PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ian Gilbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam McLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ian Gilbert could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Liam McLeod's chin.

Gilbert
vs
McLeod

177 cm
25
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
181 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ian Gilbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam McLeod!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gilbert looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McLeod wants to improve his position but Gilbert is controlling well.
McLeod is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

McLeod looking for submissions off his back.
Gilbert looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Gilbert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gilbert trying to mount his opponent but McLeod defends it.
Gilbert moves into full mount! McLeod won't be happy about that!
McLeod is looking to improve his position but Gilbert isn't that keen on the idea.
McLeod prevents Gilbert from taking his back.

Gilbert working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLeod can't escape the position.

Gilbert has control of McLeod's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McLeod regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Gilbert looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McLeod regains half guard.

Gilbert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McLeod tries to roll over but Gilbert keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gilbert is trying to work for a kimura but McLeod is defending well.

Gilbert is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McLeod is just riding it out for now. Gilbert eventually gives up the hold.

Gilbert seems to be looking for submissions.

McLeod looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Gilbert seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. McLeod is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ian Gilbert!