PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bam Bam Gigolo (ranked 2339 p4p, 4587 weight class) and Ragnar Lothbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gigolo
vs
Lothbrok

202 cm
31
275
12 - 6 - 1

172 cm
21
270
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

World Class MMA Gear

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 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bam Bam Gigolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ragnar Lothbrok!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gigolo gets caught napping as Lothbrok dives in and scores a takedown. Gigolo manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gigolo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gigolo keeping full guard, as Lothbrok tries to pass.

Lothbrok thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gigolo wants to stand up but Lothbrok is controlling him.
Gigolo pulls Lothbrok in close to prevent any damage.

Lothbrok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lothbrok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gigolo trying to keep a closed guard but Lothbrok is proving a slippery customer.

Gigolo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Lothbrok postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gigolo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lothbrok, into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gigolo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gigolo stopping the sweep attempt from Lothbrok.

Lothbrok is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gigolo is aware though and is defending well.

Lothbrok is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Lothbrok isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gigolo stacks Lothbrok on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gigolo!

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.
A control attempt from Lothbrok but he's now mounted!
Gigolo prevents Lothbrok from getting the reversal.
Gigolo controlling his opponent.
Lothbrok is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gigolo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gigolo raining down shots from the mount!
Lothbrok wants to hold on but Gigolo pushes him away.
Gigolo raining down shots from the mount!
Lothbrok is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gigolo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gigolo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gigolo wants to control the pace but Lothbrok is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gigolo goes for an armbar but Lothbrok turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok trying to control but Gigolo is working from the bottom.

Lothbrok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lothbrok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lothbrok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lothbrok working some strikes from top position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lothbrok preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Bam Gigolo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gigolo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gigolo misses with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Lothbrok. Beautiful body shot.
Ragnar Lothbrok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lothbrok closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lothbrok throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Lothbrok is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gigolo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Lothbrok is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gigolo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gigolo prevents Lothbrok from moving into mount.
Gigolo tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gigolo tries to hold on but Lothbrok postures up.
Lothbrok raining down shots from the mount!
Gigolo is desperately trying to improve his position but Lothbrok has a good base and remains in mount.

Lothbrok goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gigolo turns into him and now he's in Lothbrok's guard.
Gigolo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Lothbrok looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gigolo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gigolo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lothbrok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gigolo advances position into side control!
Gigolo lands a few punches from side control.
The referee asks Gigolo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gigolo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lothbrok is trying to control Gigolo's posture but Gigolo avoids it.
Lothbrok is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gigolo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Lothbrok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gigolo pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gigolo winds up and cracks Lothbrok with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gigolo tries to stand and escape but Lothbrok is controlling the position.

Lothbrok has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Gigolo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Gigolo!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gigolo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gigolo tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Gigolo controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gigolo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lothbrok for as long as he can get away with.
Lothbrok manages to get back to half guard.
Gigolo working the head and body with strikes.
Well, if Gigolo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lothbrok is looking for a sweep. Gigolo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bam Bam Gigolo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Gigolo fails with a takedown attempt.
Lothbrok is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lothbrok lands a body shot.
Gigolo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lothbrok is fending him off so far but Gigolo persists. Nope, Lothbrok circles away and we're back to standing.
Lothbrok lands a body shot.
Gigolo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Gigolo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok shoots in looking for a takedown. Gigolo tries to sprawl out of it but Lothbrok keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gigolo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lothbrok wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lothbrok feints and as Gigolo raises his hands in defense, Lothbrok changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lothbrok trying to control but Gigolo is working from the bottom.
Lothbrok is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lothbrok is looking to pass into half guard but Gigolo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gigolo is in guard.

Gigolo tries for a kimura but Lothbrok is defending well.
Gigolo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lothbrok!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gigolo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lothbrok is surviving well by controlling Gigolo's body position as best he can.
Gigolo landing strikes from the mount and Lothbrok is in trouble!
Lothbrok is desperately trying to improve his position but Gigolo has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gigolo landing shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gigolo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns Lothbrok that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Gigolo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lothbrok manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lothbrok is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gigolo off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gigolo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lothbrok.

Gigolo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lothbrok gets his way!
Lothbrok takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gigolo rolls, trying to escape but Lothbrok keeps control of the position.

Gigolo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Gigolo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lothbrok's arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gigolo trying to control the action but Lothbrok just sinks the hooks in.

Gigolo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lothbrok.
Gigolo trying to get back to his feet but Lothbrok is in full control for now.
Ragnar Lothbrok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lothbrok gets his hands free as Gigolo looks to control.
Gigolo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bam Bam Gigolo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lothbrok is thwarting Gigolo's attempts to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ragnar Lothbrok.
I think Gigolo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bam Bam Gigolo!