PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grant Gaines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nemanja Tosic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Gaines
vs
Tosic

194 cm
20
228 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grant Gaines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nemanja Tosic!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gaines gets a clinch.
Gaines misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tosic.
Tosic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gaines goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Tosic decides to pull guard.
Gaines in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gaines with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tosic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gaines stopping the sweep attempt from Tosic.
Gaines tries to free his leg and advance position but Tosic is retaining full guard.
Tosic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gaines wants to control from the top but Tosic keeps moving.
Tosic wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Tosic clinches with his opponent.
Tosic looking to throw knees to the head but Gaines is blocking nicely.

Tosic decides to pull guard.
Gaines controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tosic keeping moving, preventing Gaines from controlling successfully.
Tosic wants to get back to his feet but Gaines is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tosic trying to keep a closed guard but Gaines is proving a slippery customer.
Gaines has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tosic is proving hard to escape from.
Tosic is trying to keep Gaines in close.
Gaines pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tosic is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tosic avoids a kick to the body.
Gaines fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gaines shoots in and drives through. Tosic sprawls well.
Gaines is breathing heavily.
Tosic doesn't manage to clinch there - Gaines circles away.
Gaines will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Gaines moves into range and clinches up with Tosic.

Tosic wants the takedown. Gaines is fighting it off but Tosic persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gaines's guard against the cage.
Tosic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tosic gets to his feet. Gaines looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Gaines takes the fight into the clinch.

Tosic manages to break the clinch.
Gaines misses with the combination.

Gaines darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tosic is doing well to control the position and prevent Gaines from advancing to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tosic manages to get to full guard.

Tosic has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gaines off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Tosic clinches with his opponent.
Tosic with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Tosic breaks from the clinch.

Gaines gets a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tosic.
Gaines trying to land knees to the body.
Gaines missing with knees to the body.
Gaines with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tosic misses with a knee to the head.
Tosic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tosic tries to score a body lock takedown but Gaines shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gaines wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tosic takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gaines looking to throw knees to the head but Tosic is blocking nicely.
Gaines is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tosic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gaines is working for takedown but Tosic is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant Gaines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaines tries for a takedown but Tosic manages to get underhooks.

Gaines is trying to trip Tosic. He has hold of a leg but Tosic is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gaines persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Tosic has his foot on Gaines's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gaines works his way back into a safe position though.
Gaines won't allow Tosic to get back to his feet.
Tosic seems keen to control Gaines's posture.
Gaines wants to pass the guard but Tosic is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tosic has his foot on Gaines's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gaines works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaines wanted to stand there but Tosic had control of the position.
Tosic keeping full guard, as Gaines tries to pass.
Gaines wants to stand but Tosic is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nemanja Tosic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tosic has closed the distance and engaged Gaines in a clinch.
Tosic looking to throw knees to the head but Gaines is blocking nicely.
Gaines wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tosic has him pressed against the cage.

Tosic breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Tosic. No joy for Gaines on that attempt.

Gaines closes the distance and clinches.
A knee to the head by Tosic.
Gaines tries for a takedown but Tosic manages to get underhooks.
Tosic will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gaines up against the cage.
Tosic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gaines.
Tosic looking to throw knees to the head but Gaines is blocking nicely.
Tosic crunches a lovely knee into Gaines's ribcage.
Tosic tries for a takedown but Gaines manages to get underhooks.
Gaines wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The is referee keeping an eye on Tosic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gaines is working for takedown but Tosic is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant Gaines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gaines drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tosic gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Tosic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Tosic.
Gaines is looking to land body kicks.
Tosic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Gaines rushes Tosic and presses him up against the cage.

Gaines manages to break the clinch.
Gaines wants to clinch

and Tosic counters by moving into the clinch.
Tosic prevents Gaines from breaking the clinch.
Gaines connects with a knee to the head.
Gaines misses with a knee strike.
Gaines with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tosic looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Gaines manages to break the clinch.

Gaines rushes Tosic and presses him up against the cage.
Tosic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gaines.
Gaines has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tosic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tosic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gaines.

Gaines breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gaines keeps the fight on the outside.
Gaines misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tosic has his takedown stuffed

so Gaines counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaines trying to control the position from guard on top but Tosic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tosic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tosic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tosic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gaines!
Tosic prevents Gaines from getting the reversal.

Tosic stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Tosic checks a low kick from Gaines.

Tosic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gaines wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaines works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tosic is stalling in the full guard.
Tosic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gaines's guard.

Gaines escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tosic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Gaines had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tosic is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gaines Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tosic's back instead.
Tosic wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tosic can't escape the position.

Tosic bucks up and throws Gaines to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Gaines will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gaines tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tosic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tosic tries to clinch up but Gaines circles away and keeps his distance.
Tosic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gaines can pounce on him.

Tosic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gaines's guard.

Tosic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Grant Gaines is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Gaines drives through and clinches with Tosic against the cage.
Tosic crunches a lovely knee into Gaines's ribcage.
Gaines has had enough of the clinch but Tosic keeps him there for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tosic goes for a takedown attempt but Gaines pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Tosic moves into range and clinches up with Gaines.
Tosic tries to land a knee to the head but Gaines blocks with his arms.
Gaines fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nemanja Tosic 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. This is the final round!

Gaines shoots in for a takedown but Tosic shows good takedown defense.

Tosic closes the distance and clinches.
Gaines wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tosic has him pressed against the cage.

Gaines breaks from the clinch.
Tosic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gaines moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Tosic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tosic keeps control of Gaines as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tosic keeps control of Gaines as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gaines changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tosic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gaines has his takedown stuffed

and Tosic counters with a single leg into guard. Gaines didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant Gaines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tosic is pushing down on Gaines's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gaines is fighting to maintain full guard but Tosic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tosic content to control rather than advance.
Tosic wants to stand up but Gaines is controlling the position.
Gaines is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tosic jumps into side control!
Tosic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A control attempt from Gaines but he's now mounted!

Tosic stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaines swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Tosic counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gaines's guard now.
Gaines manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gaines pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tosic is looking to get to half guard.
Tosic wants to hold on but Gaines pushes him away.
Tosic is trying to escape the mount.
Nemanja Tosic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gaines looking to control but Tosic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tosic tries to hold on but Gaines pushes him away.
Gaines is landing with some decent strikes but Tosic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tosic regains half guard.

Tosic has one foot on Gaines's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Gaines. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gaines.
Tosic wants to clinch
and Gaines counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tosic wants to clinch but Gaines slips to the side

and Gaines counters by moving into the clinch.
Gaines is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tosic pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Tosic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Gaines shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tosic's guard.
Gaines wants to pass the guard but Tosic is keeping the position.
Gaines is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gaines drops back looking for a leg! Tosic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tosic manages to kick Gaines off! Gaines jumps back into Tosic's guard.
Tosic trying to control the position.

Gaines stands up and waves to Tosic to follow him.
Tosic wants to clinch.
Gaines looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tosic is fending him off so far but Gaines persists. Nope, Tosic circles away and we're back to standing.

Tosic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tosic showed some decent athleticism there.

Tosic decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Grant Gaines has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaines wants to clinch
and Tosic counters with a nice body kick.

Gaines instigates a clinch.
Tosic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gaines doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gaines looking to throw knees to the head but Tosic is blocking nicely.
Gaines misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tosic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tosic avoiding damage as Gaines throws knees to the body.
Gaines can't get the takedown.
Tosic with a knee to the head.
Gaines trying to land knees to the body.
Tosic stops a takedown attempt from Gaines.
Gaines misses with a punch to the body.
Tosic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gaines can't find room to land a body shot as Tosic controls the action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tosic.
Tosic is trying to break free.
Gaines takes an elbow to the temple.
Gaines trying to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tosic wants to stall.
Gaines misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tosic.
Tosic wants to stall.
Tosic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gaines.
Gaines looking to throw knees to the head but Tosic is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nemanja Tosic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tosic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nemanja Tosic!