PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Link (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Greatwich (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.

Link
vs
Greatwich

161 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
23
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Link!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simon Greatwich!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Link drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Link working away.
Greatwich throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Greatwich tries to bench press Link off him but Link keeps the position.

Link is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Greatwich is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Greatwich is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greatwich is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Greatwich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Greatwich regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Link throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Greatwich actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greatwich looks like he's trying to stand up.
It looks like Link is going to stand back up.
Greatwich is trying to stand up here but Link is controlling him well.
Greatwich is looking to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Greatwich gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Greatwich wants the takedown. Link is fighting it off but Greatwich persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Link's guard against the cage.
Greatwich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Link might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Greatwich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Link utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greatwich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Greatwich preventing the sweep.
Link working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Greatwich.
Link trying to control the position.
Link wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greatwich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Link as he jumps to the side.
Greatwich fails with an attempt to clinch.

Link is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Greatwich's half guard.
Greatwich is trying to control but can't.
Link stops Greatwich from getting back to his feet.
Greatwich controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Link trying to mount his opponent but Greatwich defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Link seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Greatwich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Link prevents Greatwich from improving his position.
Greatwich gets back to full guard.
Link is looking to work some ground and pound but Greatwich has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Link stops Greatwich from standing up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Link dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Link throws a head kick but Greatwich moves out of range.
Greatwich lands a slapping body shot.

Greatwich pushes Link up against the cage in a clinch.
Link tries to pull guard but Greatwich forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Link goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Greatwich tries to score a body lock takedown but Link shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Link tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Link jumps guard but Greatwich turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Link. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greatwich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Link fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Link tries to clinch up.
Link sets himself, and Greatwich steps forward looking for the clinch! Link avoids it this time.
Greatwich blocks a head kick by Link.
Nice sprawl there from Link as Greatwich shoots in.

Greatwich gets a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Link gets full guard.
Greatwich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Greatwich stops Link from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greatwich wants to control from the top but Link keeps moving.

Greatwich drops back looking for a leg! Link is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Link manages to kick Greatwich off! Greatwich jumps back into Link's guard.
Greatwich wants to control from the top but Link keeps moving.
Simon Greatwich has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two 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.
Greatwich is pushing down on Link's leg trying to pass to half guard. Link is fighting to maintain full guard but Greatwich has managed to sneak the leg through.
Link is trying to get back to full guard.
Greatwich content to control rather than advance.
Link tries to kick Greatwich off but Greatwich keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Link wants to improve his position but Greatwich is controlling well.
Link is not content to let Greatwich control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Greatwich rushes Link and presses him up against the cage.
Link is trying to break the clinch but Greatwich is controlling him.
Link prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Greatwich to work.
Greatwich blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Greatwich decides to pull guard.
Link wanted to stand there but Greatwich had control of the position.
Greatwich trying to control the position.
Greatwich keeping moving, preventing Link from controlling successfully.
Greatwich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Link throws a big elbow that misses.

Greatwich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Link doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Greatwich is tightening it up a little... Link has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Link reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Link taps out! Nice BJJ there by Greatwich!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Simon Greatwich!