YFC 13 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Ricardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shefki Kuqi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo comes to the cage accompanied by Here Comes. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ricardo
vs
Kuqi

175 cm
26
178 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

172 cm
19
178 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mauricio Ricardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shefki Kuqi!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricardo has his takedown stuffed

and Kuqi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ricardo wants to improve his position but Kuqi is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuqi tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ricardo controls his leg.

Ricardo looking for submissions off his back.
Ricardo is refusing to be controlled, as Kuqi sits in half guard.
Kuqi drops an elbow to the side of Ricardo's head.
Ricardo is looking to improve his position.
Kuqi is trying to control the action in half guard but Ricardo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuqi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ricardo punching from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuqi wants to take a breather but Ricardo is having none of it.
Ricardo is trying to get back to full guard.

Ricardo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuqi pulls his head out easily.
Ricardo is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuqi lands strikes from half guard.
Kuqi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuqi trying to control the action but Ricardo is working from the bottom.
Kuqi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kuqi is nestled in close to Ricardo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Ricardo looking for submissions off his back.
Kuqi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kuqi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuqi winds up and cracks Ricardo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Ricardo actively working from the bottom here.
Ricardo is looking for a sweep. Kuqi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuqi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Ricardo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuqi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ricardo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kuqi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kuqi trying to control the action but Ricardo is working from the bottom.
Ricardo is trying to stand up here but Kuqi is controlling him well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ricardo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kuqi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kuqi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ricardo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ricardo keeping moving, preventing Kuqi from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mauricio Ricardo!

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Sass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Askew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Askew's choice of entrance music: Glamour of the Kill-Feeling Alive. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Ian Askew enters the cage!

Sass
vs
Askew

183 cm
26
157 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

179 cm
21
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Sass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ian Askew!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sass shoots in for a takedown but Askew shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sass looks for a takedown but Askew sprawls well.
Sass scores with a one two! Askew had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

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

Sass is rocked!

It looks like Paul Sass has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BAM! Askew delivers a spinning backfist that drops Sass like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Ian Askew!

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hype
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RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Cutting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Dropping Bombs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Cutting
vs
Dropping Bombs

185 cm
18
203 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
26
219 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Cutting!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Keith Dropping Bombs!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cutting throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dropping Bombs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Cutting holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dropping Bombs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cutting just stands there and leans against the cage.

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

Cutting clinches up with Dropping Bombs and pushes him back against the cage.

Cutting's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Cutting.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dropping Bombs tries for a takedown but Cutting circles away easily
and Cutting counters with a two punch combo.
Bill Cutting has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Dropping Bombs.
Cutting misses with a head kick.
Dropping Bombs shoots and misses

and Cutting moves into the clinch.
Dropping Bombs goes for a takedown attempt but Cutting pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cutting misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dropping Bombs.
Dropping Bombs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cutting circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cutting counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dropping Bombs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Cutting moves into the clinch.

Cutting manages to break the clinch.
Dropping Bombs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cutting ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dropping Bombs looks gassed!
Cutting takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dropping Bombs slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutting throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dropping Bombs.
Dropping Bombs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cutting.
Cutting swings for the body but Dropping Bombs moves out of range.
Dropping Bombs fails with the takedown
and Cutting counters with a one-two to the body.
Cutting thows a body shot but no joy.
Dropping Bombs misses with a double jab.
Dropping Bombs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dropping Bombs misses with a few strikes there.
Cutting cracks Dropping Bombs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cutting tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dropping Bombs was well out of range. Poor timing from Cutting.

Cutting fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dropping Bombs, pushing him back against the cage.

Cutting breaks the clinch.
Dropping Bombs with a lazy takedown attempt

and Cutting counters by clinching up.
Dropping Bombs is trying to break the clinch but Cutting has him pressed against the cage.
Cutting gets underhooks to prevent Dropping Bombs's takedown attempt.

Cutting breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cutting tries a head kick but it misses.

Cutting takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cutting.
Cutting lands a hook that snaps the head of Dropping Bombs backwards.
Dropping Bombs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cutting breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cutting throws a shot from downtown. Dropping Bombs moves away and avoids it.
Cutting lands with an overhand left.
Dropping Bombs walks into a left hand.
Cutting connects with a single shot there.
Dropping Bombs misses with a two punch combination.
Cutting throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dropping Bombs fails with the takedown
and Dropping Bombs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cutting throws a jab but it's blocked by Dropping Bombs.
Dropping Bombs moves out of range of the body kick from Cutting.
Cutting throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dropping Bombs takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dropping Bombs blocks a jab.
Dropping Bombs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cutting moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cutting looks to land a right hand but Dropping Bombs moved out of range.
Cutting just misses with a punch to the body.
Dropping Bombs doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Cutting counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Cutting breaks the clinch.

Cutting clinches with his opponent.

Cutting pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dropping Bombs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dropping Bombs connects with the punch.
Dropping Bombs looks for the body kick but Cutting saw that one coming.
Dropping Bombs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Cutting.
Cutting lands with an overhand left.
Dropping Bombs looks to land a combination but Cutting avoids it well.
Cutting throws a head kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Cutting.
Dropping Bombs moves out of range as Cutting throws a body kick.
Cutting throws an overhand right that lands on Dropping Bombs's shoulder, as Dropping Bombs tries to avoid the shot.
Cutting missing with a left hand there. Dropping Bombs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dropping Bombs is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cutting is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dropping Bombs.
Cutting misses with a head kick.
Cutting misses with a wild combination.
Dropping Bombs moves away from the strike by Cutting.
Cutting misses with a head kick.
Dropping Bombs has his takedown stuffed

and Cutting counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cutting.
Dropping Bombs tries to pull guard but Cutting won't allow it.

Dropping Bombs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bill Cutting is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cutting looks to land a left hand but Dropping Bombs moved out of range nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dropping Bombs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cutting misses with an uppercut.
Cutting throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dropping Bombs.
Cutting misses with an uppercut.
Dropping Bombs drops his hands momentarily and Cutting takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dropping Bombs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Cutting counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Cutting breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cutting throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cutting looks to throw the jab but Dropping Bombs is out of range.
Dropping Bombs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cutting.
A combination from Dropping Bombs does no damage.
Cutting fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dropping Bombs manages to avoid it.
Cutting tries a head kick but it misses.
Dropping Bombs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cutting.
Dropping Bombs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cutting moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keith Dropping Bombs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big left from Cutting misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Cutting. That snapped Dropping Bombs's head back.
Dropping Bombs tries for a takedown but Cutting circles away easily

and Cutting counters by moving into the clinch.

Cutting escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Cutting dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dropping Bombs shoots and misses

and Cutting counters by clinching up.
Dropping Bombs is trying to stall.
Dropping Bombs tries to pull guard but Cutting holds him up against the cage and eventually Dropping Bombs drops back down to his feet.

Cutting manages to break the clinch.

Cutting clinches up with Dropping Bombs and pushes him back against the cage.

Cutting pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dropping Bombs blocks a head kick by Cutting.
Cutting swinging wildly here.
Dropping Bombs connects with the punch.
Dropping Bombs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cutting.
Cutting pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cutting misses the jab.
Cutting throws a nice head kick!
Dropping Bombs lands a head shot.
Cutting showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dropping Bombs.
Cutting clobbers Dropping Bombs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dropping Bombs is breathing heavily.
Dropping Bombs defending well as Cutting loads up on a big left hand.
Cutting shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dropping Bombs eats them both and turns towards Cutting to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dropping Bombs ducks right into an uppercut from Cutting.
Cutting dodges the punch combination from Dropping Bombs.
Dropping Bombs tries for a takedown but Cutting circles away easily
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Cutting counters with a straight right hand.
Bill Cutting has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Dropping Bombs.

Cutting moves into the clinch.
Dropping Bombs tries to circle away but Cutting has him pinned against the cage.

Cutting breaks from the clinch.
Cutting looks to throw the jab but Dropping Bombs is out of range.
Dropping Bombs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cutting pinned against the cage. Cutting gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Cutting breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Dropping Bombs.

Cutting clinches.

Cutting breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cutting throws the left hand but Dropping Bombs avoids the punch easily.

Cutting moves into the clinch successfully.
Cutting has Dropping Bombs pressed against the cage, preventing Dropping Bombs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cutting breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cutting looks to land a right hand but Dropping Bombs moved out of range.
Cutting thuds his right hand into Dropping Bombs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dropping Bombs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Cutting counters by clinching up.

Cutting manages to break the clinch.
Cutting tries to bum rush Dropping Bombs with a series of wild strikes but Dropping Bombs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Cutting has Dropping Bombs up against the cage in a clinch.

Cutting manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Dropping Bombs.
Cutting pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Cutting has closed the distance and engaged Dropping Bombs in a clinch.

Cutting breaks from the clinch.
Dropping Bombs misses with a takedown attempt

and Cutting counters by clinching up.

Cutting manages to break the clinch.
Cutting lands a jab.
Dropping Bombs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dropping Bombs fails with the takedown
and Cutting counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutting fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dropping Bombs on the side of the head.
Cutting swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Cutting has managed to clinch.

Cutting breaks the clinch.
Dropping Bombs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cutting counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dropping Bombs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dropping Bombs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cutting catches Dropping Bombs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cutting darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dropping Bombs shoots in but Cutting avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dropping Bombs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Cutting closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Cutting escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cutting throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dropping Bombs tries to clinch but Cutting is having none of it.

Cutting clinches up against the cage.

Cutting breaks from the clinch.
Cutting stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cutting wants it to stay on the feet.
Cutting misses the jab.
Dropping Bombs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cutting to score with a decent uppercut.
Cutting is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dropping Bombs can do to turn this around?
Cutting thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Dropping Bombs does no damage.
Cutting swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cutting throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cutting throws a sloppy head kick and Dropping Bombs moves out of range easily.
Dropping Bombs moves away from the strike by Cutting.
Cutting throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dropping Bombs tries for a takedown but Cutting circles away easily
and Cutting cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dropping Bombs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cutting.
Cutting misses with the combination.

Cutting pushes Dropping Bombs up against the cage in a clinch.

Cutting manages to break the clinch.
Cutting looks to throw the jab but Dropping Bombs is out of range.

Cutting clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dropping Bombs is working for takedown but Cutting is calmly controlling the position for now.

Cutting escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cutting misses with an uppercut. Dropping Bombs saw that one coming.
Dropping Bombs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dropping Bombs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cutting paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Cutting dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Cutting lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dropping Bombs circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Cutting misses the target.
Dropping Bombs fails with the takedown

and Cutting holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cutting managing to block the knees to the body from Dropping Bombs.

Cutting breaks from the clinch.
Dropping Bombs closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cutting cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dropping Bombs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dropping Bombs misses with a double jab

and Cutting moves into the clinch.

Cutting escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cutting throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Cutting moves into the clinch.

Cutting's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dropping Bombs dodges the punch combination from Cutting.
Dropping Bombs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cutting throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dropping Bombs takes one to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dropping Bombs misses with a takedown attempt

and Cutting moves into the clinch.

Cutting pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Cutting.
Cutting lands a lovely overhand right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cutting.

Cutting clinches up against the cage.
Dropping Bombs tries to stall but Cutting uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Cutting breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Cutting rushes Dropping Bombs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dropping Bombs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bill Cutting has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Dropping Bombs.
Dropping Bombs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cutting smiles and moves away.

Cutting rushes Dropping Bombs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Cutting manages to break the clinch.
Dropping Bombs misses with a double jab.
Dropping Bombs avoids the head kick by Cutting.
Cutting misses with a few strikes there.
Dropping Bombs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Cutting counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cutting breaks from the clinch.
Cutting lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Cutting has closed the distance and engaged Dropping Bombs in a clinch.
Dropping Bombs tries to stall but Cutting uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bill Cutting has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dropping Bombs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cutting smiles and moves away.
Dropping Bombs with a poor takedown

and Cutting holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Cutting manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Cutting.
Cutting throws an overhand right that lands on Dropping Bombs's shoulder, as Dropping Bombs tries to avoid the shot.
Dropping Bombs tries for a takedown but Cutting circles away easily

and Cutting counters by clinching up.

Cutting breaks from the clinch.
Dropping Bombs staying out of range there.
Dropping Bombs moves out of range of the strikes.
Dropping Bombs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cutting counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dropping Bombs thinking.
Dropping Bombs throws a right hand that Cutting ducks under and follows up with a left that Cutting also avoids with ease.
Cutting throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dropping Bombs.
Cutting rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dropping Bombs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horrible takedown by Dropping Bombs or perhaps it was just good defense by Cutting which made him look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dropping Bombs tries to clinch but Cutting moves away
and Cutting connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cutting misses with a head kick.

Cutting gets a clinch.
Dropping Bombs tries to work over Cutting's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Cutting's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cutting defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dropping Bombs.
Cutting misses with a looping left.
Dropping Bombs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dropping Bombs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cutting.
Dropping Bombs fails with the takedown
letting Cutting counter with a right hand.
Dropping Bombs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cutting.
Cutting scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dropping Bombs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cutting tries to avoid it but Dropping Bombs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cutting to the ground. Cutting escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dropping Bombs throws a nice looking combination but Cutting bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cutting waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dropping Bombs.
Dropping Bombs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cutting pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dropping Bombs blocks a head kick by Cutting.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dropping Bombs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cutting counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cutting misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dropping Bombs misses with a takedown

and Cutting counters by moving into the clinch.

Cutting breaks the clinch.
Cutting circles away from the clinch attempt

and Cutting holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dropping Bombs is trying to force a seperation but Cutting has the dominant position.
Dropping Bombs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dropping Bombs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

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

Cutting gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dropping Bombs jumps guard but Cutting stands there with Dropping Bombs around his waist. Dropping Bombs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cutting has Dropping Bombs pressed against the cage, preventing Dropping Bombs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Cutting breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keith Dropping Bombs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dropping Bombs fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Cutting throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Cutting showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cutting 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 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Cutting!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Barlog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franz Mueller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franz Mueller will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Barlog
vs
Mueller

187 cm
25
215 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

190 cm
23
217 lbs
4 - 13 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronald Barlog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Franz Mueller!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mueller throws a head kick that misses.

Mueller looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Barlog!
Barlog is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barlog tries to reverse the position but Mueller maintains control.
Barlog bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Barlog passes into half guard.

Barlog is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mueller is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barlog lands a nice short elbow.

Barlog is working for a submission of some sort.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barlog lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barlog lands a nice short elbow.
Barlog is nestled in close to Mueller, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barlog working over Mueller with some ground and pound. Mueller looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mueller trying to control but Barlog postures up.
Ground and pound from Barlog.
Mueller trying to hold on to Barlog's head to control him but Barlog postures up.
Barlog is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Mueller is hurt! He's hurt bad - Barlog fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Mueller from any more punishment! Congratulations to Barlog! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronald Barlog!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Gers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Garcia might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Clash - London Calling. Gers has chosen Iron Maiden - The Trooper as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Garcia
vs
Gers

185 cm
28
220 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

184 cm
21
205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Hector Garcia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Gers!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gers scores with a takedown into Garcia's guard.
Garcia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia pulls Gers in to control the position.
Gers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gers prevents Garcia from getting back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Gers drops back, looking for a kneebar! Garcia looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Garcia looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Garcia!
Gers tries to bench press Garcia off him but Garcia keeps the position.
Garcia trying to control the action but Gers is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gers tries to buck Garcia off but Garcia is having none of it.

Garcia decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Garcia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gers shoots in looking for a takedown. Garcia tries to sprawl out of it but Gers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Garcia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Garcia throws a half hearted mid kick.
No joy there for Garcia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garcia cracks Gers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Garcia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Garcia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia stops a takedown attempt from Gers.
Hector Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Gers.
Garcia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gers backwards.
Gers can't get the takedown.
Gers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garcia lands a shoulder strike.

Garcia manages to break the clinch.
Garcia throws a right hand that Gers ducks under and follows up with a left that Gers also avoids with ease.
Gers shoots and misses

and Garcia counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Garcia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gers looks gassed!
Garcia taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Garcia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Garcia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Garcia will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gers up against the cage.
Garcia lands with a light punch inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Garcia takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Garcia gets through Gers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia scores with a knee to the head.
Garcia effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Garcia.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garcia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garcia gets underhooks to prevent Gers's takedown attempt.
Garcia is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Garcia landing knees to the head.
Garcia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garcia lands with a light punch inside.
Garcia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Garcia is pushing Gers up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Garcia breaks the clinch.
Hector Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Garcia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Garcia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Garcia breaks the clinch.

Gers throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Garcia was covering up waiting for the punch and Gers finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gers prevents Garcia from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gers wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Gers trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Gers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gers is pushing down on Garcia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Garcia is fighting to maintain full guard but Gers has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garcia's head.
Garcia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garcia tries to avoid it but Gers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garcia to the ground. Garcia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Garcia lands a two punch combo.

Garcia rushes Gers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garcia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Garcia with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Garcia pushes Gers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garcia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Garcia gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hector Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Gers.
Gers goes for a takedown attempt but Garcia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Garcia has closed the distance and engaged Gers in a clinch.
Gers is trying to drag Garcia to the mat but Garcia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Garcia lands a body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Garcia - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gers is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Garcia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Garcia closes the distance and clinches.
Garcia just leaning against Gers, taking a breather.
Gers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Garcia pulls his leg out and moves away.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch but Gers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Gers tries to keep at a distance but Garcia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Garcia gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gers tries for a takedown. No joy.

Garcia breaks from the clinch.
Gers shoots and misses

and Garcia moves into the clinch.
Gers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Garcia gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Garcia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gers backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garcia with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Garcia working Gers over with knees to the body.
Garcia using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Garcia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Garcia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gers is working for takedown but Garcia is calmly controlling the position for now.
Garcia lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Garcia.
Garcia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gers.
Gers takes a knee right on the jaw!
Garcia scores with a knee to the head.
Gers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Garcia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Garcia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garcia leaning against his opponent.
Gers wants a takedown but no success here.
A knee to the head by Garcia.
Gers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garcia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hector Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garcia counters with a three punch combo that has Gers backing up. Gers nods at Garcia to acknowledge the strikes.
Gers fails with a takedown attempt.
Gers fails with a takedown attempt.
Gers shoots for a double leg takedown but Garcia sprawls well. He's pushed Gers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Garcia rushes Gers and presses him up against the cage.
Gers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

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

Garcia has managed to clinch.
Hector Garcia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garcia.
Garcia scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Garcia as the two fighters clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia digs a right hand underneath Gers's ribcage. Gers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Garcia.
Gers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Garcia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Garcia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Garcia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garcia lands with a short shot to the head.
Garcia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Garcia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gers shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense.

Garcia clinches.
Garcia is pressed up against the cage. Gers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garcia down to the mat. Garcia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Garcia darts in and clinches Gers up against the cage.
Garcia prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia gets through Gers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Garcia.
A right hand to the body from Garcia.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garcia.
A hook to the body from Garcia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Garcia dominated that second 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.

Garcia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gers, pushing him back against the cage.
Garcia cracks Gers with a nice body shot.
Gers tries for a takedown but Garcia manages to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garcia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garcia prevents the takedown attempt.
Garcia connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gers's face.
Garcia lands a hook that snaps the head of Gers backwards.
Garcia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Garcia.
Garcia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gers backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hector Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Gers.
Garcia with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Garcia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gers looking for a takedown.
Garcia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Garcia.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia scores with a shot to the side of Gers's head.
Garcia lands with a left to the head.
Garcia gets underhooks to prevent Gers's takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Garcia.
Garcia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gerss head.

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

Garcia drives through and clinches with Gers against the cage.
Gers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Garcia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Garcia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gers backwards.
Garcia scores a nice knee to the body.
Garcia lands a hook that snaps the head of Gers backwards.
Garcia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gers backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Garcia.
Gers tries for a takedown but Garcia manages to get underhooks.
Garcia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Garcia prevents it.
Garcia lands a knee to the head.
Garcia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Garcia prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia gets through Gers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garcia leaning his opponent against the cage.
Garcia scores with a shot to the side of Gers's head.
Garcia is trying to push Gers away but Gers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Garcia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
Gers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Garcia pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garcia sprawls well. Garcia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gers gets slowly back to his feet.
Garcia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gers misses with a takedown attempt - Garcia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Garcia closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gers with a poor takedown
and Garcia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Garcia throws a shot to the body.
Gers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gers has a takedown stuffed.
Garcia pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gers back to the cage. Garcia follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garcia can pounce on him.
Gers tries for a takedown but Garcia circles away easily
and Garcia counters with a three punch combo that has Gers backing up. Gers nods at Garcia to acknowledge the strikes.

Garcia moves into the clinch.
Garcia pushes Gers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garcia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gers tries for a takedown. No joy.
Garcia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Garcia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gers.
Garcia connects with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia effectively controlling the action here.
Garcia struggles to land a body shot inside as Gers controls his hands.
Gers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Garcia lands a shoulder strike.
Garcia landing knees to the head.
Garcia prevents the takedown attempt.
Gers tries for a takedown but Garcia manages to get underhooks.
Gers wants a takedown.

Garcia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gers ducks right into an uppercut from Garcia.
Gers tries for a takedown but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Garcia has Gers up against the cage in a clinch.
Garcia presses Gers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gers wants a takedown but no success here.
Garcia lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Garcia clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garcia.
Gers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garcia counters with a body kick that stops Gers in his tracks momentarily.
Gers shoots in and drives through. Garcia sprawls well.
Garcia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gers takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Garcia gets a clinch.
Gers goes for a takedown attempt but Garcia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hector Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Gers.
Gers tries for a takedown but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Garcia instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garcia.
Gers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Garcia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Garcia scores with a knee to the head.
Garcia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gers backwards.

Garcia breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gers.
Nice takedown defense from Garcia. No joy for Gers on that attempt.
Garcia cracks Gers with a right hand to the side of the head.

Gers gets tackled into the cage by Garcia. Garcia maintains the clinch.
Gers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Garcia pulls his leg out and moves away.
Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Garcia.

Garcia darts in and clinches Gers up against the cage.
Gers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knees in the clinch landing for Garcia.

Garcia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gers steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Garcia. That one must have hurt.
Garcia misses with a series of wild punches.

Gers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garcia defending well though.
Gers is trying to control the action in half guard but Garcia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Garcia has his hands clasped together around Gers's back. He's all about the action.
Gers is trying to control the action in half guard but Garcia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Garcia won't allow Gers to pass to mount.
Garcia is not content to let Gers control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gers is just content to waste time from the top position. Garcia takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gers is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.
Garcia wants to stand up but Gers is controlling him.
Gers passes Garcia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

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.
Gers trying to mount his opponent but Garcia defends it.
Garcia looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garcia defending well though.
Gers takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Garcia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gers can do to turn this around?

Gers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garcia is just riding it out for now. Gers eventually gives up the hold.
Gers is keen to just control but Garcia is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Garcia had his way with Dave Gers in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Garcia tries to clinch there but Gers circles away.
Garcia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garcia wants it to stay on the feet.
Garcia moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Garcia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Garcia clinches.
Gers tries for a takedown but Garcia manages to get underhooks.
Hector Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Gers.
Gers is working for takedown but Garcia is calmly controlling the position for now.

Garcia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garcia goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Garcia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gers is defended easily by Garcia.
Nice uppercut lands for Garcia. That snapped Gers's head back.

Gers gets tackled into the cage by Garcia. Garcia maintains the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Garcia manages to break the clinch.

Garcia drives through and clinches with Gers against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia lands a hook that snaps the head of Gers backwards.
Garcia lands a shoulder strike.
Garcia prevents the takedown attempt.
Garcia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Garcia.
Garcia digs a right hand underneath Gers's ribcage. Gers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Garcia scores with a shot to the side of Gers's head.
Garcia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gers backwards.

Garcia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garcia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gers circles away quickly and effectively.
Garcia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gers fails with a takedown attempt.

Garcia clinches with his opponent.
Garcia lands a left hand.
Gers tries to score a body lock takedown but Garcia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Garcia prevents it.
Garcia scores with a shot to the side of Gers's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia scores a nice knee to the body.
Garcia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garcia slowing the pace effectively.

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

Garcia tries to sprawl but Gers drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Gers is looking for a kimura but Garcia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gers to get the leverage.
Garcia pushes Gers off looking to stand but Gers dives back in and keeps control.
Gers wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
Gers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garcia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Garcia is trying to stand up here but Gers is controlling him well.
Gers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Garcia won't allow Gers to pass to mount.
Gers prevents Garcia from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
Gers working Garcia over with strikes.
Gers is controlling the pace.
Garcia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gers.
Garcia controlling the position for now.
Gers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garcia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Garcia pushes Gers off and gets back to his feet.
Hector Garcia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gers has his takedown stuffed
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia doesn't manage to clinch there - Gers circles away.
Gers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garcia sprawls well. Garcia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gers gets slowly back to his feet.
Gers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garcia defends it nicely.
Gers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gers shoots in but no luck this time.
Dave Gers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia digs a good body shot into Gers's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garcia, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:43
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:43
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Garcia!
Hector Garcia retains his light heavyweight title!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fjodor Kanchelskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Helguera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Kanchelskis
vs
Helguera

188 cm
26
185 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

190 cm
22
185 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Fjodor Kanchelskis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Helguera!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanchelskis throws a series of punches but Helguera moves out of range.
Helguera lands a slapping body shot.
Kanchelskis fails with a takedown attempt.

Helguera looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Helguera throwing shots but Kanchelskis is blocking nicely.
Helguera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kanchelskis defending well though.

Helguera is looking for a kimura here.
Helguera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kanchelskis's head.
Helguera is trying to control. Kanchelskis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Helguera is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helguera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kanchelskis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Helguera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Helguera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Helguera trying to mount his opponent but Kanchelskis defends it.
Helguera is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Helguera is trying to work for a kimura but Kanchelskis is defending well.

That's two 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.
Helguera has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Helguera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kanchelskis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Helguera on the ground.
Helguera throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Helguera working for a submission but Kanchelskis is keeping him at bay.
Helguera dominating with strikes here.
Kanchelskis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kanchelskis tries to get out of the position.
Kanchelskis is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helguera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kanchelskis is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Helguera throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Helguera looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

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.
Helguera looking to control but Kanchelskis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kanchelskis stops Helguera from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Helguera lands a big shot there that rocks Kanchelskis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Helguera moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kanchelskis has worked his arm free - good work by Kanchelskis!
Helguera cracks Kanchelskis with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Helguera dominated that round.
That's time! Kanchelskis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Helguera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kanchelskis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kanchelskis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kanchelskis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kanchelskis throws a series of punches but Helguera moves out of range.
Helguera lands a two punch combo.
Helguera lands with a shot to the body.
Helguera throws a right hand that Kanchelskis ducks under and follows up with a left that Kanchelskis also avoids with ease.
Kanchelskis with a poor takedown
and Helguera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Helguera. That snapped Kanchelskis's head back.
A punch lands to the side of Kanchelskis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Helguera throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Fjodor Kanchelskis has been cut.
Helguera misses with a double jab.
Helguera is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Helguera cracks Kanchelskis with a good 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!
Helguera scores with a sloppy right hand. Kanchelskis should have avoided that one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Helguera shoots in and gets a takedown into Kanchelskis's guard.
Helguera throwing strikes from guard but Kanchelskis blocks nicely.
Helguera wants to control from the top but Kanchelskis keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helguera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Helguera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Helguera advances position into side control!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Luis Helguera!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Genosuke mazamashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). mazamashi comes to the cage accompanied by fighting road. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

mazamashi
vs
Rocha

193 cm
26
188 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
201 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Genosuke mazamashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from mazamashi.
Rocha misses with a lunging right hand
and mazamashi counters with a solid body kick.
A low kick from Rocha is predictable there
and mazamashi counters with an outside leg kick.
Rocha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and mazamashi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rocha misses with a combination
and mazamashi counters with a body kick that stops Rocha in his tracks momentarily.
mazamashi misses with a head kick.
mazamashi throws a sloppy head kick and Rocha moves out of range easily.
Rocha misses with a takedown attempt
and mazamashi counters with a thumping low kick.
Rocha avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha misses with a right hand
and mazamashi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rocha misses with a left hand
and mazamashi counters with a series of strikes. Rocha will be more careful next time no doubt.
mazamashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
mazamashi tries a head kick but it misses.
mazamashi tries to land a leg kick but Rocha saw it coming and moves away.
mazamashi throws a combination that misses

and Rocha counters with a takedown into side control.

Rocha tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
mazamashi dodges the ground and pound from Rocha.
mazamashi parries the strikes from Rocha easily there. Rocha is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable mazamashi to escape.
mazamashi is pushing Rocha's head away, looking to escape. Rocha manages to hold on to the position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mazamashi is breathing heavily.
Rocha throws a strike aimed at the side of mazamashi's head but mazamashi avoids it well.

Rocha working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rocha lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha advances to mount.
Rocha cracks mazamashi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rocha has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of mazamashi's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocha lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Rocha dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rocha moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rocha dodges the punch combination from mazamashi.
Rocha throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and mazamashi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rocha.
Rocha moves out of range as mazamashi throws a body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and mazamashi counters with a good, hard body kick but Rocha shrugs it off.
Sloppy strikes from Rocha. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No luck for Rocha with that takedown attempt.
Rocha throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rocha tries to land a body kick
and mazamashi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rocha is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rocha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Carlos Rocha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
mazamashi slips under a jab.
mazamashi throws a sloppy head kick and Rocha moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Rocha misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rocha misses with a takedown
and mazamashi counters with a three punch combo that has Rocha backing up. Rocha nods at mazamashi to acknowledge the strikes.
Genosuke mazamashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Rocha.
Rocha swinging wildly here.
mazamashi ducks under a wild hook from Rocha.
mazamashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Rocha misses with a telegraphed body shot
and mazamashi counters with a nice body kick.
Rocha throws an off balance right hand
and mazamashi counters with a big head kick but Rocha shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and mazamashi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rocha is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Rocha fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. mazamashi sprawls well initially but Rocha persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rocha stops mazamashi from getting back to his feet.
mazamashi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rocha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rocha is nestled in close to mazamashi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rocha working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
mazamashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rocha.

Rocha is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so mazamashi is just riding it out for now. Rocha eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocha passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Rocha 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!

Rocha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but mazamashi checks it well.
Rocha moves into range and connects with a jab.

A momentary lapse in concentration from mazamashi enables Rocha to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. mazamashi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rocha stops mazamashi from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocha stands up over mazamashi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rocha with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. mazamashi is keeping the position for now.
Rocha sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed mazamashi's guard.
Rocha thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carlos Rocha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rocha scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two 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.
Rocha is nestled in close to mazamashi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
mazamashi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if mazamashi tries to get out of the position.
Rocha wants to free his trapped foot but mazamashi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rocha moves nicely into side control.
Rocha working the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha moves into full mount!
mazamashi is bucking up trying to escape but Rocha cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rocha pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rocha lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocha looking to finish mazamashi with some ground and pound. This is bad for mazamashi!
Carlos Rocha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
You get the feeling that mazamashi really doesn't like being in this position too much.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Rocha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rocha 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Rocha!