PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Gillespie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Pyne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Pyne is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Gillespie
vs
Pyne

153 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Solomon Gillespie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Pyne!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pyne fails to land the takedown.
Pyne shoots in and drives through. Gillespie sprawls well.
Gillespie shoots in and drives through. Pyne sprawls well.
Pyne tries to clinch there but Gillespie circles away.
Pyne looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gillespie is fending him off so far but Pyne persists. Nope, Gillespie circles away and we're back to standing.
Solomon Gillespie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Pyne.
Pyne tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gillespie swivels and escapes.
Gillespie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pyne's waist but Pyne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gillespie off to one side.
Pyne shoots in looking for a takedown but Gillespie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pyne's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pyne shoots for a double leg takedown but Gillespie sprawls well. He's pushed Pyne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gillespie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Gillespie closes the distance and pushes Pyne back into the cage.
Gillespie really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Pyne is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gillespie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gillespie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pyne just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillespie wants to take the fight to the mat but Pyne manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pyne tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gillespie just stands there and leans against the cage.

Gillespie gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Pyne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pyne is staying active underneath Gillespie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pyne is trying to control but Gillespie passes into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gillespie tries to stand but Pyne is controlling his head.
Gillespie really is a fat lump.
Pyne tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gillespie tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Gillespie working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gillespie looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pyne is avoiding damage well.
Pyne takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gillespie wants to stand but Pyne has his arm trapped.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pyne tries to bench press Gillespie off him but Gillespie keeps the position.

Gillespie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pyne rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gillespie's guard! Nice work there by Pyne!

Gillespie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pyne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyne passes Gillespie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pyne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pyne trying to control the action but Gillespie is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

Pyne is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gillespie trying to hold on to Pyne's head to control him but Pyne postures up.
Gillespie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gillespie is not content to let Pyne control the position.
Gillespie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Gillespie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pyne shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gillespie as he avoids it easily.
Gillespie misses with a body kick.
Pyne looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Gillespie feints and as Pyne raises his hands in defense, Gillespie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gillespie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gillespie connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillespie trying to control but Pyne is working from the bottom.
Pyne is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gillespie trying to control here.
Gillespie scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Pyne manages to mount him!
Gillespie is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Pyne thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gillespie has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Pyne's lack of action.
Gillespie trying to control from the bottom.
Gillespie gets full guard.

Pyne is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've been informed that Pyne has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pyne seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gillespie trying to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyne is looking to work some ground and pound but Gillespie has wrist control.
Pyne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pyne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gillespie looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gillespie pulls Pyne in to control the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Solomon Gillespie wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Gillespie forces Pyne back against the cage and clinches.
Gillespie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pyne gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pyne tries to pull guard but Gillespie holds him up against the cage and eventually Pyne drops back down to his feet.
Solomon Gillespie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Pyne.

Gillespie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pyne shoots in but Gillespie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pyne looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gillespie is fending him off so far but Pyne persists. Nope, Gillespie circles away and we're back to standing.
Gillespie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pyne as he avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pyne throws a chopping leg kick but Gillespie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Gillespie dives in and scores a takedown into Pyne's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gillespie wants to stand and escape but instead Pyne has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Gillespie 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!

Pyne gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Pyne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gillespie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gillespie trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pyne's guard.
Gillespie looking to pass the guard.
Gillespie stops Pyne from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillespie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gillespie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gillespie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gillespie stalling.
Pyne wants to improve his position but Gillespie is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gillespie tries to stand but can't do so whilst Pyne controls his leg.
Gillespie working the head and body with strikes.
Gillespie moves into full mount! Pyne won't be happy about that!
Pyne is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pyne tries to improve his position but instead Gillespie has taken his back!
Pyne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Pyne is trying to shake Gillespie off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Gillespie won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gillespie.
Pyne tries to clinch there but Gillespie circles away.
Pyne changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gillespie tries to avoid it but Pyne manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gillespie to the ground. Gillespie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Gillespie has closed the distance and engaged Pyne in a clinch.

Gillespie gets control of Pyne's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gillespie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gillespie holds on and takes a little breather.
Gillespie controls Pyne momentarily but Pyne frees himself.
Gillespie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pyne postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gillespie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pyne, into his guard.
Pyne throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gillespie forces his way into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Pyne actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Solomon Gillespie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gillespie 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Gillespie!