PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Gummidge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solomon Ziegfried (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gummidge
vs
Ziegfried

180 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Gummidge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Solomon Ziegfried!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gummidge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ziegfried paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gummidge shoots for a double leg takedown but Ziegfried sprawls well. He's pushed Gummidge's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ziegfried throws a sloppy head kick and Gummidge moves out of range easily.
Gummidge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ziegfried sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gummidge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ziegfried paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Gummidge shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gummidge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ziegfried is looking to sweep but instead, Gummidge has passed into half guard.
Ziegfried is staying active underneath Gummidge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ziegfried trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziegfried wants to get back to full guard.
Gummidge is pressing down on Ziegfried's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ziegfried is holding on for now.

Gummidge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gummidge slows the pace down in half guard.
Ziegfried trying to control but Gummidge postures up.
Gummidge prevents Ziegfried from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gummidge controlling the action here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gummidge shoots for a double leg takedown but Ziegfried sprawls well. He's pushed Gummidge's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Gummidge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gummidge bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ziegfried's head backwards.

Ziegfried shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ziegfried showed some decent athleticism there.
Ziegfried sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gummidge defending well though.
Ziegfried missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gummidge is looking for a sweep. Ziegfried is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gummidge is not content to let Ziegfried control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gummidge avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ziegfried.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gummidge is trying to stand up here but Ziegfried is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ziegfried is thwarting Gummidge's attempts to control the position.
Gummidge is not content to let Ziegfried control the position.
Ziegfried sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gummidge defending well though.
Ziegfried lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ziegfried controlling the pace.
Ziegfried trying to mount his opponent but Gummidge defends it.
Ziegfried throws a strike but Gummidge avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziegfried is working Gummidge over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ziegfried in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ziegfried throws a big right hand that misses.
Gummidge is trying to keep Ziegfried in close.
Ziegfried trying to control but Gummidge is working from the bottom.
Ziegfried postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gummidge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ziegfried postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ziegfried pushing down on Gummidge's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gummidge tries to kick Ziegfried off but Ziegfried keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gummidge wants to get back to full guard.
Ziegfried working over Gummidge with some ground and pound. Gummidge looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Ziegfried dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ziegfried looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Ziegfried closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ziegfried lands in his opponent's guard.
Ziegfried wants to control from the top but Gummidge keeps moving.
Ziegfried must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gummidge seems keen to control Ziegfried's posture.
Gummidge trying to keep a closed guard but Ziegfried is proving a slippery customer.
Ziegfried throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gummidge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gummidge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ziegfried wants to control from the top but Gummidge keeps moving.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gummidge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gummidge tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ziegfried defends well and Gummidge ends up having to push Ziegfried into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Ziegfried has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gummidge is trying to keep an underhook but Ziegfried manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ziegfried thows a huge punch but Gummidge dodges it nicely.
Ziegfried with the ground and pound but Gummidge uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Gummidge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ziegfried is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ziegfried stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gummidge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ziegfried working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gummidge wants to sweep here but Ziegfried controlling him for the moment.
Gummidge has momentary wrist control but Ziegfried slips an elbow through the middle.
Ziegfried missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gummidge is trying to keep Ziegfried in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziegfried with a flurry of punches that miss.
Solomon Ziegfried has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ziegfried wants to control from the top but Gummidge keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ziegfried slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ziegfried lands an elbow.
Ziegfried working the ground and pound.
Ziegfried is putting a hurting on Gummidge here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ziegfried throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gummidge throws an elbow that doesn't really do any damage.
Gummidge struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Ziegfried are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gummidge manages to get back to half guard.
Ziegfried passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gummidge!
Ziegfried dominating with strikes here.
Ziegfried has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gummidge's face.
Ziegfried with good strikes from the mount here!
Ziegfried breaks from Gummidge's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gummidge is desperately trying to improve his position but Ziegfried has a good base and remains in mount.
Gummidge wants to control but Ziegfried is having none of it.
Ziegfried unloading with bombs!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ziegfried fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ziegfried has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gummidge's face.
Ziegfried looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ziegfried dominating with strikes here.
Gummidge is bucking up trying to escape but Ziegfried cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ziegfried dominating with strikes here.
Ziegfried landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ziegfried cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gummidge is looking to improve his position but Ziegfried isn't that keen on the idea.
Ziegfried lands with some strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ziegfried landing strikes from the mount and Gummidge is in trouble!
Ziegfried is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Ziegfried showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Gummidge swings away with a body shot that misses

and Ziegfried counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gummidge!
Ziegfried misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gummidge stops Ziegfried from passing to mount.
Ziegfried postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
You can see the frustration on Gummidge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gummidge avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ziegfried.
Ziegfried tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gummidge wants to control but Ziegfried postures up.
Ziegfried working the ground and pound but Gummidge is defending the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gummidge is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ziegfried off and has taken his back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gummidge is hanging on to Ziegfried's back as he tries to escape.
Gummidge struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gummidge avoiding Ziegfried 's attempts to control his hands.

Gummidge looking for the RNC.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gummidge's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gummidge not allowing Ziegfried to control his hands.
Gummidge is trying to stick to Ziegfried's back but Ziegfried is turning into Gummidge. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gummidge's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ziegfried.
Ziegfried wants to control from the top but Gummidge keeps moving.
Gummidge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ziegfried postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gummidge wants to stand and escape but Ziegfried is having none of it.
Ziegfried throws a big right hand that misses.
Ziegfried content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ziegfried working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gummidge's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziegfried trying to control the position from guard on top but Gummidge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ziegfried missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gummidge has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gummidge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ziegfried.
Gummidge is looking to sweep but instead, Ziegfried has passed into half guard.
Ziegfried looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gummidge with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ziegfried controlling the action here.
Ziegfried is nestled in close to Gummidge, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziegfried throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Ziegfried seems to be looking for submissions.
Ziegfried thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gummidge wants to control but Ziegfried is keeping busy.

Ziegfried seems to be working for a kimura but Gummidge defends the submission attempt.
Ziegfried trying to advance position but Gummidge counters by regaining guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gummidge controls Ziegfried momentarily but Ziegfried frees himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Solomon Ziegfried comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ziegfried winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Ziegfried!