HBGG 2: Hellacious Encore PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between En Sabah Nur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lime Lister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lime Lister is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Sabah Nur
vs
Lister

174 cm
22
164 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
30
225 lbs
15 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Hellbent
Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, En Sabah Nur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lime Lister!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabah Nur moves out of range as Lister throws a body kick.
Sabah Nur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sabah Nur scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sabah Nur misses with a left hand
and Lister counters with a body kick.
Sabah Nur takes a swing at Lister's ribcage but misses.
Sabah Nur misses with a hook

and Lister counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lister.
Lister wants to break free but Sabah Nur has control.
Sabah Nur works on Lister's body with a couple of short punches.
Lister wants to break free but Sabah Nur has control.
A frustrated look appears on Lister's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sabah Nur struggles to land a body shot inside as Lister controls his hands.
Lister blocks an uppercut.
Sabah Nur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Lister's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sabah Nur throws a series of punches but Lister avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Lister.
Lister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sabah Nur moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabah Nur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Sabah Nur gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lister to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lister trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sabah Nur manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Sabah Nur trying to control but Lister is working from the bottom.
Sabah Nur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lister swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lister keeping moving, preventing Sabah Nur from controlling successfully.
Sabah Nur looking to sit in guard and control but Lister gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lister trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lister trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabah Nur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lister slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lister trying to control but Sabah Nur is working from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lime Lister wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sabah Nur scores with a nice head shot.
Lister changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sabah Nur tries to sprawl but Lister drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sabah Nur won't allow Lister to pass to mount.
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.

Lister seems to be looking for submissions.
Lister wants to free his trapped foot but Sabah Nur is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lister passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sabah Nur!
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!

Lister is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sabah Nur to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sabah Nur shrugs it off.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Lister has hold of Sabah Nur's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sabah Nur manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sabah Nur tries to hold on but Lister pushes him away.
Sabah Nur is squirming around, avoiding Lister's attempts to control the action.
Sabah Nur can't escape the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Lister is working for a guillotine from mount but Sabah Nur frees his head quite easily.
Sabah Nur working to try and regain half guard.
Lister avoids the attempt from Sabah Nur to control.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Lister goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sabah Nur is on top in guard.
Sabah Nur controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lister looking to control.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lister keeping moving, preventing Sabah Nur from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of En Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur avoids a kick to the body.
Sabah Nur misses the shot to the body.
Sabah Nur throws a body punch but Lister moves out of range.
Lister gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lister tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sabah Nur sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lister somewhat.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lister tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sabah Nur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lister feints a jab promting Sabah Nur to slip. Lister then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sabah Nur slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
En Sabah Nur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lister pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lister throws a push kick but Sabah Nur slaps the foot to one side.
Lister avoids the body shot from Sabah Nur.
Lister works the jab nicely.
Sabah Nur throws a poor cross that misses
and Lister counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sabah Nur throws a looping overhand right but Lister ducks down to avoid it.
Lister punishes Sabah Nur's body with a nice straight punch.
Sabah Nur uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lister has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sabah Nur connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lister. Lister circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lime Lister dominated that 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.

Sabah Nur loads up on a big right hand but Lister slips the punch.
Lister attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sabah Nur takes a swing at Lister's ribcage but misses.

Lister fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sabah Nur sprawls well initially but Lister persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Sabah Nur looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lister is looking to take a break and control but Sabah Nur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

Lister seems to be working for a kimura but Sabah Nur defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lister is pressing down on Sabah Nur's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sabah Nur is holding on for now.
Lister works his way into full mount!
Lister looking to control but Sabah Nur is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lister goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sabah Nur is on top in guard.

Sabah Nur drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lister dives on top into guard.
Lister 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.
Lister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sabah Nur is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lister sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sabah Nur's guard.
Lister tries to pass to full mount but Sabah Nur defends it.
Lister moves nicely into side control.
Lister wants to control but Sabah Nur is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lister is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sabah Nur has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sabah Nur is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lister off and has taken his back!
Sabah Nur trying to control.

Lister is having to fend off submission attempts from Sabah Nur, who is looking to sink in the choke. Sabah Nur doesn't have the hooks in though and Lister manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Lister advances position into side control!

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lister controlling the position from side mount.
Sabah Nur is trying to improve his position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sabah Nur is working hard here to advance position.

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

Lister goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sabah Nur rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lister's guard! Nice work there by Sabah Nur!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lister can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sabah Nur controls the pace.
Sabah Nur trying to control the position from guard on top but Lister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lime Lister has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sabah Nur tries to free his leg and advance position but Lister is retaining full guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sabah Nur trying to control but Lister is working from the bottom.

Sabah Nur has gone for a leg lock! Lister slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sabah Nur's guard.
Lister slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lister is staying tight to Sabah Nur's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lister trying to control the action but Sabah Nur is working from the bottom.
Lister looking to control but instead Sabah Nur has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

Lister is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lime Lister showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Lister misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Sabah Nur coming out on top.
Lister throws a low kick, looking for Sabah Nur's leg but Sabah Nur calmly moves out of range.
Lister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur blocks the body kick.
Lister misses with a wild combination.
Sabah Nur swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lister counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lime Lister seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lister steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sabah Nur.
Lister takes one to the side of the head.
Sabah Nur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lister attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sabah Nur's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lister under the eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Lister finds it's target.
Lister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur blocks a head kick by Lister.
Lister throws a low kick, looking for Sabah Nur's leg but Sabah Nur calmly moves out of range.
Sabah Nur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sabah Nur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sabah Nur lands with an overhand left.
Sabah Nur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sabah Nur moves out of range of the body kick.
Sabah Nur moves away from the strike by Lister.
Sabah Nur misses with an uppercut. Lister saw that one coming.
Sabah Nur staying out of range there.
Lister is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sabah Nur misses with a body shot

and Lister counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Lister breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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!
Sabah Nur checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sabah Nur misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Sabah Nur misses.
Lister misses with a body kick.
Lister scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sabah Nur throws a body punch but Lister moves out of range.
Sabah Nur throws a lazy right hand but Lister sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sabah Nur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lister.
Lister tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sabah Nur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lister was well out of range. Poor timing from Sabah Nur.
Lister misses with a kick to the body.
Lister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sabah Nur manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lister.
Lister comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lister throws a low kick, looking for Sabah Nur's leg but Sabah Nur calmly moves out of range.
A slow jab from Sabah Nur misses its intended target.
A leg kick checked by Sabah Nur.
Lister fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lister throws an overhand right that lands on Sabah Nur's shoulder, as Sabah Nur tries to avoid the shot.
Sabah Nur misses with the combination.
Lister lands a nice shot that snaps Sabah Nur's head back.
Lister ducks under a wild hook from Sabah Nur.
Lister connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
No luck for Lister with that takedown attempt.
Sabah Nur throws a series of punches but Lister avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur misses with a looping left.
Sabah Nur tries to move into range but Lister moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sabah Nur looks to land a right hand but Lister moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lister misses with a leg kick.
Lister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sabah Nur moves away.
Lister tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sabah Nur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lister tries to clinch but Sabah Nur is having none of it.
Jab by Sabah Nur.
Lister fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sabah Nur moves away.
Lister throws an overhand right that lands on Sabah Nur's shoulder, as Sabah Nur tries to avoid the shot.
Sabah Nur tries to land a front kick but Lister steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur misses with a head kick.
Sabah Nur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lister.
Lister staying out of range there.
Sabah Nur throws a lazy right hand but Lister sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lister has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sabah Nur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sabah Nur moves out of range of the body kick.
Sabah Nur thuds a left hand into Lister's body.
Sabah Nur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lister manages to avoid it.
Sabah Nur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lister.
Sabah Nur keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sabah Nur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lister.
Sabah Nur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lister moves away.
Sabah Nur looks to throw the jab but Lister is out of range.
Lister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sabah Nur.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lister moves in looking to clinch but Sabah Nur pushes him off.
Lister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sabah Nur throws a series of punches but Lister avoids them all with ease.
Sabah Nur's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sabah Nur duly obliges.
Lister swings for the body but Sabah Nur moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sabah Nur. Lister shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sabah Nur thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sabah Nur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lister was well out of range. Poor timing from Sabah Nur.
Lister tries to score with a low kick but Sabah Nur moves his leg out of the way.
Lister misses with a kick to the body.
Lister is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sabah Nur rather than just go for the knockout.
Sabah Nur thuds a left hand into Lister's body.
Sabah Nur jabs Lister right on the nose. Lister blinks but takes it well.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lister is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lister. Lister circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Lister is rocked!
Sabah Nur finds Lister's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Lister flops back against the ropes, eyes gazing into the distance. Sabah Nur lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Lister will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). En Sabah Nur!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cha Cha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caeser Augustus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caeser Augustus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cha
vs
Augustus

183 cm
33
198 lbs
14 - 9 - 2

182 cm
31
181 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Red Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)
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 14 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cha Cha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caeser Augustus!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cha dives in and grabs Augustus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Augustus pushes down on Cha's head and hops out.
Augustus misses the shot to the body.
Cha with a poor takedown
enabling Augustus to counter with a crisp jab.
Augustus cracks Cha with an open hand slap.
Augustus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Augustus tries to sprawl but Cha drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cha is trying to control the action in half guard but Augustus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cha is looking to pass Augustus's guard but actually Augustus recovers to full guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cha wants to control from the top but Augustus keeps moving.
Cha being controlled here momentarily.
Augustus keeping moving, preventing Cha from controlling successfully.
Augustus is controlling Cha's posture.

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

Augustus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cha is aware though and is defending well.
Cha passes Augustus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cha is just content to waste time from the top position. Augustus takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Augustus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Augustus keeping moving, preventing Cha from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cha drops back, looking for a kneebar! Augustus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Augustus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Augustus!
Cha tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Augustus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cha is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Augustus seems to be looking for submissions.
Cha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cha.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cha regains half guard there - taking advantage of Augustus's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Cha is in trouble now - Augustus has advanced to mount!
Augustus looking to control but Cha is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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 five minutes gone in the round.
Augustus fails to take his opponent's back.
Augustus tries to control but Cha wriggling away.
Augustus moves to his opponent's back but Cha bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Augustus.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Augustus trying to keep a closed guard but Cha is proving a slippery customer.
Cha wants to control from the top but Augustus keeps moving.
Cha looking to sit in guard and control but Augustus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cha keeping moving, preventing Augustus from controlling successfully.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Augustus forces his way into half guard.
Augustus trying to control from half guard but Cha is working away.
Augustus tries to pass to full mount but Cha defends it.
Augustus trying to advance position but Cha counters by regaining guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Augustus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cha keeping moving, preventing Augustus from controlling successfully.
Augustus looking to pass the guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Augustus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Augustus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cha is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cha has escaped and now he's on top!
Cha trying to control the position from guard on top but Augustus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caeser Augustus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cha Cha's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Cha checks a leg kick nicely.
Augustus throws a right hand that Cha ducks under and follows up with a left that Cha also avoids with ease.
Augustus swings for the body but Cha moves out of range.
Caeser Augustus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Augustus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cha tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Augustus is in Cha's guard.
Cha keeping moving, preventing Augustus from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Caeser Augustus was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Augustus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cha sprawls well initially but Augustus persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Cha with the active half guard here but Augustus passes nicely into side control.

Augustus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cha has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cha gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Augustus seems to be working for a kimura but Cha defends the submission attempt.
Caeser Augustus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cha gets full guard.

Augustus postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cha is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Augustus, into his guard.
Cha advances to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cha wants to free his trapped foot but Augustus is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Cha is looking for a kimura here.
Cha trying to advance position but Augustus counters by regaining guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Augustus keeping full guard, as Cha tries to pass.
Cha works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cha perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cha is looking to take a break and control but Augustus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Cha is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Augustus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cha.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Cha is working for a kimura but Augustus is defending it quite comfortably.
Cha tries to pass the half guard into mount. Augustus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

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

Cha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Augustus is not content to let Cha control the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cha stalling away here and it's allowed Augustus to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Augustus keeping moving, preventing Cha from controlling successfully.
Augustus trying to control the position.
Augustus 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.
Cha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Augustus keeping moving, preventing Cha from controlling successfully.

Cha Cha has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Augustus throws a poor cross that misses

and Cha counters with a takedown into side control.

Cha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Augustus, who protects the arm well.
Cha wants to control for a moment but Augustus uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

Augustus actively working from the bottom here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cha passes to full mount!
Cha can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Augustus is looking to escape.
Cha fails to take his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cha Cha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cha Cha's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Cha looks for a takedown but Augustus sprawls well.
Cha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Augustus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cha's half guard.
Augustus wants to free his trapped foot but Cha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cha is refusing to be controlled, as Augustus sits in half guard.
Augustus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cha haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Augustus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cha is just riding it out for now. Augustus eventually gives up the hold.
Cha wants to get back to full guard.
Augustus is stalling here. Cha is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Augustus seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cha has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Cha tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cha has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Augustus is being controlled here.
Augustus is not content to let Cha control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

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

Cha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

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

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Augustus tries to bench press Cha off him but Cha keeps the position.

Cha goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Augustus has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cha but great work by Augustus.
Augustus trying to control the action but Cha is working from the bottom.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Augustus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Augustus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cha rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Augustus's guard! Nice work there by Cha!
Cha works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Augustus trying to control here.
Augustus is not content to let Cha control the position.
Cha is pressing down on Augustus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Augustus is holding on for now.

Cha is trying to work for a kimura but Augustus is defending well.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Cha is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Augustus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cha.

Cha is working for a submission of some sort.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Cha is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Augustus has managed to free his arm - good work.

Cha is trying to work for a kimura but Augustus is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cha Cha showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cha has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Gold scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Caeser Augustus!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Cha Cha!

The fight ends as a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Wiggin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cubensis Azul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Wiggin
vs
Azul

180 cm
33
154 lbs
23 - 19 - 0

174 cm
35
156 lbs
26 - 14 - 2

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Hellbent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrew Wiggin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Cubensis Azul!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wiggin gets caught napping as Azul dives in and scores a takedown. Wiggin manages to retain guard.
Wiggin is trying to control the position but Azul postures up.
Azul must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wiggin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Azul landing with the ground and pound.
Azul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wiggin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Azul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wiggin is keeping the position for now.
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.
Wiggin keeping moving, preventing Azul from controlling successfully.
Wiggin looking for a sweep. Not yet Wiggin, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wiggin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Azul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Azul throwing strikes from guard but Wiggin blocks nicely.
Azul trying to control but Wiggin is working from the bottom.
Azul lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wiggin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Azul is one step ahead there.
Azul lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azul throws a strike but Wiggin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Azul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Azul is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Azul trying to keep a closed guard but Wiggin is proving a slippery customer.
Wiggin throws a big elbow that misses.

Azul working for a triangle but Wiggin defends it easily.
Azul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azul wants to sweep but no luck.
Azul keeps trying to improve his position.

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

Azul is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Azul being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Azul looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wiggin has picked Azul up and slammed him! Azul can't keep hold of the triangle and Wiggin manages to pass to side control!
Azul is looking for a sweep.
Wiggin is looking to take a break and control but Azul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Wiggin has hold of Azul's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Azul tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Wiggin cranks the arm and Azul screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Azul, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Andrew Wiggin!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Andrew Wiggin made sure he mentioned Apex Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rener Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dummy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Gracie
vs
Dummy

190 cm
20
199 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
31
184 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Red Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Just Fight (Everything 7$)

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rener Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Dummy!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.

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.
Dummy stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dummy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Rener Gracie has been cut.

Gracie 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.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dummy wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie wants to control but Dummy is keeping him busy.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but Dummy instead regains half guard.
Gracie prevents Dummy from improving his position.
Dummy is controlling Gracie's trapped leg to prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie prevents Dummy from improving his position.
Dummy is still trying to improve position.
Dummy gets full guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dummy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dummy wants to sweep but no luck.
Dummy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie trying to control but Dummy is working from the bottom.
Dummy tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Dummy is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie won't allow Dummy to sweep him here.
Dummy can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Dummy defending well.
Dummy works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dummy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Dummy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Dummy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie taking a break here but Dummy is having none of it and regains half guard.
Gracie is thwarting Dummy's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dummy wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dummy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dummy has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but Dummy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Dummy is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dummy is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Dummy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dummy moves into full guard.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Dummy is retaining full guard.
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 five minutes gone in the round.

Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dummy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dummy is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.

Dummy 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.

Dummy is looking for a kimura here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dummy is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.

Dummy is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.

Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Dummy.

Dummy is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.

Dummy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dummy trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Gracie trying to control here.
Dummy wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Dummy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracie!
Dummy wants to take Gracie's back but he can't do it this time.

Dummy has hold of Gracie's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gracie manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

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

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but Dummy is having none of it.

Dummy is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gracie has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gracie!
Dummy tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Dummy looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie trying to control but Dummy is working from the bottom.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie passes into half guard.
Dummy is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Dummy is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dummy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Dummy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dummy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie trying to control but Dummy is working from the bottom.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Dummy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rener Gracie's cut.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Dummy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dummy stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rener Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dummy but Dummy pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Gracie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dummy was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dummy can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dummy gets back to full guard.
Dummy keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dummy is on top in guard.
Gracie pulls Dummy in to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dummy wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Dummy postures up.

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

Rener Gracie has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dummy to the mat! Dummy manages to get full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Dummy keeps moving.
Dummy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dummy passes to full mount!
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Dummy maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dummy wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Dummy avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Dummy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dummy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dummy takes Gracie's back.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dummy is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off.

Dummy is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gracie looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Gracie 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 Dummy gets his way!
John Dummy has got the better of the ground game so far.

Dummy looking for the RNC.

Dummy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie turns into Dummy and is now in his guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Dummy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Dummy.
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!
Dummy trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Dummy keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Rener Gracie just wasn't active enough.

Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dummy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gracie wants to control but Dummy is keeping him busy.

Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie wants to control but Dummy is keeping him busy.
Dummy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dummy tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Dummy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Gracie prevents Dummy from improving his position.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie wants to control but Dummy is keeping him busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Dummy is defending well.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
Dummy is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie won't allow Dummy to sweep him here.
Dummy can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie works his way into full mount!
Dummy is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dummy is controlling an arm, preventing Gracie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Dummy is trying desperately to improve position.

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 Rener Gracie.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Rener Gracie!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Rener Gracie!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for John Dummy!

Rener Gracie wins by split decision!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Gleiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atsushi Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Smoke Serpent - Jiu Jitsu as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Gleiser
vs
Gracie

190 cm
35
230 lbs
9 - 13 - 0

198 cm
27
278 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

TWGC Champion
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Gleiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Atsushi Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Gleiser shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Gracie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gleiser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Gleiser got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gleiser has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gleiser wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gleiser is controlling an arm, preventing Gracie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gleiser is working to get back to half guard.
Gleiser tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gleiser is looking to escape.

Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gleiser is controlling an arm, preventing Gracie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gleiser can't escape the position.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie fails to move to back control.
Gleiser working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie fails to take his opponent's back.
Gleiser bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gleiser 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.
Gleiser trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gleiser tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.

Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gleiser slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gracie is not content to let Gleiser control the position.
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!
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gleiser looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is staying active underneath Gleiser, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.
Gleiser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.

Gracie has his foot on Gleiser's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gleiser works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Gleiser from controlling successfully.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gleiser works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gleiser prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gleiser tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gleiser is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.

Gleiser is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Gleiser is looking for a kimura here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gleiser has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie wants to control but Gleiser is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gleiser trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gleiser frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gleiser is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but Gleiser is keeping busy.
Gleiser looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gleiser is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.

Gleiser is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gleiser trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.

Gleiser is looking for a kimura here.

Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gleiser trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Gracie gets full guard.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gleiser's guard.
Gleiser wants to sweep but no luck.
Gleiser is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gleiser 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.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Gleiser is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gleiser manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Gleiser's guard.
Gleiser is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Gleiser is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gleiser controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gleiser wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Gleiser keeps moving.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Gleiser working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gleiser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gleiser looking for a sweep. Not yet Gleiser, not yet.
Gracie stands and throws Gleiser's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gracie moves into full mount!

Gracie working for a guillotine from mount but Gleiser is in no mood to give up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gleiser tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Atsushi Gracie will probably get the nod.
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!

Gracie looks for a takedown but Gleiser sprawls well.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Gleiser tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie 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.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gleiser's waist but Gleiser gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Michael Gleiser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atsushi Gracie.

Gleiser shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gracie is trying to defend but Gleiser finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gleiser passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gleiser passes into half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Gleiser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie is staying active underneath Gleiser, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gleiser is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

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

Gracie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gleiser breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gracie looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gleiser passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gleiser passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie!
Gleiser fails to take his opponent's back.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gleiser controlling the position easily from mount.
Michael Gleiser overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to roll over but Gleiser keeps him under control.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Gleiser preventing the sweep.

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gleiser won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gleiser trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gleiser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gleiser won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gleiser drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Gleiser off! Gleiser jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Gleiser trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gleiser has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gleiser escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control!

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!
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gleiser is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gleiser is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gleiser preventing the sweep.
Gleiser passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gleiser is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.

Gracie actively working from the bottom here.

Gleiser looking for a submission but Gracie manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Gleiser wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gleiser trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gleiser defends it easily.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Gleiser advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gleiser is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Gleiser is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie 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!
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Gleiser manages to turn into his guard.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gleiser tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gleiser regains half guard.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Gleiser is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gleiser tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie is trying to control. Gleiser wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gleiser manages to get to full guard.

Gleiser had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie 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.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Gleiser is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gleiser is trying to get back to half guard.
Gleiser is working hard here to advance position.
Gleiser can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie tries to move to mount but Gleiser blocks the move with his legs.
Gleiser manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gleiser wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Gleiser sits in half guard.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie gets full guard.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gleiser is one step ahead there.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gleiser trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Gleiser controlling him for the moment.

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 Michael Gleiser.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Michael Gleiser!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes to the ring accompanied by Fort Minor-Remember The Name. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Diaz
vs
Dixon

185 cm
26
180 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

183 cm
26
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

TWGC Champion
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Hellbent
Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adam Dixon!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dixon sprawls well. Dixon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.

Diaz feints and as Dixon raises his hands in defense, Diaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.

Diaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dixon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dixon has escaped and now he's on top!
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Diaz kicks Dixon off and gets to his feet.
Dixon throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz lands a jab to Dixon's midsection.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Diaz scores with a takedown into Dixon's guard.
Diaz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dixon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Dixon tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diaz postures up.

Dixon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz 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.
Diaz trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Diaz stands and throws Dixon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz trying to control the position but Dixon is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with the ground and pound.

Diaz tries for a kimura but Dixon is defending well.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Dixon manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Diaz.
Dixon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon can't keep his opponent in guard - Diaz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Dixon is defending well.

Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

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

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

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

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dixon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz.

Diaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dixon works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Dixon controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Dixon controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.

Diaz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dixon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Diaz, into his guard.

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

Dixon is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Diaz is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adam Dixon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gus Dengel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nik Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dengel might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Papillon. Nik Volkov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Dengel
vs
Volkov

150 cm
34
148 lbs
28 - 19 - 0

176 cm
32
148 lbs
20 - 14 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

TWGC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gus Dengel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Nik Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dengel tries to avoid it but Volkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dengel to the ground. Dengel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Volkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dengel, right into the meat.
Volkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Dengel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dengel wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
Dengel postures up.
Dengel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dengel wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dengel looking to pass the guard.
Dengel working some strikes from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov 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.
Dengel wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.

Dengel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Volkov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dengel, into his guard.
Volkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Dengel is retaining full guard.
Volkov preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Dengel keeps moving.
Dengel looking for a sweep. Not yet Dengel, not yet.

Volkov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dengel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dengel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dengel!

Dengel tries for a kimura but Volkov is defending well.
Volkov tries to buck Dengel off but Dengel is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dengel trying to control the position but Volkov is working away.

Dengel swings around for an armbar but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dengel's guard.
Dengel wants to hit a switch here but Volkov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dengel there!

Volkov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dengel is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dengel and Volkov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dengel regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dengel is looking for a sweep. Volkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Volkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dengel defends it well.

Volkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dengel defends it well.
Volkov is pressing down on Dengel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dengel is holding on for now.
Volkov trying to control from Dengel's half guard. Dengel has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Volkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dengel is keeping the position for now.
Volkov trying to control but Dengel is working from the bottom.
Dengel keeping full guard, as Volkov tries to pass.
Dengel can't keep his opponent in guard - Volkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dengel is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Volkov jumps into side control!

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dengel is looking for a sweep.

Volkov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dengel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Volkov's guard! Nice work there by Dengel!
Volkov trying to control the position.
Dengel wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
Dengel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Volkov trying to keep a closed guard but Dengel is proving a slippery customer.
Volkov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dengel!
Volkov wants to control the pace but Dengel is squirming around nicely.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Volkov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dengel has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dengel!
Volkov keeping full guard, as Dengel tries to pass.
Dengel wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
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.
Volkov 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.
Dengel throws a strike but Volkov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Volkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dengel is keeping the position for now.
Volkov won't allow Dengel to sweep him here.
Dengel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Volkov manages to get himself to full guard.
Dengel looking to sit in guard and control but Volkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dengel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkov advances position into side control!

Volkov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dengel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Volkov's guard! Nice work there by Dengel!
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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dengel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Volkov dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gus Dengel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Dengel fails with an attempt to clinch.

Dengel instigates a clinch.
Dengel landing knees to the body.
Dengel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dengel gets through Volkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dengel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Dengel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dengel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Volkov avoids it.
Dengel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dengel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dengel lands with a light punch inside.
Dengel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dengel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Volkov is defending well for now.
Dengel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Volkov fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dengel tries to work over Volkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dengel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dengel working Volkov over with knees to the body.
Dengel misses with a knee to the head.
Dengel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Volkov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dengel presses Volkov against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dengel lands a right hand.
Volkov is working for takedown but Dengel is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from Dengel.
Dengel lands a hook that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Dengel misses with a knee to the head.
Dengel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Volkov is defending well for now.
Dengel trying to land knees to the body.
Volkov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Dengel to keep the fight standing.
Gus Dengel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nik Volkov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov takes an elbow to the temple.
Dengel stops a takedown attempt from Volkov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Volkov jumps guard and drags Dengel to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dengel wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
Volkov controls Dengel momentarily but Dengel frees himself.
Dengel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Volkov is keeping the position for now.
Volkov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dengel!
Dengel regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Volkov is looking for a kimura but Dengel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Volkov to get the leverage.

Volkov is trying to work for a kimura but Dengel is defending well.
Dengel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gus Dengel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dengel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkov wants to pass the guard but Dengel is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov stands and throws Dengel's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Volkov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dengel is looking to reverse the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Volkov swings around for an armbar but Dengel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Volkov's guard.
Volkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dengel is one step ahead there.
Dengel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Volkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dengel manages to get himself to full guard.
Dengel is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Volkov stands and throws Dengel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dengel struggling a bit here.

Volkov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dengel is trying to improve his position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is looking to take a break and control but Dengel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

Volkov tries for a kimura but Dengel is defending well.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

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

Dengel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dengel sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Volkov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Volkov can't do much from the bottom here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Dengel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Volkov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Volkov wants to control but Dengel postures up.

Dengel swings around for an armbar but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dengel's guard.
Volkov trying to control but Dengel is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Volkov lying in Dengel's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Dengel decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Volkov taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gus Dengel!
Post fight, Gus Dengel took to the microphone: 'I appreciate Jake accepting this fight, coming off a two fight losing streak is rough but I'm back now baby!! '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aran Schmeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen system of a down - violent pornography as his entrance music. Rickson Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Schmeck
vs
Silva

175 cm
29
169 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

200 cm
35
233 lbs
27 - 24 - 2

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Hellbent
Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

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 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aran Schmeck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rickson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Schmeck looking to score a takedown here. Silva is defending well but Schmeck drives through and ends up in Silva's guard.
Schmeck trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Silva controlling from the top position.
Silva stands and throws Schmeck's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Silva wants to control but Schmeck is keeping him busy.
Schmeck might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silva staying calm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmeck wants to control but Silva postures up.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Schmeck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Silva tries for a kimura but Schmeck is defending well.

Silva swings around for an armbar but Schmeck sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Silva's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Schmeck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Schmeck postures up.
Silva wants to sweep here but Schmeck controlling him for the moment.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Schmeck is proving a slippery customer.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Schmeck from controlling successfully.
Silva is trying to keep Schmeck in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmeck wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Schmeck closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.

Schmeck avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Schmeck from controlling successfully.
Schmeck sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Schmeck wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Schmeck is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Silva is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aran Schmeck!
Aran Schmeck very nearly forgot to thank Hell's Balls Recovery (160) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sparry McSubberton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mega Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DMX - Megatron Gon' Give It To Ya. Mega Fredriksson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McSubberton
vs
Fredriksson

188 cm
28
255 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

183 cm
33
217 lbs
26 - 21 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

TWGC Champion
World class boxer
Heavy handed

STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Rio

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparry McSubberton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Mega Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fredriksson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fredriksson slips a nice elbow through McSubberton's hands, connecting with McSubberton's forehead.
McSubberton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fredriksson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fredriksson's back!
Fredriksson wants to escape the position.
McSubberton gets his hands free as Fredriksson looks to control.

McSubberton is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Fredriksson is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sparry McSubberton!
After winning the bout, Sparry McSubberton 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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82%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Merrimac Mjolnir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mjolnir comes into the arena with Die for Metal blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Santiago's choice of entrance music: Rick Ross - Superhigh. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Mjolnir
vs
Santiago

195 cm
35
271 lbs
32 - 8 - 0

190 cm
31
203 lbs
20 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Merrimac Mjolnir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricardo Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mjolnir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Mjolnir misses.

Mjolnir gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Santiago.

Santiago breaks from the clinch.
Mjolnir walks into a stiff left hand from Santiago.

It looks like Merrimac Mjolnir has been cut.
Mjolnir tries to bum rush Santiago with a series of wild strikes but Santiago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santiago doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Mjolnir does it's job there.
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!
Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mjolnir as he jumps to the side.
Santiago thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mjolnir if he has to take too many more of those.
Santiago lands with a straight right. Mjolnir didn't see that one coming.
Santiago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mjolnir throws a nice looking combination but Santiago bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mjolnir walks into a left hand.
Santiago fails to land the takedown.
Mjolnir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santiago.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago connects with a body shot that sends Mjolnir's belly button to the back.
Merrimac Mjolnir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mjolnir just misses with a punch to the body.
Mjolnir works Santiago's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Mjolnir misses.
Mjolnir is looking to wear down Santiago with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Santiago pushes Mjolnir away with a front kick.
Santiago moves out of range as Mjolnir strikes.
Mjolnir scores with a shot to the body.
Mjolnir throws a body punch but Santiago moves out of range.
Santiago throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mjolnir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Santiago defending well as Mjolnir loads up on a big left hand.
Mjolnir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mjolnir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mjolnir misses with a right hand
and Santiago counters with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mjolnir scores with a nice head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mjolnir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mjolnir swings away with a body shot that misses
and Santiago counters with a good low kick that Mjolnir was not able to check.
Mjolnir looks to score with a jab to the body but Santiago is just out of range.
Mjolnir lands a nice looking body shot.
Mjolnir shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mjolnir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mjolnir gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Santiago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mjolnir takes a swing at Santiago's ribcage but misses.
Santiago chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch combination from Santiago misses.
Mjolnir looks to land a body kick but Santiago moved away.
Mjolnir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santiago scores with a nice right hand.
Santiago shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mjolnir defends it nicely.
Merrimac Mjolnir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Santiago.
Santiago avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mjolnir.
Mjolnir throws a jab but it's blocked by Santiago.
Mjolnir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mjolnir stuffs the takedown.
Santiago takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Santiago lands with a hook. Mjolnir tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mjolnir looks to land a left hand but Santiago moved out of range nicely.
Mjolnir takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice body punch from Mjolnir.
Santiago looks for a takedown but Mjolnir sprawls well.
That kick from Santiago tenderised Mjolnir's leg. Mjolnir is trying to keep his angry face on.
Santiago takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santiago takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Santiago shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mjolnir defends it nicely.
Santiago shoots in and drives through. Mjolnir sprawls well.

Mjolnir has managed to clinch.
Santiago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mjolnir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mjolnir has a couple of punches blocked by Santiago.
Santiago prevents a body shot from Mjolnir.
Mjolnir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santiago.
Mjolnir lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Mjolnir is looking to control Santiago's arms but Santiago gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mjolnir has his back to the ropes.
Santiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mjolnir tries a body shot but Santiago blocks it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mjolnir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mjolnir misses with a punch on the inside.
Mjolnir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mjolnir can't find room to land a body shot as Santiago controls the action.

Santiago manages to break the clinch.
Santiago misses with a looping left.
Mjolnir takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Santiago, as that shot connected.
Mjolnir drops his hands momentarily and Santiago takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Merrimac Mjolnir's cut is getting worse.
Santiago misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santiago dives in and grabs Mjolnir's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mjolnir pushes down on Santiago's head and hops out.
Mjolnir takes a swing at Santiago's ribcage but misses.
Santiago fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mjolnir throws a sloppy head kick and Santiago moves out of range easily.
Santiago uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mjolnir has time to react.
Santiago loads up on a big right hand but Mjolnir slips the punch.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Santiago scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Santiago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mjolnir.
Santiago is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mjolnir had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Santiago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mjolnir throws a body punch but Santiago moves out of range.
Santiago misses with a low kick.
Mjolnir throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Santiago looks winded!
Mjolnir misses with a body kick.
Santiago swats away the attempt to clinch by Mjolnir.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mjolnir looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mjolnir digs a good hook to Santiago's body.
Mjolnir fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mjolnir moves in looking to clinch but Santiago pushes him off.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Santiago.
Nice body punch from Mjolnir.
Santiago has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mjolnir.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mjolnir thows a body shot but no joy.

Mjolnir clinches.
Santiago tries to score a body lock takedown but Mjolnir shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mjolnir gets through Santiago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mjolnir prevents a body shot from Santiago.
Mjolnir lands a body shot.
Santiago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mjolnir scores with a shot to the side of Santiago's head.
Mjolnir lands with a light punch inside.
Mjolnir tries a body shot but Santiago blocks it.
Mjolnir misses with a punch to the body.
Santiago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mjolnir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santiagos head.
Mjolnir lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Santiago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mjolnir lands a body punch.
Mjolnir digs a right hand underneath Santiago's ribcage. Santiago let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mjolnir scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mjolnir lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Mjolnir.
Mjolnir creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Santiago's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Santiago drops to his knees and Mjolnir pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Merrimac Mjolnir!
Merrimac Mjolnir thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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FIGHT
RATING
70%

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