PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Chis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Heemeyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Chis
vs
Heemeyer

190 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Big Chis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marvin Heemeyer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heemeyer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Heemeyer clinches with his opponent.

Chis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Heemeyer rushes Chis and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Heemeyer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Heemeyer turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Heemeyer manages to end up in side control.
Chis is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Heemeyer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Chis tries to improve position but can't.
What's Chis going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chis tries to improve position but can't.
Heemeyer trying to control the action but Chis is working from the bottom.
Chis is trying to get back to half guard.
Heemeyer landing a few strikes.
Heemeyer landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heemeyer cracks Chis with a big elbow.
Chis gets back to half guard.

Chis is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Heemeyer pulls his head out easily.
Chis is refusing to be controlled, as Heemeyer sits in half guard.
Heemeyer works his way into side control.
Heemeyer working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Heemeyer connects with a decent elbow.
Heemeyer trying to control the action but Chis 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.
Chis is trying to improve his position.
Heemeyer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chis is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Chis is breathing heavily.
Chis is looking for a sweep.
Heemeyer working the head and body with strikes.
Heemeyer landing a few strikes.
Heemeyer working the body and head with strikes.
Heemeyer controlling from side mount.
Chis tries to bench press Heemeyer off him but Heemeyer keeps the position.
Chis is not content to let Heemeyer control the position.
Chis tries to buck Heemeyer off but Heemeyer is having none of it.
Heemeyer is putting a hurting on Chis here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heemeyer lands some shots froms side control.
Heemeyer wants to control but Chis is keeping him busy.
Chis on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Heemeyer in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chis takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Heemeyer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Heemeyer looks up at the clock and then as Chis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Heemeyer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Chis explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chis.
Chis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chis throws a right and a left that Heemeyer avoids nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Heemeyer. No joy for Chis on that attempt.
Chis darts in trying to clinch

and Heemeyer counters with a shoot takedown. Chis fights it but they end up in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Heemeyer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Chis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heemeyer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heemeyer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Chis keeping busy on the bottom but Heemeyer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Heemeyer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chis keeps working.
Heemeyer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heemeyer working the head and body with strikes.

Heemeyer is looking for a kimura here.
Chis trying to hold on to Heemeyer's head to control him but Heemeyer postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chis tries a head kick but it misses.
Chis with a poor takedown

and Heemeyer counters with a shoot takedown. Chis fights it but they end up in guard.
Heemeyer landing some decent shots from guard.
Heemeyer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Heemeyer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Heemeyer is putting a hurting on Chis here, landing some big shots from side control.

Heemeyer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chis is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Chis takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Marvin Heemeyer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chis taking punishment in the form of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heemeyer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chis down.
Heemeyer lands a decent elbow from side control.
Heemeyer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chis will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Heemeyer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chis some visible discomfort.
Heemeyer cracks Chis with a big elbow.
Heemeyer lands some shots froms side control.
Heemeyer lands a nice forearm strike.
Chis sneaks back into half guard.
Chis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chis wants to control but Heemeyer passes easily into half guard.
Heemeyer wants to control but Chis is keeping him busy.
Chis is looking to escape.
Chis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Heemeyer is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Heemeyer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Heemeyer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Heemeyer is controlling him.
Chis tries to strike from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No joy there for Chis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chis with a poor takedown

and Heemeyer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Heemeyer.
Heemeyer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chis blocks it with crossed arms.
Heemeyer keeps control of Chis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Heemeyer scores with a knee to the head.
Heemeyer lands an elbow inside that Chis shrugs off.
Heemeyer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chis wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Chis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heemeyer scores with a knee to the head.
Heemeyer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Heemeyer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Big Chis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heemeyer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Chis paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chis closes the distance and clinches.
Heemeyer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chis.
Chis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Heemeyer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chis.
Heemeyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chis wants to get back to striking at distance but Heemeyer won't allow it.
Chis wants to break free but Heemeyer has control.
Heemeyer misses with a knee strike.
Chis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Heemeyer has him pressed against the ropes.
Heemeyer with a knee to the head.
Chis can't break the clinch.
Heemeyer tries a knee to the head but Chis blocks it.
Heemeyer trying to land knees to the body.
Heemeyer scores with a knee to the head.

Chis has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Heemeyer regains guard immediately.

Chis stands up and waves to Heemeyer to follow him.
Chis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Big Chis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heemeyer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chis counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chis throws a leg kick that misses.
Chis looks to land a body kick but Heemeyer moved away.
A right-left combo lands from Chis.

Heemeyer rushes Chis and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Heemeyer landing knees to the body.
Heemeyer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Heemeyer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Heemeyer lands a knee to the head.
Chis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heemeyer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Heemeyer.
Chis wants a takedown but no success here.
Chis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Heemeyer has him pressed against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heemeyer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chis blocks it with crossed arms.
Heemeyer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Heemeyer gets underhooks to prevent Chis's takedown attempt.
Heemeyer throws a knee to the head but misses.

Chis jumps guard and drags Heemeyer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Chis trying to keep a closed guard but Heemeyer is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marvin Heemeyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Chis looks to clinch

and Heemeyer counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Chis!
Chis is desperately trying to improve his position but Heemeyer has a good base and remains in mount.
Chis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Heemeyer is nestled in close to Chis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chis is looking to escape.
Chis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Heemeyer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Heemeyer's back!
Heemeyer turns into Chis and is now in his guard.

Chis has his foot on Heemeyer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heemeyer works his way back into a safe position though.
Heemeyer wants to pass the guard but Chis is keeping the position.
Chis wants to get back to his feet but Heemeyer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Heemeyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chis wants to stand up but Heemeyer is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chis lands a jab-cross combination.
Heemeyer avoids a kick to the body.
Heemeyer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Chis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heemeyer clinches but Chis breaks the clinch

and Chis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Heemeyer won't be happy with that.
Heemeyer is looking for a sweep.
Chis working the ground and pound but Heemeyer is defending the strikes.

Chis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Heemeyer misses with a head kick.
Chis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Heemeyer clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Heemeyer clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Heemeyer's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Heemeyer staying busy and making it hard for Chis to control.

Chis has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Heemeyer is in real trouble here. Chis gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Heemeyer is tapping out! Chis wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Big Chis!