PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Gilbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doru Vladimir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doru Vladimir has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gilbert
vs
Vladimir

190 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Gilbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Doru Vladimir!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilbert throws an off balance right hand

and Vladimir counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vladimir.
Vladimir tries to work over Gilbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gilbert is looking for a takedown.
Gilbert tries to score a body lock takedown but Vladimir shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vladimir is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Gilbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gilbert has Vladimir pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vladimir manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gilbert blocks a body shot from Vladimir.
Gilbert tries to pull guard but Vladimir won't allow it.
Vladimir struggles to land a body shot inside as Gilbert controls his hands.
Vladimir can't find room to land a body shot as Gilbert controls the action.
Gilbert goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vladimir prevents it.
Vladimir misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilbert drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vladimir pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gilbert throws a right hand that misses

and Vladimir counters by clinching up.
Gilbert is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vladimir struggles to land a body shot inside as Gilbert controls his hands.
Gilbert looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gilbert is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vladimir is defending well.
Gilbert tries to stall but Vladimir uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vladimir tries to work over Gilbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gilbert blocks a body shot from Vladimir.
Vladimir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gilbert goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vladimir prevents it.
Gilbert is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert trying to control the position but instead, Vladimir has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gilbert into the cage.
Gilbert blocks a body shot from Vladimir.
Vladimir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gilbert's elbow.
Gilbert is trying to stall.
Vladimir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gilbert wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vladimir has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert tries to score a body lock takedown but Vladimir shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vladimir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vladimir gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gilbert.
Gilbert wants a takedown.
Gilbert fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vladimir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Gilbert jumps into guard, dragging Vladimir to the mat.

Vladimir avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Gilbert is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vladimir drops back looking for a leg! Gilbert is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gilbert manages to kick Vladimir off! Vladimir jumps back into Gilbert's guard.

Vladimir is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gilbert keeping full guard, as Vladimir tries to pass.

Vladimir is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gilbert is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gilbert has escaped and now he's on top!
Vladimir keeping moving, preventing Gilbert from controlling successfully.
Gilbert passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vladimir sneaks back into half guard.

Vladimir looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Doru Vladimir will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gilbert swats away the attempt to clinch by Vladimir.
Gilbert looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vladimir is fending him off so far but Gilbert persists. Nope, Vladimir circles away and we're back to standing.
Gilbert shoots in for a double leg but Vladimir sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gilbert uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

It looks like Doru Vladimir has been cut.
Vladimir tries to close the distance and clinch but Gilbert swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice jab there from Gilbert.
Gilbert bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vladimir's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Gilbert drives through and clinches with Vladimir against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Vladimir.
Vladimir tries to throw a body punch but Gilbert avoids it by throwing Vladimir back against the cage.
Gilbert tries to score a body lock takedown but Vladimir shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Gilbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gilbert is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vladimir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gilbert changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vladimir fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gilbert doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Vladimir moves into the clinch.
Vladimir tries to work over Gilbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gilbert blocks a body shot from Vladimir.
Gilbert changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vladimir fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladimir doesn't manage to clinch there - Gilbert circles away.
Gilbert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Vladimir drives through and clinches with Gilbert against the cage.
Vladimir gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gilbert.
Gilbert goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vladimir prevents it.
Gilbert is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vladimir gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladimir gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gilbert.
Vladimir tries to work over Gilbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gilbert is trying to pull guard but Vladimir has him pressed against the cage.
Gilbert wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vladimir misses with a body punch.
Gilbert is trying to break free.
Gilbert tries to score a body lock takedown but Vladimir shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vladimir misses with a body punch.
Gilbert blocks a body shot from Vladimir.
Gilbert wants to take the fight to the mat but Vladimir manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert blocks a body shot from Vladimir.
Vladimir is pressed up against the cage. Gilbert has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vladimir down to the mat. Vladimir avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gilbert works the jab nicely.
Gilbert misses with a hook

and Vladimir holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gilbert tries to stall but Vladimir uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gilbert is trying to break free.
Doru Vladimir seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gilbert can't break the clinch.
Gilbert drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gilbert wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Gilbert dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Doru Vladimir's cut.
That's time! Gilbert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Vladimir clinches.
Vladimir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vladimir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gilbert blocks a body shot from Vladimir.
Gilbert wants to take the fight to the mat but Vladimir manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vladimir prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vladimir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gilbert's elbow.
Vladimir struggles to land a body shot inside as Gilbert controls his hands.
Gilbert tries for a takedown but Vladimir manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Gilbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gilbert goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vladimir prevents it.
Gilbert changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vladimir fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilbert misses with a lunging right hand

and Vladimir counters by clinching up.
Gilbert jumps guard but Vladimir turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vladimir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vladimir gets underhooks to prevent Gilbert's takedown attempt.
Gilbert is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gilbert wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gilbert prevents a body shot from Vladimir.
Gilbert prevents a body shot from Vladimir.
Gilbert prevents a body shot from Vladimir.
Vladimir misses with a body punch.
Gilbert is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vladimir pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladimir tries to work over Gilbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gilbert has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vladimir is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gilbert looking for a takedown.
Vladimir can't find room to land a body shot as Gilbert controls the action.
Gilbert tries to score a body lock takedown but Vladimir shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vladimir keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gilbert's efforts to push away.
Vladimir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gilbert tries to pull guard but Vladimir forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gilbert tries to score a body lock takedown but Vladimir shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gilbert changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vladimir fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladimir tries to clinch but Gilbert is having none of it.
Gilbert shoots in but Vladimir avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gilbert throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vladimir's waist but Vladimir gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gilbert off to one side.
Vladimir wants to clinch.
Vladimir doesn't manage to clinch there - Gilbert circles away.
Vladimir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gilbert manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vladimir tries to clinch but Gilbert is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vladimir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Vladimir moves into the clinch.
Gilbert tries for a takedown but Vladimir manages to get underhooks.
Vladimir struggles to land a body shot inside as Gilbert controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gilbert has Vladimir pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vladimir manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vladimir tries a body shot but Gilbert blocks it.
Gilbert jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vladimir walks away with a smile on his face. Gilbert gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gilbert.
Gilbert misses with an uppercut

and Vladimir counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vladimir.
Vladimir lands a body punch in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doru Vladimir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vladimir has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!