PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Madureira Bjj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Lindblad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madureira Bjj could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gunnar Lindblad's chin.

Bjj
vs
Lindblad

175 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Madureira Bjj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunnar Lindblad!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lindblad feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lindblad looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bjj looking for a sweep. Not yet Bjj, not yet.
Bjj looking to control.
Bjj wants to sweep but no luck.
Bjj is working hard here to advance position.
Lindblad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bjj is keeping the position for now.
Lindblad postures up.
Lindblad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Bjj gets a takedown into half guard.
Bjj is thwarting Lindblad's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjj trying to mount his opponent but Lindblad defends it.

Bjj is working for a submission of some sort.
Lindblad is staying active underneath Bjj, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lindblad blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bjj.
Bjj works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bjj trying to control but Lindblad is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bjj with shots to the head and body - Lindblad looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bjj putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bjj lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bjj controlling the pace for now.

Bjj working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjj controlling his opponent.

Bjj is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lindblad can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lindblad really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bjj dominating with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lindblad is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Bjj has taken his back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Bjj.
Lindblad staying busy and making it hard for Bjj to control.
Lindblad is trapped and Bjj is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Lindblad rolls, trying to escape but Bjj keeps control of the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bjj's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bjj throwing damaging strikes from the back! Lindblad could be in trouble here!
Bjj has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lindblad's body.

Bjj is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lindblad has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Madureira Bjj dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Lindblad's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bjj with a poor takedown

and Lindblad counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bjj!
Bjj tries to lock up and control but Lindblad gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lindblad prevents Bjj from getting the reversal.
Lindblad avoids the attempt from Bjj to control.
Bjj blocking the ground and pound.
Bjj wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lindblad.
Bjj knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lindblad on the ground.
Bjj working to try and regain half guard.

Lindblad has control of Bjj's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bjj regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bjj swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindblad tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bjj tries to hold on but Lindblad pushes him away.

Lindblad jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bjj is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bjj and Lindblad has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bjj gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lindblad is just content to waste time from the top position. Bjj takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bjj wants to get back to his feet but Lindblad is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bjj being controlled here, momentarily.
Lindblad trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lindblad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lindblad lands a couple of digs.

Lindblad postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bjj is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lindblad, into his guard.
Lindblad keeping moving, preventing Bjj from controlling successfully.

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.
Bjj 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.

Lindblad has an active guard here but Bjj has managed to pass into half guard.
Madureira Bjj overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bjj trying to mount his opponent but Lindblad defends it.
Bjj perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Lindblad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Lindblad's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bjj shoots in and bounces Lindblad off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bjj trying to control but Lindblad is working from the bottom.

Bjj gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bjj looks for a takedown but Lindblad sprawls well.
Lindblad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gunnar Lindblad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjj is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bjj has his takedown stuffed

and Lindblad decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bjj's guard.

Lindblad drops back looking for a leg! Bjj is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bjj manages to kick Lindblad off! Lindblad jumps back into Bjj's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bjj escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lindblad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lindblad pushing down on Bjj's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindblad moves into full mount! Bjj won't be happy about that!
Bjj regains half guard.
Bjj wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjj trying to control here.

Lindblad is working for a submission of some sort.
Bjj is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lindblad passes into side control, despite Bjj's attempt to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjj is being controlled here.
Bjj is looking to reverse the position.
Bjj manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bjj prevents Lindblad from standing back up.
Bjj seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lindblad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Lindblad has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Bjj. Oh but Lindblad has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Bjj goes limp - he's gone! Lindblad jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gunnar Lindblad!