PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Bartlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Gamble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bartlett
vs
Gamble

186 cm
21
161 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aaron Bartlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matthew Gamble!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Gamble misses.
Bartlett appears to be looking for a big counter.

Gamble closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bartlett's guard.
Bartlett really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bartlett holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gamble's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gamble throws a big right hand that misses.
Gamble is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartlett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gamble is one step ahead there.
Gamble 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 one minute gone in the round.
Gamble won't allow Bartlett to get back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bartlett lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Gamble fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bartlett, pushing him back against the cage.

Gamble is trying to trip Bartlett. He has hold of a leg but Bartlett is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gamble persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bartlett wants to get back to his feet but Gamble is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gamble showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gamble lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartlett wants to get back to his feet but Gamble is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gamble controlling from the top position.
Bartlett 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.
Gamble won't allow Bartlett to get back to his feet.

Bartlett has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gamble off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gamble scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Bartlett gets caught flat footed, as Gamble shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Bartlett manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamble misses with a takedown attempt - Bartlett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bartlett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bartlett slaps away a takedown attempt from Gamble, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gamble with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bartlett counters with a one-two to the body.
Aaron Bartlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Gamble.
Gamble looks winded!

Gamble closes the distance and clinches.
Bartlett fails to pull guard.
Bartlett wants to take the fight to the mat but Gamble manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartlett tries to pull guard but Gamble forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bartlett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gamble just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gamble is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bartlett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Gamble ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gamble no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bartlett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Gamble is looking for a triangle but Bartlett pushes his legs off easily.
Gamble controls Bartlett momentarily but Bartlett frees himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matthew Gamble will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A head kick misses from Bartlett.

Bartlett gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gamble controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bartlett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Gamble tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bartlett has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Gamble holds of for dear life.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamble is looking to get to half guard.
Gamble tries to hold on but Bartlett pushes him away.
Gamble looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Gamble breaks Bartlett's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gamble pushes down on Bartlett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bartlett wants to get back to his feet.
Gamble trying to pass the guard but Bartlett defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamble looks to land a strike but Bartlett avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bartlett wants to stand up but Gamble is controlling him.
Gamble sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bartlett wants to stand but Gamble is controlling the position.
Gamble is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartlett 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 referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Gamble decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Gamble is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bartlett defends it well.
Gamble is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gamble is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bartlett defends it well.
Bartlett is trying to stand.
Gamble looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bartlett tries to kick Gamble off but Gamble keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gamble with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Gamble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bartlett shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gamble is trying to defend but Bartlett finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Gamble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Bartlett is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bartlett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gamble has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamble trying to hold on to Bartlett's head to control him but Bartlett postures up.
Gamble regains full guard. Nicely done.

Bartlett is sitting in close to Gamble's body. Gamble has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bartlett is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bartlett is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gamble.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matthew Gamble!
Matthew Gamble thanked the fans post fight for their support.