PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theo Gillberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and piet snot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gillberg comes to the cage accompanied by In Flames - Colony. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Gillberg
vs
snot

188 cm
23
215 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

185 cm
22
212 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Theo Gillberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, piet snot!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gillberg throws a head kick but snot moves out of range.
A good leg kick by snot.
Gillberg misses with an uppercut. snot saw that one coming.
Gillberg throws a right hand that snot ducks under and follows up with a left that snot also avoids with ease.

Gillberg lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends snot sprawling to the canvas. Gillberg follows him down, looking for the kill. Can snot hang on?

It looks like piet snot has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

Gillberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so snot is just riding it out for now. Gillberg eventually gives up the hold.
Gillberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. snot knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Gillberg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gillberg seems to be working for a kimura but snot defends the submission attempt.

Gillberg is looking for a kimura but snot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gillberg to get the leverage.
Gillberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gillberg wants to advance to full mount but snot doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
snot managing to control the position.

Gillberg drops back, looking for a kneebar! snot looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. snot looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from snot!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

snot has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Theo Gillberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
snot throws a series of punches but Gillberg avoids them all with ease.
snot cracks the inside of Gillberg's front leg.
Gillberg misses with a hook. snot ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by snot.
snot tries to clinch up but Gillberg circles away and keeps his distance.
snot ducks under a wild hook from Gillberg.
Gillberg fails to land the takedown.

snot has managed to clinch.
snot connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gillberg's face.
A frustrated look appears on Gillberg's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
snot has Gillberg pressed against the cage, preventing Gillberg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
snot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gillberg blocks an elbow strike from snot.
snot will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gillberg up against the cage.
snot landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gillberg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
snot lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gillberg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
snot slows down the pace here.
snot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
snot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
snot utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
snot throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
snot gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gillberg.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theo Gillberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
snot pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
snot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
snot lands a shoulder strike.
Gillberg tries to break the clinch but snot is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
snot stalling.
Gillberg is looking to break free of the clinch but snot has double underhooks.
snot comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
snot lands an elbow that stopped Gillberg in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Theo Gillberg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on piet snot's cut.
That's time! Gillberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

snot lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Gillberg misses the target.
snot fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gillberg.

snot pushes Gillberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Gillberg is trying to drag snot to the mat but snot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gillberg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
snot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gillberg.
snot is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gillberg is defending well for now.
Gillberg is looking to break free of the clinch but snot has double underhooks.
snot prevents Gillberg from breaking the clinch.
snot lands a knee to the body.
Gillberg goes for a takedown attempt but snot pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gillberg cracks snot with an open hand slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gillberg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
snot scores with a kick to the body.
snot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

snot closes the distance and clinches.
snot stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gillberg managing to block the knees to the body from snot.

Gillberg gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gillberg preventing the sweep.
Gillberg trying to control the position from guard on top but snot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gillberg looking to pass the guard.

Gillberg is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! snot is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! snot has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

snot decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gillberg misses with a jab to the body
and snot counters with a good low kick that Gillberg was not able to check.
Theo Gillberg is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gillberg misses with the combination.
Gillberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by snot.
piet snot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
snot throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gillberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but snot moves away.
Gillberg throws a combination that misses
and snot counters with a good low kick that Gillberg was not able to check.
snot throws a nice outside leg kick.
snot dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gillberg. That did some damage!

snot forces Gillberg back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. snot obliges.
snot just leaning against Gillberg, taking a breather.
Gillberg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
snot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
snot throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gillberg blocks it with crossed arms.
Gillberg letting snot take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by piet snot.
Gillberg misses with a takedown

and snot holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theo Gillberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
snot trying to land knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from snot.
Gillberg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
snot tries a knee to the head but Gillberg blocks it.
Gillberg wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters up against the cage, snot throws an elbow but misses.
snot throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gillberg blocks it with crossed arms.
snot stalling in the clinch.
Gillberg dodges an elbow strike from snot.
snot lands an elbow inside that Gillberg shrugs off.
snot throws an elbow that misses.
snot prevents Gillberg from breaking the clinch.
snot looking to throw knees to the head but Gillberg is blocking nicely.
snot tries to land knees in the clinch but Gillberg avoids the damage to the body.
snot prevents Gillberg from breaking the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
snot prevents a takedown attempt there.
snot missing with knees to the body.
Gillberg is working for takedown but snot is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

piet snot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on piet snot's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

snot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gillberg.
Gillberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but snot manages to avoid it.
Gillberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and snot counters with a good low kick that Gillberg was not able to check.
Gillberg misses with a jab to the body
and snot counters with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from snot.
snot feints and then cracks Gillberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gillberg down.
snot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from snot, right into the meat.
snot throws a leg kick which misses Gillberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Gillberg tries to avoid it.
snot looks to land a combination but Gillberg avoids it well.
snot throws a leg kick which misses Gillberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Gillberg tries to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

snot moves into the clinch.
Gillberg blocks an elbow strike from snot.
snot content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
snot lands an elbow inside that Gillberg shrugs off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for snot.
Gillberg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. snot avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
snot throws a knee to the head but misses.
snot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gillberg's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from snot.
Gillberg being controlled against the cage.
snot throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gillberg blocks it with crossed arms.
Gillberg working hard to break the clinch.
Gillberg tries to break the clinch but snot is controlling the position.
Gillberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gillberg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
snot prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theo Gillberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gillberg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. snot smiles and moves away.
snot slips a jab from Gillberg.
Gillberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but snot was well out of range. Poor timing from Gillberg.

snot gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gillberg managing to block the knees to the body from snot.
snot throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gillberg blocks it with crossed arms.
snot is stalling here.
snot working Gillberg over with knees to the body.
snot unloads a knee to the mid-section.
snot taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
snot keeps control of Gillberg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
snot stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gillberg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short left from snot.
snot keeps control of Gillberg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
snot stalls.
Gillberg wants to break free but snot has control.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, snot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
snot is stalling here.
Gillberg looking for a takedown.
snot scores a nice knee to the body.
snot lands an elbow inside.
snot comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
snot leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gillberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gillberg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but snot pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gillberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
snot looks to throw an elbow but misses.
snot throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gillberg tries for a takedown but snot manages to get underhooks.
Gillberg wants to get back to striking at distance but snot won't allow it.
snot stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
snot throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gillberg blocks it with crossed arms.
snot stalls.
snot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gillberg backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
piet snot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well snot has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... piet snot!