PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Maldini (ranked 916 p4p, 1570 weight class) and Sebastion Lynar (ranked 102 p4p, 175 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Maldini
vs
Lynar

181 cm
31
154
13 - 2 - 0

167 cm
25
157
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paulo Maldini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastion Lynar!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lynar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lynar pushing down on Maldini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lynar trying to control from half guard but Maldini is working away.
Lynar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lynar is trying to control the action in half guard but Maldini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Lynar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynar wants to take a breather but Maldini is having none of it.
Maldini knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lynar on the ground.

Lynar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maldini sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar is controlling the pace.

Lynar is looking for a kimura here.

Lynar is looking for a kimura here.
Still in half guard, Lynar seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lynar passes to side control.

Lynar goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Maldini rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lynar's guard! Nice work there by Maldini!

Lynar is working an open guard so Maldini takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Maldini gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lynar to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Lynar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lynar tries to free his leg and advance position but Maldini is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lynar controls the pace.
Lynar pushing down on Maldini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maldini is trying to stand.

Lynar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maldini has managed to free his arm - good work.

Lynar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maldini defends it well.
Maldini is trying to stand back up but Lynar is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lynar is trying to control the action in half guard but Maldini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lynar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maldini haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lynar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maldini is in trouble now - Lynar has advanced to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maldini is squirming around, avoiding Lynar's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastion Lynar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nice sprawl there from Maldini as Lynar shoots in.
Maldini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maldini misses with a body shot.
Maldini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maldini misses the shot to the body.
Maldini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lynar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Lynar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maldini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paulo Maldini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldini misses the jab.
Maldini lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lynar backs up against the cage.
Lynar just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Maldini.

Lynar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maldini's guard.

Lynar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lynar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maldini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lynar trying to control but Maldini is working from the bottom.
Maldini on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maldini tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maldini is keeping the position for now.
Lynar trying to control but Maldini is working from the bottom.

Lynar drops back looking for a leg! Maldini is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maldini manages to kick Lynar off! Lynar jumps back into Maldini's guard.

Lynar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lynar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Lynar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lynar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lynar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lynar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lynar misses with a takedown
and Maldini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maldini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maldini tries to bum rush Lynar with a series of wild strikes but Lynar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynar slips a straight right by Maldini.
Lynar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lynar avoids the body shot from Maldini.
Maldini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lynar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lynar.
Paulo Maldini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastion Lynar.
Maldini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lynar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maldini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lynar manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Lynar cracks Maldini with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Lynar scores with a takedown into Maldini's guard.
Maldini wants to stand up but Lynar is controlling him.
Lynar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maldini keeping full guard, as Lynar tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynar wants to control from the top but Maldini keeps moving.
Lynar stops Maldini from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldini keeping moving, preventing Lynar from controlling successfully.
Maldini keeping full guard, as Lynar tries to pass.
Maldini is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maldini wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maldini wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Lynar jumps into guard, dragging Maldini to the mat.
Lynar trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maldini gets to his feet - Lynar follows without any prompting.
Maldini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lynar manages to avoid it.

Lynar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maldini looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maldini wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maldini wants to break free but Lynar has control.
Maldini can't break the clinch.
Maldini wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lynar prevents Maldini from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maldini fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maldini throws a right hand that Lynar ducks under and follows up with a left that Lynar also avoids with ease.
Maldini misses with a looping right.
Lynar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maldini defends it well.
Paulo Maldini is winning the standup battle so far.
Lynar avoids the body shot from Maldini.
Maldini throws a body punch but Lynar moves out of range.
Lynar throws a body punch but Maldini moves out of range.
Maldini throws a body punch but Lynar moves out of range.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Maldini enables Lynar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maldini manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lynar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Lynar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Maldini manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lynar has Maldini in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynar controls Maldini momentarily but Maldini frees himself.

Lynar has his foot on Maldini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maldini works his way back into a safe position though.
Paulo Maldini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Lynar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maldini is aware though and is defending well.

Lynar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maldini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maldini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastion Lynar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lynar 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight for Sebastion Lynar!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Sebastion Lynar!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Paulo Maldini!

Sebastion Lynar wins by split decision!
Sebastion Lynar decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.