PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Lindel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Jetstrean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lindel
vs
Jetstrean

190 cm
42
240 lbs
24 - 23 - 0

192 cm
24
245 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Lindel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Jetstrean!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindel moves out of range of the strikes.
Lindel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jetstrean throws the kick towards the body but Lindel avoids it.

Jetstrean lands a big head kick that sends Lindel tumbling to the mat! Jetstrean takes a step backwards and waves Lindel back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Mikael Lindel has been cut.
Crunch! Jetstrean slams his shin into Lindel's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindel slips a jab and a cross from Jetstrean.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jetstrean throws a combination that misses
and Lindel counters with a nice uppercut.
Jetstrean looks for the body kick but Lindel saw that one coming.
Lindel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lindel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jetstrean.

Jetstrean gets caught napping as Lindel dives in and scores a takedown. Jetstrean manages to retain guard.
Lindel passes Jetstrean's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lindel prevents Jetstrean from improving his position.

Lindel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jetstrean is just riding it out for now. Lindel eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jetstrean is staying active underneath Lindel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jetstrean pushes Lindel off looking to stand but Lindel dives back in and keeps control.
Lindel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jetstrean makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jetstrean.
Jetstrean looking for a sweep. Not yet Jetstrean, not yet.
Lindel trying to control but Jetstrean is working from the bottom.
Lindel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two 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.
Jetstrean controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lindel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jetstrean is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lindel, into his guard.

Lindel is looking for a triangle but Jetstrean pushes his legs off easily.

Jetstrean decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jetstrean throws a head kick but Lindel moves out of range.

Jetstrean lands a big head kick that sends Lindel tumbling to the mat! Jetstrean takes a step backwards and waves Lindel back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Lindel is rocked!
Lindel wants to stay close but Jetstrean steps back to make room for something. Lindel seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Jetstrean and Lindel drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sam Jetstrean!