PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilmarinen of Wainola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masa Lindholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). of Wainola kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Through Darkness - Ilmarinen. Ilmarinen of Wainola has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

of Wainola
vs
Lindholm

208 cm
22
290 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilmarinen of Wainola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Masa Lindholm!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lindholm moves into the clinch.
of Wainola lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Masa Lindholm has been cut.
of Wainola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
of Wainola is trying to break the clinch but Lindholm has him pressed against the cage.
Lindholm tries to pull guard but of Wainola holds him up against the cage and eventually Lindholm drops back down to his feet.
of Wainola lands a nice knee to the body.
Lindholm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lindholm presses of Wainola against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lindholm stalling in the clinch.

of Wainola manages to break the clinch.
of Wainola tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Lindholm counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindholm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. of Wainola is keeping the position for now.

of Wainola pushes Lindholm off and gets back to his feet.
of Wainola closes the distance but Lindholm moves to the side

and Lindholm counters by moving into the clinch.
of Wainola connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lindholm's face.
Lindholm looks gassed!
of Wainola can't break the clinch.
of Wainola tries to break the clinch but Lindholm is controlling the position.
of Wainola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lindholm.
of Wainola tries to break the clinch but Lindholm is controlling the position.
Lindholm takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from of Wainola.
of Wainola landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from of Wainola.
Lindholm blocks the elbow strike.
Knees to the body from of Wainola.
of Wainola tries to land a knee to the head but Lindholm blocks with his arms.
of Wainola tries to land knees in the clinch but Lindholm avoids the damage to the body.
Lindholm takes an elbow to the forehead.
of Wainola connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lindholm's face.
Lindholm blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lindholm takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lindholm avoiding damage as of Wainola throws knees to the body.
of Wainola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
of Wainola missing with knees to the body.
of Wainola unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lindholm lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
of Wainola missing with knees to the body.
Lindholm stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
of Wainola is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

of Wainola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
of Wainola darts in trying to clinch

and Lindholm counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lindholm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
of Wainola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
of Wainola wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
of Wainola unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lindholm lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
of Wainola throws an elbow that misses.
Lindholm tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
of Wainola with a knee to the head.
of Wainola throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lindholm takes a knee right on the jaw!
of Wainola tries to land a knee to the head but Lindholm blocks with his arms.
Lindholm stalls.
of Wainola can't break the clinch.
of Wainola tries to land knees in the clinch but Lindholm avoids the damage to the body.

Lindholm has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed of Wainola clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Lindholm scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Lindholm slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
of Wainola avoids the strikes from Lindholm.
of Wainola controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

of Wainola fending off the submission attempt from Lindholm.
Lindholm controls the position.
of Wainola is trying to stand back up.
Lindholm connects with a big shot to the side of of Wainola's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
of Wainola trying to get back to his feet but Lindholm is in full control for now.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Lindholm. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
of Wainola trying to get back to his feet but Lindholm is in full control for now.

Lindholm looking for the RNC.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
of Wainola is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ilmarinen of Wainola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Masa Lindholm's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

of Wainola tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Lindholm counters with a nice double leg into guard.
of Wainola is looking to stand up but Lindholm isn't so interested in that idea.

Lindholm stands up and waves to of Wainola to follow him.
of Wainola tries to clinch but Lindholm moves away
and Lindholm counters with a series of strikes. of Wainola will be more careful next time no doubt.
of Wainola tries to clinch up

and Lindholm counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindholm wants to lay and pray for a moment but of Wainola keeps working.

of Wainola explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
of Wainola closes the distance but Lindholm moves to the side

and Lindholm counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in of Wainola's guard now.

Lindholm stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
of Wainola tries to clinch up.
Lindholm circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
of Wainola tries to clinch but Lindholm moves out of range.
of Wainola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ilmarinen of Wainola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lindholm swats away the attempt to clinch by of Wainola.
The fight stays on the outside here - of Wainola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lindholm shoots for a takedown but of Wainola saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
of Wainola wants to clinch but Lindholm slips to the side

and Lindholm counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lindholm.
Masa Lindholm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lindholm trying to control but of Wainola is working from the bottom.
of Wainola wants to get back to his feet but Lindholm is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

of Wainola scrambles and gets back to his feet.
of Wainola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Lindholm fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. of Wainola sprawls well initially but Lindholm persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
of Wainola avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lindholm.
of Wainola is trying to stand up here but Lindholm is controlling him well.

Lindholm decides to stand up.
of Wainola looking to land some kicks to the body here.

of Wainola gets caught flat footed, as Lindholm shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
of Wainola wants to get back to his feet but Lindholm is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lindholm must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
of Wainola trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindholm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
of Wainola wants to get back to his feet but Lindholm is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
of Wainola is looking to clinch.
of Wainola doesn't manage to clinch there - Lindholm circles away.
of Wainola tries to clinch there but Lindholm circles away.
of Wainola doesn't manage to clinch there - Lindholm circles away.
of Wainola is looking to clinch but Lindholm is avoiding it.
of Wainola cracks the inside of Lindholm's front leg.
of Wainola lands with a kick to the ribs.
of Wainola is looking to slow Lindholm down with leg kicks.

Lindholm shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in of Wainola's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
of Wainola wants to stand up but Lindholm is controlling him.
of Wainola is looking to stand back up but Lindholm counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by of Wainola.
of Wainola is trying to stand up here but Lindholm is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Lindholm has of Wainola up against the cage in a clinch.
of Wainola with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Lindholm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Masa Lindholm's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Lindholm closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
of Wainola is trying to buck Lindholm off.

Lindholm stands up and we're back to a striking position.
of Wainola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by of Wainola.
of Wainola connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
of Wainola with a nice cross.
of Wainola wants to clinch but Lindholm slips to the side

and Lindholm counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lindholm.
of Wainola wants to get back to striking at distance but Lindholm won't allow it.

of Wainola manages to break the clinch.
of Wainola is looking to clinch but Lindholm is avoiding it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
of Wainola moves in looking to clinch but Lindholm pushes him off.
Lindholm swats away the attempt to clinch by of Wainola.
of Wainola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lindholm paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindholm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
of Wainola wants to clinch.
of Wainola throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
of Wainola closes the distance looking to clinch

and Lindholm counters with a single leg into guard. of Wainola didn't expect that.
Lindholm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lindholm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with of Wainola. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
of Wainola wants to stand up but Lindholm is controlling him.
Lindholm wants to control from the top but of Wainola keeps moving.
of Wainola wants to get back to his feet but Lindholm is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindholm with a nice head shot there.

of Wainola has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lindholm off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
of Wainola looks to clinch

and Lindholm counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in of Wainola's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
of Wainola wants to stand and escape but Lindholm is having none of it.
of Wainola is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lindholm dives into side control.
of Wainola is trying to get back to his feet.
of Wainola might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Lindholm stands up and beckons of Wainola to his feet.
of Wainola tries to clinch up
and Lindholm counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lindholm gets a clinch.
of Wainola tries a knee to the head but Lindholm blocks it.
Lindholm managing to block the knees to the body from of Wainola.
Lindholm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
of Wainola wants to break free but Lindholm has control.
of Wainola wants to get back to striking at distance but Lindholm won't allow it.
Lindholm avoiding damage as of Wainola throws knees to the body.
Lindholm blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

of Wainola breaks from the clinch.
of Wainola closes the distance but Lindholm moves to the side
and Lindholm counters with an inside leg kick.
of Wainola wants to clinch but Lindholm slips to the side

and Lindholm counters with a takedown into side control.
Lindholm happy to just control the position for now.
of Wainola wants to get back to his feet but Lindholm drags him back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
of Wainola is not content to let Lindholm control the position.
of Wainola is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lindholm is controlling him well.

Lindholm is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. of Wainola knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
of Wainola wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Lindholm decides to stand back up. Lindholm steps back and let's of Wainola get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Lindholm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lindholm has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Lindholm!