FFS 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Graham Donnerton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miro Gannad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miro Gannad struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Donnerton
vs
Gannad

170 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

No Bull

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Graham Donnerton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Miro Gannad!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gannad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Donnerton as he avoids it easily.
Donnerton fails with the takedown
and Gannad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gannad with a lazy takedown attempt

and Donnerton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gannad!
Donnerton prevents Gannad from getting the reversal.
Donnerton looking to finish Gannad with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gannad!

It looks like Miro Gannad has been cut.
Donnerton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gannad on the ground.
A nice elbow there by Donnerton.Gannad keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gannad looks gassed!
Donnerton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Donnerton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gannad is looking to escape.
Gannad takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Gannad is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donnerton wants to control the pace but Gannad is squirming around nicely.

Donnerton goes for an armbar but Gannad turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gannad.
Donnerton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gannad is one step ahead there.
Donnerton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gannad is controlling him.

Donnerton has an active guard here but Gannad has managed to pass into half guard.
Donnerton is not content to let Gannad control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gannad wants to free his trapped foot but Donnerton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Donnerton tries to roll over but Gannad keeps him under control.
Donnerton is trying to stand up here but Gannad is controlling him well.
Donnerton wants to get back to full guard but Gannad has passed into side control.
Donnerton working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Donnerton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gannad throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donnerton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Donnerton tries to lock up and control but Gannad gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gannad prevents Donnerton from getting the reversal.
Donnerton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Donnerton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Donnerton is looking to control Gannad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Donnerton avoid being mounted?

Donnerton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Donnerton tries to roll over but Gannad keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gannad wants to free his trapped foot but Donnerton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Donnerton is trying to control but can't.

Donnerton looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Gannad pushes past his half guard into mount!
Donnerton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gannad blocks Donnerton's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Gannad content just to control the position here.
Gannad avoids the attempt from Donnerton to control.
Donnerton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Donnerton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gannad cracks Donnerton with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Donnerton is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Donnerton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miro Gannad's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Donnerton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Donnerton with a poor takedown

and Gannad counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Gannad 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. Donnerton tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gannad!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miro Gannad!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cosmo Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rome Andrek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kramer comes to the cage accompanied by Seinfeld. Rome Andrek told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Kramer
vs
Andrek

200 cm
21
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cosmo Kramer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rome Andrek!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andrek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kramer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrek misses with a two punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kramer.

Kramer closes the distance and clinches.
Andrek tries to break the clinch but Kramer is controlling the position.

Andrek breaks the clinch.

Kramer has taken the fight to the clinch.

Andrek breaks the clinch.

Kramer takes the fight into the clinch.
Kramer looking to slow down the pace here.
Andrek lands a right hand.
Andrek wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Andrek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrek keeps the fight on the outside.

Andrek moves into the clinch successfully.
Andrek wants to get back to striking at distance but Kramer won't allow it.
Andrek wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andrek managing to block the knees to the body from Kramer.
Kramer lands a damaging elbow.
Andrek wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kramer prevents Andrek from breaking the clinch.
Kramer with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrek keeps control of Kramer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andrek managing to block the knees to the body from Kramer.
Andrek is pressed up against the cage. Kramer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Andrek down to the mat. Andrek avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kramer tries to clinch there but Andrek circles away.
Kramer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andrek but Andrek pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cosmo Kramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Andrek clinches up against the cage.

Andrek breaks the clinch.
Kramer tries to clinch but Andrek moves away
and Andrek counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kramer thinking.
Kramer is breathing heavily.
Andrek circles away from the clinch attempt
and Andrek counters with a left and a right that stings Kramer.
Andrek lands a right hook to the body.
A punch combination from Andrek misses.
Andrek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andrek lands a left and a right that sends Kramer crashing to the canvas! Andrek dives into mount looking to finish!

Kramer is rocked!

Andrek gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Oh Kramer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andrek throws a series of punches but Kramer avoids them all with ease.
Kramer seems to have got his legs back now.
Kramer shoots in and drives through. Andrek sprawls well.
Kramer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Andrek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kramer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrek circles away from the clinch attempt

and Andrek counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kramer misses with a knee strike.
Kramer looking to stall.
Kramer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andrek pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rome Andrek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kramer darts in trying to clinch
and Andrek counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

It looks like Cosmo Kramer has been cut.
Kramer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrek.
Kramer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andrek.
Kramer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Kramer takes the fight into the clinch.
Kramer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kramer keeps control of Andrek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andrek gets through Kramer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kramer is trying to break free.
Kramer keeps control of Andrek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kramer stalling in the clinch but Andrek improves position.
Andrek can't break the clinch.
Kramer missing with knees to the body.
Andrek wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andrek can't break the clinch.
Kramer landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer prevents Andrek from breaking the clinch.
Andrek is trying to break free.

Kramer manages to break the clinch.
Kramer works over Andrek's head and body with a nice combination.
Andrek tries to clinch there but Kramer circles away.
Kramer wants to clinch up but Andrek keeps it at a distance.
Kramer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kramer. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Andrek keeps the fight on the outside.
Andrek stuffs the takedown.
Kramer thows a body kick. Andrek tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kramer wants to clinch up but Andrek keeps it at a distance.
Kramer throws a sloppy head kick and Andrek moves out of range easily.

Kramer drives through and clinches with Andrek against the cage.
Kramer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kramer can't break the clinch.
Kramer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Andrek is keeping busy.
Andrek wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Andrek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Andrek moves into the clinch successfully.
Kramer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Andrek can't break the clinch.

Andrek breaks the clinch.

Kramer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Andrek's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrek wants to stand but Kramer is controlling the position.
Kramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andrek is looking to stand up but Kramer isn't so interested in that idea.

Andrek is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kramer keeps control of Andrek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kramer tries to land a knee to the head but Andrek blocks with his arms.

Andrek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andrek throws a series of punches but Kramer avoids them all with ease.
Andrek circles away from the clinch attempt

and Andrek counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Andrek.

Andrek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kramer misses with a two punch combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Kramer.

Andrek drives through and clinches with Kramer against the cage.
Kramer wants to stall.
Kramer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andrek wants to get back to striking at distance but Kramer won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rome Andrek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cosmo Kramer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kramer shoots in and drives through. Andrek sprawls well.
Andrek misses with a double jab.
Kramer tries to clinch there but Andrek circles away.
Kramer scores with a spinning back kick!
Kramer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kramer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kramer tries to clinch up but Andrek circles away and keeps his distance.

Kramer has Andrek up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrek blocks an uppercut.
Andrek wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kramer has him pressed against the cage.
Kramer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kramer lands a knee to the body.
Andrek wants to get back to striking at distance but Kramer won't allow it.
Kramer misses with a body punch.

Andrek manages to break the clinch.
Andrek fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Andrek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rome Andrek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andrek looks to land a combination but Kramer avoids it well.
Andrek is breathing heavily.
Kramer wants to clinch

and Andrek moves into the clinch.

Kramer manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kramer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andrek pinned against the cage. Andrek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cosmo Kramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kramer shoots in but Andrek avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andrek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kramer is looking to clinch but Andrek is avoiding it.
Andrek throws a right and a left that both miss.

Andrek rushes Kramer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kramer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kramer lands with a light punch inside.
Kramer prevents Andrek from breaking the clinch.
Kramer keeps control of Andrek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kramer keeps control of Andrek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andrek wants to get back to striking at distance but Kramer won't allow it.

Kramer turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Andrek is trying to get back to his feet.
Kramer trying to control the action but Andrek is working from the bottom.
Andrek is pushing Kramer's head away, looking to escape. Kramer manages to hold on to the position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andrek bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Andrek throws a left that rocks Kramer and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Andrek dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Kramer regain composure!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Andrek decides to stand back up. Andrek steps back and let's Kramer get back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Kramer or perhaps it was just good defense by Andrek which made him look bad.
Kramer doesn't manage to clinch there - Andrek circles away.
Andrek misses with a combination
and Kramer counters with a left and a right that stings Andrek.
Kramer tries to clinch but Andrek is having none of it.
A punch combination from Andrek misses.
Andrek scores with a shot to the body.
Kramer wants to clinch but Andrek slips to the side

and Andrek counters by moving into the clinch.
Andrek has had enough of the clinch but Kramer keeps him there for the moment.
Kramer trying to stall but Andrek improves his position.
A left hand lands to the body for Andrek.
Kramer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kramer can't get the takedown.

Kramer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kramer takes a swing at Andrek's ribcage but misses.
Kramer wants to clinch.

Andrek closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer is trying to break free.
Andrek is trying to break free.

Andrek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kramer fails to land the takedown.
Kramer tries to clinch but Andrek moves away
and Andrek counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kramer.
Kramer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kramer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Andrek counters with a two punch combo.
Andrek misses with a combination

and Kramer counters with a shoot takedown. Andrek fights it but they end up in guard.
Andrek keeping full guard, as Kramer tries to pass.
Andrek keeping moving, preventing Kramer from controlling successfully.

Andrek pushes Kramer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Andrek misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kramer tries to clinch but Andrek moves away
and Andrek counters with a left and a right that stings Kramer.
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!
Andrek misses with a series of wild punches.
Andrek throws a series of punches but Kramer avoids them all with ease.

Andrek has Kramer up against the cage in a clinch.
Kramer tries a knee to the head but Andrek blocks it.
Kramer wants to break free but Andrek has control.
Kramer trying to land knees to the body.
Andrek leaning against his opponent.

Andrek breaks from the clinch.
Kramer is looking to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andrek darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andrek misses with a few strikes there.
Kramer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Andrek counters with a three punch combo that has Kramer backing up. Kramer nods at Andrek to acknowledge the strikes.

Cosmo Kramer's cut is getting worse.
Andrek throws a right and a left that Kramer avoids nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andrek circles away from the clinch attempt

and Andrek counters by moving into the clinch.
Kramer stalling in the clinch but Andrek improves position.
Andrek blocks an elbow strike from Kramer.
Andrek wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rome Andrek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cosmo Kramer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Andrek works over Kramer's head and body with a nice combination.

Kramer tries to keep at a distance but Andrek has taken the fight into the clinch.
Andrek is trying to break free.
Kramer prevents Andrek from breaking the clinch.
Andrek tries to break the clinch but Kramer is controlling the position.
Andrek letting Kramer take a breather here.
Andrek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kramer backwards.
Kramer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andrek pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kramer doesn't manage to clinch there - Andrek circles away.
Kramer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Andrek makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Andrek throws a left and a right that both miss

and Kramer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kramer.
Andrek is pressed up against the cage. Kramer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Andrek down to the mat. Andrek avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Andrek misses with a few strikes there.
Kramer throws a left and a right that both miss

and Andrek counters by moving into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Kramer.
Andrek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kramer missing with knees to the body.

Kramer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andrek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Andrek forces Kramer back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kramer.
Andrek avoiding damage as Kramer throws knees to the body.

Kramer breaks the clinch.
Andrek is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kramer rather than just go for the knockout.
Kramer is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kramer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kramer closes the distance but Andrek moves to the side

and Andrek counters by clinching up.
Kramer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kramer.
Kramer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Kramer breaks from the clinch.
Andrek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kramer.

Andrek clinches up against the cage.

Andrek manages to break the clinch.

Andrek closes the distance and clinches.
Andrek wants to get back to striking at distance but Kramer won't allow it.
Kramer is working for takedown but Andrek is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cosmo Kramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kramer can't break the clinch.
Andrek wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kramer lands a knee to the body.
Andrek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kramer backwards.
Kramer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andrek gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Andrek wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andrek avoiding damage as Kramer throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrek wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kramer has him pressed against the cage.

Kramer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andrek fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kramer.
Andrek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kramer throws the left hand but Andrek avoids the punch easily.
Andrek throws a left and a right that both miss

and Kramer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Andrek's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kramer trying to control but Andrek is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Andrek can do anything to dispel that myth.
Andrek wants to stand and escape but Kramer is having none of it.

Kramer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kramer tries to clinch up
and Andrek counters with a two punch combo.
Kramer throws a series of punches but Andrek avoids them all with ease.
Kramer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Danga de danga de dang - Andrek scores with a four punch combination!
Andrek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kramer counters with a head kick.
Andrek misses with the combination.

Andrek gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrek managing to block the knees to the body from Kramer.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kramer can't find room to land a body shot as Andrek controls the action.
Andrek can't break the clinch.

Andrek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kramer on the side of the head.
Andrek misses with a wild combination.
Kramer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Andrek throws a right and a left that Kramer avoids nicely.
No joy there for Andrek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andrek swinging wilding here.

Andrek rushes Kramer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kramer trying to land knees to the body.
Kramer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Andrek blocks it with crossed arms.
Rome Andrek seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Andrek breaks the clinch.
Kramer moves in looking to clinch but Andrek pushes him off.
Kramer wants to clinch

and Andrek counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kramer lands an elbow inside that Andrek shrugs off.

Kramer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kramer closes the distance and clinches up with Andrek, looking for a takedown. Kramer pushes Andrek against the cage but Andrek circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Andrek. No joy for Kramer on that attempt.
A head kick from Kramer lands but Andrek takes it in his stride.
Horrible takedown by Kramer or perhaps it was just good defense by Andrek which made him look bad.
Andrek swinging wilding here.
Kramer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kramer moves forwards but Andrek connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Andrek lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Kramer falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rome Andrek!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stef Rabox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Stef Rabox has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Rabox
vs
Smith

180 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

150 cm
22
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Stef Rabox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Smith!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Smith 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.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith won't allow Rabox to get back to his feet.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Smith won't allow Rabox to get back to his feet.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rabox wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Rabox looking for a sweep. Not yet Rabox, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rabox on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rabox tries to get out of the position.
Rabox wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rabox trying to strike off his back.
Smith passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rabox tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rabox tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Despite being in the dominant position, Steve Smith just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rabox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stef Rabox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rabox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rabox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Rabox is trying to escape the mount.
Rabox sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Smith is looking to advance position but Rabox won't allow it.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rabox is looking to escape.
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Rabox defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabox is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
Rabox is breathing heavily.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Smith stops Rabox from getting back to his feet.
Rabox tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Smith manages to move to mount!
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Rabox is trying to escape the mount.
Smith is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rabox can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling his opponent.
Smith prevents Rabox from getting the reversal.
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rabox is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith content just to control the position here.

Despite being in the dominant position, Steve Smith just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith not doing much here.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Rabox's hands, connecting with Rabox's forehead.
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rabox is trying to stand.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Rabox is trying to stand.
Well, if Smith is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Smith stops Rabox from getting back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smith is looking to advance position but Rabox won't allow it.
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Steve Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rabox is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
Rabox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rabox is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rabox is not content to let Smith control the position.
Rabox tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rabox is looking to clinch.
Rabox wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Rabox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steve Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Rabox tries to clinch up.
Rabox tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Rabox wants to clinch.
Rabox fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rabox moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Rabox tries to clinch up.
Rabox moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Rabox wants to clinch.
Rabox is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Rabox tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Rabox shows good takedown defense.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Rabox.
Rabox moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Rabox tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rabox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Rabox.
Rabox wants to clinch.
Rabox tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Rabox fails in his attempt to clinch.

Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rabox works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rabox thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabox wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rabox keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Rabox wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Rabox tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Rabox.

Smith feints and as Rabox raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rabox wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.

Rabox pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.

Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is controlling the pace.
Smith stops Rabox from getting back to his feet.

Rabox makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Rabox.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.

Smith drives through and clinches with Rabox against the cage.
Nice body punch from Rabox.
Rabox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Smith has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rabox clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Smith throwing damaging strikes from the back! Rabox could be in trouble here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rabox grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith controls the action.
Rabox wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Rabox tries to clinch

and Smith counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rabox's guard now.
Rabox is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Rabox keeps moving.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Rabox is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith won't allow Rabox to get back to his feet.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rabox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Rabox is retaining full guard.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rabox does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rabox moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith prevents Rabox from getting back to his feet.
Smith trying to control but Rabox is working from the bottom.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Despite being in the dominant position, Steve Smith just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rabox tries to clinch but Smith moves away

and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smith won't allow Rabox to sweep him here.
Rabox being controlled here, momentarily.
Rabox wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith wants to control from the top but Rabox keeps moving.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Smith tries for a kimura but Rabox is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Rabox is pushing Smith's head away, looking to escape. Smith manages to hold on to the position though.
Smith controlling the position.
Rabox is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Rabox is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Smith has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Smith scoring with punches from side control.
Rabox tries to escape but Smith is in control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rabox tries to clinch but Smith moves away

and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rabox wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabox is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith wants to control from the top but Rabox keeps moving.
Rabox is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smith is in close to Rabox's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith stays in close to Rabox's body and controls the position.
Smith stands and throws Rabox's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rabox is looking to reverse the position.

That's four 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.
Smith controlling the position from side mount.
Smith scoring with punches and elbows.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rabox is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Smith asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Smith has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rabox stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Rabox tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rabox looking for a sweep. Not yet Rabox, not yet.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stef Rabox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Despite being in the dominant position, Steve Smith just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rabox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Potts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Bane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Potts
vs
Bane

175 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

175 cm
22
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Paul Potts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Bane!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bane has a takedown stuffed.
Bane misses with a takedown attempt - Potts sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Potts moves into range and clinches up with Bane.
Bane wants a takedown but no success here.
Paul Potts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Bane.

Potts breaks from the clinch.
Bane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Potts swivels and escapes.
Potts stuffs the takedown attempt from Bane. Bane gets slowly back to his feet.
Potts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Potts has a takedown stuffed.
A combination from Bane does no damage.

Bane scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bane trying to control the position but Potts is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bane working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Potts is breathing heavily.
Potts is not content to let Bane control the position.
Potts can't do much from the bottom here.
Potts tries to improve position but can't.

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

Bane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Potts has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potts is looking for a sweep.
Bane gets to mount! Potts was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bane cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Bane working for a submission but Potts is keeping him at bay.
Potts is trying to escape the mount.

Bane looking for a guillotine from mount but Potts is having none of it.
Bane controlling his opponent.
Bane moves to back control.
Well, with Bane on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Potts is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Potts breaks Bane's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bane looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Potts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Potts drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Potts jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bane trying to control the position.

Bane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Bane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Potts is one step ahead there.
Bane is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Potts advances to half guard.

Potts seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Potts is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Potts wants to pass to mount but Bane is defending the position.
Potts content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Potts is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Potts seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Potts is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Potts.
Bane is staying active underneath Potts, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Bane 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.

Bane fails with the takedown

and Potts counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Potts gets underhooks to prevent Bane's takedown attempt.
Potts is trying to break free.
Potts misses with a punch to the body.
Potts is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Potts tries to break the clinch but Bane is controlling the position.
Bane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Potts stops a takedown attempt from Bane.
Paul Potts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Bane.
Potts is pressed up against the cage. Bane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Potts down to the mat. Potts avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Bane shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bane showed some decent athleticism there.
Bane wants to control but Potts is keeping him busy.

Bane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Potts doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bane.
Jon Bane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bane has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Potts slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Potts moves into full guard.
Bane stands and throws Potts's legs to the side, diving into side control.

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

Bane tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bane has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Potts prevents Bane from moving into mount.
Potts wants to control but Bane postures up.
Potts tries to buck Bane off but Bane is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bane tries for a kimura but Potts is defending well.
Potts stops Bane from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Potts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Bane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Potts has escaped the position, nice work there.

Bane is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Potts knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Bane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Potts has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potts tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bane advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potts is trying to escape the mount.
Potts is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Bane with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Potts is looking to escape.
Potts is working to get back to half guard.

Bane with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Potts bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bane looking for a guillotine here but Potts defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bane is on top in guard.
Potts keeping moving, preventing Bane from controlling successfully.

Potts looking for a guillotine here but Bane defends easily.

Potts working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bane drops back looking for a leg! Potts is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Potts manages to kick Bane off! Bane jumps back into Potts's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Bane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Potts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bane.
Bane is looking to clinch but Potts is avoiding it.
Bane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Potts is looking to clinch.
Potts tries to clinch up but Bane circles away and keeps his distance.
Potts closes the distance but Bane moves to the side

and Bane counters with a shoot takedown. Potts fights it but they end up in guard.
Bane won't allow Potts to sweep him here.
Bane slips nicely into half guard.
Bane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Bane seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Potts wants to improve his position but Bane is controlling well.
Potts is trying to control but can't.
Potts makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Potts.
Potts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bane on the ground.
Bane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Potts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bane preventing the sweep.
Bane pushing down on Potts's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bane has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bane wants to control the pace but Potts is squirming around nicely.
Bane is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Potts has left one of his arms exposed and Bane doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Potts screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Bane!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Smith has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hugo Frazier's chin.

Frazier
vs
Smith

178 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugo Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Smith!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Frazier swivels and escapes.
Frazier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Frazier is not content to let Smith control the position.
Frazier is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith happy to just control the position for now.
Smith trying to control the position but Frazier is working away.
Smith controlling the position.
Frazier is trying to improve his position.
Frazier is working hard here to advance position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Frazier decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Frazier passes to side control.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Frazier wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith is trying to keep from getting into a worse position than he's already in but Smith is working away and isn't letting himself get tied up.
Frazier wants to stand but Smith has his arm trapped.
Smith holds on to Frazier's head and controls the position momentarily.
Smith is trying to control Frazier's posture but Frazier avoids it.
Smith gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Frazier wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Frazier is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Despite being in the dominant position, Dave Smith just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith misses with a takedown

and Frazier counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Frazier.
Smith looks gassed!
Frazier tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Frazier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to control.
Frazier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frazier passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Frazier looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith tries to roll over but Frazier keeps him under control.

Frazier 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! Smith is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hugo Frazier!