PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Gaines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lachlan Conn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conn has chosen Scotland the Brave as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gaines
vs
Conn

225 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
24
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamie Gaines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lachlan Conn!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Conn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gaines.
Gaines tries for a takedown but Conn circles away easily
and Conn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gaines has his takedown stuffed

and Conn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Gaines actively working from the bottom here.
Conn trying to control the pace.

Gaines looking for submissions off his back.

Gaines actively working from the bottom here.
Conn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gaines actively working from the bottom here.
Conn is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Gaines manages to get to full guard.

Gaines escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Conn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Conn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaines throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gaines 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.

Gaines has his foot on Conn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Conn works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gaines is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Conn is aware though and is defending well.

Gaines looking for a guillotine here but Conn defends easily.
Gaines is breathing heavily.

Gaines looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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!

Gaines looking for a guillotine here but Conn defends easily.
Conn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gaines working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Conn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Conn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Conn looking to pass the guard.

Gaines looking for a guillotine here but Conn defends easily.
Conn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Gaines is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Conn is aware though and is defending well.
Conn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gaines's guard.

Gaines is looking for a triangle but Conn pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gaines escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Conn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Gaines dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gaines takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gaines shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Conn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Conn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Gaines has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Conn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Gaines is looking for a triangle but Conn pushes his legs off easily.
Conn stays in close to Gaines's body and controls the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gaines has his foot on Conn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Conn works his way back into a safe position though.
Conn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gaines 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Conn slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Gaines.
Conn wants to get back to his feet.

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.
Gaines gets full guard.
Conn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gaines throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Conn wants to stand but Gaines has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Gaines has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Conn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gaines working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Conn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gaines is on top in guard.

Gaines has gone for a leg lock! Conn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gaines's guard.
Conn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Conn wants to stand but Gaines has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conn trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaines is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gaines is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Gaines is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Conn is aware though and is defending well.
Gaines really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gaines is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Conn defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Gaines looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Gaines dominated that second round.
That's time! Gaines's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Donk. Conn catches Gaines right on the button with a cross.
Conn lands with a straight right. Gaines didn't see that one coming.
Conn throws a looping overhand right but Gaines ducks down to avoid it.

Conn closes the distance and clinches.
Gaines looking for a takedown.
Gaines tries for a takedown but Conn manages to get underhooks.

Conn gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Gaines looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gaines actively working from the bottom here.
Conn stalling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Conn decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Gaines has his takedown stuffed
and Conn counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Gaines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gaines fails with the takedown
and Conn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Gaines 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Conn tries to land a leg kick but Gaines saw it coming and moves away.
Conn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gaines's head.
Gaines on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Conn throws an overhand right that lands on Gaines's shoulder, as Gaines tries to avoid the shot.
Conn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gaines moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck for Gaines with that takedown attempt.
Conn misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaines takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gaines tries for a takedown but Conn circles away easily
and Conn counters with a right hand to the body.
Lachlan Conn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamie Gaines seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaines keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conn.

Conn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gaines sneaks back into half guard.

Gaines looking for submissions off his back.
Conn wants to stand up but Gaines is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gaines looking for submissions off his back.
Conn prevents Gaines from improving his position.
Conn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gaines. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Conn decides to stand up.
Gaines shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Conn counters with a shoot takedown. Gaines fights it but they end up in guard.
Gaines will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gaines has his foot on Conn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Conn works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conn is looking to stand up but Gaines won't let him.

Gaines looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jamie Gaines overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaines swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Conn is posturing up here but Gaines has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Conn tries to roll out but it's too tight and Conn has to tap! Slick submission there by Gaines!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamie Gaines!