PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between da Energy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adolf Hummel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Energy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to yep cool song o-0. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Energy
vs
Hummel

225 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

225 cm
27
300 lbs
5 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, da Energy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Adolf Hummel!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Energy gets caught napping as Hummel dives in and scores a takedown. Energy manages to retain guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hummel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Energy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hummel trying to stand up but can't free himself from Energy's guard.

Energy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hummel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Energy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Energy content to control rather than advance.
Energy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hummel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Hummel is defending against the submission attempts here by Energy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Energy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hummel sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hummel trying to control but Energy postures up.

Energy wants to work for an arm triangle but Hummel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hummel controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Energy trying to control the action but Hummel is working from the bottom.
Hummel tries to roll over but Energy keeps him under control.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hummel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Energy trying to control but Hummel is working from the bottom.

Hummel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Energy defends well.
Energy postures up.
Hummel keeping moving, preventing Energy from controlling successfully.
Hummel 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Energy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hummel swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Energy has gone for a leg lock! Hummel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Energy's guard.
Hummel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Energy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hummel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hummel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Energy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hummel sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Energy is looking for a triangle here but Hummel uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hummel trying to control the action but Energy is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Energy regains half guard.
Hummel is trying to control. Energy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Energy gets back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Energy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hummel defends it easily.

Hummel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Energy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hummel has managed to get both his arms back between Energy's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Energy trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Energy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hummel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Energy somewhat.
Nice uppercut lands for Hummel. That snapped Energy's head back.
Energy fails with the takedown

and Hummel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hummel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for da Energy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hummel successfully pulls guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Energy has gone for a leg lock! Hummel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Energy's guard.
Energy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hummel controls the pace.

Energy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
da Energy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hummel tries to stand but Energy is controlling from the bottom.
Hummel trying to control but Energy is working from the bottom.

Energy pushes a forearm under Hummel's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hummel is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). da Energy!