker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lineker throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Wednesday holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alpo Wednesday dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Wednesday throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Wednesday clinches with his opponent.
Wednesday has Lineker pressed against the cage, preventing Lineker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lineker.
Wednesday slows down the pace here.
Lineker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wednesday up against the cage.
Alpo Wednesday has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wednesday manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lineker tries to break free but Wednesday pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wednesday misses with a punch on the inside.
Wednesday misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Wednesday fails to land.
Lineker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wednesday lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lineker backwards.
Wednesday manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wednesday is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lineker can do to turn this around?
Wednesday lands a left hand.
Wednesday misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday misses with some punches.
A short right from Wednesday on the inside.

Lineker manages to break the clinch.
Lineker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wednesday checks a leg kick.
Wednesday with a hook.
Wednesday lands a body shot.
Wednesday throws a right and a left that Lineker avoids nicely.
Lineker misses with a low kick.
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!
Lineker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alpo Wednesday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lineker connects with a high kick.
Lineker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lineker throws a head kick but Wednesday moves out of range.

Wednesday closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wednesday lands a nice uppercut.
Lineker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lineker tries to break the clinch but Wednesday is controlling the position.

Lineker breaks from the clinch.
Wednesday darts in trying to clinch
and Lineker counters with an outside leg kick.
Lineker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wednesday waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lineker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday is looking to clinch.
Alpo Wednesday is winning the standup battle so far.
Wednesday lands a jab to Lineker's midsection.
Lineker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wednesday counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wednesday takes a swing at Lineker's ribcage but misses.
Wednesday blocks a head kick by Lineker.

Wednesday closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wednesday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wednesday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wednesday throws a head punch that misses.
Wednesday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wednesday misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alpo Wednesday dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wednesday tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lineker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Wednesday misses its intended target.
Wednesday lands a jab to the head.
Lineker misses with a low kick as Wednesday jumps back.
Wednesday checks a low kick from Lineker.
Lineker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wednesday throws out the jab.
Lineker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lineker takes one to the side of the head.
Wednesday stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lineker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lineker throws a solid leg kick but Wednesday takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lineker.
Lineker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wednesday lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've been told by Wednesday's head coaches at The Warehouse that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wednesday looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lineker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wednesday tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lineker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lineker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wednesday is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wednesday throws a sloppy body shot
and Lineker counters with a low kick, right behind Wednesday 's knee.
Lineker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wednesday checks it well.
Lineker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wednesday, as that shot connected.
Wednesday tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lineker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lineker throws a half hearted mid kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wednesday.
Wednesday cracks Lineker with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lineker tries to land a leg kick but Wednesday saw it coming and moves away.
Wednesday misses with a hook
and Lineker counters with a thumping low kick.
Wednesday lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wednesday.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lineker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wednesday.
Wednesday fails with an attempt to clinch.

Wednesday closes the distance and clinches.
Wednesday gets through Lineker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wednesday misses with the head strike.

Lineker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wednesday fails to land with a series of punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Wednesday blocks the leg kick.
Lineker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lineker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wednesday fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Lineker.
Lineker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wednesday with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Wednesday misses the target.
Wednesday is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wednesday doesn't manage to clinch there - Lineker circles away.
Lineker throws a leg kick but Wednesday sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lineker throws a sloppy head kick and Wednesday moves out of range easily.
Wednesday connects with a body shot.
Lineker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday wants to clinch.
Wednesday throws a nice looking combination but Lineker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Wednesday rushes Lineker and presses him up against the cage.
Lineker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wednesday creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wednesday stalling.
Wednesday throws a punch but it's blocked by Lineker.
Wednesday misses with the head strike.
Lineker can't break the clinch.
Wednesday avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alpo Wednesday clearly takes that round.
That's time! Wednesday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lineker slips a jab and a cross from Wednesday.
Crunch! Lineker slams his shin into Wednesday's torso.
Wednesday moves out of range of the body kick.
Wednesday scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wednesday blocks a head kick by Lineker.
Wednesday uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lineker throws a front kick aimed at Wednesday's knee but Wednesday avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lineker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lineker misses with a low kick.
Wednesday bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lineker's head backwards.
Wednesday is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lineker motions for Wednesday to come forward. Lineker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Wednesday misses.
Wednesday on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lineker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lineker avoids the body shot from Wednesday.
Wednesday jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wednesday checks a leg kick nicely.
Wednesday lands with a straight right. Lineker didn't see that one coming.
Lineker throws a head kick but Wednesday moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Lineker.
Wednesday with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lineker.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wednesday throws a lazy right hand but Lineker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wednesday is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lineker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lineker misses with a head kick.
Lineker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wednesday misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lineker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lineker counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wednesday is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A jab from Wednesday misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Wednesday misses the target.
Wednesday misses with a wild body shot.
Wednesday feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Linekers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lineker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lineker throws a low kick but Wednesday avoids it.
Lineker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wednesday.
Wednesday throws a shot to the body.
Wednesday connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lineker throws a sloppy head kick and Wednesday moves out of range easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wednesday.
Lineker avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lineker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lineker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lineker tries a head kick but it misses.

Wednesday has Lineker up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lineker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wednesday lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lineker or not.
Wednesday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wednesday lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wednesday has Lineker pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alpo Wednesday had his way with John Lineker in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Wednesday waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lineker.
Lineker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wednesday.
Wednesday connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lineker's hands.
Wednesday tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lineker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wednesday misses with a wild body shot.
Lineker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wednesday.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lineker misses with a low kick as Wednesday jumps back.
Wednesday tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wednesday blocks a leg kick.
Lineker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Wednesday.
Wednesday moves in looking to clinch but Lineker pushes him off.
Wednesday's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wednesday duly obliges.
Wednesday waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lineker.
Wednesday connects with a single shot there.
Lineker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wednesday misses with a looping right.
Wednesday lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lineker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lineker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wednesday checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lineker misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Lineker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wednesday connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lineker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wednesday goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A head kick misses from Lineker.
Lineker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Wednesday clinches up against the cage.
Wednesday stalls.
Lineker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wednesday has him pressed against the cage.
John Lineker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lineker blocking some punches.
Wednesday has a couple of punches blocked by Lineker.
Wednesday misses with the head strike.
Wednesday lands a body shot.
Wednesday has Lineker pushed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wednesday.
Wednesday misses with a punch on the inside.
Wednesday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wednesday lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lineker backwards.
Wednesday blocks a body shot from Lineker.
Lineker taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wednesday lands a left hand.

Lineker breaks from the clinch.
Wednesday tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lineker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good standup being displayed there by Wednesday as he connects with a hook.

Wednesday closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wednesday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lineker is trying to break free.
A short right from Wednesday.
Lineker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wednesday prevents Lineker from breaking the clinch.
Alpo Wednesday is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A body shot lands from Wednesday.
Wednesday pushes Lineker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alpo Wednesday showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wednesday 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alpo Wednesday!
Alpo Wednesday retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Alpo Wednesday thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.