PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hyman England (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bolex Third (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bolex Third has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

England
vs
Third

188 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hyman England!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bolex Third!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Third gets a clinch.
Third wants to break the clinch but can't.
England wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Third has him pressed against the cage.

England's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

England has managed to clinch.
England lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Third backwards.
England prevents a takedown attempt there.

England's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
England stuffs the takedown attempt from Third. Third gets slowly back to his feet.
England wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

England tries to keep at a distance but Third has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Third being controlled against the cage.
Third misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from England.
Third drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hyman England has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bolex Third.

England breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Third shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with England but England pushes him off and we're back to square one.
England shoots in but Third avoids the takedown attempt easily.

England shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Third manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
England throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Third works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Third working a defensive guard here.
England stopping the sweep attempt from Third.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
England scoring with some ground and pound.
England stopping the sweep attempt from Third.

Third looking for subs off his back but England has passed one foot through into half guard.
Third is trying to control but England manages to pass to mount!
BOOM! England connects with a massive shot to the dome!
England landing shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Third tries to improve his position but instead England has taken his back!
England is hanging on to Third's back as he tries to escape.
Third trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Third is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

England looking for the choke from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
England has the hooks in. Third is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

England defending well as Third loads up on a big left hand.
Third keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Third closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
England trying to control from the bottom.

Third is working for a kimura but England is defending it quite comfortably.
England trying to hold on to Third's head to control him but Third postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
England is positioning himself well to prevent Third advancing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
England wants to get back to his feet.
Third is controlling the pace.
England has his hands clasped together around Third's back. He's all about the action.
Third sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. England defending well though.
Third trying to control the action but England is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Third looks to throw the jab but England is out of range.
Third fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but England avoids it really well and circles away.
England appears to be looking for a big counter.
England looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Third is fending him off so far but England persists. Nope, Third circles away and we're back to standing.

Third clinches up against the cage.

England pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Third fails with the takedown

and England counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Third changes levels and goes for a takedown here. England fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hyman England has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bolex Third.

England has Third up against the cage in a clinch.
Third is trying to pull guard but England has him pressed against the cage.
Third looking to slow down the pace here.
England tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Third avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

England breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

England scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Third is looking to get back to his feet here but England is keeping cool and he's managed to take Third's back.
England is not going to allow Third to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Third might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control England haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bolex Third will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

England gets a clinch.
England gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Third.
England is trying to force a seperation but Third has the dominant position.
Third wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but England has him pressed against the cage.

England pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
England is trying to keep Third in close.

England working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Third doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Third manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

England is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Third trying to control the position from guard on top but England is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

England has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Third can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hyman England overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Third is fighting to break England's control of his arms but England is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Third controlling from the top position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
England dives in and grabs Third's left leg, looking for a takedown. Third pushes down on England's head and hops out.

Third clinches.
Third wants to get back to striking at distance but England won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Third wants a takedown but no success here.
Third is trying to pull guard but England turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hyman England has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bolex Third.
Third changes levels and goes for a takedown here. England fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
England tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Third swivels and escapes.

England moves into range and clinches up with Third.
England lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
England lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Third changes levels and goes for a takedown here. England fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hyman England is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Third dives in for a single leg takedown but England sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
England appears to be looking for a big counter.
Third takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Third misses with a wild combination.
England shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Third as he avoids it easily.
Third is looking for the big counter here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Third gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
England misses with an elbow over the top.
England prevents the takedown attempt.

England pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Third shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and England moves into the clinch.
Third tries to break the clinch but England is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
England scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Third stalling in the clinch but England improves position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hyman England showed his dominance in that final round.
Well England has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hyman England!