PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tomilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendrik Velikopolje (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomilson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bout that Life. Velikopolje has chosen Yngwie Malmsteen & Dio - Dream On as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Hendrik Velikopolje enters the cage!

Tomilson
vs
Velikopolje

195 cm
31
218 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

188 cm
31
217 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Tomilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hendrik Velikopolje!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velikopolje tries a head kick but it misses.
Velikopolje tries a head kick but it misses.
Tomilson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tomilson avoids the head kick by Velikopolje.

Tomilson has managed to clinch.
Velikopolje has a couple of punches blocked by Tomilson.
A head punch on the inside from Velikopolje fails to land.
Tomilson misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Tomilson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tomilson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Velikopolje.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomilson blocks an uppercut.
Velikopolje misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velikopolje throws a punch but it's blocked by Tomilson.
Velikopolje digs a right hand underneath Tomilson's ribcage. Tomilson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tomilson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomilson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Tomilson to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velikopolje.
Velikopolje misses with the head strike.
Velikopolje can't find room to land a body shot as Tomilson controls the action.
Velikopolje tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomilson's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velikopolje.
Velikopolje lands with a light punch inside.
Tomilson misses with a punch to the body.
Velikopolje misses with a punch on the inside.
Tomilson controlling the action here for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Velikopolje misses with some punches.
Velikopolje lands an uppercut.
Tomilson looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Velikopolje creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Velikopolje scores with a shoulder strike.
Tomilson is looking to control Velikopolje's arms but Velikopolje gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tomilson has his back to the cage.
Velikopolje is struggling to control the position.
A short uppercut from Tomilson.
Velikopolje goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velikopolje throws a punch but it's blocked by Tomilson.
Velikopolje misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velikopolje throws a head punch that misses.
Tomilson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tomilson misses with the head strike.
Tomilson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Velikopolje is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tomilson wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tomilson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomilson is struggling to control the position.
Velikopolje blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velikopolje has a couple of punches blocked by Tomilson.
Tomilson misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velikopolje.
Tomilson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velikopolje has a couple of punches blocked by Tomilson.
Velikopolje throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Velikopolje.
Velikopolje blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Velikopolje creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Velikopolje.
Velikopolje blocks an uppercut.
Tomilson leaning against his opponent.
Tomilson taking a breather.
Tomilson is trying to drag Velikopolje to the mat but Velikopolje just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tomilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velikopolje swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velikopolje working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tomilson pushes Velikopolje back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tomilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velikopolje misses with the head strike.
Velikopolje taking a breather.
Velikopolje working aggressively here.
Velikopolje lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tomilson backwards.
Velikopolje just leaning against Tomilson, taking a breather.
Tomilson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tomilson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Velikopolje misses with some punches.
Tomilson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Velikopoljes head.
Velikopolje lands an uppercut.
Velikopolje swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velikopolje misses with a punch on the inside.
Velikopolje softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrik Velikopolje dominated that round.
That's time! Tomilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tomilson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Velikopolje if he has to take too many more of those.
Tomilson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Velikopolje tries to avoid it but Tomilson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Velikopolje to the ground. Velikopolje escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tomilson moves out of range as Velikopolje throws a body kick.
Velikopolje tries a head kick but it misses.
Velikopolje takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Velikopolje throws a sloppy head kick
and Tomilson counters with a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Velikopolje.
Velikopolje throws a fast counter high kick but Tomilson manages to duck under it in time.
Velikopolje misses with a body kick.
Mike Tomilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomilson wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomilson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hendrik Velikopolje is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velikopolje takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Velikopolje tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Velikopolje slips under a jab from Tomilson.
Tomilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tomilson throwing a counter right hand but Velikopolje manages to avoid it.
Tomilson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice shot by Tomilson.
Velikopolje takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tomilson connects with a leg kick. Velikopolje looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tomilson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tomilson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Velikopolje defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velikopolje throws a head kick that misses.
Tomilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Velikopolje lands with a kick to the temple. Tomilson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velikopolje was well out of range. Poor timing from Tomilson.
Velikopolje throws a big counter head kick but Tomilson avoids it with no problem.
Tomilson moves away from the strike by Velikopolje.
Velikopolje looks to land a body kick but Tomilson moved away.
Tomilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Tomilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tomilson lands a really nice looking cross but Velikopolje seems unphased.
Tomilson tries to clinch up but Velikopolje circles away and keeps his distance.
Velikopolje throws a big counter head kick but Tomilson avoids it with no problem.
Tomilson tries to clinch up but Velikopolje circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick by Tomilson misses
and Velikopolje counters with a left to the body.
Velikopolje throws a lazy head kick
and Tomilson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tomilson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tomilson prevents Velikopolje from getting back to his feet.
Tomilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Velikopolje 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.
Tomilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tomilson won't allow Velikopolje to get back to his feet.
Tomilson throws an elbow that misses. Velikopolje uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tomilson's guard. Nice move by Velikopolje!

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velikopolje is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomilson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Velikopolje wants to get up but he can't break Tomilson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tomilson wants to sweep here but Velikopolje controlling him for the moment.
Tomilson is trying to control the position but Velikopolje postures up.
Velikopolje wants to stand but Tomilson is controlling his posture from full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Velikopolje throws a sloppy head kick and Tomilson moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Velikopolje.
As Velikopolje looks to move away, Tomilson throws a big counter combo bu Velikopolje just gets out of the way.
Tomilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Velikopolje throws a fast counter high kick but Tomilson manages to duck under it in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Tomilson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Tomilson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Velikopolje wants to stand up but Tomilson is controlling him.
Velikopolje preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Velikopolje keeping moving, preventing Tomilson from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tomilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tomilson looking to sit in guard and control but Velikopolje gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velikopolje is looking to stand up but Tomilson won't let him.
Tomilson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomilson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tomilson trying to control but Velikopolje is working from the bottom.
Tomilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Velikopolje is pulling down on Tomilson's head to control his posture.
Velikopolje is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tomilson is controlling him.
Velikopolje working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tomilson.

That's two 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.
Velikopolje not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tomilson postures up in Velikopolje's guard and throws a big left but Velikopolje blocks it.
Velikopolje utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tomilson tries for a takedown but Velikopolje circles away easily
and Velikopolje counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tomilson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Good standup being displayed there by Velikopolje as he connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Tomilson.
Tomilson throws a shot to the body.
Tomilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velikopolje throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Velikopolje tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Tomilson shoots in and gets a takedown into Velikopolje's guard.
Tomilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tomilson postures up.
Tomilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tomilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Velikopolje has wrist control.
Tomilson postures up in Velikopolje's guard and throws a big left but Velikopolje blocks it.
Velikopolje pulls Tomilson in to control the position.
Velikopolje is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Velikopolje misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomilson misses the shot to the body.
Mike Tomilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Tomilson shoots in for a takedown but Velikopolje shows good takedown defense.
Tomilson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Tomilson takes the fight into the clinch.
Tomilson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tomilson is looking to control Velikopolje's arms but Velikopolje gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tomilson has his back to the cage.
Tomilson misses with the head strike.
Velikopolje works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Velikopolje leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomilson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tomilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tomilson pushes Velikopolje back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velikopolje tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomilson's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Tomilson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tomilson 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Tomilson!
After winning the bout, Mike Tomilson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.