HBGG 24 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Huang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Camatta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huang comes to the ring accompanied by Nelly - The Champ. Kevin Huang has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Huang
vs
Camatta

170 cm
23
158 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

172 cm
21
155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Huang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Camatta!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huang fails with the takedown

and Camatta counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Huang's guard now.
Camatta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huang is on top in guard.

Camatta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Huang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Huang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Huang won't allow Camatta to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at DJs Locker inform us that Camatta has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Camatta keeping full guard, as Huang tries to pass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huang wants to control from the top but Camatta keeps moving.
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.
Huang tries to free his leg and advance position but Camatta is retaining full guard.
Huang wants to control from the top but Camatta keeps moving.

Camatta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Huang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camatta is keeping the position for now.
Huang wants to control from the top but Camatta keeps moving.

Huang is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Camatta has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Huang is looking to defend but Camatta has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Huang! Camatta pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Huang taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Antonio Camatta!
After winning the bout, Antonio Camatta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tatsuya Kawajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skyler Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kawajiri kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Water Pow . Nelson has chosen One as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Kawajiri
vs
Nelson

171 cm
30
146 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

180 cm
37
145 lbs
15 - 20 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tatsuya Kawajiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Skyler Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kawajiri shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kawajiri was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Kawajiri tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Kawajiri tries for a kimura but Nelson is defending well.
Nelson is trying to improve his position.
Kawajiri 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.
Nelson is looking to reverse the position.

Kawajiri working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Kawajiri tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nelson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nelson is not content to let Kawajiri control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kawajiri thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nelson is looking to regain half guard here but Kawajiri keeps moving and retains side control.
Nelson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Nelson seems to be looking for submissions.
Kawajiri makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kawajiri.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kawajiri is on top in guard.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Kawajiri from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Kawajiri 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Kawajiri drops back looking for a leg! Nelson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nelson manages to kick Kawajiri off! Kawajiri jumps back into Nelson's guard.
Kawajiri trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Nelson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

Nelson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kawajiri defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kawajiri drops back looking for a leg! Nelson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nelson manages to kick Kawajiri off! Kawajiri jumps back into Nelson's guard.
Kawajiri trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Kawajiri thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Kawajiri from controlling successfully.

Kawajiri drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kawajiri jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Kawajiri thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Kawajiri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Kawajiri 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nelson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kawajiri is aware though and is defending well.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Kawajiri from controlling successfully.

Kawajiri 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.

Nelson working for a triangle but Kawajiri defends it easily.

Nelson looking for a guillotine here but Kawajiri defends easily.
Kawajiri trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Kawajiri thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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

Kawajiri drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kawajiri jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kawajiri trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kawajiri got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kawajiri has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Kawajiri from controlling successfully.

Kawajiri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Kawajiri drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kawajiri as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Nelson screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kawajiri! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tatsuya Kawajiri!
During a confident post fight interview, Tatsuya Kawajiri thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Locke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie Yang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Locke comes to the ring accompanied by Star Wars - Imperial March. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Locke
vs
Yang

185 cm
41
198 lbs
20 - 13 - 0

178 cm
34
193 lbs
24 - 31 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Tokyo United Fightwear

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 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Locke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 31 - 0, fighting out of London, Richie Yang!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Locke swivels and escapes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yang.
Yang tries for a takedown but Locke circles away easily

and Locke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
John Locke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richie Yang.

Yang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Locke defends well.
Our spies down at at Gorilla Warfare MMA inform us that Yang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Locke trying to control the position from guard on top but Yang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Yang working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Locke has passed into half guard!

Locke seems to be looking for submissions.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Yang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Locke pulls his head out easily.
Yang trying to control here.
Locke content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yang is looking to control Locke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yang avoid being mounted?
Yang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yang.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yang looking to control.
Locke trying to control but Yang is working from the bottom.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Locke defends well.
Yang is trying to keep Locke in close.
Locke advances position into side control!
Yang is trying to improve his position.
Yang is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Locke is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Yang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Locke is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Yang has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke avoids the attempt from Yang to control.

Locke is working for a guillotine from mount but Yang frees his head quite easily.
Locke wants to control the pace but Yang is squirming around nicely.
Locke avoids the attempt from Yang to control.
Yang regains half guard.

Locke 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.
Yang is not content to let Locke control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yang trying to hold on to Locke's head to control him but Locke postures up.
Locke is keen to just control but Yang is a slippery customer.

Yang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Locke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yang sees it coming and defends easily.

Locke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yang is just riding it out for now. Locke eventually gives up the hold.
Locke wants to take a breather but Yang is having none of it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yang wants to control but Locke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yang is looking for a sweep. Locke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Locke has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Yang defend it? Locke steps over the head and cranks it - Yang is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Locke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Locke!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pete Wentz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Van Deinsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wentz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dance, Dance. Van Deinsen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bonafide - Dirtbound. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as John Van Deinsen enters the ring!

Wentz
vs
Van Deinsen

175 cm
37
163 lbs
30 - 18 - 0

180 cm
24
162 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Wentz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Van Deinsen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Van Deinsen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wentz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wentz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Van Deinsen keeping full guard, as Wentz tries to pass.
Our spies down at at Sanitarium inform us that Van Deinsen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Van Deinsen controls Wentz momentarily but Wentz frees himself.
Wentz controlling from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Pete Wentz just wasn't active enough.

Wentz dives in and scores a takedown into Van Deinsen's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Van Deinsen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wentz defends well.
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.
Van Deinsen keeping full guard, as Wentz tries to pass.
Van Deinsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Van Deinsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Van Deinsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wentz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Deinsen wants to sweep but no luck.

Van Deinsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Van Deinsen keeping full guard, as Wentz tries to pass.
Wentz is stalling in the full guard.
Wentz postures up.
Wentz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Van Deinsen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wentz is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Van Deinsen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wentz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wentz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Van Deinsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wentz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Wentz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Van Deinsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wentz has managed to get both his arms back between Van Deinsen's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Van Deinsen is looking for a triangle here but Wentz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Van Deinsen is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Wentz is looking to take a break and control but Van Deinsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Deinsen is looking for a sweep.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Wentz stalls from top position.

Pete Wentz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Wentz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Van Deinsen's guard.
Wentz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wentz wants to pass the guard but Van Deinsen is keeping the position.
Wentz wants to control from the top but Van Deinsen keeps moving.

Van Deinsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Van Deinsen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wentz slips nicely into half guard.
Wentz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Van Deinsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Van Deinsen is refusing to be controlled, as Wentz sits in half guard.

Van Deinsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wentz sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Van Deinsen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wentz is working away from the top position though.

Van Deinsen looking for submissions off his back.
Wentz controlling the action here.

Van Deinsen looking for submissions from an awkward position 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 eight minutes gone in the round.
Wentz is pressing down on Van Deinsen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Van Deinsen is holding on for now.
Wentz stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Van Deinsen is looking for a sweep. Wentz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wentz is just content to waste time from the top position. Van Deinsen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Wentz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Van Deinsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wentz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wentz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Wentz'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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wentz in particular looking to stall.
Van Deinsen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wentz is working away from the top position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, if Wentz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wentz is trying to control the action in half guard but Van Deinsen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Wentz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Wentz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A control attempt from Van Deinsen but he's now mounted!
Wentz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Van Deinsen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wentz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pete Wentz.

Wentz gets a double leg takedown into Van Deinsen's guard.
Wentz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wentz is pushing down on Van Deinsen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Van Deinsen is fighting to maintain full guard but Wentz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wentz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Van Deinsen looking for submissions off his back.
Wentz moves into full mount! Van Deinsen won't be happy about that!
Wentz wants to control the pace but Van Deinsen is squirming around nicely.
Wentz looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pete Wentz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

We're going to have a standup here because Pete Wentz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Wentz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wentz wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Deinsen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wentz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van Deinsen.
Pete Wentz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Van Deinsen.
Wentz slaps away a takedown attempt from Van Deinsen, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Wentz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wentz is looking to advance position but Van Deinsen won't allow it.
Wentz moves nicely into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wentz taking a breather here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wentz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Van Deinsen!
Van Deinsen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wentz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Van Deinsen is looking to escape.
Wentz controlling from the full mount.
Wentz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Van Deinsen is looking to escape.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Van Deinsen is working to get back to half guard.
Wentz controlling the position easily from mount.
Van Deinsen is looking to improve his position but Wentz isn't that keen on the idea.
Wentz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Van Deinsen is trying to escape the mount.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wentz controlling from the full mount.
Van Deinsen is squirming around, avoiding Wentz's attempts to control the action.
Wentz prevents Van Deinsen from getting the reversal.
Wentz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Van Deinsen is looking to get to half guard.
Wentz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Pete Wentz just wasn't active enough.

Wentz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wentz taking a breather here.
Wentz trying to control the position but Van Deinsen is working away.
Van Deinsen can't do much from the bottom here.
Wentz 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Deinsen tries to buck Wentz off but Wentz is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Wentz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Wentz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Van Deinsen is trying to defend but Wentz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Van Deinsen is refusing to be controlled, as Wentz sits in half guard.
Van Deinsen trying to hold on to Wentz's head to control him but Wentz postures up.
Wentz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wentz is trying to control the action in half guard but Van Deinsen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Van Deinsen is looking to improve his position.
Van Deinsen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wentz jumps into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentz taking a breather here.
Wentz trying to control the position but Van Deinsen is working away.
Wentz taking a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Pete Wentz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Wentz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Van Deinsen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Van Deinsen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wentz controlling the position easily from mount.
Van Deinsen is looking to improve his position but Wentz isn't that keen on the idea.
Wentz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Deinsen can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentz controlling from the full mount.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Van Deinsen is trying to escape the mount.
Wentz content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Van Deinsen for as long as he can get away with.

We're going to have a standup here because Pete Wentz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Van Deinsen dives in for a single leg takedown but Wentz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Van Deinsen tries to score a body lock takedown but Wentz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Van Deinsen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wentz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pete Wentz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Van Deinsen.
Van Deinsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Wentz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Van Deinsen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
I would not like to be Van Deinsen right now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Deinsen tries to escape but Wentz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wentz is riding his opponent, not letting Van Deinsen buck him off.
Wentz keeps control of the position as Van Deinsen tries to break free.
Van Deinsen wants to control his opponent's hands but Wentz gets his hands free.
Wentz has good solid back control here.
Van Deinsen is in bad spot here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wentz controlling from the back.
Wentz keeps control of the position as Van Deinsen tries to break free.
Wentz biding his time, looking for the opening.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Van Deinsen tries to escape the position.
Wentz trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Van Deinsen doesn't escape.
Van Deinsen just trying to survive but Wentz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Wentz controlling the positon.
Wentz tries to get the hooks in deep but Van Deinsen pushed the leg off.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wentz is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

We're going to have a standup here because Pete Wentz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nice takedown defense from Wentz. No joy for Van Deinsen on that attempt.

Wentz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Van Deinsen is trying to defend but Wentz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wentz controlling the pace.
Van Deinsen is looking to improve his position.
Wentz not doing much here.
John Van Deinsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wentz working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Van Deinsen's thigh. Van Deinsen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Van Deinsen keeping full guard, as Wentz tries to pass.
Wentz sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Van Deinsen has an active guard here but Wentz has managed to pass into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Wentz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wentz 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Pete Wentz!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Pete Wentz!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Pete Wentz!

Pete Wentz wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Pete Wentz 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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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Tapout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah Roncesvalles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tapout comes to the ring accompanied by Runaway. Roncesvalles is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Walk. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tapout
vs
Roncesvalles

173 cm
32
142 lbs
18 - 13 - 0

165 cm
33
148 lbs
20 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Fighters First Nutrition Amsterdam 160

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 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Tapout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonah Roncesvalles!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tapout shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roncesvalles but Roncesvalles pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roncesvalles looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Roncesvalles shoots in looking for a takedown but Tapout manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roncesvalles's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tapout has his takedown stuffed

and Roncesvalles counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tapout not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tapout seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Roncesvalles being controlled here momentarily.
Tapout trying to keep a closed guard but Roncesvalles is proving a slippery customer.

Tapout is looking for a triangle but Roncesvalles pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Tapout is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tapout trying to keep a closed guard but Roncesvalles is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tapout is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Tapout pushes a forearm under Roncesvalles's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Roncesvalles is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Tapout!
A relieved looking Tommy Tapout thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emanoel Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsuyoshi Tamatso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsuyoshi Tamatso is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Moreno
vs
Tamatso

185 cm
37
205 lbs
23 - 13 - 0

180 cm
37
191 lbs
29 - 12 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 23 - 13 - 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 29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tsuyoshi Tamatso!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Moreno stuffs the takedown attempt from Tamatso. Tamatso gets slowly back to his feet.
Tamatso has his takedown stuffed

and Moreno counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tamatso won't be happy with that.
Tamatso is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Moreno is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

Moreno jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tamatso is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tamatso and Moreno has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Tamatso is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Moreno trying to control the position but Tamatso is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamatso sneaks back into half guard.
Tamatso 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.

Tamatso looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moreno prevents Tamatso from improving his position.
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.

Tamatso looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamatso is not content to let Moreno control the position.
Moreno wants to pass to mount but Tamatso is defending the position.
Tamatso is pressing down on Moreno's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moreno wants to control from the top but Tamatso keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Moreno looking to pass the guard.
Moreno looking to sit in guard and control but Tamatso gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Moreno'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.
Tamatso is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tamatso tries to free his leg and advance position but Moreno is retaining full guard.

Emanoel Moreno has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tamatso fails to land the takedown.
Emanoel Moreno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsuyoshi Tamatso.
Tamatso changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moreno tries to avoid it but Tamatso manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moreno to the ground. Moreno escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tamatso throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moreno's waist but Moreno gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tamatso off to one side.
Tamatso shoots in but Moreno avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tamatso with a lazy takedown attempt

and Moreno decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tamatso's guard.
Moreno wants to pass the guard but Tamatso is keeping the position.

Tamatso looking for a guillotine here but Moreno defends easily.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Moreno looking to sit in guard and control but Tamatso gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Moreno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tamatso wants to control from the top but Moreno keeps moving.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tamatso is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Moreno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tamatso wants to control from the top but Moreno keeps moving.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tsuyoshi Tamatso wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tamatso shoots in for a takedown but Moreno shows good takedown defense.
Tamatso with a lazy takedown attempt

and Moreno decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tamatso's guard.
Tamatso looking to control.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Moreno trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamatso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Tamatso looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Moreno passes into side control.
Tamatso gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Tamatso has given up his back. Will we see Moreno going for some submissions?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Moreno's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Moreno tightening his grip on Tamatso, looking for the choke.

Moreno looking for the choke from the back.
Tamatso looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tamatso is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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.

Tamatso closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moreno circles away.
Tamatso fails with a takedown attempt.

Moreno gets caught napping as Tamatso dives in and scores a takedown. Moreno manages to retain guard.
Emanoel Moreno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tamatso controls from within his opponent's guard.
Moreno managing to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno is looking to sweep but instead, Tamatso has passed into half guard.
Moreno is positioning himself well to prevent Tamatso advancing to mount.
Moreno is trying to get back to full guard.
Tamatso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moreno knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Moreno works his way to full guard. Good work.
Moreno is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno wants to sweep but no luck.
Tamatso trying to control but Moreno is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Moreno holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Moreno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moreno keeping moving, preventing Tamatso from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Emanoel Moreno just wasn't active enough.
Tamatso misses with a takedown

and Moreno counters with a single leg into guard. Tamatso didn't expect that.
Emanoel Moreno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsuyoshi Tamatso.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Tamatso is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moreno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tamatso is keeping the position for now.

Tamatso looking for a guillotine here but Moreno defends easily.

Tamatso looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moreno passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Moreno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tamatso keeps working.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

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

Moreno has hold of Tamatso's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Tamatso seems comfortable defending it but Moreno has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Tamatso is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Tamatso is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Moreno couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Emanoel Moreno!
Emanoel Moreno thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gideon Abieezer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aran Schmeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aran Schmeck has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Abieezer
vs
Schmeck

181 cm
37
191 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

175 cm
31
158 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
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 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gideon Abieezer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Aran Schmeck!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.

and Abieezer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Abieezer.
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.
Abieezer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Abieezer wants to control from the top but Schmeck keeps moving.
Schmeck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schmeck is on top in guard.
Schmeck wants to control from the top but Abieezer keeps moving.
Abieezer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abieezer avoids the attempt from Schmeck to control.
Schmeck is desperately trying to improve his position but Abieezer has a good base and remains in mount.
Abieezer fails to advance to Schmeck's back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schmeck wants to control but Abieezer is having none of it.
Abieezer wants to take Schmeck's back but he can't do it this time.
Schmeck keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck keeps trying to improve his position.
Schmeck is squirming around, avoiding Abieezer's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schmeck tries to hold on but Abieezer postures up.
Schmeck really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Abieezer pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Abieezer trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck wants to control but Abieezer is having none of it.
Schmeck keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Abieezer wants to control the action but instead Schmeck gets a body lock and reverses into Abieezer's guard! Nice work!
Abieezer has Schmeck pulled in close to control his posture.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Schmeck drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck trying to control but Abieezer is working from the bottom.
My spies in EvolutioN MMA Acadamy & Gym ( 12 ELITE Coaches ) inform me that Schmeck has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Abieezer working a defensive guard here.
Schmeck tries to free his leg and advance position but Abieezer is retaining full guard.
Abieezer keeping moving, preventing Schmeck from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Schmeck wants to pass the guard but Abieezer is keeping the position.

Aran Schmeck has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Schmeck fails with the takedown

and Abieezer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Schmeck's guard now.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer passes Schmeck's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Abieezer is thwarting Schmeck's attempts to control the position.
Abieezer sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Schmeck looking for submissions off his back.
Schmeck trying to hold on to Abieezer's head to control him but Abieezer postures up.
Abieezer wants to pass the guard but Schmeck is defending well.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck tries to get to full guard but Abieezer has control of the leg.
Abieezer trying to pass the guard but Schmeck defending well.

Schmeck with the active half guard here but Abieezer passes nicely into side control.
Abieezer trying to control the position but Schmeck is working away.

Abieezer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schmeck is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Abieezer has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Schmeck!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Abieezer keeps control of the position as Schmeck tries to break free.

Abieezer working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Schmeck staying busy and making it hard for Abieezer to control.
Schmeck is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Abieezer has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Schmeck has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I really don't envy Schmeck right now.
Abieezer is looking to control Schmeck but Schmeck is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Abieezer is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Schmeck has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schmeck trying to control but not successfully.
Will Abieezer go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck wants to control his opponent's hands but Abieezer gets his hands free.

Schmeck is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Abieezer gets his way!
Abieezer seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Schmeck trying to control the hands but Abieezer breaks the grip.
Schmeck tries to break free.

Abieezer working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Schmeck wants to control his opponent's hands but Abieezer gets his hands free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schmeck is really stuck here.

Abieezer working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gideon Abieezer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Schmeck throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Abieezer was covering up waiting for the punch and Schmeck finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Abieezer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Schmeck won't allow Abieezer to sweep him here.
Schmeck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abieezer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schmeck is pushing down on Abieezer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Abieezer is fighting to maintain full guard but Schmeck has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abieezer trying to hold on to Schmeck's head to control him but Schmeck postures up.
Gideon Abieezer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schmeck tries to pass the half guard into mount. Abieezer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Abieezer is controlling Schmeck's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Abieezer tries to roll over but Schmeck keeps him under control.
Abieezer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schmeck's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schmeck's back!

Abieezer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Schmeck knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Schmeck for a finish.

Abieezer is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer is trying to control but Schmeck is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Schmeck really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Abieezer takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Abieezer has the hooks in. Schmeck is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Abieezer looking to break Schmeck's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Schmeck remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Abieezer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Schmeck breaks Abieezer's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Abieezer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abieezer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schmeck is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck slips nicely into half guard.

Schmeck is looking for a kimura but Abieezer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schmeck to get the leverage.
Abieezer is not content to let Schmeck control the position.
Schmeck is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Abieezer wants to control but Schmeck is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schmeck is keen to just control but Abieezer is a slippery customer.
Abieezer is trying to control but can't.
Abieezer is looking to improve his position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Schmeck seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Abieezer has recovered full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck looking to pass the guard.
Schmeck trying to control the position from guard on top but Abieezer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schmeck wants to pass the guard but Abieezer is keeping the position.
Schmeck stopping the sweep attempt from Abieezer.
Abieezer is working hard here to advance position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abieezer is keeping the position for now.
Schmeck wants to control from the top but Abieezer keeps moving.
Abieezer trying to control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Schmeck tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abieezer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schmeck somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Abieezer. No joy for Schmeck on that attempt.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Schmeck shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Schmeck was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Abieezer struggling a bit here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Schmeck tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Abieezer struggling a bit here.
Abieezer is looking to regain half guard here but Schmeck keeps moving and retains side control.

Schmeck wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Abieezer, who protects the arm well.
Abieezer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Schmeck off and has taken his back!

Abieezer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Schmeck knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Schmeck for a finish.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck turns into Abieezer and is now in his guard.
Abieezer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schmeck trying to control but Abieezer is working from the bottom.
Abieezer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Abieezer fails to take his opponent's back.
Schmeck can't escape the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck is controlling an arm, preventing Abieezer from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Schmeck tries to hold on but Abieezer postures up.
Abieezer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schmeck wants to control but Abieezer is having none of it.

Abieezer goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Schmeck is on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abieezer has control of Schmeck's left arm, preventing Schmeck from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gideon Abieezer will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Abieezer stuffs the takedown attempt from Schmeck. Schmeck gets slowly back to his feet.
Schmeck misses with a takedown

and Abieezer counters with a single leg into guard. Schmeck didn't expect that.

Abieezer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Abieezer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Schmeck's guard.
Schmeck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Abieezer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schmeck sees it coming and defends easily.

Abieezer wants to work for an arm triangle but Schmeck is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Schmeck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abieezer is working away from the top position though.
Abieezer wants to free his trapped foot but Schmeck is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Abieezer is trying to work for a kimura but Schmeck is defending well.
Schmeck is looking to control Abieezer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schmeck avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer is trying to control the action in half guard but Schmeck is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schmeck gets full guard.

Schmeck working for a triangle but Abieezer defends it easily.
Abieezer advances position into side control!
Schmeck sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Schmeck regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck wants to sweep here but Abieezer controlling him for the moment.
Abieezer trying to control but Schmeck is working from the bottom.

Schmeck working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Abieezer has passed into half guard!
Abieezer works his way into side control.

Abieezer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schmeck, who protects the arm well.
Schmeck gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck regains full guard. Nicely done.
Abieezer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schmeck is keeping the position for now.

Schmeck working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Abieezer has passed into half guard!
Schmeck is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Abieezer jumps into side control!
Schmeck is looking to reverse the position.
Abieezer tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Schmeck!
Abieezer fails to move to back control.
Schmeck is desperately trying to improve his position but Abieezer has a good base and remains in mount.
Abieezer takes Schmeck's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Schmeck is in trouble.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Abieezer is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Abieezer doesn't have the hooks in and Schmeck manages to turn into his guard.
Schmeck stopping the sweep attempt from Abieezer.
Schmeck is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abieezer keeping moving, preventing Schmeck from controlling successfully.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Abieezer wants to sweep here but Schmeck controlling him for the moment.
Abieezer keeping full guard, as Schmeck tries to pass.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Abieezer wants to sweep here but Schmeck controlling him for the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Aran Schmeck was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Schmeck shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abieezer sprawls well. Abieezer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schmeck gets slowly back to his feet.
Gideon Abieezer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aran Schmeck.
Schmeck fails with a takedown attempt.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Schmeck looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck not doing much here.

Schmeck is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abieezer is just riding it out for now. Schmeck eventually gives up the hold.
Abieezer is staying active underneath Schmeck, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abieezer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schmeck wants to control from the top but Abieezer keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gideon Abieezer.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Abieezer, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight for Gideon Abieezer!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Gideon Abieezer!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Gideon Abieezer!

Gideon Abieezer wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Gideon Abieezer 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.