PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mats Lindgraf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaromir Jag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaromir Jag has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lindgraf
vs
Jag

225 cm
22
130 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

165 cm
42
130 lbs
31 - 57 - 2

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mats Lindgraf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 57 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaromir Jag!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lindgraf shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jag pinned against the cage. Jag gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jag is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lindgraf darts in looking for a takedown but Jag gets double underhooks and turns Lindgraf into the cage.
Lindgraf shoots in and drives through. Jag sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mats Lindgraf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lindgraf misses with a kick to the body.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch but Lindgraf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for Lindgraf with that takedown attempt.
Jag misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lindgraf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lindgraf keeps the fight on the outside.
Lindgraf is looking to counter the offense by Jag and move into the clinch.
Jag tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lindgraf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindgraf darts in looking for a takedown but Jag gets double underhooks and turns Lindgraf into the cage.
Jag tries a head kick but it misses.

Jag gets tackled into the cage by Lindgraf. Lindgraf maintains the clinch.
Jag missing with knees to the body.
Lindgraf tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lindgraf goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jag prevents it.
Jag looking to stall.
Lindgraf fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jag is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lindgraf is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindgraf is trying to drag Jag to the mat but Jag just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lindgraf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lindgraf has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jag is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lindgraf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jag gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jag tries to land knees in the clinch but Lindgraf avoids the damage to the body.
Jag misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lindgraf.

Lindgraf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lindgraf is defended easily by Jag.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jag tries to clinch up.
Lindgraf attempts a counter takedown but Jag avoids it well and moves away.
Jag is looking to clinch.
Lindgraf attempts a counter takedown but Jag avoids it well and moves away.
Jag wants to clinch up but Lindgraf keeps it at a distance.
Jag tries to clinch up but Lindgraf circles away and keeps his distance.
Jag looks to land a body kick but Lindgraf moved away.
Lindgraf keeps the fight on the outside.
Lindgraf is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jag.
A head kick misses from Jag.
Lindgraf shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jag as he jumps to the side.
Lindgraf really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jag tries to clinch up but Lindgraf circles away and keeps his distance.
Lindgraf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jag as he avoids it easily.
Jag throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Lindgraf moves into the clinch.
Lindgraf drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jag pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindgraf swats away the attempt to clinch by Jag.
Nice takedown defense from Jag. No joy for Lindgraf on that attempt.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lindgraf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jag tries to clinch up.
Lindgraf appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jag doesn't manage to clinch there - Lindgraf circles away.
Lindgraf tries to counter by clinching up but Jag breaks away and moves out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lindgraf.
Jag is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lindgraf asserts his dominance and retains side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindgraf working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lindgraf in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jag is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lindgraf has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mats Lindgraf will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lindgraf blocks a head kick by Jag.
Lindgraf tries to counter by clinching up but Jag breaks away and moves out of range.
Jag doesn't manage to clinch there - Lindgraf circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Jag. No joy for Lindgraf on that attempt.
Jag tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jag takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Jag drives through and clinches with Lindgraf against the cage.
Jag with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Lindgraf jumps guard and drags Jag to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lindgraf will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jag decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lindgraf, up you get!
Jag pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Lindgraf closes the distance and clinches.
Lindgraf managing to block the knees to the body from Jag.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jag landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Lindgraf has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Jag gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lindgraf.
Jag trying to control the position but instead, Lindgraf has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jag into the cage.
Lindgraf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jag gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mats Lindgraf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jag tries to land knees in the clinch but Lindgraf avoids the damage to the body.

That's two 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.
Jag tries to break free but Lindgraf pushes him back against the cage.
Lindgraf is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jag unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lindgraf lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lindgraf jumps guard but Jag stands there with Lindgraf around his waist. Lindgraf gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lindgraf is trying to drag Jag to the mat but Jag just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lindgraf is looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jag prevents the takedown attempt.
Jag prevents the takedown attempt.
Jag unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lindgraf lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lindgraf tries to score a body lock takedown but Jag shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lindgraf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jag lands a damaging elbow.
Lindgraf tries for a takedown. No joy.

Lindgraf drags the fight down to the ground.
Jag is looking to stand up but Lindgraf won't let him.
Jag is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lindgraf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jag is looking to stand up but Lindgraf won't let him.

Lindgraf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jag is aware though and is defending well.
Jag trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lindgraf's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lindgraf is trying to control the position but Jag postures up.
Jag would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaromir Jag 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jag is looking to clinch but Lindgraf is avoiding it.
Lindgraf drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jag sprawls and moves away.

Jag has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lindgraf has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jag avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jag tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lindgraf avoids it.
Jag tries to stall but Lindgraf uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lindgraf tries to score a body lock takedown but Jag shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lindgraf blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lindgraf drags the fight down to the ground.
Jag wants to stand but Lindgraf is controlling his posture from full guard.

Lindgraf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindgraf manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jag manages to get himself to full guard.

Lindgraf lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lindgraf tries to free his leg and advance position but Jag is retaining full guard.
Jag is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lindgraf trying to control but Jag is working from the bottom.
Lindgraf lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lindgraf won't allow Jag to get back to his feet.
Lindgraf lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindgraf keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jag's head.
Jag is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Jag has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lindgraf off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lindgraf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lindgraf closes the distance and clinches up with Jag, looking for a takedown. Lindgraf pushes Jag against the cage but Jag circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lindgraf sets himself, and Jag steps forward looking for the clinch! Lindgraf avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mats Lindgraf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jag throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Jag has closed the distance and engaged Lindgraf in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Jag.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindgraf is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lindgraf tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jag misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lindgraf.
Jag prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lindgraf takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jag lands a good knee to the midsection. Lindgraf won't want to take too many of those.

Lindgraf has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jag clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Jag fending off the submission attempt from Lindgraf.

Jag 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 Lindgraf gets his way!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Jag wants to get back to his feet.
Jag felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Lindgraf is persistently looking for the submission but Jag is defending it well.
Lindgraf trying to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jag is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
What can Jag do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jag is trying to stand back up.

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 Mats Lindgraf.
I think Lindgraf 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mats Lindgraf!
An out of breath Mats Lindgraf thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.