PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Em Em (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Lindblom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markus Lindblom told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Em
vs
Lindblom

180 cm
25
167 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Em Em!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Markus Lindblom!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Em.
Em has control of an arm but Lindblom manages to advance to Em's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lindblom is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Em defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Good control from Lindblom.
Lindblom is not going to allow Em to sit and survive in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Em is in bad spot here.

Lindblom working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lindblom working for the choke.
Lindblom has the hooks in. Em is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Em is working hard here to advance position.

Em is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lindblom gets his way!
Lindblom has the hooks in. Em is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

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.
Em wants to control his opponent's hands but Lindblom gets his hands free.
I would not like to be Em right now.
Lindblom is hanging on to Em's back as he tries to escape.
Em trying to control the hands but Lindblom won't let him.
Lindblom doesn't have the hooks in and Em manages to turn into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindblom is pulling down on Em's head to control his posture.
Em preventing the sweep.
Em wants to control from the top but Lindblom keeps moving.
Lindblom doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Lindblom has his foot on Em's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Em works his way back into a safe position though.

Lindblom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Em moves out of range as Lindblom strikes.
As Lindblom tries to get set, Em tries to push him back and clinch up but Lindblom manages to avoid the attempt.
Em misses with a body kick.
Lindblom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Em shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lindblom counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Em closes the distance and clinches up with Lindblom, looking for a takedown. Em pushes Lindblom against the cage but Lindblom circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Em is breathing heavily.
Em closes the distance but Lindblom moves to the side
and Lindblom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Markus Lindblom dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Em tries to clinch but Lindblom is having none of it.
Em looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lindblom is fending him off so far but Em persists. Nope, Lindblom circles away and we're back to standing.

Lindblom clinches with his opponent.

Lindblom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Em or perhaps it was just good defense by Lindblom, which made it look bad.

Lindblom darts in and clinches Em up against the cage.
Lindblom lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lindblom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Em moves into the clinch.

Lindblom breaks from the clinch.
Em fails with the takedown
and Lindblom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Em Em. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lindblom clinches up against the cage.
Lindblom lands an elbow inside.
Lindblom is stalling here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lindblom.
Lindblom controlling the action here for a moment.
A knee to the head by Lindblom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Em just leaning against Lindblom, taking a breather.
The referee calls for Lindblom to work.
Em takes a shot to the head.
Em takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindblom taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Em goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lindblom lands a hook that snaps the head of Em backwards.
The referee calls for Lindblom to work.

Lindblom breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Em takes a shot to the body in his stride.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Em has Lindblom pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lindblom manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Em is looking to break free of the clinch but Lindblom has double underhooks.
Em has Lindblom pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lindblom manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right handed body shot lands from Lindblom.
Stalling in the clinch from Lindblom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lindblom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Em takes a kick to the side of the head.

Lindblom moves into the clinch successfully.

Lindblom manages to break the clinch.

Lindblom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Lindblom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Lindblom moves into the clinch.
Lindblom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lindblom blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Lindblom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Lindblom has closed the distance and engaged Em in a clinch.

Lindblom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Lindblom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Em, pushing him back against the cage.

Lindblom manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lindblom clinches.
Markus Lindblom seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Lindblom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Lindblom clinches.
Lindblom lands with a light punch inside.

Lindblom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Lindblom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Em jumps guard but Lindblom turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Lindblom.

Lindblom manages to break the clinch.
Em wants to clinch up but Lindblom keeps it at a distance.

Lindblom drives through and clinches with Em against the cage.

Lindblom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Markus Lindblom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Em fails with a takedown attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lindblom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Em is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Em escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lindblom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Em momentarily.

Lindblom gets a clinch.
Lindblom stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindblom lands a shoulder strike.

Lindblom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Lindblom moves into the clinch.

Lindblom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lindblom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lindblom throws a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Lindblom as he connects with a hook.
Em takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Em ducks under a wild hook from Lindblom.
Markus Lindblom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Em tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Em attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lindblom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lindblom pushes Em up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lindblom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Em tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lindblom unleashes a big counter combination but Em bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Em shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lindblom pinned against the cage. Lindblom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Em tries for a takedown but Lindblom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lindblom drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Em defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Em Em. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lindblom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Em.

Lindblom darts in and clinches Em up against the cage.
Lindblom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lindblom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lindblom lands a knee to the body.

Lindblom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lindblom has closed the distance and engaged Em in a clinch.
Lindblom prevents Em from breaking the clinch.

Lindblom breaks from the clinch.
Em Em is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Lindblom clinches with his opponent.
Lindblom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Em is trying to pull guard but Lindblom turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Em fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Lindblom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Em takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Em dives in and grabs Lindblom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lindblom pushes down on Em's head and hops out.
Lindblom goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Lindblom moves into range and clinches up with Em.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindblom displaying some good clinch control by pressing Em up against the cage.
Lindblom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Em backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Lindblom manages to break the clinch.
Lindblom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Em is looking for a counter combo.
Em has his takedown stuffed
and Lindblom counters with a head kick.

Em is rocked!

Lindblom gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lindblom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oh Em is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lindblom scores with a shot to the side of Em's head.
Lindblom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Lindblom.

Lindblom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lindblom cracks Em with a hook to the temple - Em is on wobbly legs here! Lindblom swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Em falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Lindblom wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Markus Lindblom!