PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Gleiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elbrys Gora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gora's choice of entrance music: Cadillac Records - Howlin' Wolf Sings . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Gleiser
vs
Gora

190 cm
36
230 lbs
10 - 13 - 1

184 cm
27
272 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

TWGC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

CEC Nutrition Q160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Michael Gleiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Elbrys Gora!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gleiser tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gora defends well and Gleiser ends up having to push Gora into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gleiser is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gora drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gleiser changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gora fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Gora throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gleiser tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gora is in Gleiser's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gora tries to free his leg and advance position but Gleiser is retaining full guard.
Gora trying to control but Gleiser is working from the bottom.
Gora won't allow Gleiser to sweep him here.
Gleiser trying to keep a closed guard but Gora is proving a slippery customer.
Gora wants to pass the guard but Gleiser is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gora forces his way into half guard.

Gora is working for a kimura but Gleiser is defending it quite comfortably.

Gleiser is defending against the submission attempts here by Gora.
Gleiser wants to get back to full guard.
Gleiser's coaches at McGarrys plant works have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Gleiser is looking to control Gora's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gleiser avoid being mounted?
Gora is keen to just control but Gleiser is a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gleiser wants to control but Gora passes into side.
Gleiser manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gleiser trying to control the pace.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gora is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gleiser's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gleiser's back!
Well, with Gora on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Gleiser is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

Gora is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Gleiser with him. Gleiser is trying to defend but Gora has an arm under the chin now! Gleiser grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elbrys Gora!
During a confident post fight interview, Elbrys Gora thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.