PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kimmo Peramaki (ranked 672 p4p, 1962 weight class) and Sebastion Lynar (ranked 70 p4p, 192 weight class). Kimmo Peramaki had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Peramaki
vs
Lynar

183 cm
30
170
26 - 19 - 0

167 cm
37
165
26 - 20 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Hype Nutrition
Savage Fightwear

Shadow Realm Apparel

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimmo Peramaki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastion Lynar!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peramaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lynar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peramaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Peramaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Lynar circles away.
Peramaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Lynar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peramaki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lynar at a distance.
Lynar misses with a straight right.
Lynar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peramaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lynar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lynar tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lynar throws a good cross that connects.
Lynar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar misses with a two punch combination.
Peramaki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lynar's head.

Peramaki has taken the fight to the clinch.

Peramaki is trying to trip Lynar. He has hold of a leg but Lynar is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Peramaki persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Peramaki wants to control from the top but Lynar keeps moving.
Lynar is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lynar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Peramaki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lynar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peramaki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Lynar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Peramaki defends well.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lynar holds on and takes a little breather.
Peramaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lynar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lynar keeping full guard, as Peramaki tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynar being controlled here, momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lynar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lynar avoids the body shot from Peramaki.
Peramaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lynar.
Peramaki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Lynar circles away.
Peramaki throws a combination that misses
and Lynar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lynar has taken the fight to the clinch.

Peramaki has Lynar pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Peramaki pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lynar tumbling to the mat - Peramaki dives into Lynar's guard.
Peramaki trying to control but Lynar is working from the bottom.

Lynar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Peramaki is aware though and is defending well.
Lynar controls Peramaki momentarily but Peramaki frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peramaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynar is keeping the position for now.
Peramaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kimmo Peramaki will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Peramaki tries to clinch up.
Lynar throws a nice looking combination but Peramaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peramaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch combination from Peramaki misses.
Peramaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lynar throws out a counter right but Peramaki avoids it with no problem.
Peramaki wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peramaki scores with a sloppy right hand. Lynar should have avoided that one.

Lynar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Lynar is looking for a kimura but Peramaki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lynar to get the leverage.
Peramaki won't allow Lynar to pass to mount.
Peramaki trying to hold on to Lynar's head to control him but Lynar postures up.
Lynar trying to control the action but Peramaki is working from the bottom.
Peramaki trying to control but Lynar postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Peramaki looking for submissions off his back.

Lynar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Peramaki trying to control from the bottom.

Peramaki looking for submissions off his back.

Peramaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peramaki tries to get to full guard but Lynar has control of the leg.

Lynar wants to work for an arm triangle but Peramaki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Peramaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Lynar is looking for a kimura here.
Peramaki wants to get back to full guard.

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.

Lynar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Peramaki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Peramaki punching from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Peramaki trying to control here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peramaki thuds his right hand into Lynar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kimmo Peramaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peramaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Peramaki throws a body punch but Lynar moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Peramaki gets caught flat footed, as Lynar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sebastion Lynar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lynar misses with a series of wild punches.
Peramaki misses with a left hand
and Lynar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Lynar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lynar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kimmo Peramaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Lynar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lynar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lynar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Peramaki counters with a nice body shot.

Peramaki closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar wants a takedown.
Peramaki misses with some punches.

Lynar has clasped his hands together around Peramaki's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lynar trying to control the action but Peramaki is working from the bottom.
Peramaki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Peramaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lynar slows the pace down in half guard.
Peramaki wants to control but Lynar is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynar trying to control the action but Peramaki is working from the bottom.
Peramaki is trying to maintain the position but Lynar is very close to passing his half guard.
Lynar trying to control from half guard but Peramaki is working away.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Peramaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sebastion Lynar has got the better of the ground game so far.

Peramaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lynar is working for a submission of some sort.
Peramaki tries to roll over but Lynar keeps him under control.
Lynar is thwarting Peramaki's attempts to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lynar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lynar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peramaki manages to avoid it.
Peramaki appears to be looking for a big counter.
Peramaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peramaki lands a jab to Lynar's midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynar keeps the fight on the outside.
Lynar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Lynar circles away.
Lynar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peramaki sets himself, and Lynar steps forward looking for the clinch! Peramaki avoids it this time.
Left hook, right uppercut from Peramaki.
Peramaki connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peramaki stuffs the takedown.
As Lynar looks to move away, Peramaki throws a big counter combo but Lynar just gets out of the way.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Lynar moves out of range.
Lynar throws out a counter right but Peramaki avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kimmo Peramaki did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lynar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peramaki circles away quickly and effectively.
Lynar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peramaki moves away.
Peramaki lands a jab.
Lynar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Lynar misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Lynar circles away.
A lazy left from Lynar finds it's target.
Peramaki wants to clinch up but Lynar keeps it at a distance.
Lynar throws out a counter right but Peramaki avoids it with no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peramaki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lynar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lynar misses the jab.
Peramaki slips a jab and a cross from Lynar.
Peramaki stalks Lynar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lynar's face. Lynar staggers backwards, shaken.
Kimmo Peramaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peramaki throws a combination. Lynar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lynar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Peramaki misses the jab.
Peramaki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lynar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peramaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Lynar is just out of range.
Peramaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lynar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peramaki misses with a looping right.
Peramaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Lynar off the cage and back into range.
Peramaki pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lynar back to the cage. Peramaki follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Peramaki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Peramaki ducks under a wild hook from Lynar.
A quick step to the side and Peramaki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynar tries to close the distance and clinch but Peramaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lynar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peramaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lynar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lynar lands with a nice body punch.
A combination from Peramaki does no damage.
Peramaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lynar! But no joy.
Peramaki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lynar keeps the fight on the outside.
Lynar avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lynar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Peramaki is trying to defend but Lynar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Well, if Lynar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Peramaki is staying active underneath Lynar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Peramaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Peramaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kimmo Peramaki had his way with Sebastion Lynar in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Peramaki slips a straight right by Lynar.
Peramaki is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lynar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peramaki.
Lynar fails to land with a series of punches.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lynar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lynar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peramaki.
Lynar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Peramaki with a body shot.
Peramaki misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynar misses with a straight right.

Lynar has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Peramaki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lynar jumps guard but Peramaki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Peramaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lynar tries for a takedown but Peramaki manages to get underhooks.
Kimmo Peramaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastion Lynar.

Peramaki is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lynar can't fight it off and eventually Peramaki manages to take the fight to the floor. Lynar looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Peramaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Peramaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peramaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynar is keeping the position for now.
Peramaki looking to sit in guard and control but Lynar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Lynar trying to control the position from guard on top but Peramaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Peramaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lynar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Peramaki is looking for a triangle but Lynar pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynar wants to pass the guard but Peramaki is keeping the position.

Peramaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lynar defends well.
Peramaki being controlled here, momentarily.

Peramaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lynar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lynar wants to control from the top but Peramaki keeps moving.

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 got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peramaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lynar has managed to get both his arms back between Peramaki's legs - danger averted.
Lynar wants to pass the guard but Peramaki is keeping the position.
Lynar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lynar wants to control from the top but Peramaki keeps moving.
Lynar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Peramaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynar trying to control but Peramaki is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sebastion Lynar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kimmo Peramaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peramaki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kimmo Peramaki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Peramaki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimmo Peramaki!
Kimmo Peramaki retains his lightweight title!