PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rhomboid Goatcabin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamey Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goatcabin comes to the cage accompanied by Selfishly Irritating. Rhomboid Goatcabin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Goatcabin
vs
Mills

189 cm
30
175 lbs
15 - 12 - 1

170 cm
33
170 lbs
22 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rhomboid Goatcabin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jamey Mills!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mills throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mills on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Goatcabin misses with a low kick.
Goatcabin throws a lazy right hand but Mills sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mills connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goatcabin. Goatcabin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice cross by Mills.
Goatcabin throws a nice looking combination but Mills bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mills throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goatcabin catches Mills with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Goatcabin drops his hands momentarily and Mills takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goatcabin looks to land a combination but Mills avoids it well.
Goatcabin chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Goatcabin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mills struggling a bit here.
Goatcabin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mills keeps working.
Mills tries to buck Goatcabin off but Goatcabin is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goatcabin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mills tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Who's going to make the next move?
Mills is trying to get back to half guard.
Goatcabin in side control, throwing shots but Mills defends.
Goatcabin working away.
Mills tries to buck Goatcabin off but Goatcabin is having none of it.
Goatcabin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
You can see the frustration on Mills's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goatcabin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mills keeps working.
Mills is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goatcabin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Goatcabin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mills tries to roll over but Goatcabin keeps him under control.
Mills wants to control but Goatcabin is keeping busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mills is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goatcabin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goatcabin's back!
Goatcabin is trying to break free.
Mills punches the canvas rather than the man.
Mills is controlling the position but Goatcabin somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.

Goatcabin actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mills is keen to just control but Goatcabin is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mills is working for a kimura but Goatcabin is defending it quite comfortably.
Goatcabin is looking for a sweep. Mills is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mills trying to control from Goatcabin's half guard. Goatcabin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Goatcabin being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goatcabin looking for a sweep. Not yet Goatcabin, not yet.
Mills wants to control from the top but Goatcabin keeps moving.
Goatcabin tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Goatcabin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Goatcabin keeping moving, preventing Mills from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mills throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamey Mills dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mills slips a jab and a cross from Goatcabin.
Mills lands a body shot.
Mills is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goatcabin.
Mills misses the jab.
Mills loads up on a big right hand but Goatcabin slips the punch.
Mills throws a looping overhand right but Goatcabin ducks down to avoid it.
Mills blocks a low kick nicely.
Goatcabin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mills.
Mills swings widly with a right hand

and Goatcabin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mills's guard now.
Mills is trying to control the position but Goatcabin postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goatcabin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mills manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goatcabin is looking to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills dominating with strikes here.
Mills raining down shots from the mount!
Goatcabin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Goatcabin is bucking up trying to escape but Mills cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Goatcabin working to try and regain half guard.
Mills lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Goatcabin hang on?
Goatcabin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Goatcabin taking some punishment here, with Mills in his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ground and pound from Mills.
Mills seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goatcabin is staying active underneath Mills, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mills prevents Goatcabin from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goatcabin is looking to control Mills's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Goatcabin avoid being mounted?
Mills thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goatcabin's head.
Mills landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mills is trying to control the action in half guard but Goatcabin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mills is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mills not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Mills is working for a submission of some sort.
Mills is thwarting Goatcabin's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills prevents Goatcabin from improving his position.
Mills not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mills looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mills missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goatcabin is doing well to control the position and prevent Mills from advancing to side control.
Mills is looking to take a break and control but Goatcabin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mills trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jamey Mills has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mills on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mills. Goatcabin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goatcabin.
Rhomboid Goatcabin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mills uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goatcabin.
Goatcabin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mills throws out the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goatcabin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mills's calf.
Mills bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goatcabin's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mills misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamey Mills showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Goatcabin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mills moves out of range of the leg kick from Goatcabin.
Goatcabin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mills.
Mills moves out of range of the strikes.
Goatcabin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mills.
Goatcabin looks to throw the jab but Mills is out of range.
Goatcabin shoots in looking for a takedown but Mills manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goatcabin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Good standup being displayed there by Goatcabin as he connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Mills misses its intended target.
Goatcabin fails to land with a series of punches.
Goatcabin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circling - Mills throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goatcabin misses with an uppercut.
Goatcabin moves away from the strike by Mills.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Goatcabin misses.
A right-left combo lands from Goatcabin.
Goatcabin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mills counters with a stiff right hand.
Mills lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Goatcabin at a distance.
Goatcabin misses with a looping right.
Mills scores with a punch to the head.
Mills shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Goatcabin avoids the body shot from Mills.
Goatcabin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goatcabin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mills works Goatcabin's body with a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mills.

Goatcabin is rocked!
A big right from Mills misses.
Oh Goatcabin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goatcabin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mills was well out of range. Poor timing from Goatcabin.
Goatcabin seems to have got his legs back now.

Goatcabin gets a takedown into half guard.
Mills has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mills is trying to control but can't.
Mills taking some punishment here, with Goatcabin in his half guard.
Goatcabin is nestled in close to Mills, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mills is looking to improve his position.
Mills moves into full guard.
Mills keeping moving, preventing Goatcabin from controlling successfully.
Mills is adopting a defensive guard.
Mills looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goatcabin wants to control from the top but Mills keeps moving.
Mills pulls Goatcabin in close to prevent any damage.
Mills controls Goatcabin momentarily but Goatcabin frees himself.
Jamey Mills has got the better of the ground game so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rhomboid Goatcabin.
Goatcabin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goatcabin throws out a leg kick but Mills moves out of range and Goatcabin only half commits.
Goatcabin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mills waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goatcabin.
Mills with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Goatcabin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goatcabin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills throws out a loose jab but Goatcabin uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Goatcabin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mills showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goatcabin.
Goatcabin tries a head kick but it misses.
Jamey Mills is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Goatcabin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goatcabin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mills.
Mills keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Goatcabin misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Mills misses the target.
Rhomboid Goatcabin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Goatcabin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jamey Mills.
Well Mills 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamey Mills!
A very excited looking Jamey Mills made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.