PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Gleiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solomon Rosenzweig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rosenzweig has chosen Stamina as his entrance music. Michael Gleiser could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Solomon Rosenzweig's chin.

Gleiser
vs
Rosenzweig

190 cm
36
230 lbs
10 - 15 - 1

185 cm
26
205 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Michael Gleiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Solomon Rosenzweig!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gleiser leaves Rosenzweig with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rosenzweig fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rosenzweig has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gleiser shoots for a takedown but Rosenzweig saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rosenzweig fails with a takedown attempt.
Michael Gleiser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Solomon Rosenzweig.
Rosenzweig shoots in for a takedown but Gleiser shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gleiser misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rosenzweig misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rosenzweig shoots in looking for a takedown. Gleiser tries to sprawl out of it but Rosenzweig keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Gleiser manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Gleiser with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rosenzweig is defended easily by Gleiser.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gleiser doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rosenzweig connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horrible takedown by Gleiser or perhaps it was just good defense by Rosenzweig which made him look bad.
Rosenzweig goes for a double leg but Gleiser avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Gleiser continues to drive forward.
Rosenzweig changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gleiser fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rosenzweig shoots for a double leg takedown but Gleiser sprawls well. He's pushed Rosenzweig's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gleiser shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rosenzweig as he jumps to the side.
Rosenzweig tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gleiser sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rosenzweig somewhat.
Gleiser fails with the takedown.
Gleiser misses with a takedown attempt - Rosenzweig sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gleiser pinned against the ropes. Gleiser gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rosenzweig closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gleiser circles away.
Gleiser closes the distance and clinches up with Rosenzweig, looking for a takedown. Gleiser pushes Rosenzweig against the ropes but Rosenzweig circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rosenzweig looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gleiser is fending him off so far but Rosenzweig persists. Nope, Gleiser circles away and we're back to standing.
Rosenzweig goes for a double leg but Gleiser avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Gleiser continues to drive forward.
Rosenzweig prevents the takedown attempt.
Rosenzweig prevents the takedown attempt.
Rosenzweig is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gleiser is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rosenzweig gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gleiser.
Rosenzweig drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gleiser gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gleiser is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rosenzweig tries to score a body lock takedown but Gleiser shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gleiser is working for takedown but Rosenzweig is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rosenzweig prevents the takedown attempt.
Rosenzweig is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gleiser has Rosenzweig pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Rosenzweig manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rosenzweig is looking for a takedown.
Rosenzweig is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Gleiser gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rosenzweig is pressed up against the ropes. Gleiser has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rosenzweig down to the mat. Rosenzweig avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gleiser doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Rosenzweig counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Rosenzweig is trying to get an arm triangle but Gleiser is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gleiser manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rosenzweig is staying active underneath Gleiser, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gleiser wants to pass to mount but Rosenzweig is defending the position.

Gleiser seems to be working for a kimura but Rosenzweig defends the submission attempt.

Gleiser is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rosenzweig is just riding it out for now. Gleiser eventually gives up the hold.
Gleiser wants to control but Rosenzweig is keeping him busy.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rosenzweig keeping moving, preventing Gleiser from controlling successfully.
Rosenzweig keeping full guard, as Gleiser tries to pass.
Gleiser trying to control but Rosenzweig 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.
Gleiser tries to free his leg and advance position but Rosenzweig is retaining full guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig keeping moving, preventing Gleiser from controlling successfully.
Gleiser is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rosenzweig is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Michael Gleiser has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gleiser shoots for a double leg takedown but Rosenzweig sprawls well. He's pushed Gleiser's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rosenzweig has his takedown stuffed

and Gleiser counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rosenzweig!
Rosenzweig is looking to regain half guard here but Gleiser keeps moving and retains side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Gleiser tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gleiser has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

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

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gleiser is not content to let Rosenzweig control the position.
Gleiser is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rosenzweig trying to control the action but Gleiser is working from the bottom.
Gleiser is looking for a sweep. Rosenzweig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gleiser is pressing down on Rosenzweig's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rosenzweig stands and throws Gleiser's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rosenzweig advances to full mount.
Gleiser stops Rosenzweig from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

Rosenzweig with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gleiser wants to control but Rosenzweig is having none of it.
Gleiser is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gleiser is trying to escape the mount but Rosenzweig keeps good control and instead manages to take Gleiser's back.
Gleiser tries to escape the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gleiser is keeping busy.
Gleiser trying to control the action but Rosenzweig just sinks the hooks in.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Solomon Rosenzweig!