PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lesley Gill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buu Buu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Gill
vs
Buu

224 cm
19
177 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

170 cm
22
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lesley Gill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buu Buu!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Buu moves into the clinch successfully.
Buu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gill really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gill looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Gill has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Buu regains guard immediately.
Buu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gill's guard.

Gill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Buu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gill wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Buu trying to control but Gill is working from the bottom.
Buu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Buu trying to control the position from guard on top but Gill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gill looking for a sweep. Not yet Gill, not yet.
Buu should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Buu trying to control but Gill is working from the bottom.
Gill bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Buu's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gill stops Buu from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buu looking to control.
Buu wants to stand but Gill is controlling the position.

Buu throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gill uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Buu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Buu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Buu throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Buu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buu cracks the inside of Gill's front leg.
Buu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gill moves away.
Gill drops down looking for a counter takedown but Buu sprawls and moves away.
Buu shoots in for a takedown but Gill shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Buu closes the distance and clinches.
Buu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gill prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buu looking to slow down the pace here.
Gill prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lesley Gill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buu Buu.
Buu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gill has Buu pressed against the cage.
Gill is working for takedown but Buu is calmly controlling the position for now.

Buu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Gill gets caught napping as Buu dives in and scores a takedown. Gill manages to retain guard.

Gill escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Buu Buu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Buu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gill is looking to counter with a body kick.

Buu closes the distance and clinches.
Buu prevents Gill from breaking the clinch.
Gill wants a takedown.
Buu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Buu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Buu stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gill just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gill is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buu wants to take the fight to the mat but Gill manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gill has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Buu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Buu tries to pull guard but Gill holds him up against the cage and eventually Buu drops back down to his feet.
Lesley Gill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buu Buu.
Buu tries to pull guard but Gill holds him up against the cage and eventually Buu drops back down to his feet.
Gill drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buu tries to score a body lock takedown but Gill shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Buu pulls Gill into guard.
Buu wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gill is now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buu is looking to escape.

Gill wants to work for an arm triangle but Buu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Gill stands up and beckons Buu to join him on the feet.
Buu tries for a takedown but Gill circles away easily

and Gill counters with a shoot takedown. Buu fights it but they end up in guard.
Buu wants to get back to his feet but Gill passes into half guard.
Buu is breathing heavily.

Gill wants to stand up but Buu is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buu trying to hold on to Gill's head to control him but Gill postures up.

Gill decides to stand and escape the position.

Buu instigates a clinch.
Buu jumps guard but Gill turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gill has Buu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Buu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gill pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gill tries to score a body lock takedown but Buu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gill's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Buu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Buu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Buu is trying to force a seperation but Gill has the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Buu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lesley Gill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Buu moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Buu Buu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Buu shoots and misses
and Gill counters with a leg kick.

Gill shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Buu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Gill stands and steps away. Buu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gill slaps away a takedown attempt from Buu, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Buu moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gill blocks it with crossed arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Gill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Buu drives through and clinches with Gill against the cage.
Buu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gill.
Buu lands with a left to the head.
Gill tries to throw a body punch but Buu avoids it by throwing Gill back against the cage.

Buu gets control of Gill's arms and successfully pulls guard. Buu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Gill decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Gill drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gill wants to stand but Buu is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Buu pushes Gill off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Buu throws a head kick that misses

and Gill counters by clinching up.
Buu Buu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Buu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gill missing with knees to the body.
Buu is trying to pull guard but Gill turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lesley Gill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buu Buu.
With the fighters up against the cage, Buu throws an elbow but misses.
Gill gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Buu.
Buu is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buu tries to circle away but Gill has him pinned against the cage.
Buu working aggressively here.
Gill is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gill looking for a takedown.
Gill wants a takedown but no success here.

Gill lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Buu pushes Gill off but Gill dives into side control.
Buu is trying to control Gill's posture but Gill avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buu is looking to get back to his feet here but Gill is keeping cool and he's managed to take Buu's back.

Gill has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Buu has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Buu is really stuck here.
Lesley Gill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buu Buu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gill gets his hands free as Buu looks to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lesley Gill.
I think Buu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Buu Buu!