PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Pejkaiya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamey Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piotr Pejkaiya has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Pejkaiya
vs
Mills

190 cm
28
173 lbs
19 - 11 - 0

170 cm
34
170 lbs
25 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Pejkaiya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jamey Mills!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pejkaiya misses with a body kick.
Mills dodges the punch combination from Pejkaiya.
Mills slips a straight right by Pejkaiya.
Pejkaiya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mills looks to land a left hand but Pejkaiya moved out of range nicely.
Pejkaiya goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mills takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No luck for Pejkaiya with that takedown attempt.
Pejkaiya scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Mills misses.
Mills lands with a hook. Pejkaiya tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Pejkaiya shoots in and bounces Mills off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pejkaiya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills pulls Pejkaiya in to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jamey Mills.
Pejkaiya does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mills fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pejkaiya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pejkaiya is looking to clinch but Mills is avoiding it.
Mills lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mills on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pejkaiya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mills misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pejkaiya.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Pejkaiya misses its intended target.
Pejkaiya is looking to clinch but Mills is avoiding it.
Mills getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mills just misses with a punch to the body.
Pejkaiya lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Mills moves into the clinch.
Mills taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mills lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pejkaiya backwards.

Pejkaiya pulls Mills into guard.
Mills throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pejkaiya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pejkaiya keeping moving, preventing Mills from controlling successfully.
Mills is looking to work some ground and pound but Pejkaiya has wrist control.
Mills trying to control the position from guard on top but Pejkaiya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mills scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pejkaiya looking for a sweep. Not yet Pejkaiya, not yet.
Mills's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Pejkaiya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mills defends well.
Mills trying to control the position from guard on top but Pejkaiya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Pejkaiya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mills defends well.
Pejkaiya keeping moving, preventing Mills from controlling successfully.
Pejkaiya will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mills postures up.

Pejkaiya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mills defends well.
Pejkaiya tries to strike from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills wants to control from the top but Pejkaiya keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pejkaiya is on top in guard.
Pejkaiya wants to control from the top but Mills keeps moving.
Pejkaiya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mills is keeping the position for now.
Pejkaiya loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mills 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mills looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pejkaiya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mills is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mills is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Piotr Pejkaiya will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Pejkaiya is looking to clinch but Mills is avoiding it.
Pejkaiya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pejkaiya takes one on the button.
Good exchange - Pejkaiya coming out on top.
Piotr Pejkaiya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Pejkaiya clinches up against the cage.
Mills lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pejkaiya lands with a right to the head.
Mills is pushing Pejkaiya up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pejkaiya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pejkaiya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mills is defending well for now.
Mills scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mills fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mills stalls.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pejkaiya jumps guard but Mills turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mills working aggressively here.
Pejkaiya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pejkaiya looking to throw knees to the head but Mills is blocking nicely.
Mills scores with a shot to the side of Pejkaiya's head.
Mills lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pejkaiya misses with a punch on the inside.
Mills throws a head punch that misses.
Pejkaiya working aggressively here.
Mills pushes Pejkaiya back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pejkaiya throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pejkaiya blocks an uppercut.
Mills lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pejkaiya is trying to pull guard but Mills turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Mills.

Pejkaiya is rocked!
Mills lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Pejkaiya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mills misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pejkaiya tries to land knees in the clinch but Mills avoids the damage to the body.
Mills doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pejkaiya can't find room to land a body shot as Mills controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mills - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pejkaiya can't break the clinch.
A short right from Mills.

Pejkaiya drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pejkaiya keeping moving, preventing Mills from controlling successfully.
Mills chips away with some ground and pound.

Pejkaiya working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mills has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mills has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mills working the head and body with strikes.

Mills seems to be looking for submissions.
Mills looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pejkaiya with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pejkaiya is trying to control but can't.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mills connects with a nice short shot to Pejkaiya's temple.
Pejkaiya gets full guard.
Mills postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pejkaiya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mills pushing down on Pejkaiya's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pejkaiya tries to roll over but Mills keeps him under control.
Mills is nestled in close to Pejkaiya, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pejkaiya trying to control from the bottom.
Mills looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pejkaiya with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mills scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mills keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mills takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mills prevents Pejkaiya from improving his position.
Pejkaiya is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mills scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mills controlling the action here.
Pejkaiya wants to control but Mills is keeping busy.
Mills looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pejkaiya wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Mills.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mills seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pejkaiya trying to hold on to Mills's head to control him but Mills postures up.
Nice strikes from Mills there.

Pejkaiya actively working from the bottom here.
Pejkaiya is not content to let Mills control the position.
Pejkaiya tries to get to full guard but Mills has control of the leg.
Mills trying to mount his opponent but Pejkaiya defends it.
Pejkaiya makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pejkaiya.
Pejkaiya seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Mills avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mills trying to control but Pejkaiya is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamey Mills 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!

Pejkaiya throws an overhand right that lands on Mills's shoulder, as Mills tries to avoid the shot.
Mills throws out a loose jab but Pejkaiya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pejkaiya throws out a leg kick but Mills moves out of range and Pejkaiya only half commits.
The fighters circling - Pejkaiya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pejkaiya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mills fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pejkaiya shoots for a double leg takedown but Mills sprawls well. He's pushed Pejkaiya's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mills thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pejkaiya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mills.
Pejkaiya takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pejkaiya takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jamey Mills seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mills stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mills wants it to stay on the feet.
Pejkaiya looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pejkaiya.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piotr Pejkaiya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mills looks to land a left hand but Pejkaiya moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Pejkaiya. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pejkaiya.
Piotr Pejkaiya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters circling a little - Pejkaiya finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pejkaiya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mills.
Pejkaiya connects with a nice looking jab.
Pejkaiya plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pejkaiya shoots for a takedown but Mills saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Mills moves into the clinch successfully.
Pejkaiya trying to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Mills.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mills.
Pejkaiya lands with a left to the head.
Mills lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mills is looking to control Pejkaiya's arms but Pejkaiya gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mills has his back to the cage.
Mills creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Pejkaiya with a big uppercut! Pejkaiya tries to clinch up but Mills pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Pejkaiya to the mat! Pejkaiya covers up and Mills unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jamey Mills!
Jamey Mills thanked the fans post fight for their support.