PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Norbet Nowak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Sigorsson (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.

Nowak
vs
Sigorsson

180 cm
25
193 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

191 cm
27
196 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Self confident

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Intelligent

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Spartan Nutrition

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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Norbet Nowak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunnar Sigorsson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nowak is looking to clinch but Sigorsson is avoiding it.

Nowak clinches with his opponent.
Sigorsson is working for takedown but Nowak is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nowak misses with a knee strike.
A nice left hand lands by Nowak.

Nowak lands a takedown into guard.
Nowak looking to pass the guard.
Nowak pushing down on Sigorsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sigorsson trying to control but Nowak postures up.
Nowak wants to take a breather but Sigorsson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigorsson trying to control here.
Nowak is looking to take a break and control but Sigorsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Sigorsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nowak pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigorsson is controlling Nowak's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nowak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sigorsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sigorsson wants to improve his position but Nowak is controlling well.

Nowak looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nowak wants to control but Sigorsson is keeping him busy.

Sigorsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nowak pulls his head out easily.
Sigorsson is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sigorsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nowak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sigorsson keeping full guard, as Nowak tries to pass.
Nowak trying to control the position from guard on top but Sigorsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sigorsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sigorsson is trying to control the position but Nowak postures up.
Sigorsson pulls Nowak in close to prevent any damage.

Sigorsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nowak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sigorsson is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowak slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sigorsson tries to buck Nowak off but Nowak is having none of it.
Nowak advances nicely into full mount.
Nowak works his way to his opponent's back.

Sigorsson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sigorsson tries to break free.
Sigorsson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nowak.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigorsson breaks Nowak's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sigorsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nowak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sigorsson preventing the sweep.

Sigorsson drops back looking for a leg! Nowak is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nowak manages to kick Sigorsson off! Sigorsson jumps back into Nowak's guard.
Nowak looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sigorsson wants to control from the top but Nowak keeps moving.

Nowak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norbet Nowak dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nowak doesn't manage to clinch there - Sigorsson circles away.
Sigorsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Sigorsson feints the counter takedown.
Nowak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sigorsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nowak tries to clinch but Sigorsson moves away

and Sigorsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nowak wants to sweep but no luck.

Sigorsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sigorsson advances to half guard.
Nowak might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Sigorsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Sigorsson seems to be working for a kimura but Nowak defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak trying to control but Sigorsson postures up.
Nowak tries to roll over but Sigorsson keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowak trying to control from the bottom.

Sigorsson seems to be working for a kimura but Nowak defends the submission attempt.
Nowak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sigorsson is working away from the top position though.

Sigorsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sigorsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nowak's head.

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.
Sigorsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nowak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Sigorsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nowak doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sigorsson.
Nowak trying to control from the bottom.
Nowak slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sigorsson advances position into side control!

Sigorsson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Nowak is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sigorsson yanks on the arm and Nowak is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sigorsson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gunnar Sigorsson!