PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitri Jaimovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Pullford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Jaimovich
vs
Pullford

190 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dmitri Jaimovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Pullford!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaimovich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jaimovich tries to clinch but Pullford moves out of range.
Jaimovich misses with a two punch combination.
Pullford swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaimovich.
Jaimovich tries to bum rush Pullford with a series of wild strikes but Pullford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jaimovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jaimovich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jaimovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Pullford circles away.
Jaimovich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pullford.
Jaimovich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pullford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jaimovich tries to clinch up but Pullford circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pullford decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pullford missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pullford throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jaimovich regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pullford.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullford keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jaimovich's head.
Jaimovich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pullford.
Jaimovich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pullford.
Pullford postures up and lands a big shot to Jaimovich's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pullford accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pullford throws and elbow that misses. Jaimovich uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pullford's guard. Nice move by Jaimovich!
Jaimovich stopping the sweep attempt from Pullford.
Pullford has Jaimovich pulled in close to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pullford can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pullford 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.
Jaimovich postures up.
Pullford managing to control the position.
Pullford 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pullford working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaimovich wants to stand but Pullford has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pullford pulls Jaimovich in to control the position.
Pullford bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jaimovich's guard.
Jaimovich wants to stand and escape but Pullford is having none of it.
Pullford working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four 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.
Pullford trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaimovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pullford throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jaimovich wants to stand and escape but Pullford is having none of it.
Pullford trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pullford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jaimovich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pullford circles away quickly and effectively.
Pullford dodges the punch combination from Jaimovich.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Pullford dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Pullford shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jaimovich manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pullford throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jaimovich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pullford thows a big elbow that misses.
Pullford throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pullford accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pullford trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pullford postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pullford throws a big right hand that misses.
Pullford must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pullford won't allow Jaimovich to get back to his feet.

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.
Jaimovich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jaimovich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pullford.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Pullford closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jaimovich to the mat! Jaimovich manages to get full guard.
Pullford with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pullford controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jaimovich wants to stand but Pullford is controlling the position.

Pullford drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jaimovich manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pullford has Jaimovich in his guard.
Jaimovich won't allow Pullford to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pullford is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pullford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jaimovich won't allow Pullford to sweep him here.

Pullford looking for a guillotine here but Jaimovich defends easily.
Pullford wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pullford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pullford looking for a sweep. Not yet Pullford, not yet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pullford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jaimovich looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jaimovich tries to clinch there but Pullford circles away.
Jaimovich is looking to clinch but Pullford is avoiding it.
Jaimovich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jaimovich tries to clinch up.
Jaimovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jaimovich tries to clinch but Pullford moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Pullford moves into the clinch.
Pullford is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jaimovich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pullford tries to score a body lock takedown but Jaimovich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pullford has Jaimovich pressed against the cage, preventing Jaimovich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pullford looking to slow down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pullford.
Jaimovich misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pullford.
Pullford changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jaimovich fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dmitri Jaimovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Pullford.
Jaimovich tries to clinch

and Pullford counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pullford.
Jaimovich prevents the takedown attempt.
Jaimovich is trying to force a seperation but Pullford has the dominant position.
Jaimovich is pressed up against the cage. Pullford has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jaimovich down to the mat. Jaimovich avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jaimovich closes the distance but Pullford moves to the side

and Pullford counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pullford prevents Jaimovich from getting back to his feet.
Pullford is looking to work some ground and pound but Jaimovich has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Pullford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jaimovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jaimovich tries to clinch but Pullford moves away

and Pullford holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pullford wants a takedown but no success here.
Come on Pullford - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jaimovich looking to slow down the pace here.
Pullford has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jaimovich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jaimovich prevents the takedown attempt.
Dmitri Jaimovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Pullford.
Pullford wants a takedown.
Pullford tries to score a body lock takedown but Jaimovich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jaimovich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jaimovich wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pullford has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaimovich wants to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Jaimovich's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pullford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pullford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pullford prevents Jaimovich from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaimovich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pullford tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaimovich.
Jaimovich is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Jaimovich.
Pullford has Jaimovich pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jaimovich manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jaimovich is trying to force a seperation but Pullford has the dominant position.
Pullford has Jaimovich pressed against the cage, preventing Jaimovich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jaimovich tries to circle away but Pullford has him pinned against the cage.
Pullford wants a takedown.
Jaimovich tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jaimovich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pullford is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jaimovich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jaimovich is trying to break the clinch but Pullford is controlling him.
Pullford has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jaimovich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jaimovich - that landed with a thud.
Jaimovich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jaimovich is looking to break free of the clinch but Pullford has double underhooks.
Jaimovich tries to break free but Pullford pushes him back against the cage.
Pullford is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pullford keeps control of Jaimovich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pullford tries to score a body lock takedown but Jaimovich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jaimovich wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jaimovich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jaimovich's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jaimovich tries to throw a body punch but Pullford avoids it by throwing Jaimovich back against the cage.
Jaimovich effectively controlling the action here.
Jaimovich prevents the takedown attempt.
Jaimovich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pullford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jaimovich's efforts to push away.
Pullford will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jaimovich up against the cage.
Jaimovich wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pullford has him pressed against the cage.
Jaimovich tries to break the clinch but Pullford is controlling the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Pullford.
Pullford tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaimovich is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Come on Jaimovich - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Jaimovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaimovich misses with a combination

and Pullford counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pullford.
Pullford trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jaimovich manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Pullford is trying to hold Jaimovich in close to prevent damage but Jaimovich has managed to pass into half guard.
Pullford tries to get to full guard but Jaimovich has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pullford regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pullford pulls Jaimovich in close to prevent any damage.
Dmitri Jaimovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaimovich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bill Pullford.
I've got Pullford 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Pullford!