UKMMA 16 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Peezy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peezy comes into the arena with Majin Buu Theme Song blaring out of the sound system. Shields has chosen Take your shirt off as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Peezy
vs
Shields

164 cm
24
135 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

172 cm
25
150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Peezy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Shields!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields moves out of range as Peezy throws a body kick.
Peezy tries a head kick but it misses.
Peezy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Peezy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Peezy drives through and clinches with Shields against the cage.

Peezy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peezy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shields moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Peezy's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Peezy duly obliges.
Peezy takes a swing at Shields's ribcage but misses.
Peezy misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Peezy misses.
Shields shoots in looking for a takedown. Peezy tries to sprawl out of it but Shields keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Peezy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Peezy swings for the body but Shields moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peezy throws a head kick but Shields moves out of range.
Joe Peezy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Peezy.
Peezy throws a nice looking combination but Shields bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peezy throws a body kick that misses.
Peezy throws a series of punches but Shields moves out of range.
Peezy looks for the body kick but Shields saw that one coming.
Shields checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shields avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peezy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Peezy looks to land a body kick but Shields moved away.
Peezy throws a front kick that sends Shields stumbling back into the cage.
Peezy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shields manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peezy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Peezy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Peezy throws a body kick that misses.
Peezy throws a body punch but Shields moves out of range.
Peezy throws a push kick but Shields slaps the foot to one side.
Peezy swings for the body but Shields moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Peezy - that will leave a mark!
Peezy is looking to wear down Shields with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Peezy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Peezy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shields will feel that in the morning.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Peezy.

Peezy moves into range and clinches up with Shields.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields takes a shot to the head.
Peezy with a knee to the head.
Peezy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shields is trying to drag Peezy to the mat but Peezy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Peezy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Peezy is pressed up against the cage. Shields has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Peezy down to the mat. Peezy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Joe Peezy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Shields.

Peezy clinches with his opponent.
Shields has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Peezy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Peezy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Peezy lands an elbow inside.

Peezy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Peezy closes the distance and clinches.
Peezy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Peezy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Peezy leaning against his opponent.
Peezy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shields's defenses.
Peezy is pressed up against the cage. Shields has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Peezy down to the mat. Peezy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Peezy fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Peezy misses.
Peezy wants to clinch.
Peezy's corner calls for a 1-2. Peezy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No joy there for Peezy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Peezy rushes Shields and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Peezy lands an elbow inside that Shields shrugs off.

Peezy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peezy scores with a kick to the body.
Peezy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Shields manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Peezy 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.

Peezy wants to clinch.

Peezy closes the distance and clinches.

Shields has Peezy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shields pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Peezy tumbling to the mat - Shields dives into Peezy's guard.
Shields prevents Peezy from getting back to his feet.
Peezy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Shields drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shields jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Peezy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shields.
Shields postures up in Peezy's guard and throws a big left but Peezy blocks it.
Peezy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shields passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Peezy is avoiding damage well.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Peezy here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

Shields is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Peezy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Peezy wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peezy struggling a bit here.
Shields misses with the ground and pound.
Shields is working Peezy over with some ground and pound from side control.
Shields connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Peezy some visible discomfort.
Peezy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shields on the ground.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jake Shields!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Neil Patrick Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Harris might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bleed It Out. Neil Patrick Harris has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Patrick Harris
vs
Dux

187 cm
24
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Neil Patrick Harris !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Harris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dux tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.

Harris scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

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

Harris tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dux is not content to let Harris control the position.
Dux is looking to reverse the position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Harris is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Harris trying to pass the guard but Dux defending well.
Harris is working hard here to advance position.
Dux is not content to let Harris control the position.

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

Harris is looking for a kimura but Dux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harris to get the leverage.
Dux is looking to control Harris 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dux avoid being mounted?

Harris is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Dux as he works his way to full guard.

Harris is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dux is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dux has escaped and now he's on top!
Harris is breathing heavily.
Harris keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.

Harris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dux trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux postures up in Harris 's guard and throws a big left but Harris blocks it.

Harris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dux trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris has a closed guard, preventing Dux from standing up.
Harris being controlled here, momentarily.

Dux stands up from Harris 's guard - Dux perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dux with a lazy takedown attempt

and Harris counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Harris .
Harris wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux tries to pull guard but Harris holds him up against the cage and eventually Dux drops back down to his feet.
Neil Patrick Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Dux tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harris just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dux drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harris pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dux fails with the takedown

so Harris counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

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

Harris drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dux dives on top into guard.
Dux postures up in Harris 's guard and throws a big left but Harris blocks it.
Harris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dux.

Harris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Patrick Harris dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sloppy strikes from Dux. Those never looked like landing.
Dux swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.

Dux closes the distance and clinches.
Dux jumps guard but Harris stands there with Dux around his waist. Dux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dux is trying to force a seperation but Harris has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harris pulls his leg out and moves away.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt

and Dux counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dux.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.

Harris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Harris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dux defends well.

Harris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dux wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Dux wanted to stand there but Harris had control of the position.

That's two 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.

Harris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dux is aware though and is defending well.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris is wriggling around but Dux manages to pass to half guard.
Harris is refusing to be controlled, as Dux sits in half guard.
Harris trying to control but Dux postures up.
Harris is trying to stand up here but Dux is controlling him well.
Dux seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Harris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dux scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dux wants to work for an arm triangle but Harris is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

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

Harris actively working from the bottom here.
Harris wants to get back to full guard.
Dux performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dux trying to control the action but Harris is working from the bottom.

Harris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dux pulls his head out easily.
Dux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dux wants to take a breather but Harris is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Dux looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Harris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Dux shoots and misses

and Harris counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dux!
Harris prevents Dux from getting the reversal.
Dux tries to buck Harris off but he can't manage it.
Dux bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Harris keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Harris is trying to control the position but Dux postures up.

Harris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dux is aware though and is defending well.
Dux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.

Harris working for a triangle but Dux defends it easily.

Dux 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Harris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dux is aware though and is defending well.
Dux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dux advances position into side control!
Dux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harris keeps working.

Dux decides to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Harris decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dux's guard.

Harris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harris trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Harris thows a big elbow that misses.

Harris has gone for a leg lock! Dux slips out almost immediately though and dives into Harris 's guard.
Dux tries to stand but Harris is controlling from the bottom.
Dux wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dux wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Frank Dux wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dux keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dux with a lazy takedown attempt

and Harris counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harris .
Neil Patrick Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Harris postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dux is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Harris , into his guard.
Dux wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Dux throws a big right hand that misses.
Dux trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.

Harris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Harris has his foot on Dux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dux works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Harris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dux defends well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Patrick Harris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harris has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Patrick Harris !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cal Haron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Asdington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Haron
vs
Asdington

195 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

173 cm
23
210 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cal Haron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, George Asdington!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haron stuffs the takedown attempt from Asdington. Asdington gets slowly back to his feet.

Asdington shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Haron is trying to defend but Asdington finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Haron wants to improve his position but Asdington is controlling well.
Haron on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Haron tries to get out of the position.

Asdington looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Haron keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Haron tries to get to full guard but Asdington has control of the leg.
Haron is holding on to half guard well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Asdington is looking for a kimura here.
Haron on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Asdington is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Haron sees it coming and defends easily.
Haron is looking to escape.

Asdington seems to be working for a kimura but Haron defends the submission attempt.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Asdington has eaten all the pies!

Haron is defending against the submission attempts here by Asdington.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Asdington is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Haron still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Haron has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Asdington looks gassed!
Asdington wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asdington tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Haron decides to stand back up. Haron steps back and let's Asdington get back to his feet.
Asdington fails to land the takedown.
Haron misses with an attempted mid kick.
Haron misses with a takedown attempt

and Asdington counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asdington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Asdington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haron has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Asdington content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Asdington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Asdington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Asdington has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Haron is proving hard to escape from.

Asdington drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Haron dives on top into guard.
Haron sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Asdington 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.

Haron with a poor takedown

and Asdington counters with a shoot takedown. Haron fights it but they end up in guard.
Haron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haron knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Asdington on the ground.

Asdington stands up and waves to Haron to follow him.
Haron looks to clinch

and Asdington counters with a shoot takedown. Haron fights it but they end up in guard.
Haron utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Asdington stands and steps away. Haron gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Haron shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Asdington counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Asdington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Asdington stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Haron to get to his feet.
Haron misses with a takedown

and Asdington counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Asdington.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cal Haron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Asdington drops back looking for a leg! Haron is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Haron manages to kick Asdington off! Asdington jumps back into Haron's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asdington postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Asdington tries to stand but Haron is controlling from the bottom.
Asdington wants to pass the guard but Haron is keeping the position.
Haron is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Asdington lands a couple of elbows.

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.
Asdington stopping the sweep attempt from Haron.

Asdington drops back looking for a leg! Haron is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Haron manages to kick Asdington off! Asdington jumps back into Haron's guard.
George Asdington has got the better of the ground game so far.

Asdington decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Haron pushes Asdington up against the cage in a clinch.
Asdington is working for takedown but Haron is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Haron has picked Asdington up - he's going for a ride! Haron dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Haron wants to stand up but Asdington is controlling the position.
Haron misses with a head shot. Asdington uses the momentum to regain guard.

Asdington looking for subs off his back but Haron has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haron works his foot free and advances to mount.
The referee warns Asdington that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Asdington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Haron closes the distance but Asdington moves to the side

and Asdington counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Asdington.
Asdington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Asdington is looking to stand up but Haron won't let him.

Asdington gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Haron misses with a takedown

so Asdington counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Haron is trying to control the position but Asdington postures up.

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

Asdington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Asdington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asdington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Asdington thows a big elbow that misses.

Haron is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Asdington passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Asdington stands up.
Haron tries to clinch up

and Asdington decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Haron's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haron controls Asdington momentarily but Asdington frees himself.
Haron wants to sweep here but Asdington controlling him for the moment.
Haron pulls Asdington in close to prevent any damage.
Asdington has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Haron is proving hard to escape from.
Haron will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Haron trying to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Asdington decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Haron, up you get!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asdington shoots and misses
and Haron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Asdington closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Haron to the mat! Haron manages to get full guard.
Asdington wanted to stand there but Haron had control of the position.

Haron is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Asdington is aware though and is defending well.

Asdington gets to his feet - Haron follows without any prompting.

Asdington scores with a takedown into Haron's guard.
Haron is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

Asdington gets to his feet. Haron looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cal Haron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asdington shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Haron decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Asdington's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haron wants to control from the top but Asdington keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haron looking to sit in guard and control but Asdington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Asdington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Asdington 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Asdington!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mr Azure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lionel Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lionel Gabriel is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Azure
vs
Gabriel

165 cm
20
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

202 cm
24
140 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Azure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Lionel Gabriel!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabriel throws the left hand but Azure avoids the punch easily.
Azure avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gabriel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Azure circles away quickly and effectively.
Gabriel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gabriel throws a right and a left that Azure avoids nicely.
Azure throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gabriel misses with the combination.
Gabriel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gabriel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gabriel misses with a double jab.
Azure throws a big shot that misses.
Gabriel throws a series of punches but Azure avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gabriel scores with a nice right hand.
Azure throws a hook but Gabriel avoids it easily.
Gabriel misses with a double jab

and Azure counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gabriel!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azure cracks Gabriel with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

It looks like Lionel Gabriel has been cut.
Gabriel taking shots to the head.
Gabriel is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Azure lands a big shot there that rocks Gabriel but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Gabriel is rocked!

That has opened up Lionel Gabriel's cut even more.
Azure is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Gabriel goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Azure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mr Azure!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Dallas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dallas comes to the cage accompanied by Ace of Spades. Jones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Incubus- Drive kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Dallas
vs
Jones

190 cm
25
213 lbs
6 - 15 - 0

189 cm
25
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Dallas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Jones!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dallas on the side of the head.

It looks like Dan Dallas has been cut.
Dallas shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones wants to slow Dallas down by chopping away at his legs.

Oooooh!!! Jones has knocked Dallas down with a huge combo! Jones steps away and waves a wobbly Dallas back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Dallas is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dallas is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Jones just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! And now a right hook, right on the button! Dallas has gone limp, and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jimmy Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Cena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reynald Mercier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cena's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, John Cena - My Time Is Now. Reynald Mercier will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Cena
vs
Mercier

186 cm
24
242 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

197 cm
23
247 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, John Cena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Reynald Mercier!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cena closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mercier quickly recovers to half guard.
Mercier makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mercier.
Mercier looking to control.
Cena throws and elbow that misses. Mercier uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cena's guard. Nice move by Mercier!
Cena 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.
Mercier trying to control the position from guard on top but Cena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Cena escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mercier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Cena working for a triangle but Mercier defends it easily.
Cena keeping moving, preventing Mercier from controlling successfully.
Mercier working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mercier trying to control the position from guard on top but Cena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercier advances position into side control!

Mercier tries for a kimura but Cena is defending well.
Cena seems a little lost for a moment, as Mercier dominates the positioning.
Cena is trying to get back to half guard.
Cena sneaks back into half guard.

Mercier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cena wants to get back to full guard.
Cena knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mercier on the ground.
Cena is breathing heavily.
Mercier wants to control but Cena is keeping him busy.
Mercier moves nicely into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercier takes a little break here. Cena wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cena is not content to let Mercier control the position.
Cena takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercier trying to control the position but Cena is working away.
Mercier grinds an elbow into Cena's temple.

Mercier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cena, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cena is looking to reverse the position.
Mercier is staying tight to Cena's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mercier trying to control the action but Cena is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mercier tries for a kimura but Cena is defending well.

Mercier is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Cena is trying to escape and Mercier transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Cena is forced to tap! Nice work there by Mercier! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reynald Mercier!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

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

Simpson
vs
Baxter

189 cm
19
235 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
24
260 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Edward Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Baxter!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baxter is looking to land body kicks.
Nice shot by Baxter.
Baxter staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simpson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Simpson - that will leave a mark!
A big left from Simpson misses.
Simpson defending well as Baxter loads up on a big left hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Simpson.
Simpson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baxter.
Baxter stalks Simpson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Simpson's face. Simpson staggers backwards, shaken.
Simpson throws a jab when Baxter was well out of range.
Baxter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Simpson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baxter.
Baxter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Simpson clinches up with Baxter and pushes him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Simpson obliges.
Baxter looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baxter blocks an elbow strike from Simpson.
Simpson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baxter.
Simpson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Simpson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Simpson lands an elbow that stopped Baxter in his tracks for a moment.
Simpson misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Simpson lands a nice knee to the body.
Simpson lands an elbow inside that Baxter shrugs off.

It looks like Bob Baxter has been cut.
Simpson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baxter blocks an elbow strike from Simpson.
Baxter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Simpson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Baxter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Simpson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Simpson obliges.
Simpson lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baxter is defending well for now.
Baxter avoids the elbow strike from Simpson, against the cage.
Baxter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simpson.
Simpson lands an elbow that stopped Baxter in his tracks for a moment.
Simpson is leaning against Baxter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Simpson landing knees to the head.
Simpson works on Baxter's body with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Simpson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Simpson.
Simpson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baxter.
Simpson throws an elbow but it misses.
Simpson pushes Baxter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Simpson lands a nice elbow.
Simpson crunches a lovely knee into Baxter's ribcage.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baxter avoids it.
Simpson lands a nice elbow.
Simpson throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Baxter breaks from the clinch.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch but Baxter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baxter throws out a powerful jab.
Simpson throws a low kick but Baxter avoids it.

Simpson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Simpson lands an elbow just above Baxter 's eye.
Baxter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simpson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Simpson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Simpson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baxter's brow.
Baxter avoids the elbow strike from Simpson, against the cage.
Simpson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Simpson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Simpson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Simpson misses with an elbow over the top.
Simpson trying to land knees to the body.
Simpson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Baxter stalling against the cage.
Simpson misses with some punches.
Simpson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simpson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baxter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Baxter breaks the clinch.
Baxter misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Simpson misses the target.
Simpson looks to land a combination but Baxter avoids it well.
Simpson misses the body punch
letting Baxter counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simpson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Baxter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simpson misses with a straight left.
Simpson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baxter misses with the combination.
Simpson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baxter was well out of range. Poor timing from Simpson.
Simpson closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Baxter to counter with a crisp jab.
Simpson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baxter. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simpson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baxter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baxter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Baxter punishes Simpson's body with a nice straight punch.
Baxter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Simpson is rocked!
Baxter cracks Simpson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Simpson falls backwards against the cage. Baxter follows up with more strikes that drop Simpson to his knees. Baxter keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Simpson! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Baxter!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gokhan Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Farley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Sato
vs
Farley

166 cm
18
152 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

163 cm
25
144 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gokhan Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Farley!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato scores with a jab to the body.
Sato scores with a one two! Farley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Charlie Farley has been cut.
Sato misses with a wild combination.
Sato tries to bum rush Farley with a series of wild strikes but Farley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Farley throws a leg kick but Sato sees it coming and moves out of range.
Farley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sato misses with a straight right.
Sato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Farley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sato misses with a double jab.
Farley slips under a jab from Sato.
Farley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Farley is rocked!
Sato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Farley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Farley is still on wobbly legs! Can Sato finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Farley is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Sato doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Farley crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Farley's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gokhan Sato!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mendez Papillion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Duke
vs
Papillion

188 cm
23
206 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

188 cm
25
180 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dustin Duke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mendez Papillion!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papillion dodges the punch combination from Duke.
Duke throws out a loose jab but Papillion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Papillion scores with a jab to the jaw.
Duke throws a solid leg kick but Papillion takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Duke.
Duke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Papillion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duke manages to avoid it.
Papillion takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Papillion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duke.
Papillion smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Duke cracks Papillion with a good jab.
Papillion throws a nice looking combination but Duke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Duke cracks Papillion with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Duke doesn't manage to clinch there - Papillion circles away.
Duke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Papillion counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Duke thinking.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Duke lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Papillion has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Papillion and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Duke has a takedown stuffed.
Papillion scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Papillion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Papillion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Papillion throws a jab when Duke was well out of range.
A left lands for Papillion.
Papillion throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Duke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duke misses with a combination
and Papillion counters with a nice leg kick.
Duke takes one to the chin there.
Duke throws a series of punches but Papillion moves out of range.
Papillion misses with a hook.
Duke closes the distance but Papillion moves to the side
and Papillion counters with a nice uppercut.
Duke misses with a combination
letting Papillion counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papillion's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Papillion duly obliges.
Papillion throws a one two combo.
Papillion throws a right and a left that Duke avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papillion manages to avoid it.
Papillion misses with a double jab
and Duke counters with a nice uppercut.
Papillion cracks Duke with an open hand slap.
Duke sizes up Papillion with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Duke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Duke falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Papillion counter with a right hand.
Papillion lands a head kick!

It looks like Dustin Duke has been cut.
Papillion misses the jab.
Papillion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Papillion looks to score with a jab to the body but Duke is just out of range.
Duke throws a front kick aimed at Papillion's knee but Papillion avoids it well.
Papillion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Papillion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duke wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke missing with a left hand there. Papillion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Papillion lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Duke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Papillion pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Duke back to the cage. Papillion follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Duke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Duke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Duke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duke is breathing heavily.
Duke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mendez Papillion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Papillion scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duke misses with a straight right.
Papillion is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Papillion loads up on a big right hand but Duke slips the punch.
Papillion lands a nice shot to the body.
Duke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Papillion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Papillion.
Papillion throws a one two combo.
Papillion connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Duke's hands.
Papillion smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Duke is rocked!
Papillion lands a nice shot that snaps Duke's head back.
Oh Duke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Papillion can pounce on him.
Papillion connects with an inside leg kick.
Duke seems to have got his legs back now.
A combination from Papillion does no damage.
Papillion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Papillion drops Duke with a left right combo! Papillion follows him down to the ground into side control.
Papillion controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mendez Papillion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dustin Duke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Duke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Papillion.
Papillion lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Duke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Papillion has closed the distance and engaged Duke in a clinch.
Papillion tries to pull guard but Duke holds him up against the cage and eventually Papillion drops back down to his feet.

Duke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papillion. Duke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papillion looks to land a combination but Duke avoids it well.
Dustin Duke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Papillion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Papillion lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Papillion cracks a nice hook into Duke's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duke misses with a jab to the body
enabling Papillion to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big left from Papillion misses.
Papillion connects with a body shot that sends Duke's belly button to the back.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Papillion. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Papillion with a hook.
Duke avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke misses with a hook. Papillion ducked under it nicely.
Papillion blocks a head kick by Duke.
Papillion jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Duke looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Duke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Papillion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Papillion throws a nice looking combination but Duke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Papillion throws a hook but Duke blocks it.
Duke slips a jab and a cross from Papillion.
Papillion looks to land a combination. Duke sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Papillion looks to throw the jab but Duke is out of range.
Papillion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dustin Duke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Papillion works the jab nicely.
Duke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Papillion lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Papillion lands with an uppercut that bounces Duke off the cage and back into rage.
Papillion works Duke's body with a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Papillion there.
Duke fails with the takedown.
Duke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papillion.
Duke throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Papillion digs a good hook to Duke's body.
Duke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papillion.
Papillion digs a good body shot into Duke's ribs.
Papillion uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Duke has time to react.
Papillion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Papillion swinging wildly here.
Papillion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Papillion feints and then cracks Duke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duke down.
Nice takedown defense from Papillion. No joy for Duke on that attempt.
Duke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Duke needs to keep his hands up - Papillion had a free shot at his head there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papillion lands a really nice looking cross but Duke seems unphased.
Donk. Papillion catches Duke right on the button with a cross.
Duke misses with a straight left.
Papillion thumps Duke with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Papillion.
Duke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Papillion scores with a jab to the head.
Papillion keeps the fight on the outside.
Duke misses with a hook to the body
and Papillion scores with a counter punch that sends Duke to the canvas! Papillion smells blood - he's punishing Duke with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Duke has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mendez Papillion!

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Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eoin Andershannon O Darby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thurston Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Darby comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Shipping up to Boston by Dropkick Murphys. Eoin Andershannon O Darby has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Andershannon O Darby
vs
Moore

170 cm
28
154 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

182 cm
24
145 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Eoin Andershannon O Darby!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thurston Moore!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore walks into a jab.
Good work by O Darby as he checks the leg kick.
Thurston Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Darby catches Moore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from O Darby misses the target.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moore lands with an overhand left.
Moore misses with a few strikes there.
Moore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Darby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moore thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Moore.
Moore with a hook.
Moore throws a lazy right hand but O Darby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moore takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
O Darby digs a good body shot into Moore's ribs.
Moore's jab looks to have found its range, popping O Darby under the eye.
O Darby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Darby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moore misses with an uppercut.
Moore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Moore throws a low kick, looking for O Darby's leg but O Darby calmly moves out of range.
Moore throws an overhand right that lands on O Darby's shoulder, as O Darby tries to avoid the shot.

O Darby shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Moore is looking to control O Darby's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moore avoid being mounted?

O Darby is working for a kimura but Moore is defending it quite comfortably.

O Darby seems to be working for a kimura but Moore defends the submission attempt.

Moore is defending against the submission attempts here by O Darby.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore is looking to improve his position.

O Darby is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moore sees it coming and defends easily.
Moore blocking the ground and pound attempt from O Darby.
O Darby passes to full mount!

O Darby working for a submission but Moore is keeping him at bay.

O Darby wants to finish this one by submission but Moore is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from O Darby.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

O Darby looking to isolate an arm here. Moore doesn't see it coming and as O Darby extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by O Darby!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eoin Andershannon O Darby!
Eoin Andershannon O Darby retains his featherweight title!

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