PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aspen Springfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mladen Tomasevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Springfield comes to the cage accompanied by The Traditional Fools - Street Surfin'. Aspen Springfield has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Springfield
vs
Tomasevic

184 cm
20
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
169 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Great low kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Heavy handed

Voodoo Nutrition
KnockOut

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aspen Springfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mladen Tomasevic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Springfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Tomasevic, which made it look bad.
Springfield throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tomasevic counters with a straight right hand.
Springfield gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tomasevic.
Tomasevic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tomasevic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tomasevic feints a counter leg kick.
Springfield slips under a jab from Tomasevic.
Tomasevic swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Springfield gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tomasevic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tomasevic misses with the head strike.
Tomasevic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Springfield stalling against the cage.
Springfield tries to pull guard but Tomasevic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aspen Springfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Springfield to work.
A short uppercut from Tomasevic.
Springfield stalling against the cage.
Springfield will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tomasevic up against the cage.
Springfield seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Aspen Springfield.
Tomasevic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tomasevic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tomasevic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A head kick from Tomasevic lands but Springfield takes it in his stride.
Springfield throws a lazy body kick
enabling Tomasevic to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been hearing reports that Springfield has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tomasevic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Tomasevic. Beautiful body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomasevic scoring well with a low kick there.
Springfield shoots in looking for a takedown but Tomasevic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Springfield's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Springfield has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tomasevic finds it's way round the side to connect with Springfield's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomasevic misses with a low kick.
Springfield changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Springfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomasevic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Springfield throws a leg kick
and Tomasevic counters with a nice body kick.
Tomasevic tries a head kick but it misses.
Springfield changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tomasevic thuds his shin into the meat of Springfield's side.
Tomasevic misses with a head kick.
Springfield changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A head kick misses from Springfield.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomasevic misses with an uppercut.
Tomasevic looks to land a right hand but Springfield moved out of range.
Springfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Springfield drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tomasevic sprawls and moves away.
Tomasevic throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tomasevic.
Tomasevic connects with a right hand. Springfield shakes it off.
Tomasevic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Springfield throws a leg kick which misses Tomasevic's front leg but catches the back leg as Tomasevic tries to avoid it.
Tomasevic throws a looping overhand right but Springfield ducks down to avoid it.
Springfield feinted with a counter takedown.
Tomasevic misses with an uppercut.
Springfield throws a quick counter head kick but Tomasevic was just out of range.
Springfield has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springfield fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tomasevic.
That kick from Springfield tenderised Tomasevic's leg. Tomasevic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomasevic throws a shot from downtown. Springfield moves away and avoids it.
Springfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Springfield fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Springfield takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Springfield lands a leg kick that knocks Tomasevic off balance momentarily.
Springfield ducks right into an uppercut from Tomasevic.
Tomasevic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mladen Tomasevic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Springfield sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Springfield takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No luck for Springfield with that takedown attempt.
Tomasevic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomasevic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Springfield.
Springfield attempts a counter takedown but Tomasevic avoids it well and moves away.
Springfield misses with a head kick.
Tomasevic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tomasevic throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomasevic misses with a head kick.
Springfield feinted with a counter takedown.
Springfield blocks a head kick by Tomasevic.
Tomasevic cracks the inside of Springfield's front leg.
Springfield fakes the leg kick and cracks Tomasevic in the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomasevic misses the shot to the body.
Springfield drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tomasevic sprawls and moves away.
Tomasevic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomasevic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springfield manages to avoid it.
Springfield slips a straight right by Tomasevic.
Springfield misses with a head kick.
Tomasevic moves out of range of the body kick from Springfield.
Tomasevic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tomasevic throws a body shot but no joy.
Springfield sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tomasevic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No joy there for Tomasevic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomasevic connects with the punch.
Springfield throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tomasevic.
Tomasevic avoids the head kick by Springfield.
Springfield scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Springfield.
Tomasevic tries to work over Springfield's front leg with a kick but Springfield checks it.
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!
Springfield tries to clinch there but Tomasevic circles away.
Springfield avoids the body shot from Tomasevic.
Tomasevic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tomasevic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Springfield.
Tomasevic takes a swing at Springfield's ribcage but misses.
Springfield tries to counter with a takedown but Tomasevic is quick to defend against it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomasevic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tomasevic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Springfield avoids the head kick by Tomasevic.
Tomasevic throws a lazy body kick

and Springfield counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Tomasevic has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Springfield is on him like a limpet, forcing Tomasevic back against the cage.
Springfield has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tomasevic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aspen Springfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Springfield has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tomasevic is trying to keep an underhook but Springfield manages to get the takedown into half guard.
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!
Springfield prevents Tomasevic from standing back up.
Springfield throwing shots but Tomasevic is blocking nicely.
Tomasevic controlling the position for now.
Tomasevic wants to get back to full guard.
Tomasevic won't allow Springfield to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomasevic moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tomasevic holds on and takes a little breather.
Tomasevic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Springfield trying to control but Tomasevic is working from the bottom.
Springfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tomasevic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tomasevic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Springfield. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tomasevic keeping full guard, as Springfield tries to pass.
Tomasevic working a defensive guard but Springfield manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mladen Tomasevic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Tomasevic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springfield manages to avoid it.
Springfield drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tomasevic sprawls and moves away.
Tomasevic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Springfield quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tomasevic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Springfield gets a clinch.
Springfield jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tomasevic walks away with a smile on his face. Springfield gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tomasevic. That's going to slow Springfield down.
A clash of legs there as Tomasevic blocks the low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tomasevic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Tomasevic lands.
A jab lands there for Tomasevic.
Tomasevic lands a nice hook to Springfield's body. Springfield takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tomasevic misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomasevic throws a solid leg kick but Springfield takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tomasevic.
Tomasevic connects with a body shot.
Tomasevic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Springfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Springfield lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tomasevic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Springfield drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tomasevic sprawls and moves away.
Tomasevic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Springfield.
Tomasevic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tomasevic throws a head kick that misses.
Springfield has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tomasevic.
A slapping leg kick lands for Springfield.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomasevic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tomasevic looks to land a right hand but Springfield moved out of range.
Springfield has a takedown stuffed.
Springfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Springfield wants to clinch.
Tomasevic throws a head kick that half lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomasevic moves out of range of the body kick from Springfield.
Springfield shoots in and drives through. Tomasevic sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aspen Springfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomasevic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tomasevic is looking to slow Springfield down with leg kicks.
Tomasevic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Springfield has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tomasevic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tomasevic thows a body kick. Springfield tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Springfield on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tomasevic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Springfield.
Tomasevic misses the body punch

and Springfield counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Aspen Springfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tomasevic is keeping the position for now.
Springfield is pushing down on Tomasevic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tomasevic is fighting to maintain full guard but Springfield has managed to sneak the leg through.

Springfield is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tomasevic sees it coming and defends easily.
Tomasevic controlling the position for now.
Tomasevic wants to control but Springfield is keeping busy.

Springfield is working for a kimura but Tomasevic is defending it quite comfortably.

Springfield is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tomasevic is just riding it out for now. Springfield eventually gives up the hold.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mladen Tomasevic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tomasevic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mladen Tomasevic!