PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luis Carlos Linhares (ranked 5510 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Hetherington (ranked 22374 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Carlos Linhares
vs
Hetherington

171 cm
45
146 lbs
33 - 18 - 1

180 cm
22
147 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Carlos Linhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Hetherington!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hetherington throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Linhares tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hetherington is in Linhares's guard.
Linhares wants to sweep but no luck.
Hetherington trying to control but Linhares is working from the bottom.
Linhares working a defensive guard here.
Hetherington stands and throws Linhares's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hetherington postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hetherington trying to control the action but Linhares is working from the bottom.
Linhares is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Linhares's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Linhares is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Linhares is trying to control Hetherington's posture but Hetherington avoids it.
Linhares tries to buck Hetherington off but Hetherington is having none of it.
Hetherington misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Linhares regains half guard.
Linhares wants to improve his position but Hetherington is controlling well.
Hetherington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Linhares keeps working.
Hetherington works his way into side control.
Linhares manages to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hetherington wants to free his trapped foot but Linhares is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Linhares is trying to control but can't.
Hetherington is looking to take a break and control but Linhares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Linhares wants to improve his position but Hetherington is controlling well.
Hetherington wants to control but Linhares is keeping him busy.

Hetherington wants to work for an arm triangle but Linhares is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Linhares has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hetherington is working away from the top position though.
Hetherington not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linhares wants to improve his position but Hetherington is controlling well.
Linhares moves into full guard.

Hetherington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Linhares controls Hetherington momentarily but Hetherington frees himself.
Hetherington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Linhares is keeping the position for now.
Hetherington is still trying to improve position.
Hetherington content to stall in guard here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hetherington shoots in for a takedown but Linhares shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Linhares.
Linhares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hetherington tries to move into range but Linhares moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Linhares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hetherington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hetherington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hetherington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Luis Carlos Linhares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hetherington.
A cross from Linhares lands.
Linhares cracks the inside of Hetherington's front leg.
Linhares connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hetherington shoots in looking for a takedown. Linhares tries to sprawl out of it but Hetherington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Linhares manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Linhares slaps away a takedown attempt from Hetherington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Linhares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hetherington.
Linhares displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hetherington.
Hetherington walks forward, straight into a front kick from Linhares.
Linhares thuds his right hand into Hetherington's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hetherington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A cross from Linhares lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Linhares. That's going to slow Hetherington down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Linhares connects with a solid leg kick.
Linhares scores with a kick to the midsection.

Hetherington has closed the distance and engaged Linhares in a clinch.
Linhares lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Linhares comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Linhares lands a hook to the side of the head.
Linhares misses with a body punch.
Hetherington misses with some punches.
Linhares lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Linhares pushes Hetherington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Linhares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hetherington tries for a takedown but Linhares sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Luis Carlos Linhares is winning the standup battle so far.
Hetherington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Linhares sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Luis Carlos Linhares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hetherington.
Hetherington is breathing heavily.
Linhares throws a wild body kick that Hetherington sees coming a mile off.
Hetherington looks to clinch
and Linhares counters with a nice body shot.
Hetherington shoots in looking for a takedown. Linhares tries to sprawl out of it but Hetherington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Linhares manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Linhares lands a jab to Hetherington's midsection.
Linhares is looking to wear down Hetherington with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A solid leg kick lands there for Linhares.
A punch lands to the side of Hetherington 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hetherington closes the distance and clinches up with Linhares, looking for a takedown. Hetherington pushes Linhares against the cage but Linhares circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Linhares.
Linhares throws a leg kick which misses Hetherington's front leg but catches the back leg as Hetherington tries to avoid it.
Linhares lands a head shot.

Hetherington is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Linhares circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hetherington to the canvas! Hetherington doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Linhares keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Carlos Linhares!
A victorious Luis Carlos Linhares thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.