The Risk PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roc Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and daddy lean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Moss
vs
lean

194 cm
19
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

NCC: Nemesis Cage Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roc Moss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, daddy lean!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
lean misses with a head kick.
Moss looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Moss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
lean throws a leg kick which misses Moss's front leg but catches the back leg as Moss tries to avoid it.
lean scores with a nice body kick.
lean lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crunch! lean slams his shin into Moss's torso.
daddy lean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
lean connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moss momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from lean, right into the meat.
Crack! A monster head kick from lean and Moss falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by lean!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). daddy lean!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between CHAAAAALIE HUSTLE (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JACK DEMPSEY (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

HUSTLE
vs
DEMPSEY

200 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

206 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CHAAAAALIE HUSTLE!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JACK DEMPSEY!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DEMPSEY avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DEMPSEY works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
DEMPSEY looks to land a left hand but HUSTLE moved out of range nicely.
DEMPSEY will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
HUSTLE misses with a straight right.

HUSTLE pushes DEMPSEY up against the cage in a clinch.
HUSTLE tries to pull guard but DEMPSEY holds him up against the cage and eventually HUSTLE drops back down to his feet.
HUSTLE prevents DEMPSEY from breaking the clinch.
HUSTLE tries to score a body lock takedown but DEMPSEY shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
HUSTLE stops a takedown attempt from DEMPSEY.

DEMPSEY has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics HUSTLE uses from the top position.
DEMPSEY is trying to control the position from the bottom.
HUSTLE won't allow DEMPSEY to get back to his feet.

HUSTLE stands up from guard. Let's bang!
DEMPSEY fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DEMPSEY keeps the fight on the outside.
DEMPSEY keeps the fight on the outside.
DEMPSEY keeps the fight on the outside.
DEMPSEY goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

HUSTLE feints and as DEMPSEY raises his hands in defense, HUSTLE changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
HUSTLE missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DEMPSEY pulls HUSTLE in close to prevent any damage.
DEMPSEY is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst HUSTLE is controlling him.
HUSTLE sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
HUSTLE throwing strikes but missing.
HUSTLE throwing strikes but missing.
DEMPSEY is trying to control the position from the bottom.
HUSTLE wants to get up but he can't break DEMPSEY's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
DEMPSEY closes this distance looking for a takedown but HUSTLE circles away.
CHAAAAALIE HUSTLE has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JACK DEMPSEY.

DEMPSEY looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
DEMPSEY looks gassed!
HUSTLE tries to roll over but DEMPSEY keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DEMPSEY trying to advance position but HUSTLE counters by regaining guard.
HUSTLE is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
DEMPSEY wants to control from the top but HUSTLE keeps moving.
DEMPSEY is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

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

DEMPSEY drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and DEMPSEY jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
DEMPSEY won't allow HUSTLE to sweep him here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

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

HUSTLE stands up and waves to DEMPSEY to follow him.

HUSTLE feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
DEMPSEY controls HUSTLE momentarily but HUSTLE frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CHAAAAALIE HUSTLE dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

DEMPSEY closes the distance but HUSTLE moves to the side

and HUSTLE counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by HUSTLE.
HUSTLE 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.
HUSTLE stopping the sweep attempt from DEMPSEY.
HUSTLE not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
HUSTLE makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

HUSTLE stands up and waves to DEMPSEY to follow him.
DEMPSEY is breathing heavily.
DEMPSEY throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
HUSTLE throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

so DEMPSEY counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
DEMPSEY works a leg free and moves into half guard.
CHAAAAALIE HUSTLE overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
HUSTLE tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
DEMPSEY wants to lay and pray for a moment but HUSTLE keeps working.
HUSTLE is trying is best to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DEMPSEY is thwarting HUSTLE's attempts to control the position.
HUSTLE wants to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
HUSTLE misses with a jab, cross combination.
HUSTLE shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and DEMPSEY counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DEMPSEY misses with a takedown

and HUSTLE counters with a single leg into guard. DEMPSEY didn't expect that.
HUSTLE trying to control the position from guard on top but DEMPSEY is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
HUSTLE looking to sit in guard and control but DEMPSEY gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
DEMPSEY trying to control the position from guard on top but HUSTLE is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DEMPSEY postures up.
DEMPSEY wants to stand and escape but instead HUSTLE has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
HUSTLE trying to control the position from guard on top but DEMPSEY is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DEMPSEY preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
HUSTLE has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
DEMPSEY can't keep his opponent in guard - HUSTLE advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
HUSTLE wants to take a breather but DEMPSEY is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CHAAAAALIE HUSTLE dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

HUSTLE tries to clinch but DEMPSEY is having none of it.
HUSTLE scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

HUSTLE rushes DEMPSEY and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
HUSTLE has had enough of the clinch but DEMPSEY keeps him there for the moment.
DEMPSEY blocks an elbow strike.
HUSTLE letting DEMPSEY take a breather here.

HUSTLE has DEMPSEY pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. HUSTLE pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending DEMPSEY tumbling to the mat - HUSTLE dives into DEMPSEY's guard.
HUSTLE pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DEMPSEY is keeping the position for now.
DEMPSEY is trying to control the position but HUSTLE postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HUSTLE trying to control but DEMPSEY is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DEMPSEY is trying to control the position but HUSTLE postures up.
HUSTLE knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for DEMPSEY on the ground.
DEMPSEY looking to hit a scissor sweep but HUSTLE is one step ahead there.
HUSTLE 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.
HUSTLE thows a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
DEMPSEY throws a lazy head kick

and HUSTLE moves into the clinch.
HUSTLE throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but DEMPSEY blocks it with crossed arms.
DEMPSEY looking to stall.
HUSTLE manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
DEMPSEY avoiding damage as HUSTLE throws knees to the body.

HUSTLE manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
DEMPSEY trying to control the position from guard on top but HUSTLE is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
HUSTLE is trying to control the position but DEMPSEY postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
HUSTLE lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for DEMPSEY!
HUSTLE sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
DEMPSEY is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
DEMPSEY tries to buck HUSTLE off but HUSTLE takes his back!

HUSTLE looking for the choke from the back.
HUSTLE avoiding DEMPSEY 's attempts to control his hands.
HUSTLE lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can DEMPSEY hold on?!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
DEMPSEY tries to escape but HUSTLE has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
CHAAAAALIE HUSTLE showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for HUSTLE, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CHAAAAALIE HUSTLE!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between EL GUAPO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DAN SIMOES (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

GUAPO
vs
SIMOES

176 cm
18
137 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
136 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, EL GUAPO!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DAN SIMOES!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SIMOES takes a shot right to the bread basket.
SIMOES has a takedown stuffed.

GUAPO decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
SIMOES is looking to improve his position.
GUAPO sitting and controlling from the half guard.
SIMOES is trying to get back to full guard.
GUAPO tries to pass to full mount but SIMOES defends it.
SIMOES is trying to stand back up but GUAPO is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
SIMOES is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
SIMOES shoots and misses
and GUAPO counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. SIMOES is lucky that one didn't land flush.
SIMOES shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and GUAPO counters with a left and a right that stings SIMOES.
EL GUAPO has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DAN SIMOES.
SIMOES looks gassed!
GUAPO avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
SIMOES clinches but GUAPO breaks the clinch

and GUAPO counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by GUAPO.
GUAPO is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
GUAPO chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
GUAPO trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

SIMOES throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

GUAPO stands up from SIMOES's guard - GUAPO perhaps looking for a knockout.

GUAPO shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in SIMOES's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
GUAPO slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SIMOES tries to bench press GUAPO off him but GUAPO keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
GUAPO slows the pace down.
SIMOES is looking to regain half guard here but GUAPO keeps moving and retains side control.
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.

GUAPO decides to stand back up.

GUAPO clinches up against the cage.
GUAPO really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
GUAPO is trying to break the clinch but SIMOES has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
GUAPO tries for a takedown. No joy.
GUAPO wants to get back to striking at distance but SIMOES won't allow it.
SIMOES tries for a takedown. No joy.

GUAPO drags the fight down to the ground.

GUAPO looking for a guillotine here but SIMOES defends easily.
GUAPO utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
SIMOES looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
SIMOES throwing strikes but missing.
GUAPO seems keen to control SIMOES's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

EL GUAPO dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

SIMOES gets caught flat footed, as GUAPO shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
SIMOES wants to hit a switch here but GUAPO passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for SIMOES there!
SIMOES is trying desperately to improve position.
GUAPO sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

GUAPO is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but SIMOES is surviving well by controlling GUAPO's body position as best he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SIMOES is looking to get to half guard.
GUAPO lands a heavy elbow.

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

SIMOES wants to improve his position, back to half guard but GUAPO has ideas of his own. He's got hold of SIMOES's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! SIMOES is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for GUAPO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). EL GUAPO!
EL GUAPO is the new bantamweight champion!