PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akseli Tommila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro Woodward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alejandro Woodward is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Tommila
vs
Woodward

210 cm
21
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
22
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Akseli Tommila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alejandro Woodward!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tommila closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tommila lands in his opponent's guard.
Woodward looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Woodward being controlled here, momentarily.
Woodward keeping full guard, as Tommila tries to pass.
Woodward trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tommila controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.

That's two 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.
Tommila wants to pass the guard but Woodward is keeping the position.
Tommila slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Akseli Tommila just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Tommila tries for a takedown but Woodward sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Woodward scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tommila is trying to maintain the position but Woodward is very close to passing his half guard.
Woodward prevents Tommila from improving his position.
Tommila is positioning himself well to prevent Woodward advancing to mount.
Woodward is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Woodward seems to be working for a kimura but Tommila defends the submission attempt.
Tommila is trying to maintain the position but Woodward is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tommila won't allow Woodward to pass to mount.
Tommila is trying to maintain the position but Woodward is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Woodward misses with a takedown attempt

and Tommila counters with a nice double leg into side control. Woodward won't be happy with that.
A lull in the action here.

Tommila has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akseli Tommila dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Tommila is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Woodward scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tommila gets back to half guard.
Tommila keeping control of the position.
Woodward is thwarting Tommila's attempts to control the position.
Tommila is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Woodward's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Woodward's back!
Woodward is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
What can Woodward do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tommila has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Akseli Tommila just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Tommila looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tommila controlling the pace.
Woodward is looking to control Tommila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Woodward avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tommila passes the guard and advances to mount!
Woodward is trying to escape the mount.
Tommila controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Tommila is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Woodward has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Woodward!
Tommila has a closed guard, preventing Woodward from standing up.
Tommila is pulling down on Woodward's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akseli Tommila dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Woodward tries to score with a low kick but Tommila moves his leg out of the way.
Tommila misses with a takedown
and Woodward counters with a solid body kick.

Tommila rushes Woodward and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Woodward tries to pull guard but Tommila won't allow it.

Tommila manages to pull guard.
Tommila is pulling down on Woodward's head to control his posture.
Tommila will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Tommila throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tommila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tommila holds on and takes a little breather.

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.
Tommila lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Woodward!
Woodward tries to lock up and control but Tommila gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tommila content just to control the position here.
Woodward tries to lock up and control but Tommila gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tommila controlling the position easily from mount.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Akseli Tommila just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Woodward misses with a low kick.

Woodward scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tommila holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tommila is trying to control but can't.
Tommila is pressing down on Woodward's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woodward looking to sit in guard and control but Tommila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alejandro Woodward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommila pushes down on Woodward's leg and manages to get into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akseli Tommila showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tommila, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akseli Tommila!