HBGG 20: Roman vs Position PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Hefner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustaf Lindback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hefner's entrance music is Puff The Magic Dragon. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Hefner
vs
Lindback

175 cm
35
153 lbs
16 - 17 - 1

170 cm
31
146 lbs
15 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Hugh Hefner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Gustaf Lindback!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hefner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lindback.
Lindback displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hefner.
Hefner with a poor takedown

and Lindback counters with a single leg into guard. Hefner didn't expect that.
Lindback is stalling in the full guard.
Hefner is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at EvolutioN MMA Acadamy & Gym ( 12 ELITE Coaches ) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Lindback avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lindback works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hefner gets back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hefner keeping moving, preventing Lindback from controlling successfully.
Hefner trying to keep a closed guard but Lindback is proving a slippery customer.

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

Hefner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lindback gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindback wants to control from the top but Hefner keeps moving.

Hefner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lindback doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lindback manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lindback trying to control but Hefner is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lindback passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hefner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Lindback seems to be looking for submissions.
Lindback trying to mount his opponent but Hefner defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hefner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lindback is working away from the top position though.
Hefner wants to control the action here but instead Lindback manages to pass to full mount!

Lindback jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hefner is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hefner and Lindback has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hefner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindback moves into full mount! Hefner won't be happy about that!

Lindback moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hefner has worked his arm free - good work by Hefner!

Lindback goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hefner has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lindback but great work by Hefner.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hefner is looking to take a break and control but Lindback is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Hefner tries for a kimura but Lindback is defending well.

Hefner is trying to get an arm triangle but Lindback is defending well.

Hefner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lindback is trying to control Hefner's posture but Hefner avoids it.
Lindback tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hefner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hefner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lindback keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hefner is working to tighten his grip on Lindback's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lindback has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hefner is really squeezing tight and eventually Lindback passes out! Hefner breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hugh Hefner!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex Trager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torsti Turjake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trager comes to the ring accompanied by Run This Town. 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.

Trager
vs
Turjake

170 cm
30
155 lbs
10 - 1 - 1

170 cm
37
149 lbs
32 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Trager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Torsti Turjake!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Turjake scores with a takedown into Trager's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Turjake looking to pass the guard.
Turjake wants to control from the top but Trager keeps moving.
Turjake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trager is keeping the position for now.
Trager has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Turjake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alex Trager.
Trager shoots in looking for a takedown. Turjake tries to sprawl out of it but Trager keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Turjake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Turjake closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trager circles away.

Trager fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Turjake sprawls well initially but Trager persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Trager seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Trager is trying to control the action in half guard but Turjake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Trager is looking for a kimura here.
Turjake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trager is working away from the top position though.
Trager is trying to control the action in half guard but Turjake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Trager wants to free his trapped foot but Turjake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Turjake tries to get to full guard but Trager has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trager trying to advance position but Turjake counters by regaining guard.
Turjake is trying to keep Trager in close.
Trager being controlled here momentarily.
Turjake wants to stand up but Trager is controlling him.
Trager pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turjake is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turjake wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Trager is now in half guard.
Trager is looking to take a break and control but Turjake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Trager wants to work for an arm triangle but Turjake is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Turjake trying to control here.
Trager trying to pass the guard but Turjake defending well.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Turjake trying to hold on to Trager's head to control him but Trager postures up.

Trager is looking for a kimura here.
Trager wants to free his trapped foot but Turjake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Turjake is trying to get back to full guard.
Turjake is trying to maintain the position but Trager is very close to passing his half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Trager trying to pass the guard but Turjake defending well.
Turjake trying to control here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Torsti Turjake wasn't active enough on the ground.
Trager stuffs the takedown attempt from Turjake. Turjake gets slowly back to his feet.
Turjake will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alex Trager has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torsti Turjake.

Turjake looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Trager!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Trager is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Trager is trying to maintain the position but Turjake is very close to passing his half guard.

Trager is defending against the submission attempts here by Turjake.
Trager trying to control from the bottom.

Turjake is working for a submission of some sort.

Turjake seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Trager has recovered full guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Turjake showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Turjake tries to free his leg and advance position but Trager is retaining full guard.
Turjake trying to control the position from guard on top but Trager is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trager seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are working up against the ropes. Trager manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.

Turjake has clasped his hands together around Trager's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Trager manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Turjake trying to control from Trager's half guard. Trager has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Trager is trying to control the position but Turjake postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Turjake drops back, looking for a kneebar! Trager looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Trager looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Trager!
Trager in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alex Trager will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Turjake shoots in for a takedown but Trager shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Trager scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Trager is looking to take a break and control but Turjake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turjake is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Trager asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Trager trying to control the action but Turjake is working from the bottom.
Turjake is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trager is taking a breather. Turjake says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Turjake is not content to let Trager control the position.
Trager wants to pass the guard but Turjake is defending well.

Alex Trager has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Trager stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trager wants it to stay on the feet.
Turjake misses with a takedown

and Trager counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Alex Trager has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torsti Turjake.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trager passes Turjake's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Trager seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Turjake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Turjake actively working from the bottom here.
Turjake is breathing heavily.
Trager is keen to just control but Turjake is a slippery customer.
Trager is really struggling to control Turjake but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Trager moves nicely into side control.
Trager trying to control the action but Turjake is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trager remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

Trager is trying to get an arm triangle but Turjake is defending well.
Turjake is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turjake is not content to let Trager control the position.
Turjake tries to improve position but can't.
Trager is looking to take a break and control but Turjake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turjake is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Trager is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Turjake has escaped the position, nice work there.
Turjake is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Trager trying to pass the guard but Turjake defending well.
Turjake trying to control from the bottom.
Trager seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Trager wants to pass the guard but Turjake is defending well.
Trager is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Turjake is controlling an arm, preventing Trager from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Trager trying to control but Turjake is having none of it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Turjake wants to control but Trager is having none of it.
Turjake is trying to escape the mount.
Trager controlling the position easily from mount.
Turjake regains half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Trager is trying to control. Turjake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Turjake is trying to maintain the position but Trager is very close to passing his half guard.
Alex Trager overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alex Trager wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Trager stuffs the takedown.
Torsti Turjake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turjake shoots in looking for a takedown but Trager manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Turjake's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Trager dives in for a single leg takedown but Turjake sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Turjake is pressed up against the ropes. Trager has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Turjake down to the mat. Turjake avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Turjake shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Trager sprawls well. Trager wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turjake gets slowly back to his feet.
Turjake fails with the takedown

and Trager counters with a single leg into guard. Turjake didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turjake keeping moving, preventing Trager from controlling successfully.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Trager passes Turjake's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Trager trying to mount his opponent but Turjake defends it.
Trager is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trager seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Turjake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Turjake gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Trager dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Trager shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turjake but Turjake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Turjake misses with a takedown attempt

and Trager counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Turjake drops down looking for an ankle pick but Trager pulls his leg out and moves away.
Turjake fails with a takedown attempt.
Alex Trager has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torsti Turjake.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Trager.
Turjake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trager pinned against the ropes. Trager gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Trager closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Turjake quickly recovers to half guard.
Turjake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trager tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turjake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Turjake trying to control from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Trager is looking for a kimura here.
Trager perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trager trying to control the action but Turjake is working from the bottom.
Trager is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Turjake reverses the position - he's now on top in Trager's guard.
Turjake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trager is keeping the position for now.
Turjake prevents Trager from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trager keeping full guard, as Turjake tries to pass.

Turjake is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Trager is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Trager has escaped and now he's on top!
Trager is pushing down on Turjake's leg trying to pass to half guard. Turjake is fighting to maintain full guard but Trager has managed to sneak the leg through.
Trager seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Turjake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trager controlling the pace.
Trager is keen to just control but Turjake is a slippery customer.
Trager is looking to advance position but Turjake won't allow it.
Turjake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Trager pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turjake is keeping the position for now.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Turjake looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Trager passes into half guard.
Trager is trying to control the action in half guard but Turjake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Turjake is looking to control Trager's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turjake avoid being mounted?

Trager is trying to work for a kimura but Turjake is defending well.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Trager is trying to control the action in half guard but Turjake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Trager is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Turjake actively working from the bottom here.
Trager is trying to control. Turjake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Turjake is looking for a sweep. Trager is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Turjake is trying to maintain the position but Trager is very close to passing his half guard.
Turjake is staying active underneath Trager, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trager works his way into full mount!
Trager content just to control the position here.
Trager seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Turjake for as long as he can get away with.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Trager avoids the attempt from Turjake to control.
Turjake is controlling an arm, preventing Trager from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Turjake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Trager wants to control but Turjake has made it back to half guard. Nice work.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Trager is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Turjake sees it coming and defends easily.
Trager works his way into full mount!
Trager trying to control but Turjake is having none of it.

Trager is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Turjake has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Turjake!

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Trager showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trager, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Alex Trager!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Alex Trager!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Alex Trager!

Alex Trager wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Alex Trager thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tsuyoshi Tamatso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aran Schmeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Tamatso
vs
Schmeck

180 cm
36
191 lbs
28 - 11 - 0

175 cm
31
158 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Hellbent

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 28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tsuyoshi Tamatso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Aran Schmeck!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamatso stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tamatso wants it to stay on the feet.
Tamatso slaps away a takedown attempt from Schmeck, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Schmeck has his takedown stuffed

and Tamatso counters with a shoot takedown. Schmeck fights it but they end up in guard.
Tsuyoshi Tamatso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aran Schmeck.
Tamatso stopping the sweep attempt from Schmeck.
Tamatso trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmeck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Schmeck looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tamatso passes into side control.
Tamatso working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmeck is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tamatso trying to control the action but Schmeck is working from the bottom.
Schmeck is looking to reverse the position.
Tamatso working away.
Schmeck being controlled for a moment.
Schmeck can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamatso wants to control but Schmeck is keeping him busy.
Schmeck looking for a sweep but Tamatso has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Tamatso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tamatso looking to control but Schmeck is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tamatso looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Schmeck wants to hold on but Tamatso pushes him away.
Schmeck is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've been hearing good reports from Tamatso's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Schmeck wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Tamatso has managed to slip his arm under Schmeck's chin. This could be all over... yep, Schmeck is tapping out! Submission win for Tamatso.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tsuyoshi Tamatso!
Tsuyoshi Tamatso seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josef Dellal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solomon Rosenzweig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dellal comes to the ring accompanied by Tupac - Last Muthafucka Breathin. Rosenzweig comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Stamina kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Dellal
vs
Rosenzweig

177 cm
30
184 lbs
21 - 11 - 1

185 cm
27
205 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Diamond Nutrition 160q
Namunamu Clothing

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 21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josef Dellal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Solomon Rosenzweig!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rosenzweig shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dellal napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dellal is looking for a sweep.

Rosenzweig swings around for an armbar but Dellal sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rosenzweig's guard.
Dellal looking to sit in guard and control but Rosenzweig gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rosenzweig looking to pass the guard.
Rosenzweig engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rosenzweig is looking to advance position but Dellal has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Rosenzweig felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dellal looking to control but Rosenzweig is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Dellal moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rosenzweig has worked his arm free - good work by Rosenzweig!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenzweig stops Dellal from passing to mount.
Dellal wants to control but Rosenzweig is keeping him busy.
Dellal has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
You can see the frustration on Rosenzweig's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Dellal tries for a kimura but Rosenzweig is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dellal looking to control but instead Rosenzweig has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Dellal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dellal is trying to control the action in half guard but Rosenzweig is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Dellal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rosenzweig is looking to improve his position.
Dellal passes the guard and advances to mount!

Dellal goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rosenzweig turns into him and now he's in Dellal's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig wants to control from the top but Dellal keeps moving.
Dellal controls Rosenzweig momentarily but Rosenzweig frees himself.
Dellal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rosenzweig wants to control from the top but Dellal keeps moving.

Rosenzweig got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dellal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rosenzweig has managed to get both his arms back between Dellal's legs - danger averted.
Rosenzweig pushing down on Dellal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Rosenzweig is working for a submission of some sort.
Rosenzweig passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dellal!
Rosenzweig wants to take Dellal's back here but Dellal is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Dellal is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Rosenzweig is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dellal has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rosenzweig trying to control but Dellal is having none of it.
Dellal regains half guard.

Rosenzweig is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dellal wants to control but Rosenzweig is keeping busy.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig wants to pass to mount but Dellal is defending the position.

Dellal actively working from the bottom here.

Dellal actively working from the bottom here.
Dellal wants to control but Rosenzweig is keeping busy.
Dellal gets full guard.
Dellal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Rosenzweig content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Dellal has locked up a guillotine! Dellal's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Rosenzweig is holding on here and Dellal must be using up a lot of energy. Rosenzweig has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Dellal gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Josef Dellal!
Josef Dellal seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rowan Atkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hachiro Matsui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atkinson comes into the arena with Set to Fail blaring out of the sound system. Matsui is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Solvent by Skinny Puppy. This should be a great matchup!

Atkinson
vs
Matsui

180 cm
33
171 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

173 cm
30
163 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rowan Atkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hachiro Matsui!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atkinson shoots in looking for a takedown. Matsui tries to sprawl out of it but Atkinson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Matsui manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Atkinson stuffs the takedown.
Atkinson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matsui swivels and escapes.
Atkinson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matsui circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rowan Atkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsui slaps away a takedown attempt from Atkinson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Atkinson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matsui's waist but Matsui gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Atkinson off to one side.
Atkinson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Matsui shoots in and gets a takedown into Atkinson's guard.
Matsui slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Matsui slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsui trying to mount his opponent but Atkinson defends it.
Atkinson trying to control from the bottom.
Matsui is pressing down on Atkinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Atkinson is holding on for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Matsui is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Atkinson defends it well.
Matsui with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson gets full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Matsui prevents Atkinson from getting back to his feet.
Matsui advances to half guard.
Atkinson wants to get back to his feet.
Atkinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Matsui wants to pass to mount but Atkinson is defending the position.
Matsui with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Atkinson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Matsui keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Matsui has hold of one of Atkinson's legs. Atkinson is fighting the takedown attempt but Matsui gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsui trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsui advances to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Atkinson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Atkinson is concentrating on defense, preventing Matsui from advancing position.
Atkinson is refusing to be controlled, as Matsui sits in half guard.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matsui is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Atkinson is staying active underneath Matsui, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Atkinson wants to control but Matsui is keeping busy.
Atkinson trying to get back to full guard but Matsui takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Atkinson is desperately trying to improve his position but Matsui has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson is trying to stand.
Matsui trying to control but Atkinson is having none of it.
Atkinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matsui fails to advance to Atkinson's back.
Atkinson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Matsui moves to back control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Matsui working for the choke.
Matsui is hanging on to Atkinson's back as he tries to escape.
Atkinson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Matsui avoiding Atkinson 's attempts to control his hands.
Our spies down at at Monsterous MMA - PIT Inc. inform us that Matsui has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Matsui's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Matsui has got one arm under Atkinson's chin. This could be trouble... Atkinson trying to control the other hand but Matsui gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Atkinson has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hachiro Matsui!
Hachiro Matsui seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emanoel Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Moreno
vs
Dixon

185 cm
37
205 lbs
22 - 12 - 0

183 cm
27
180 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Hellbent

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 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emanoel Moreno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Dixon!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon closes the distance and clinches up with Moreno, looking for a takedown. Dixon pushes Moreno against the ropes but Moreno circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dixon has his takedown stuffed

and Moreno counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Moreno trying to control the position but Dixon is working away.
Dixon can't do much from the bottom here.
Moreno wants to take a breather but Dixon manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Moreno.
Moreno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno sitting in guard here, content to control.
Moreno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moreno passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Moreno looking to control but instead Dixon has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno passes to side control.
Moreno tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dixon's legs.
Moreno trying to control the position but Dixon is working away.

Moreno looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is not content to let Moreno control the position.
Moreno taking a break here but Dixon is having none of it and regains half guard.
Dixon is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Moreno wants to work for an arm triangle but Dixon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Moreno is looking for a kimura here.
Moreno wants to free his trapped foot but Dixon is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moreno takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dixon is refusing to be controlled, as Moreno sits in half guard.
Moreno passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dixon!
Moreno can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dixon is looking to escape.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dixon manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Moreno is trying to work for a kimura but Dixon is defending well.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moreno is pressing down on Dixon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dixon is holding on for now.
Moreno trying to control from half guard but Dixon is working away.
Moreno passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dixon tries to hold on but Moreno pushes him away.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Moreno wants to take his opponent's back but instead Dixon manages to regain half guard.
Dixon is refusing to be controlled, as Moreno sits in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Moreno is pressing down on Dixon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dixon is holding on for now.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Moreno is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emanoel Moreno dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dixon tries for a takedown but Moreno circles away easily

and Moreno counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Moreno.
Dixon is trying to keep Moreno in close.
Moreno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dixon is keeping the position for now.
Moreno pushing down on Dixon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dixon won't allow Moreno to pass to mount.
Dixon trying to control but Moreno postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dixon makes his way to full guard, as Moreno worked for a kimura.
Dixon is pulling down on Moreno's head. It's preventing any offense from Moreno, at least for the moment.
Moreno forces his way into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moreno is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Dixon to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Moreno pushing down on Dixon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Moreno passes to side control.

Moreno tries for a kimura but Dixon is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno tries to advance to mount but Dixon denies him.
Moreno passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dixon!
Moreno tries to control but Dixon wriggling away.
Dixon is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Moreno has taken his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno wants to control the position but Dixon frees himself and scrambles - Moreno manages to regain control in side control.
Emanoel Moreno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Moreno goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dixon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Moreno but great work by Dixon.
Moreno manages to get back to half guard.
Moreno is not content to let Dixon control the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moreno is trying to maintain the position but Dixon is very close to passing his half guard.

Dixon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moreno is just riding it out for now. Dixon eventually gives up the hold.
Moreno wants to get back to full guard.
Dixon working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Moreno's thigh. Moreno counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moreno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moreno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dixon is one step ahead there.
My spies in EvolutioN MMA Acadamy & Gym ( 12 ELITE Coaches ) inform me that Dixon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Moreno trying to keep a closed guard but Dixon is proving a slippery customer.
Dixon passes Moreno's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dixon is thwarting Moreno's attempts to control the position.
Moreno won't allow Dixon to pass to mount.
Dixon works his way into side control.
Dixon working away.

Dixon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moreno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Dixon tries for a kimura but Moreno is defending well.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moreno is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Dixon swings around for an armbar but Moreno sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dixon's guard.
Moreno sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dixon's guard.
Dixon tries to get to full guard but Moreno has control of the leg.
Dixon is staying active underneath Moreno, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Moreno is trying to work for a kimura but Dixon is defending well.
Moreno wants to pass to mount but Dixon is defending the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is not content to let Moreno control the position.

Moreno is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dixon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moreno.

Dixon is defending against the submission attempts here by Moreno.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emanoel Moreno dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Dixon doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Moreno decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dixon's guard.
Moreno passes Dixon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Moreno trying to control from half guard but Dixon is working away.

Moreno is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Moreno 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dixon's thigh. Dixon counters though and makes it back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Moreno trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixon keeping full guard, as Moreno tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moreno wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Emanoel Moreno just wasn't active enough.
Dixon fails with the takedown

and Moreno counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Moreno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dixon can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is not content to let Moreno control the position.
Moreno is looking to advance position but Dixon won't allow it.
Moreno is working hard here to advance position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moreno wants to take a breather but Dixon is having none of it.

Emanoel Moreno has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dixon tries for a takedown but Moreno circles away easily

and Moreno counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dixon's guard now.
Emanoel Moreno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Dixon.
Moreno sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dixon's guard.

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

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Moreno is looking to take a break and control but Dixon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dixon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Adam Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Moreno is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moreno trying to control the action but Dixon is working from the bottom.

Moreno seems to be working for a kimura but Dixon defends the submission attempt.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dixon is not content to let Moreno control the position.
Dixon trying to control here.
Dixon won't allow Moreno to pass to mount.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Moreno is keen to just control but Dixon is a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Emanoel Moreno wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dixon throws a lazy right hand but Moreno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dixon shoots and misses

and Moreno decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dixon's guard.
Moreno trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Moreno advances to half guard.
Dixon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Moreno is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emanoel Moreno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moreno, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Gold scores the fight for Emanoel Moreno!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Emanoel Moreno!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Emanoel Moreno!

Emanoel Moreno wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Emanoel Moreno made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Greco Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Position (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Roman
vs
Position

176 cm
29
164 lbs
17 - 14 - 0

176 cm
29
167 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Red Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Bad Man Clothing
ODIUM

Fighters First Nutrition Amsterdam 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Greco Roman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Sub Position!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Position misses with a takedown

and Roman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Position's guard.
Position keeping moving, preventing Roman from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Position is on top in guard.
Roman is controlling Position's posture.
Position controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've been hearing good reports from Roman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Position wants to control from the top but Roman keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sub Position wasn't active enough on the ground.
Position with a lazy takedown attempt

and Roman counters with a takedown into side control.
Roman wants to control but Position is keeping him busy.
Position is trying to buck Roman off.

Roman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Position is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Position gets back to half guard.

Roman is trying to work for a kimura but Position is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roman trying to control the action but Position is working from the bottom.

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

Roman is looking for a kimura here.
Position has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roman is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Position is refusing to be controlled, as Roman sits in half guard.
Position has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roman is working away from the top position though.
Position is refusing to be controlled, as Roman sits in half guard.
Roman is pressing down on Position's thigh, looking to free his foot. Position is holding on for now.

Roman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Roman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Position sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Roman seems to be working for a kimura but Position defends the submission attempt.
Position tries to roll over but Roman keeps him under control.
Position is controlling Roman's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Roman is keen to just control but Position is a slippery customer.
Roman is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Position reverses the position - he's now on top in Roman's guard.
Position engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roman keeping moving, preventing Position from controlling successfully.

Roman has his foot on Position's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Position works his way back into a safe position though.

Position drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Roman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Position has Roman in his guard.
Roman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Roman looking to sit in guard and control but Position gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Position works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Position trying to control from Roman's half guard. Roman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Position works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Position content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Position wants to control but Roman is keeping him busy.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Position is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Position.

Position is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roman defends it well.

Position is working for a submission of some sort.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Roman is defending against the submission attempts here by Position.
Position trying to pass the guard but Roman defending well.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roman is staying active underneath Position, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Position is looking for a kimura but Roman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Position to get the leverage.
Position is keen to just control but Roman is a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Position trying to control from Roman's half guard. Roman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Position stands and throws Roman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Greco Roman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Roman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Position sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roman somewhat.
Roman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Position as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greco Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Position gets the takedown into side control.
Position has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Position jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Roman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Roman and Position has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Position trying to control the action but Roman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Position moves into full mount!
Position trying to control but Roman is having none of it.

Position is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Roman is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sub Position!
Sub Position is the new lightweight champion!
Sub Position decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.