PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Der Liso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gareth Gobblecoque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Liso
vs
Gobblecoque

160 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
145 lbs
3 - 17 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Der Liso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gareth Gobblecoque!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gobblecoque moves into the clinch.
Gobblecoque blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Gobblecoque decides to pull guard.
Liso might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gobblecoque has a closed guard, preventing Liso from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gobblecoque looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gobblecoque has a closed guard, preventing Liso from standing up.

Gobblecoque is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Liso wants to stand but Gobblecoque is controlling his posture from full guard.
Liso has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gobblecoque had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Liso defends it easily.
Liso wants to get up but he can't break Gobblecoque's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Liso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Liso wants to stand but Gobblecoque has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gobblecoque is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Liso being controlled here momentarily.

Gobblecoque escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Liso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Liso has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gobblecoque is proving hard to escape from.

Gobblecoque working for a triangle but Liso defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liso wants to get up but he can't break Gobblecoque's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Gobblecoque has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Liso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Liso has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gobblecoque is proving hard to escape from.
Liso trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
This has been an exciting period of action!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gobblecoque is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Liso defends well.

Liso is posturing up here but Gobblecoque has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Liso tries to roll out but it's too tight and Liso has to tap! Slick submission there by Gobblecoque!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gareth Gobblecoque!