PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustavus Adolphus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Adolphus
vs
Dempsey

186 cm
28
230 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

183 cm
32
235 lbs
9 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gustavus Adolphus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Dempsey!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adolphus fails with a takedown attempt.
Dempsey shoots in for a takedown but Adolphus shows good takedown defense.
Adolphus with a lazy takedown attempt

and Dempsey counters by moving into the clinch.
Adolphus scores with a hook to the body.
Adolphus scores with a shot to the side of Dempsey's head.
Adolphus lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Adolphus has clasped his hands together around Dempsey's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Adolphus is putting a hurting on Dempsey here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

Dempsey goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Adolphus has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dempsey but great work by Adolphus.
Dempsey regains half guard, as Adolphus was trying to land strikes.
Dempsey wants to improve his position but Adolphus is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adolphus drops an elbow to the side of Dempsey's head.
Dempsey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Adolphus throwing shots but Dempsey is blocking nicely.

Adolphus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dempsey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dempsey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dempsey is trying to get back to full guard.
Dempsey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Adolphus 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.
Adolphus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adolphus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adolphus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dempsey is trying to maintain the position but Adolphus is very close to passing his half guard.
Adolphus throwing shots but Dempsey is blocking nicely.
Adolphus throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dempsey to regain full guard.
Adolphus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adolphus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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!
Dempsey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adolphus lands a couple of digs.
Dempsey is trying to control the position but Adolphus postures up.
Adolphus throws a big elbow that misses.
Adolphus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adolphus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dempsey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adolphus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adolphus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dempsey has momentary wrist control but Adolphus slips an elbow through the middle.

Adolphus 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adolphus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dempsey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adolphus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adolphus throws a big elbow that misses.
Dempsey pulls Adolphus in to control the position.
Dempsey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dempsey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adolphus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dempsey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adolphus throws a big right hand that misses.
Adolphus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adolphus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Adolphus distracts Dempsey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Adolphus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dempsey is keeping the position for now.
Adolphus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dempsey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adolphus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dempsey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dempsey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adolphus.
Dempsey is looking to stand up but Adolphus isn't so interested in that idea.
Adolphus throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Adolphus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dempsey looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dempsey looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dempsey!
An elbow from Dempsey crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adolphus is defended easily by Dempsey.

Adolphus drives through with a takedown into Dempsey's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Adolphus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Adolphus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dempsey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adolphus throwing strikes but missing.
Adolphus throws a big right hand that misses.
Dempsey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dempsey 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.
Adolphus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dempsey looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey wants to stand but Adolphus is controlling the position.
Adolphus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dempsey has momentary wrist control but Adolphus slips an elbow through the middle.
Adolphus postures up in Dempsey's guard and throws a big left but Dempsey blocks it.
Adolphus passes Dempsey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Adolphus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Adolphus throwing shots but Dempsey is blocking nicely.
Adolphus working Dempsey over with strikes.
Adolphus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dempsey is looking for a sweep. Adolphus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adolphus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dempsey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Adolphus.

Adolphus in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Dempsey tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Adolphus!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gustavus Adolphus!