PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Villian (ranked 5776 p4p, 25408 weight class) and Cam Britton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Villian
vs
Britton

185 cm
24
185
0 - 2 - 0

192 cm
18
180
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Villian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cam Britton!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Britton.
Britton looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Britton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Villian working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Britton's head.

Villian gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Villian closes the distance and clinches up with Britton, looking for a takedown. Villian pushes Britton against the cage but Britton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Villian closes this distance looking for a takedown but Britton circles away.
A head kick misses from Villian.
Villian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Villian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Britton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Villian tries to close the distance and clinch but Britton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Villian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Britton swivels and escapes.
Villian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Villian wants to clinch up but Britton keeps it at a distance.

Villian shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Britton tries to kick Villian off but Villian keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Britton is looking to control Villian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Britton avoid being mounted?
Britton wants to get back to full guard.
Villian is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Britton wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villian stalling.

Villian is looking for a kimura here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Britton misses with a head kick.
Villian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Britton as he avoids it easily.
Britton tries to counter by closing the distance.
Britton misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Britton.
Britton has his takedown stuffed
and Villian counters with a three punch combo that has Britton backing up. Britton nods at Villian to acknowledge the strikes.
Villian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Villian wants it to stay on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Villian.
Britton has his takedown stuffed

and Villian counters with a takedown into side control.

Britton sneaks out the side door and pushes Villian away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Britton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Villian.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Britton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Villian moves away.
As Britton looks to move away, Villian throws a big counter combo but Britton just gets out of the way.
Villian shoots in looking for a takedown but Britton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Villian's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Britton has a takedown stuffed.
Villian tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Britton defends well and Villian ends up having to push Britton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Britton jumps into guard, dragging Villian to the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Britton is on top in guard.

Villian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jack Villian will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Britton shoots in for a takedown but Villian shows good takedown defense.
Britton keeps the fight on the outside.

Britton gets caught flat footed, as Villian shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Villian decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Villian looks for a takedown but Britton sprawls well.
Villian closes the distance and clinches up with Britton, looking for a takedown. Villian pushes Britton against the cage but Britton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Villian is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Britton was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Britton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Villian instigates a clinch.
Britton tries to break free but Villian pushes him back against the cage.
Villian goes for a takedown in the clinch but Britton prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Villian. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Britton jumps into guard, dragging Villian to the mat.

Britton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Villian defends well.
Cam Britton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Villian preventing the sweep.

Britton has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Villian is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Britton has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Villian clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Villian wants to control his opponent's hands but Britton gets his hands free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Britton controlling from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villian grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

Villian is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Britton gets his way!

Britton is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Britton scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Villian tries to escape but Britton has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Britton just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

Villian defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Britton controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Britton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Britton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Villian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Villian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Villian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Britton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Britton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Villian thuds his right hand into Britton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Villian drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Britton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Villian creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Britton sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Britton is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Britton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Britton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Villian working away.
Britton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Villian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Villian tries a head kick but it misses.
Britton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Britton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Villian shoots in and drives through. Britton sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Britton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Villian.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Villian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Britton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Villian attempts a counter takedown but Britton avoids it well and moves away.
Britton shoots and misses
and Villian counters with a stiff right hand.
Villian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Britton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Britton darts in looking for a takedown but Villian gets double underhooks and turns Britton into the cage.
Villian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Britton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Villian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Britton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Britton has closed the distance and engaged Villian in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villian jumps guard but Britton stands there with Villian around his waist. Villian gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Villian tries to break free but Britton pushes him back against the cage.
Villian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Britton is defending well for now.
Villian stops a takedown attempt from Britton.
We've been informed that Britton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Villian tries to pull guard but Britton won't allow it.
Villian tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Britton smiles and moves away.
Britton misses with a few strikes there.
Villian is looking for a counter combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Villian has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jack Villian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Villian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Britton as he avoids it easily.
Britton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Villian blocks a head kick by Britton.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cam Britton.
I think Britton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cam Britton!