PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Will Brawler V (ranked 7772 p4p, 629 weight class) and Ola Lundqvist (ranked 6253 p4p, 550 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Brawler V
vs
Lundqvist

198 cm
19
188 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
188 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Will Brawler V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ola Lundqvist!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brawler V misses with a series of wild punches.
Lundqvist tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brawler V looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Brawler V. No joy for Lundqvist on that attempt.
Brawler V really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brawler V connects with a high kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Brawler V finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brawler V connects with a solid leg kick.
Brawler V chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brawler V scores with a head kick.

Lundqvist takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Brawler V pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brawler V connects with a leg kick. Lundqvist looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brawler V connects with a leg kick. Lundqvist looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawler V with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brawler V buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brawler V misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Brawler V.
Lundqvist closes the distance and clinches up with Brawler V, looking for a takedown. Lundqvist pushes Brawler V against the cage but Brawler V circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lundqvist's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brawler V connects with a leg kick. Lundqvist looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lundqvist takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brawler V throws a sloppy head kick and Lundqvist moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Brawler V.
Brawler V with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lundqvist shoots in looking for a takedown. Brawler V tries to sprawl out of it but Lundqvist keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brawler V manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Will Brawler V has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ola Lundqvist.
Brawler V connects with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundqvist takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lundqvist takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Will Brawler V is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brawler V throws a nice head kick!
Brawler V throws a head kick that Lundqvist semi-blocks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brawler V.
Lundqvist fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brawler V appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

Brawler V gets caught flat footed, as Lundqvist shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Brawler V has his feet on Lundqvist's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lundqvist looks winded!
Lundqvist shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brawler V as he jumps to the side.
Lundqvist shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brawler V defends it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lundqvist clinches.
Brawler V tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lundqvist's elbow.
Lundqvist can't break the clinch.
Brawler V landing knees to the body.

Brawler V manages to break the clinch.
Lundqvist takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Brawler V lands a leg kick that knocks Lundqvist off balance momentarily.
Lundqvist shoots in but no luck this time.
Brawler V cracks Lundqvist with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brawler V lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lundqvist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brawler V.
Brawler V jabs at Lundqvist's body.
Brawler V lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lundqvist's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brawler V scoring well with a low kick there.
Lundqvist on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brawler V goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lundqvist chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brawler V can pounce on him.
Will Brawler V seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lundqvist falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brawler V counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Brawler V moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Brawler V.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Brawler V dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Brawler V connects with an inside leg kick.
Brawler V moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brawler V is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lundqvist swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brawler V counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lundqvist's knee momentarily.
Brawler V throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lundqvist takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Brawler V.
Brawler V slaps away a takedown attempt from Lundqvist, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brawler V seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lundqvist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lundqvist tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lundqvist gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Brawler V breaks the clinch.
Brawler V scores with a head kick. Lundqvist tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brawler V.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawler V throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brawler V misses the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Brawler V as Lundqvist shoots in.
Lundqvist is breathing heavily.
A head kick from Brawler V lands but Lundqvist takes it in his stride.
Brawler V throws a right and a left that Lundqvist avoids nicely.
Brawler V throws a nice outside leg kick.

Lundqvist moves into the clinch successfully.

Brawler V breaks the clinch.

Lundqvist clinches up against the cage.

Lundqvist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lundqvist shoots in looking for a takedown but Brawler V manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lundqvist's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Lundqvist looks to move away, Brawler V throws a big counter combo but Lundqvist just gets out of the way.
Will Brawler V has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ola Lundqvist.
Brawler V throws a nice inside leg kick.
Will Brawler V is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brawler V displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lundqvist.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundqvist darts in looking for a takedown but Brawler V gets double underhooks and turns Lundqvist into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lundqvist steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brawler V. That one must have hurt.
Brawler V lands a nice looking body shot.
Will Brawler V is winning the standup battle so far.
Brawler V feints and then cracks Lundqvist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lundqvist down.
Brawler V scores with a one two! Lundqvist had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Brawler V lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brawler V throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brawler V dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lundqvist. That did some damage!
Brawler V lands a leg kick that knocks Lundqvist off balance momentarily.
Brawler V throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lundqvist.
Brawler V looks to land a combination but Lundqvist avoids it well.
Lundqvist raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brawler V lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lundqvist scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brawler V wants to get back to his feet but Lundqvist drags him back down.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lundqvist working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lundqvist takes a little break here. Brawler V wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brawler V is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lundqvist has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Brawler V is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lundqvist can do to turn this around?
Lundqvist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brawler V keeps working.
Lundqvist prevents Brawler V from escaping the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lundqvist shoots in looking for a takedown but Brawler V manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lundqvist's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Good leg kick by Brawler V there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brawler V cracks a nice hook into Lundqvist's ribs.

Lundqvist fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brawler V, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Brawler V dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Brawler V chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brawler V lands a leg kick that knocks Lundqvist off balance momentarily.
Lundqvist misses with a body kick.
Brawler V buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brawler V connects with an inside leg kick.
Brawler V lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Lundqvist scores with a takedown into Brawler V's guard.
Lundqvist won't allow Brawler V to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lundqvist decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lundqvist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left and a right from Brawler V both land. Nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lundqvist clinches up with Brawler V and pushes him back against the cage.
Lundqvist is working for takedown but Brawler V is calmly controlling the position for now.
Our sources have told us that Brawler V has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Lundqvist letting Brawler V take a breather here.
Brawler V keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lundqvist's efforts to push away.
Brawler V looking to stall.
Lundqvist drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brawler V pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good leg kick by Brawler V there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brawler V plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brawler V throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lundqvist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brawler V.
Brawler V stuffs the takedown attempt from Lundqvist. Lundqvist gets slowly back to his feet.
Will Brawler V has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ola Lundqvist.
Brawler V lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lundqvist circles away quickly and effectively.
Brawler V fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brawler V lands an overhand right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brawler V.
Brawler V lands a head kick. Lundqvist smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lundqvist clinches with his opponent.

Brawler V's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Brawler V.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Lundqvist blocks the leg kick.
Lundqvist drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brawler V defends it well.

Lundqvist pushes Brawler V up against the cage in a clinch.
Lundqvist missing with knees to the body.
Brawler V with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lundqvist is trying to break the clinch but Brawler V has him pressed against the cage.

Brawler V breaks the clinch.
Brawler V lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lundqvist throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brawler V's waist but Brawler V gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lundqvist off to one side.
Brawler V is looking to counter with head kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Brawler V.
Lundqvist fails with the takedown.
Brawler V fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lundqvist.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brawler V.
Lundqvist changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brawler V tries to avoid it but Lundqvist manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brawler V to the ground. Brawler V escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brawler V swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lundqvist.
Brawler V lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lundqvist's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lundqvist avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lundqvist shoots in looking for a takedown but Brawler V manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lundqvist's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lundqvist has a takedown stuffed.
An inside leg kick lands from Brawler V.
Ola Lundqvist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Will Brawler V is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brawler V throws a nice head kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Will Brawler V showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brawler V, 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Brawler V!