PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igosh Tammih (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Gustav Axelsson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Axelsson
vs
Tammih

182 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

DROPPIN BODIES

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 The Island, Gustav Axelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Igosh Tammih!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Tammih misses.
Axelsson misses the shot to the body.
Axelsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Tammih should have avoided that one.

Tammih shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Axelsson's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Axelsson looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tammih controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Axelsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tammih defends well.
Tammih looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tammih really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Axelsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Axelsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tammih can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tammih must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tammih trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tammih sitting in guard here, content to control.
Axelsson looking to control.

Axelsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Axelsson keeping moving, preventing Tammih from controlling successfully.
Axelsson controls Tammih momentarily but Tammih frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Axelsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tammih defends well.
Tammih trying to control but Axelsson is working from the bottom.
Tammih slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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The ref stands the fighters back up. Igosh Tammih was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Axelsson lands a nice hook to Tammih's body. Tammih takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axelsson throws a shot from downtown. Tammih moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson works over Tammih's head and body with a nice combination.
Tammih on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Axelsson. Tammih does a little dance to reset his feet.
Axelsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tammih attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Axelsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Axelsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Danga de danga de dang - Axelsson scores with a four punch combination!

Tammih drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Axelsson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tammih escapes and throws Axelsson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tammih wants to stand but Axelsson is controlling his arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Tammih's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Axelsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Tammih is looking to take a break and control but Axelsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Axelsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tammih wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Tammih is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Axelsson has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Axelsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tammih wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tammih misses with a straight left.
Axelsson throws a hook to the side of Tammih's head but Tammih sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Axelsson lands a right hook to the body.
Tammih moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Axelsson misses with a hook
and Tammih counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Tammih closes the distance and clinches.

Tammih has clasped his hands together around Axelsson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Axelsson trying to remain calm as Tammih controls from the top position.
Axelsson struggling a bit here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axelsson is looking for a sweep.
Axelsson is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson sneaks back into half guard.
Axelsson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tammih manages to pass to mount!
Axelsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Axelsson manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Tammih is trying to work for a kimura but Axelsson is defending well.
Axelsson tries to get to full guard but Tammih has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson is looking to get back to full guard here but Tammih has managed to pass to side control instead.
Tammih landing a few strikes.
Axelsson struggling a bit here.
Tammih trying to control the action but Axelsson is working from the bottom.
Axelsson tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tammih wants to stand but Axelsson is controlling his arm.
Gustav Axelsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Axelsson is trying to control Tammih's posture but Tammih avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Axelsson is looking for a sweep.
Axelsson can't do much from the bottom here.

Tammih stands up.
Tammih keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Axelsson misses.
Tammih takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Tammih misses.
Axelsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tammih uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axelsson.

Tammih forces Axelsson back against the cage and clinches.
Axelsson throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Tammih decides to pull guard.
Tammih is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tammih wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Igosh Tammih will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Axelsson loads up on a big right hand but Tammih slips the punch.
Axelsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Tammih has closed the distance and engaged Axelsson in a clinch.
Axelsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Tammih has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Axelsson is trying to keep an underhook but Tammih manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Tammih seems to be looking for submissions.
Tammih wants to stand up but Axelsson manages to regain full guard.

Axelsson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tammih has passed into half guard!
Axelsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Axelsson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson is trying to keep Tammih in close.
Tammih trying to control the position from guard on top but Axelsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Axelsson has his foot on Tammih's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tammih works his way back into a safe position though.
Axelsson keeping moving, preventing Tammih from controlling successfully.

Axelsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tammih gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tammih wants to pass the guard but Axelsson is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tammih trying to control but Axelsson is working from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Igosh Tammih wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tammih takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Axelsson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tammih throws a low kick but Axelsson avoids it.
Tammih throws a nice looking combination but Axelsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Axelsson misses with a hook.
Axelsson misses the shot to the body.
Tammih throws a lazy uppercut
and Axelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gustav Axelsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tammih dodges the punch combination from Axelsson.
Axelsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tammih moves away.
Tammih on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tammih fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Axelsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Tammih counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Axelsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tammih uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Axelsson.
Tammih checks a leg kick nicely.
Tammih throws the kick towards the body but Axelsson avoids it.
Tammih takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tammih throws a head kick but Axelsson moves out of range.
Axelsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustav Axelsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Axelsson 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Axelsson!