PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Gilbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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?

Palmer
vs
Gilbert

191 cm
23
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Affordable Quality
Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anthony Gilbert!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gilbert is defended easily by Palmer.
A slapping leg kick lands for Palmer.

Palmer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gilbert is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Palmer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gilbert is keeping the position for now.

Gilbert throws his legs up looking for a submission but Palmer uses it to pass to side control.
Palmer has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gilbert tries to improve position but can't.

Palmer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gilbert is trying to improve his position.
Gilbert defending against the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer scoring with punches from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Palmer.
You can see the frustration on Gilbert's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gilbert is looking for a sweep.
Gilbert prevents Palmer from improving position.
Palmer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Palmer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from Palmer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gilbert gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gilbert trying to hold on to Palmer's head to control him but Palmer postures up.
Gilbert is trying to get back to full guard.
Palmer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gilbert tries to roll over but Palmer keeps him under control.
Palmer working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gilbert manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gilbert is on top in guard.

Palmer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gilbert is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Palmer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gilbert.
Palmer keeping moving, preventing Gilbert from controlling successfully.

Palmer is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Gilbert rolls with it to try and escape but Palmer cranks on the arm and Gilbert is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Palmer!