PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gimli Gloin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desconhecido Desconhecido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gloin comes to the cage accompanied by Ya'll Die. Gimli Gloin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Gloin
vs
Desconhecido

173 cm
19
161 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gimli Gloin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Desconhecido Desconhecido!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desconhecido fails to land the takedown.

Desconhecido drives through and clinches with Gloin against the cage.
Gloin gets underhooks to prevent Desconhecido's takedown attempt.

Gloin manages to break the clinch.
Gloin misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Gloin misses.
Desconhecido fails with the takedown.
Gimli Gloin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desconhecido Desconhecido.
Gloin looks to land a combination but Desconhecido avoids it well.
Desconhecido doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Desconhecido looks gassed!
Gloin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Desconhecido.
Gloin misses with the combination.
No joy there for Gloin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Gloin.
Gloin catches Desconhecido with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
No joy there for Gloin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Desconhecido fails to land the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Desconhecido ducks under a wild hook from Gloin.
Gimli Gloin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Gloin misses.
Gloin throws a series of punches but Desconhecido moves out of range.
Gloin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Desconhecido shoots in and bounces Gloin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Desconhecido trying to control but Gloin is working from the bottom.
Desconhecido wants to stand but Gloin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Gloin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Gloin working for a triangle but Desconhecido defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gloin looking for a guillotine here but Desconhecido defends easily.
Desconhecido trying to control but Gloin is working from the bottom.
Desconhecido prevents Gloin from getting back to his feet.
Desconhecido is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Gloin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gloin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Desconhecido defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Gloin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Desconhecido defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Desconhecido trying to control the action but Gloin just sinks the hooks in.

Gloin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Gloin looking to break Desconhecido's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Desconhecido remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gloin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gloin is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Desconhecido defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gloin's arms.

Gloin looking for the choke from the back.
Desconhecido tries to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gloin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Desconhecido defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gimli Gloin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gloin misses with a few strikes there.
Gloin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gloin throws a right and a left that Desconhecido avoids nicely.
Gloin misses with a series of wild punches.
Gimli Gloin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gloin throws a series of punches but Desconhecido avoids them all with ease.
Gloin tries to bum rush Desconhecido with a series of wild strikes but Desconhecido uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gloin misses with an uppercut.
A left and a right from Desconhecido both land. Nice combination.
Gloin misses with a combination

and Desconhecido counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Desconhecido.
Desconhecido throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gloin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Desconhecido trying to control but Gloin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Desconhecido wants to stand but Gloin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Desconhecido avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Gloin working for a triangle but Desconhecido defends it easily.
Desconhecido cracks Gloin with a solid left hand.
Desconhecido throwing strikes but missing.

Gloin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Desconhecido drops back looking for a leg! Gloin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gloin manages to kick Desconhecido off! Desconhecido jumps back into Gloin's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Gloin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Desconhecido working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Desconhecido scoring with punches to the head and body.

Gloin has his foot on Desconhecido's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Desconhecido works his way back into a safe position though.

Desconhecido avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Desconhecido looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Desconhecido makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gloin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gloin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Desconhecido can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Desconhecido slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Gloin had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Desconhecido is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gloin Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Desconhecido's back instead.
Gloin has the hooks in. Desconhecido is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gloin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Desconhecido knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Desconhecido for a finish.
Gloin doesn't have the hooks in and Desconhecido manages to turn into his guard.
Desconhecido must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Desconhecido throwing strikes from guard but Gloin blocks nicely.

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

Gloin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Desconhecido lands a couple of elbows.
Desconhecido wants to control from the top but Gloin keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gimli Gloin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gloin misses with a jab to the body

and Desconhecido counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Desconhecido.

Gloin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Desconhecido trying to control but Gloin is working from the bottom.
Desconhecido scoring with some ground and pound.
Desconhecido makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Gloin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gimli Gloin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Desconhecido thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Desconhecido postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Desconhecido stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Gloin throws up his legs and catches Desconhecido in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Desconhecido tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Gloin! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gimli Gloin!