PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Dimitrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Gullberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dimitrov comes to the cage accompanied by MitiS & MaHi - Sky. Gullberg has chosen Renan Barao-Rao-Rao as his entrance music. Alex Gullberg has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vladimir Dimitrov's chin.

Dimitrov
vs
Gullberg

180 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

194 cm
19
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Dragon

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Dimitrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Gullberg!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gullberg scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gullberg jabs at Dimitrov's body.
Dimitrov dives in and grabs Gullberg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gullberg pushes down on Dimitrov's head and hops out.
Gullberg scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dimitrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Dimitrov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dimitrov is chipping away with strikes.
Gullberg is looking to reverse the position.
Dimitrov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gullberg can't do much from the bottom here.
Dimitrov working the ground and pound.
Gullberg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gullberg trying to control from half guard but Dimitrov is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gullberg is looking for a kimura but Dimitrov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gullberg to get the leverage.
Gullberg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gullberg stops Dimitrov from getting back to his feet.

That's two 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.

Gullberg is looking for a kimura but Dimitrov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gullberg to get the leverage.
Gullberg wants to get back to his feet.

Gullberg seems to be working for a kimura but Dimitrov defends the submission attempt.
Gullberg stops Dimitrov from getting back to his feet.
Dimitrov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dimitrov tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gullberg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dimitrov is looking to get back to is feet but Gullberg passes into side control.
Dimitrov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gullberg tries to move to mount but Dimitrov blocks the move with his legs.
Gullberg trying to control the position but Dimitrov is working away.
Gullberg passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dimitrov!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Gullberg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A kick lands to the mid section there for Gullberg.
Gullberg lands a front kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gullberg.
Gullberg slaps away a takedown attempt from Dimitrov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gullberg lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dimitrov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gullberg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gullberg lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dimitrov's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gullberg scores with a leg kick.
Gullberg chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gullberg connects with a solid leg kick.
Gullberg thumps Dimitrov with a low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An inside leg kick lands from Gullberg.
Gullberg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dimitrov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gullberg counters with a right hand to the body.
Gullberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gullberg scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gullberg dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dimitrov. That did some damage!
Gullberg's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gullberg duly obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimitrov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gullberg scores with a nice strike.
Gullberg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gullberg works over Dimitrov's head and body with a nice combination.
Alex Gullberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gullberg scoring well with a low kick there.
Gullberg throws a shot to the body.
Alex Gullberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Gullberg. Beautiful body shot.
Gullberg throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dimitrov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gullberg - that will leave a mark!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gullberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gullberg lands a jab to Dimitrov's midsection.
Dimitrov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gullberg buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gullberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gullberg tries to clinch up.
Gullberg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dimitrov rather than just go for the knockout.

Gullberg has closed the distance and engaged Dimitrov in a clinch.
Dimitrov looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Dimitrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gullberg.
Gullberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gullberg lands a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimitrov is trying to drag Gullberg to the mat but Gullberg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gullberg is leaning against Dimitrov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Gullberg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gullberg stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Gullberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Gullberg scores with a head kick.
Dimitrov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gullberg counters with a right hand to the body.
Vladimir Dimitrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as Gullberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dimitrov doesn't seem phased though.
Dimitrov misses with a takedown attempt
and Gullberg counters with an inside leg kick.
Gullberg connects with a body shot.
Gullberg thuds a left hand into Dimitrov's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gullberg lands a leg kick that knocks Dimitrov off balance momentarily.
Gullberg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dimitrov's calf.
Gullberg scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gullberg, right into the meat.
Dimitrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gullberg is looking to slow Dimitrov down with leg kicks.
Gullberg lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dimitrov will feel that in the morning.
Gullberg throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alex Gullberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gullberg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gullberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gullberg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gullberg cracks Dimitrov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crunch! Gullberg slams his shin into Dimitrov's torso.
Gullberg throws a front kick that sends Dimitrov stumbling back into the cage.
Gullberg is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gullberg connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Dimitrov tumbling to the canvas! Gullberg pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Dimitrov was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alex Gullberg!