PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Black Sheep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guido Gloom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sheep
vs
Gloom

191 cm
22
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
18
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Black Sheep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guido Gloom!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Gloom enables Sheep to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gloom manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gloom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sheep is one step ahead there.

Sheep avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sheep has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sheep is pushing down on Gloom's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gloom is fighting to maintain full guard but Sheep has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sheep throwing shots but Gloom is blocking nicely.
Gloom felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gloom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sheep throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gloom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sheep.
Gloom tries to get to full guard but Sheep has control of the leg.
Sheep is trying to control. Gloom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gloom regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sheep won't allow Gloom to sweep him here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Gloom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sheep doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sheep manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gloom working for a triangle but Sheep defends it easily.

Sheep avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sheep trying to control but Gloom is working from the bottom.
Sheep postures up.
Sheep loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gloom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gloom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sheep is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gloom controls Sheep momentarily but Sheep frees himself.

Sheep got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gloom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sheep has managed to get both his arms back between Gloom's legs - danger averted.
Sheep loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Gloom working for a triangle but Sheep defends it easily.
Sheep throws a big elbow that misses.

Sheep drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sheep jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sheep throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gloom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gloom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sheep.

Gloom working for submissions but it's allowed Sheep to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheep wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gloom keeps working.
Gloom is trying is best to control the position here.
Gloom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sheep.
Sheep winds up and cracks Gloom with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gloom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gloom.

Gloom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sheep postures up.

Sheep avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sheep trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gloom has his foot on Sheep's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sheep works his way back into a safe position though.
Gloom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sheep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gloom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sheep won't allow Gloom to sweep him here.

Gloom looking for a guillotine here but Sheep defends easily.

Gloom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sheep can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sheep pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gloom is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gloom is trying to control the position but Sheep postures up.

Gloom 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! Sheep rolls with it to try and escape but Gloom cranks on the arm and Sheep is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guido Gloom!
Our winner, Guido Gloom, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.