PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Neil Gilas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baby Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gilas
vs
Dynamite

176 cm
16
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
172 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Neil Gilas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Baby Dynamite!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Gilas blocks the low kick.
Gilas just misses with a punch to the body.
Gilas misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Gilas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Dynamite shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gilas napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Dynamite is trying to get an arm triangle but Gilas is defending well.
Gilas pushes Dynamite away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dynamite gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gilas is looking to get back to his feet here but Dynamite is keeping cool and he's managed to take Gilas's back.
What can Gilas do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilas tries to escape but Dynamite has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gilas tries to escape the position.
Dynamite slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Dynamite throwing damaging strikes from the back! Gilas could be in trouble here!
Gilas is in bad spot here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gilas.
Gilas tries to escape but Dynamite has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gilas is trying to remain composed but Dynamite is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Dynamite keeps control of the position easily here as Gilas tries to buck him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gilas preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dynamite.
Gilas turns into Dynamite and is now in his guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dynamite bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gilas's guard.
Dynamite trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gilas's guard.
Gilas keeping moving, preventing Dynamite from controlling successfully.
Dynamite slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite wanted to stand there but Gilas had control of the position.
Gilas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gilas wants to sweep but no luck.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Baby Dynamite hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dynamite tries to clinch up but Gilas circles away and keeps his distance.
Gilas misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gilas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dynamite throws a head kick but Gilas moves out of range.
Dynamite misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baby Dynamite dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dynamite shoots for a takedown but Gilas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dynamite rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gilas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gilas throws a hook to the side of Dynamite's head but Dynamite sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Dynamite throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gilas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dynamite is in Gilas's guard.
Gilas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gilas has a closed guard, preventing Dynamite from standing up.
Dynamite preventing the sweep.
Dynamite looking to pass the guard.
Gilas wants to sweep here but Dynamite controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilas trying to keep a closed guard but Dynamite is proving a slippery customer.

Neil Gilas has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dynamite.
Gilas throws a looping overhand right but Dynamite ducks down to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dynamite looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gilas tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dynamite is defended easily by Gilas.
Dynamite misses with a takedown

and Gilas counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dynamite!
Neil Gilas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baby Dynamite.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite is looking for a sweep.
Gilas wants to control for a moment but Dynamite uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Gilas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gilas is trying to control. Dynamite wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dynamite is controlling Gilas's trapped leg to prevent Gilas from advancing to side control.
Gilas working Dynamite over with strikes.
Gilas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gilas trying to control the action but Dynamite is working from the bottom.
Gilas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dynamite defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Dynamite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gilas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dynamite defending well though.
Baby Dynamite has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dynamite has hold of Gilas's hands but Gilas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dynamite avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gilas.
Dynamite is trying to get back to full guard.
Dynamite trying to control from the bottom.
Dynamite preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gilas lands a nice short elbow.
Dynamite moves into full guard.
Dynamite is pulling down on Gilas's head to control his posture.
Gilas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gilas trying to move into half guard but instead Dynamite has managed to sweep!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gilas keeping moving, preventing Dynamite from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Neil Gilas will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Dynamite blocks a jab.
Gilas tries to bum rush Dynamite with a series of wild strikes but Dynamite uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gilas looks to score with a jab to the body but Dynamite is just out of range.
Dynamite shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gilas defends it nicely.
Dynamite avoids the body shot from Gilas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Gilas does no damage.
Dynamite throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gilas leaves Dynamite with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gilas throws a right and a left that Dynamite avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite stuffs the takedown attempt from Gilas. Gilas gets slowly back to his feet.

Gilas moves into the clinch successfully.

Gilas tightens his grip and picks Dynamite up, before dumping him to the ground. Dynamite manages to land in guard.
Dynamite controlling Gilas's posture.

Dynamite looking for a guillotine here but Gilas defends easily.
Gilas distracts Dynamite with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dynamite keeping moving, preventing Gilas from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dynamite tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dynamite preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dynamite keeping moving, preventing Gilas from controlling successfully.

Dynamite is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dynamite has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilas trying to control the position from guard on top but Dynamite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gilas cracks Dynamite with a solid left hand.
Dynamite looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gilas is one step ahead there.
Gilas trying to control the position from guard on top but Dynamite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gilas pushing down on Dynamite's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gilas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dynamite on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dynamite trying to control but Gilas postures up.
Gilas is trying to control. Dynamite wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gilas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dynamite defending well though.
Gilas thows a huge punch but Dynamite dodges it nicely.
Dynamite wants to control but Gilas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dynamite looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dynamite gets full guard.
Gilas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Gilas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gilas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Gilas!