PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Millo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by Biscuits & Gravy. Millo has chosen Gojira, Oroborus as his entrance music. Bubba James has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

James
vs
Millo

188 cm
26
272 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

199 cm
20
220 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Mango Nutrition

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bubba James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Millo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by James.
Millo tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James looks to land a left hand but Millo moved out of range nicely.
Millo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and James counters with a three punch combo that has Millo backing up. Millo nods at James to acknowledge the strikes.
Millo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch combination from Millo misses.
Millo tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Millo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Millo tries to clinch there but James circles away.
Millo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but James checks it well.
Millo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and James counters with a three punch combo that has Millo backing up. Millo nods at James to acknowledge the strikes.
Bubba James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Millo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James throws a series of punches but Millo moves out of range.
Millo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
James wants to land a leg kick but Millo is out of range.
Bubba James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

James moves into the clinch successfully.
Millo prevents the takedown attempt.
Millo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.

James turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Millo manages to get back to half guard.

James postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Millo to stand up.
James thows a leg kick but Millo checks it
and Millo counters with a good low kick that James was not able to check.
Millo tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James misses with a low kick.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Millo shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Millo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Millo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Millo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Millo. Millo gets slowly back to his feet.
Millo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Millo. Those never looked like landing.
Millo wants to clinch.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Millo on that attempt.
Millo looks to clinch
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James scores with a jab. Millo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bubba James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millo misses with a takedown attempt
and James counters with a left to the body.
Millo looks winded!
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Millo on that attempt.
Millo dodges the punch combination from James.
Millo is trying hard to land a takedown here. James sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James leaves Millo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Millo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Fedor Millo has been cut.

James clinches up with Millo and pushes him back against the cage.

James breaks from the clinch.
James's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and James duly obliges.
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!

James has taken the fight to the clinch.
James wants to take the fight to the mat but Millo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Millo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. James smiles and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
Millo moves out of range of the strikes.
James is looking to clinch.
Millo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Millo gets slowly back to his feet.
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Millo. Millo gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James throws a leg kick that misses.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Millo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
James throws a right hand that Millo ducks under and follows up with a left that Millo also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Millo's cut.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Millo closes the distance but James moves to the side
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Millo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Millo on that attempt.
James throws a head kick that misses
and Millo counters with a nice low kick that buckles James's knee momentarily.
James lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Millo clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Millo won't allow it.
Millo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Millo is trying to force a seperation but James has the dominant position.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James stops a takedown attempt from Millo.
Millo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Millo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bubba James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Millo.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Millo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Millo gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.

James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Millo is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.

Millo takes the fight into the clinch.

James lands a takedown into guard.
James wanted to stand there but Millo had control of the position.
James won't allow Millo to get back to his feet.
Millo is trying to control the position but James postures up.
James wants to stand and escape but instead Millo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Millo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Millo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Millo is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Millo shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James throws a shot to the body.

James moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by James as Millo tries to tie him up.
Millo looking for a takedown.
James taking a breather.
James is trying to push Millo away but Millo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

James has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Millo regains guard immediately.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
James might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Millo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
James is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Millo trying to control but James is having none of it.
James wants to try and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millo scoring with strikes but James is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Millo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Millo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as James is looking to escape.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Millo on the ground.
Millo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fedor Millo has got the better of the ground game so far.

James is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Millo locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! James is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fedor Millo!
After winning the bout, Fedor Millo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.