PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Granville Lindsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wan Aleelel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wan Aleelel will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Lindsey
vs
Aleelel

200 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
147 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Granville Lindsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wan Aleelel!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lindsey drives through with a takedown into Aleelel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lindsey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Lindsey stands up and waves to Aleelel to follow him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aleelel or perhaps it was just good defense by Lindsey, which made it look bad.
Lindsey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Lindsey pushes Aleelel up against the cage in a clinch.

Lindsey has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Aleelel is trying to keep an underhook but Lindsey manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Lindsey seems content to control.
Aleelel looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindsey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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.
Lindsey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Aleelel for as long as he can get away with.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lindsey fails with a takedown attempt.
Aleelel wants to counter with a clinch but Lindsey pushes him away.
Aleelel lands a right hook to the body.
Aleelel misses with a double jab.
Lindsey is looking for a counter combo.
Lindsey shoots in looking for a takedown but Aleelel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lindsey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Lindsey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lindsey controlling from side mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Lindsey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aleelel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lindsey taking a breather here.
Lindsey throws a strike aimed at the side of Aleelel's head but Aleelel avoids it well.

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.
Lindsey working the ground and pound.
Lindsey controls the position.
Lindsey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aleelel is not content to let Lindsey control the position.

Lindsey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aleelel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Granville Lindsey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lindsey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aleelel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lindsey fails with a takedown attempt.
Lindsey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aleelel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No luck for Lindsey with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Granville Lindsey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aleelel tries to clinch but Lindsey is having none of it.
Aleelel is breathing heavily.
Aleelel misses with a straight left.
Lindsey shoots in for a double leg but Aleelel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lindsey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aleelel misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindsey swats away the attempt to clinch by Aleelel.
Aleelel looks for a takedown but Lindsey sprawls well.

Lindsey shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aleelel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lindsey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aleelel can do to turn this around?
Lindsey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lindsey stands and steps away. Aleelel gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lindsey fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lindsey.
Lindsey fails to land the takedown.
Lindsey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleelel throws a series of punches but Lindsey avoids them all with ease.
Lindsey appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aleelel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lindsey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lindsey checks a low kick from Aleelel.

Lindsey shoots in and gets a takedown into Aleelel's guard.
Lindsey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aleelel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aleelel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aleelel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lindsey controls the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lindsey continues to stall.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Granville Lindsey will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Lindsey has a takedown stuffed.
Lindsey avoids the body shot from Aleelel.
Lindsey shoots for a takedown but Aleelel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lindsey swats away the attempt to clinch by Aleelel.
Aleelel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lindsey.
The fighters circling - Aleelel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aleelel misses with the combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lindsey is defended easily by Aleelel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Granville Lindsey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleelel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lindsey as he jumps to the side.
Lindsey tries for a takedown but Aleelel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Lindsey closes the distance and clinches.
Aleelel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lindsey fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Lindsey has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Aleelel uses from the top position.
Aleelel throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aleelel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lindsey dives on top into guard.

Lindsey controlling from the top position.
Aleelel wants to get back to his feet but Lindsey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lindsey postures up.
Lindsey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lindsey.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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.
Lindsey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aleelel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aleelel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lindsey circles away quickly and effectively.
Lindsey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aleelel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lindsey is looking to clinch but Aleelel is avoiding it.
Lindsey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Lindsey closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lindsey lands in his opponent's guard.
Wan Aleelel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lindsey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Granville Lindsey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More hug and hope from Lindsey.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Granville Lindsey.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lindsey, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Granville Lindsey!