PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Gaffney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Pound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pound has chosen When I'm Gone - Eminem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Gaffney
vs
Pound

180 cm
19
164 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

171 cm
18
162 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jamie Gaffney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jay Pound!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Pound or perhaps it was just good defense by Gaffney which made him look bad.

Pound gets caught flat footed, as Gaffney shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pound utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pound tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaffney trying to control but Pound is working from the bottom.
Gaffney throws a strike but Pound rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pound postures up in Gaffney's guard and throws a big left but Gaffney blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound trying to control but Gaffney is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaffney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pound manages to get himself to full guard.
Gaffney is stalling in the full guard.
Gaffney being controlled here momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pound can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gaffney 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gaffney advances position into side control!

Gaffney is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pound knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney controlling the position.
Pound is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

That's four 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.
Gaffney working the ground and pound from side control.

Gaffney is trying to get an arm triangle but Pound is defending well.
Pound is trying to get back to half guard.
Gaffney controlling from side mount.
Pound tries to bench press Gaffney off him but Gaffney keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Gaffney dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pound tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gaffney sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pound somewhat.
Pound keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gaffney displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pound.
Pound with a poor takedown
and Gaffney counters with a nice uppercut.
Jamie Gaffney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Pound.
Gaffney scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Gaffney shoots in and gets a takedown into Pound's guard.
Jamie Gaffney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pound looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gaffney puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gaffney is pressing down on Pound's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pound is holding on for now.
Gaffney keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gaffney is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pound doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gaffney.
Gaffney thows a huge punch but Pound dodges it nicely.
Gaffney is looking to take a break and control but Pound is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pound trying to control but Gaffney postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jamie Gaffney.
Pound shoots and misses

and Gaffney counters with a takedown into side control.
Gaffney is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gaffney has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pound prevents Gaffney from moving into mount.
Pound is not content to let Gaffney control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jamie Gaffney wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gaffney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pound rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Gaffney counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pound is trying to get back to full guard.
Gaffney sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pound tries to get to full guard but Gaffney has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gaffney thows a huge punch but Pound dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Gaffney dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Pound shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gaffney as he jumps to the side.
Jay Pound seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pound shoots and misses
and Gaffney counters with a one-two to the body.
Pound looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jamie Gaffney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Pound.
Gaffney stuffs the takedown.
Pound fails to land the takedown.
Gaffney tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pound sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gaffney somewhat.

Gaffney fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pound sprawls well initially but Gaffney persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Gaffney is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pound takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gaffney landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound trying to hold on to Gaffney's head to control him but Gaffney postures up.
Pound has his hands clasped together around Gaffney's back. He's all about the action.
Pound is trying to get back to full guard.
Gaffney is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jamie Gaffney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney slows the pace down in half guard.
Gaffney seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pound for as long as he can get away with.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Gaffney is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pound's half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pound wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Gaffney seems content to control.
Pound wants to improve his position but Gaffney is controlling well.
Pound is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gaffney in particular looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Jamie Gaffney wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Pound tries to clinch but Gaffney is having none of it.
Pound has his takedown stuffed

so Gaffney counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gaffney is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jay Pound has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Gaffney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gaffney 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Gaffney!
During a confident post fight interview, Jamie Gaffney thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.