PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lionel Lindsay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Lindsay
vs
Pettis

188 cm
20
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

187 cm
28
209 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

REAR NAKED CHOKE NUTRITION

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lionel Lindsay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Pettis!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Lindsay has managed to clinch.
Pettis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lindsay has him pressed against the cage.
Lindsay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pettis backwards.
Lindsay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lindsay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pettis avoids it.
Pettis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lindsay has him pressed against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Lindsay has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.

Pettis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pettis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Lindsay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindsay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lindsay connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pettis connects with a high kick.
Pettis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lindsay tries to bum rush Pettis with a series of wild strikes but Pettis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pettis throws a quick inside leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lindsay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pettis backwards.
Lindsay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pettis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pettis is looking to break free of the clinch but Lindsay has double underhooks.
Pettis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lindsay trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindsay keeps control of Pettis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lindsay taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pettis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lindsay has him pressed against the cage.
Lindsay lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lindsay lands a nice uppercut.
Pettis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Lindsay.

Pettis manages to break the clinch.
Lindsay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lindsay misses with a body kick.
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!
Pettis drops his hands momentarily and Lindsay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pettis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis throws a head kick but Lindsay moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Pettis.
Lindsay throws a jab but it's blocked by Pettis.
A combination from Lindsay does no damage.
Lindsay lands with a straight right. Pettis didn't see that one coming.
Pettis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lindsay tries to clinch but Pettis is having none of it.
Lindsay scores with a jab to the head.
Pettis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pete Pettis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pettis throws a head kick that misses.
Pettis looks to land a body kick but Lindsay moved away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pettis.
Lindsay avoids the head kick by Pettis.
Lindsay cracks Pettis with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindsay lands a jab.
Lindsay lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lindsay is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pettis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pettis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lindsay takes a step back to recover.
A head kick misses from Pettis.
Lindsay is looking to counter punch.
Pettis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lionel Lindsay dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pettis connects with a high kick.
Lindsay throws a body shot but no joy.
Pettis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lindsay attempts a counter takedown but Pettis avoids it well and moves away.

Lindsay moves into the clinch successfully.
Lindsay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pettis can do to turn this around?
Lindsay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pettis tries to break the clinch but Lindsay is controlling the position.
Lindsay lands a body punch.
Pettis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis wants to break free but Lindsay has control.
Pettis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pettis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pettis tries to break free but Lindsay pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis tries to break the clinch but Lindsay is controlling the position.
Lindsay is struggling to control the position.
Lindsay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lindsay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lindsay presses Pettis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pettis is trying to force a seperation but Lindsay has the dominant position.
Lindsay working aggressively here.
Pettis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lindsay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lindsay misses with some punches.
Pettis can't break the clinch.
Lindsay lands a hook that snaps the head of Pettis backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pettis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lindsay connects with a right hand. Pettis shakes it off.
Lindsay with a hook.
Lindsay connects with a single shot there.
Lindsay throws the kick towards the body but Pettis avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pettis.
Pettis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Lionel Lindsay has been cut.
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!

Lindsay shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pettis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lindsay passes Pettis's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Lindsay is working for a kimura but Pettis is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lindsay looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lindsay prevents Pettis from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindsay is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lindsay working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lindsay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lindsay lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Lindsay is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pettis sees it coming and defends easily.

Lindsay is trying for a kimura here. Pettis looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lindsay wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lionel Lindsay!
An out of breath and clearly excited Lionel Lindsay thanked REAR NAKED CHOKE NUTRITION for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).