PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bjorg Fjordlinginsson (ranked 4990 p4p, 4438 weight class) and Alak Mouskal (ranked 484 p4p, 461 weight class). Alak Mouskal will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Fjordlinginsson
vs
Mouskal

169 cm
38
136
23 - 13 - 0

190 cm
31
150
5 - 5 - 1

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorg Fjordlinginsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alak Mouskal!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fjordlinginsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Mouskal sprawls well. He's pushed Fjordlinginsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fjordlinginsson.
Mouskal throws out a counter right but Fjordlinginsson avoids it with no problem.
Mouskal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mouskal swings for the body but Fjordlinginsson moves out of range.
Fjordlinginsson ducks under a wild hook from Mouskal.
Fjordlinginsson dodges the punch combination from Mouskal.

Fjordlinginsson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fjordlinginsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mouskal defends it well.
Mouskal is trying to control but can't.
Mouskal pushes Fjordlinginsson off looking to stand but Fjordlinginsson dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mouskal is looking for a sweep. Fjordlinginsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fjordlinginsson thows a huge punch but Mouskal dodges it nicely.

Fjordlinginsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fjordlinginsson is looking for a kimura here.
Fjordlinginsson prevents Mouskal from improving his position.

Mouskal is defending against the submission attempts here by Fjordlinginsson.

Fjordlinginsson seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fjordlinginsson is thwarting Mouskal's attempts to control the position.

Fjordlinginsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mouskal wants to get back to full guard.

Fjordlinginsson is trying to work for a kimura but Mouskal is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mouskal is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fjordlinginsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mouskal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mouskal trying to control but Fjordlinginsson postures up.
Mouskal wants to get back to full guard.
Mouskal is trying to maintain the position but Fjordlinginsson is very close to passing his half guard.

Fjordlinginsson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Mouskal defend it? Fjordlinginsson steps over the head and cranks it - Mouskal is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Fjordlinginsson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bjorg Fjordlinginsson!