PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leif Leifsson (ranked 2913 p4p, 280 weight class) and Olli Lindholm (ranked 3574 p4p, 326 weight class). Leif Leifsson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Olli Lindholm's chin.

Leifsson
vs
Lindholm

170 cm
19
250 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

199 cm
18
266 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Sportivité

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Leif Leifsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olli Lindholm!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindholm lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lindholm throws a chopping leg kick but Leifsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Leifsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lindholm connects with an inside leg kick.
Lindholm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leifsson moves away.
Lindholm throws a lazy right hand but Leifsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leifsson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lindholm misses with an uppercut. Leifsson saw that one coming.
Leifsson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lindholm manages to circle out of the way.
Lindholm stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lindholm lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big left from Lindholm misses.
Leifsson is looking to counter the offense by Lindholm and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindholm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leifsson slips a jab from Lindholm.
Olli Lindholm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leifsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindholm lands a nice looking body shot.
Leifsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lindholm.
The fighters circling - Lindholm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lindholm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leifsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've been told by Leifsson's head coaches at London BALLS OF STEEL that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lindholm throws a lazy right hand but Leifsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Leifsson instigates a clinch.
Leifsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Lindholm.
Leifsson prevents a body shot from Lindholm.
Lindholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lindholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leifsson lands a nice shot to the body.

Lindholm jumps into guard, dragging Leifsson to the mat.
Leifsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leifsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lindholm managing to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindholm being controlled here, momentarily.

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.
Leifsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lindholm is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Leifsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leifsson connects with a right hand. Lindholm shakes it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lindholm lunges at Leifsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leifsson's hand.
Lindholm connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leifsson. Leifsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Leif Leifsson has been cut.
Leifsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olli Lindholm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leif Leifsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lindholm looks to land a left hand but Leifsson moved out of range nicely.
Lindholm cracks Leifsson with a good jab.
Lindholm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leifsson tries to counter by clinching up but Lindholm breaks away and moves out of range.
Lindholm misses with an uppercut.
Lindholm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leifsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lindholm.
Lindholm misses with a straight right.
Lindholm lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Lindholm missing with a left hand there. Leifsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lindholm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leifsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindholm connects with an inside leg kick.
Olli Lindholm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lindholm throws out a loose jab but Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lindholm throws a body punch but Leifsson moves out of range.
Leifsson is looking to counter the offense by Lindholm and move into the clinch.

Lindholm tries to keep at a distance but Leifsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lindholm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leifssons head.
Lindholm is trying to stall.

Lindholm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lindholm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leifsson manages to avoid it.
Lindholm fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lindholm throws a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Lindholm misses.
Lindholm throws a hook but Leifsson blocks it.
Lindholm lands with a straight right. Leifsson didn't see that one coming.
Lindholm looks to land a right hand but Leifsson moved out of range.
Lindholm misses with a jab to the body

and Leifsson moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Leifsson.
Leifsson lands a right hand.
Lindholm is trying to pull guard but Leifsson has him pressed against the cage.
Leifsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leifsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindholm blocks a body shot from Leifsson.
A bit of stalling here from Lindholm.
Lindholm tries a body shot but Leifsson blocks it.
Lindholm jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Leifsson walks away with a smile on his face. Lindholm gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lindholm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leifsson.
A big left from Lindholm misses.
Lindholm throws a leg kick that misses.
Leifsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lindholm.
Lindholm throws a jab when Leifsson was well out of range.
Lindholm throws a low kick but it's checked well by Leifsson.
Lindholm misses with a wild body shot.
Lindholm connects with a nice looking jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Leifsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Lindholm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leifsson's elbow.
Lindholm trying to control the position but instead, Leifsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lindholm into the cage.
Lindholm misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Lindholm.
Lindholm misses with the head strike.
Leifsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Lindholm.
Nice body punch from Leifsson.
Lindholm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leifsson's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olli Lindholm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leif Leifsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Lindholm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Leifsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lindholm misses with the head strike.
Leifsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leifsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lindholm's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leifsson.
Leifsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Lindholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson cracks Lindholm with a nice body shot.
Leifsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lindholm's elbow.
Lindholm is trying to break the clinch but Leifsson is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Leifsson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leifsson lands a body shot.

Lindholm pulls Leifsson into guard.
Leifsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindholm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Leifsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lindholm has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Leifsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindholm connects with a single shot there.
Leifsson is looking to clinch.
Lindholm misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Lindholm.
Leifsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lindholm slips under a jab.
Lindholm works the jab nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindholm attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lindholm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lindholm loads up on a big right hand but Leifsson slips the punch.
Lindholm missing with a left hand there. Leifsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leifsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lindholm throws out the jab.
Leifsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Leifsson avoids the body shot from Lindholm.
Leifsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lindholm slips under a jab.
Lindholm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Leifsson has managed to clinch.
Leif Leifsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Lindholm.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olli Lindholm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lindholm winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olli Lindholm!
Olli Lindholm decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.