PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Algirdas Gdailis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Sakalas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Gdailis
vs
Sakalas

190 cm
25
189 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

169 cm
23
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Algirdas Gdailis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonas Sakalas!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Gdailis.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gdailis working the head with strikes.
Gdailis working the ground and pound but Sakalas is defending the strikes.
Gdailis throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sakalas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sakalas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Sakalas actively working from the bottom here.
Sakalas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gdailis.
Sakalas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gdailis scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gdailis thows a huge punch but Sakalas dodges it nicely.
Gdailis thows a huge punch but Sakalas dodges it nicely.
Gdailis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gdailis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sakalas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gdailis.
Gdailis thows a huge punch but Sakalas dodges it nicely.

Sakalas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sakalas looks gassed!
Ground and pound from Gdailis.
Gdailis is nestled in close to Sakalas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sakalas should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gdailis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gdailis connects with a nice short shot to Sakalas's temple.
Sakalas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gdailis drops an elbow to the side of Sakalas's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gdailis winds up and cracks Sakalas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gdailis lands with a punch from half guard.
Gdailis lands with a punch from half guard.
Gdailis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gdailis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gdailis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gdailis working the head and body with strikes.
Sakalas is looking to improve his position.
Gdailis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gdailis working the head and body with strikes.
Gdailis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gdailis working Sakalas over with strikes.
Gdailis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gdailis working the head and body with strikes.
Sakalas taking some punishment here, with Gdailis in his half guard.

Sakalas looking for submissions off his back.
Gdailis working over Sakalas with some ground and pound. Sakalas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gdailis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sakalas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gdailis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gdailis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gdailis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gdailis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gdailis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gdailis lands a nice short elbow.

Sakalas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gdailis pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gdailis stops Sakalas from getting back to his feet.
Gdailis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Algirdas Gdailis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sakalas gets caught napping as Gdailis dives in and scores a takedown. Sakalas manages to retain guard.
Gdailis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gdailis stands up over Sakalas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gdailis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Sakalas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gdailis defends it easily.

Sakalas is looking for a triangle but Gdailis pushes his legs off easily.
Gdailis cracks Sakalas with a solid left hand.
Algirdas Gdailis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gdailis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gdailis scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gdailis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gdailis scoring with some ground and pound.
Gdailis pushes down on Sakalas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gdailis drops an elbow to the side of Sakalas's head.
Gdailis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gdailis lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gdailis lands a nice short elbow.
Gdailis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gdailis misses with a head shot. Sakalas uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gdailis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gdailis is looking to work some ground and pound but Sakalas has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gdailis distracts Sakalas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Sakalas is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gdailis frees his head nicely. Oh but Sakalas has switched to an armbar! Gdailis is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jonas Sakalas!