PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daley Lintz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pettis has chosen Limp Bizkit Break Stuff as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Daley Lintz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lintz
vs
Pettis

195 cm
21
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
166 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daley Lintz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lintz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Lintz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lintz forces his way into half guard.

Lintz is looking for a kimura here.
Pettis wants to get back to his feet.
Lintz is trying to control the action in half guard but Pettis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Pettis actively working from the bottom here.

Lintz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pettis defends it well.
Lintz trying to pass the guard but Pettis defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pettis actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettis is trying to get back to full guard.
Lintz is thwarting Pettis's attempts to control the position.
Pettis wants to get back to his feet.
Lintz works his way into full mount!
Pettis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lintz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pettis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lintz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Lintz is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lintz wants to take a breather but Pettis is having none of it.

Lintz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pettis defends it well.
Pettis punching from the bottom.
Lintz works his way into side control.
Lintz trying to control the action but Pettis is working from the bottom.

Lintz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pettis has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lintz is controlling him well.
Pettis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lintz off and has taken his back!
Lintz breaks Pettis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lintz trying to control the position from guard on top but Pettis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pettis can't keep his opponent in guard - Lintz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lintz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pettis!
Lintz takes Pettis's back.
Pettis tries to escape but Lintz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Pettis is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lintz gets his way!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Pettis holding both Lintz 's hands and preventing any damage.

Pettis is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lintz gets his way!

Lintz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Pettis defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pettis has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daley Lintz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lintz throws a jab but it's blocked by Pettis.
Lintz throws a lazy right hand but Pettis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pettis thuds a left hand into Lintz's body.
Lintz throws a hook to the side of Pettis's head but Pettis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lintz misses with a looping right.
Antonio Pettis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lintz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pettis manages to avoid it.
Lintz throws a body shot but no joy.
Lintz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pettis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lintz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lintzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Lintz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Daley Lintz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pettis strikes from the bottom but Lintz takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Pettis tries to lock up and control but Lintz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lintz with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lintz prevents Pettis from getting the reversal.
Lintz throwing strikes here but Pettis is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Pettis tries to hold on but Lintz pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lintz trying to control but Pettis is having none of it.
Pettis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lintz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lintz misses with a head shot.
Lintz looking to finish with strikes here!
Lintz looking to control but Pettis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lintz takes Pettis's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Pettis is in trouble.

Pettis is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Lintz sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. Pettis has no choice but to tap and Lintz jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daley Lintz!
A victorious Daley Lintz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Antonio Pettis spoke after the fight, saying 'ILL BE BACK, IN THE WINNING COLUM SOON...GOD BLESS ALL'.