PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lynwood Weiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Gilchrist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gilchrist has chosen These Days - Foo Fighters as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Michael Gilchrist has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Weiss
vs
Gilchrist

154 cm
23
215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

198 cm
20
198 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lynwood Weiss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Gilchrist!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilchrist looks for a takedown but Weiss sprawls well.

Gilchrist bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Weiss tries to improve position but can't.

Gilchrist thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weiss is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Weiss regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilchrist prevents Weiss from standing back up.
Weiss desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Gilchrist is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Weiss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilchrist thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Gilchrist is trying to work for a kimura but Weiss is defending well.
Gilchrist tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Weiss trying to control from the bottom.
Gilchrist is keen to just control but Weiss is a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Gilchrist shoots in and gets a takedown into Weiss's guard.
Gilchrist stops Weiss from standing up.
Gilchrist throws a big right hand that misses.

Weiss has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gilchrist off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gilchrist shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Weiss but Weiss pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Weiss throwing a counter right hand but Gilchrist manages to avoid it.
Gilchrist looks winded!
Weiss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gilchrist with a poor takedown

and Weiss counters by clinching up.
Lynwood Weiss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Gilchrist.
Gilchrist drops down looking for an ankle pick but Weiss pulls his leg out and moves away.
Weiss shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gilchrist as he jumps to the side.

Gilchrist shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Weiss is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiss wants to sweep here but Gilchrist controlling him for the moment.
Gilchrist must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Weiss has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gilchrist has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Gilchrist manages to break the clinch.
Weiss stuffs the takedown.
Weiss stuffs the takedown attempt from Gilchrist. Gilchrist gets slowly back to his feet.

Weiss shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gilchrist is trying to defend but Weiss finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ground and pound from Weiss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weiss is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gilchrist blocking the ground and pound attempt from Weiss.
Weiss thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Weiss lands a nice short elbow.
Weiss trying to control the pace.
Ground and pound from Weiss.
Weiss could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Weiss scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weiss scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Gilchrist is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Weiss pulls his head out easily.
Weiss has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Weiss lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Weiss throwing shots but Gilchrist is blocking nicely.

Weiss is trying to work for a kimura but Gilchrist is defending well.
Weiss scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lynwood Weiss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Gilchrist's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nice sprawl there from Weiss as Gilchrist shoots in.

Gilchrist fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Weiss to the ground. Gilchrist is now in Weiss's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Weiss holds on and takes a little breather.

Gilchrist drops back, looking for a kneebar! Weiss looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Weiss looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Weiss!

Gilchrist tries to buck Weiss off but Weiss is having none of it.
Lynwood Weiss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gilchrist struggling a bit here.

Weiss tries for a kimura but Gilchrist is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weiss is chipping away with strikes.
Weiss working the ground and pound from side control.
Gilchrist is breathing heavily.
Gilchrist can't do much from the bottom here.
Gilchrist is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiss landing a few strikes.
Gilchrist takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Weiss grinds an elbow into Gilchrist's temple.
Weiss lands a few punches from side control.
Weiss trying to control the action but Gilchrist is working from the bottom.
Gilchrist is looking to reverse the position.
Gilchrist struggling a bit here.
Gilchrist takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gilchrist takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Weiss lands a nice forearm strike.
Gilchrist is trying to control Weiss's posture but Weiss avoids it.
Gilchrist on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Weiss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gilchrist can do to turn this around?
Weiss lands a nice forearm strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weiss is chipping away with strikes.
Gilchrist misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Weiss scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gilchrist to see if he's OK.
Weiss controlling from side mount.
Gilchrist on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gilchrist is working to avoid the ground and pound but Weiss connects with a decent elbow.
Weiss works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gilchrist tries to bench press Weiss off him but Weiss keeps the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weiss working the ground and pound from side control.
Weiss working the head and body with strikes.
Check out the look on Weiss's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gilchrist on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Weiss connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gilchrist some visible discomfort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiss creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Weiss scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gilchrist to see if he's OK.
Gilchrist throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Gilchrist struggling a bit here.
Gilchrist takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Weiss working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Weiss scores with punches from side control.
Gilchrist taking punishment in the form of punches.
Weiss working the head with strikes.
Gilchrist misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Gilchrist takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gilchrist tries to improve position but can't.
Gilchrist wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weiss cracks Gilchrist with a big elbow.
Weiss working the body and head with strikes.
Weiss in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Gilchrist's face as Weiss controls the position.
Weiss creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Weiss thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Gilchrist's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Weiss working the head with strikes.
Weiss lands some shots froms side control.
Gilchrist takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gilchrist can't do much from the bottom here.
Weiss working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lynwood Weiss dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Gilchrist's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Weiss clinches up with Gilchrist and pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gilchrist as Weiss tries to tie him up.

Weiss pulls guard effortlessly.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Weiss is on top in guard.

Gilchrist looking for a guillotine here but Weiss defends easily.
Weiss is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Gilchrist looking for a guillotine here but Weiss defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilchrist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Weiss missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Weiss lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilchrist working a defensive guard here.
Gilchrist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gilchrist has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Weiss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gilchrist has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weiss has managed to get both his arms back between Gilchrist's legs - danger averted.
Weiss cracks Gilchrist with a solid left hand.
Weiss content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Weiss scoring with some ground and pound.

Gilchrist is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Weiss is aware though and is defending well.
Weiss is in close to Gilchrist's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Weiss is working Gilchrist over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Weiss throwing strikes but missing.
Weiss is in close to Gilchrist's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Gilchrist is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Weiss is aware though and is defending well.

Gilchrist had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Weiss defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gilchrist is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Weiss is aware though and is defending well.
Weiss makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Gilchrist is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Weiss defends well.
Weiss lands a couple of elbows.
Weiss working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gilchrist's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Weiss's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Gilchrist is looking for a triangle but Weiss pushes his legs off easily.
Weiss content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Weiss lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Weiss keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gilchrist's head.
Weiss is in close to Gilchrist's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Weiss cracks Gilchrist with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiss loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Gilchrist is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Weiss is aware though and is defending well.
Weiss makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Weiss throws a big right hand that misses.
Weiss postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Weiss working some strikes from top position.
Weiss postures up in Gilchrist's guard and throws a big left but Gilchrist blocks it.
Weiss working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Weiss scoring with some ground and pound.
Weiss landing some decent shots from guard.
Weiss scoring with punches to the head and body.

Gilchrist has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weiss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Weiss is in close to Gilchrist's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Weiss throws a big elbow that misses.
Weiss working some strikes from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weiss connects with a couple of short punches.
Weiss stands up over Gilchrist, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Weiss scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gilchrist has momentary wrist control but Weiss slips an elbow through the middle.
Weiss working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Gilchrist is looking for a triangle but Weiss pushes his legs off easily.
Weiss working some strikes from top position.
Weiss stands up over Gilchrist, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Weiss lands a couple of elbows.
Gilchrist trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Weiss postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Weiss working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gilchrist's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weiss postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Weiss cracks Gilchrist with a solid left hand.
Weiss is working Gilchrist over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Michael Gilchrist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lynwood Weiss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Weiss scoring with punches to the head and body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lynwood Weiss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Weiss has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lynwood Weiss!