PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Pavlyuchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Lindel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Mikael Lindel enters the cage!

Pavlyuchenko
vs
Lindel

195 cm
26
265 lbs
4 - 11 - 0

190 cm
21
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Olympic wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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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 4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksander Pavlyuchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Lindel!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pavlyuchenko is defended easily by Lindel.

Pavlyuchenko tries to sprawl but Lindel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lindel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lindel is keen to just control but Pavlyuchenko is a slippery customer.

Lindel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pavlyuchenko sees it coming and defends easily.

Lindel seems to be looking for submissions.
Pavlyuchenko is looking to escape.
Pavlyuchenko has hold of Lindel's hands but Lindel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lindel lands with a punch from half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pavlyuchenko wants to get back to his feet.
Pavlyuchenko is staying active underneath Lindel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lindel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, if Lindel 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pavlyuchenko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pavlyuchenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lindel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Pavlyuchenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lindel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lindel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lindel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pavlyuchenko keeping full guard, as Lindel tries to pass.
Lindel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lindel cracks Pavlyuchenko with a solid left hand.

Pavlyuchenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lindel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lindel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pavlyuchenko is breathing heavily.
Lindel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pavlyuchenko keeping moving, preventing Lindel from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pavlyuchenko's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindel is stalling in the full guard.
Lindel scoring with some ground and pound.
Pavlyuchenko keeping moving, preventing Lindel from controlling successfully.
Pavlyuchenko wants to sweep here but Lindel controlling him for the moment.
Lindel tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlyuchenko is retaining full guard.

Lindel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lindel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlyuchenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lindel passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindel scoring with punches from side control.
Lindel is chipping away with strikes.
Check out the look on Lindel's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lindel scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pavlyuchenko to see if he's OK.
Pavlyuchenko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lindel connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pavlyuchenko some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlyuchenko takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pavlyuchenko pushes Lindel away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lindel gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Lindel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pavlyuchenko, who protects the arm well.
Lindel is looking to take a break and control but Pavlyuchenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlyuchenko wants to control but Lindel postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlyuchenko pushes Lindel away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lindel gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Pavlyuchenko taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lindel creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pavlyuchenko is not content to let Lindel control the position.
Lindel is putting a hurting on Pavlyuchenko here, landing some big shots from side control.

Lindel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lindel cracks Pavlyuchenko with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lindel in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lindel in side control lands a decent elbow.

Pavlyuchenko is rocked!
Lindel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lindel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlyuchenko keeps working.
Oh Pavlyuchenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lindel is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikael Lindel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lindel gets a takedown into half guard.
Pavlyuchenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Lindel working over Pavlyuchenko with some ground and pound. Pavlyuchenko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lindel lands a big elbow - Pavlyuchenko is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Lindel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikael Lindel!