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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gus Dengel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Stglitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dengel comes to the cage accompanied by I Just Had Sex. Stglitz has chosen Feuer frei! as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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150 cm
26
148 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
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180 cm
25
145 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gus Dengel! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugo Stglitz! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dengel thows a leg kick but Stglitz checks it and Stglitz counters with a straight right hand. A jab from Stglitz does it's job there. Stglitz throws an off balance right hand
and Dengel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Dengel throws a jab when Stglitz was well out of range. Dengel is looking to clinch. Dengel throws out a loose jab but Stglitz uses good head movement to avoid it. Stglitz connects with a looping right hand.
Dengel misses with a looping left. Dengel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stglitz is out of range. Stglitz tries to sprawl but Dengel drives through with a takedown into half guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Stglitz looking for submissions off his back. Stglitz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dengel. Dengel looks to land a strike but Stglitz avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Dengel trying to control but Stglitz is working from the bottom. Stglitz manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A left and a right from Stglitz both land. Nice combination. Dengel lands a head shot. Dengel throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Stglitz keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stglitz throws a poor cross that misses
and Dengel counters with a thumping low kick. Stglitz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dengel on the side of the head. Stglitz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dengel. Stglitz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Stglitz throws out a powerful jab. Stglitz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Dengel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Dengel stops a takedown attempt from Stglitz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stglitz throws a punch but it's blocked by Dengel. Dengel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dengel trying to land knees to the body.
Dengel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stglitz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dengel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Gus Dengel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Stglitz. Stglitz blocks the elbow strike.
Dengel scores with a nice hook to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Dengel. Dengel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stglitz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stglitz is working for takedown but Dengel is calmly controlling the position for now. Stglitz looks gassed! Stglitz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dengel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dengel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stglitz blocks it with crossed arms. Stglitz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Stglitz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dengel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stglitz shoots in for a double leg but Dengel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stglitz. Dengel misses with a looping left. Stglitz jabs Dengel right on the nose. Dengel blinks but takes it well. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Dengel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Dengel throws a looping overhand right but Stglitz ducks down to avoid it. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dengel throws a lazy uppercut
and Stglitz counters with a nice uppercut. Dengel throws a leg kick but Stglitz sees it coming and checks it nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus Dengel dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice sprawl there from Dengel as Stglitz shoots in. Dengel looks for the body kick but Stglitz saw that one coming. A nice inside leg kick there by Stglitz. That's going to slow Dengel down. Stglitz throws a jab but it's blocked by Dengel. Stglitz throws out a powerful jab. A chopping leg kick lands by Stglitz. Stglitz scores with a spinning back kick! Stglitz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dengel pinned against the cage. Dengel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Dengel looks to land a right hand but Stglitz moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dengel throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Stglitz closes the distance and clinches. Dengel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stglitz tries to score a body lock takedown but Dengel shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Gus Dengel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Stglitz. Knees in the clinch landing for Dengel.
Dengel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stglitz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dengel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dengel gets underhooks to prevent Stglitz's takedown attempt.
Stglitz tries to pull guard but Dengel won't allow it.
Dengel throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dengel is pressed up against the cage. Stglitz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dengel down to the mat. Dengel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Stglitz is breathing heavily. Dengel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stglitz. Stglitz with a nice cross. Stglitz moves into range and clinches up with Dengel. Stglitz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dengel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stglitz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Dengel slips a jab and a cross from Stglitz.
Dengel slips under a jab. Gus Dengel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stglitz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dengel to score with a decent uppercut. Dengel cracks Stglitz with a good jab. Stglitz moves out of range of the leg kick from Dengel. Stglitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dengel moves out of range of the leg kick from Stglitz. Stglitz lands the left hand. Stglitz throws out a leg kick but Dengel moves out of range and Stglitz only half commits. Dengel looks to clinch and Stglitz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stglitz tries to bum rush Dengel with a series of wild strikes but Dengel uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Stglitz connects with a right hand. Dengel shakes it off. Dengel scores with a leg kick.
Dengel slips a straight right by Stglitz. Dengel slips under a jab from Stglitz. Dengel has closed the distance and engaged Stglitz in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dengel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dengel tries a knee to the head but Stglitz blocks it.
A knee to the head by Dengel.
Dengel tries to land a knee to the head but Stglitz blocks with his arms.
Dengel trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hugo Stglitz will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stglitz throws a hook but Dengel blocks it. Dengel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Dengel tries to clinch but Stglitz moves out of range. Dengel rushes Stglitz and presses him up against the cage. Stglitz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dengel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stglitz goes for a takedown attempt but Dengel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Stglitz.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stglitz lands with an uppercut that bounces Dengel off the cage and back into range. Dengel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Dengel throws a nice inside leg kick. Stglitz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dengel. Hugo Stglitz seems to be getting the better of the standup. Dengel misses the shot to the body. Dengel throws a jab but it's blocked by Stglitz. Dengel takes a swing at Stglitz's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dengel throws a low kick but Stglitz avoids it. Stglitz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Nice shot lands for Stglitz. A looping hook to the body misses from Dengel. Stglitz does a little dance to reset his feet. Dengel misses the shot to the body. Dengel connects with a jab. Dengel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stglitz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fight moves into the clinch position. Stglitz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gus Dengel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Stglitz. Stglitz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dengel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stglitz tries to break the clinch but Dengel is controlling the position. Dengel tries to land a knee to the head but Stglitz blocks with his arms.
A hook to the body from Stglitz.
Dengel tries to land knees in the clinch but Stglitz avoids the damage to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Stglitz manages to pull guard.
Dengel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Stglitz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stglitz looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Stglitz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dengel scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Stglitz 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 connects with a couple of short punches. Dengel trying to control but Stglitz is working from the bottom. 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! Dengel scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Dengel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Dengel scoring with some ground and pound. Dengel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dengel preventing the sweep. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dengel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Dengel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dengel stands up over Stglitz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus Dengel clearly takes that round. That's time! Dengel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Dengel misses. Dengel misses with an uppercut
and Stglitz counters with a takedown into side control. Stglitz trying to control the action but Dengel is working from the bottom. Dengel is trying to control Stglitz's posture but Stglitz avoids it. Stglitz trying to control the action but Dengel is working from the bottom. Stglitz 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 Stglitz but great work by Dengel.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stglitz tries to buck Dengel off but Dengel is having none of it. Dengel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stglitz keeps working. Stglitz can't do much from the bottom here. Stglitz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Dengel trying to control the position but Stglitz is working away. Stglitz struggling a bit here. Dengel working the ground and pound. Dengel working the head and body with strikes. Dengel is looking to take a break and control but Stglitz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Stglitz can't do much from the bottom here. Gus Dengel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stglitz is looking to regain half guard here but Dengel keeps moving and retains side control. Dengel trying to control the action but Stglitz is working from the bottom. Stglitz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Dengel looks up at the clock and then as Stglitz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dengel smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Stglitz is trying to improve his position. Dengel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Dengel lands some shots froms side control. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dengel lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Dengel scoring with punches and elbows. Dengel working the body and head with strikes.
Stglitz is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dengel works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Stglitz is still in real trouble! Can Dengel finish him? Dengel laying and praying for a moment but Stglitz takes advantage and regains half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dengel lands a nice short elbow. Stglitz actively working from the bottom here. Dengel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stglitz keeps working. Dengel controlling the action here. Dengel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Stglitz wants to get back to his feet.
Stglitz wants to get back to full guard. Dengel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Stglitz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Dengel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dengel maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Stglitz could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dengel has cracked it and Stglitz is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dengel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gus Dengel! Gus Dengel retains his bantamweight title!
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energy
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hype
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