BFC: 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marlin McCann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Clisham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darius Clisham struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Darius Clisham enters the cage!

McCann
vs
Clisham

167 cm
20
149 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

169 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marlin McCann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Darius Clisham!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCann misses with a hook. Clisham ducked under it nicely.
McCann misses with a two punch combination.
McCann scores with a shot to the body.
Marlin McCann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clisham manages to avoid it.
McCann throws a nice looking combination but Clisham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clisham blocks a jab.
Clisham takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No joy there for McCann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCann closes the distance looking to clinch

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCann is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Clisham trying to control but McCann is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCann wants to stand and escape but Clisham is having none of it.
McCann on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McCann tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
McCann looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Clisham puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McCann wants to get back to full guard.

Clisham 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clisham is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marlin McCann will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Clisham with a lazy takedown attempt
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and McCann counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Darius Clisham has been cut.
McCann drops Clisham with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Clisham! McCann dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Marlin McCann!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miles Prower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun Ellison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Prower
vs
Ellison

190 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
23
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Miles Prower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaun Ellison!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prower doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Ellison counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ellison passes Prower's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Prower is trying to get back to full guard.

Ellison is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Prower sees it coming and defends easily.

Ellison has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Prower defend it? Ellison steps over the head and cranks it - Prower is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ellison!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shaun Ellison!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Heckingstall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Junakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Heckingstall
vs
Junakovic

188 cm
26
276 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

210 cm
19
300 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gavin Heckingstall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Junakovic!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junakovic tries to bum rush Heckingstall with a series of wild strikes but Heckingstall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Junakovic shoots in and gets a takedown into Heckingstall's guard.
Heckingstall looking for a sweep. Not yet Heckingstall, not yet.
Heckingstall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Junakovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Junakovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Heckingstall trying to control the position here.
Heckingstall is trying to keep Junakovic in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Gavin Heckingstall just wasn't active enough.
Junakovic throws a left and a right that both miss

and Heckingstall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Junakovic won't be happy with that.

Heckingstall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Junakovic pushes Heckingstall away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Heckingstall gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Heckingstall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Junakovic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Junakovic taking punishment in the form of punches.
Heckingstall staying calm.
Heckingstall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junakovic keeps working.
Heckingstall happy to just control the position for now.
Heckingstall trying to control the action but Junakovic is working from the bottom.
Heckingstall really is a fat lump.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Heckingstall is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Junakovic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

We're going to have a standup here because Gavin Heckingstall wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Heckingstall throws a head kick but Junakovic moves out of range.

Junakovic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Heckingstall is looking to improve his position.
Heckingstall wants to control but Junakovic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Junakovic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Heckingstall wants to improve his position but Junakovic is controlling well.

Junakovic throws a strike but Heckingstall manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Junakovic tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gavin Heckingstall!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rajin Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Brock St Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying St Rock's choice of entrance music: Tinie Tempah ft. Ellie Goulding - Wonderman . The key to victory for Rajin Hussain has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Hussain
vs
Brock St Rock

176 cm
26
277 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

200 cm
18
289 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rajin Hussain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Brock St Rock!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hussain shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hussain was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
St Rock tries to reverse the position but Hussain maintains control.
Hussain with the ground and pound from mount.
Hussain throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hussain tries to control but St Rock wriggling away.
St Rock can't escape the position.
St Rock wants to control but Hussain is having none of it.
Hussain working St Rock over with strikes here.
Hussain unloads with some shots from mount but St Rock bucks and avoids them well.
Hussain controlling from the full mount.
Hussain trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Rock is desperately trying to improve his position but Hussain has a good base and remains in mount.
Hussain tries to control but St Rock wriggling away.
Hussain avoids the attempt from St Rock to control.
Hussain tries to control but St Rock wriggling away.
Hussain controlling from the full mount.

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.
St Rock is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hussain working St Rock over with strikes here.
St Rock tries to hold on but Hussain postures up.
St Rock working to try and regain half guard.
St Rock looks gassed!
Hussain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as St Rock is looking to escape.
St Rock sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Rock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
St Rock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hussain passes the guard and advances to mount!
St Rock is working to get back to half guard.
St Rock tries to hold on but Hussain postures up.

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.
Hussain trying to control but he's not successful this time.
St Rock keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hussain is looking to stand but Hussain has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Hussain has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of St Rock's face.
Hussain wants to control the pace but St Rock is squirming around nicely.
St Rock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hussain shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. St Rock is trying to defend but Hussain finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
St Rock is trying to maintain the position but Hussain is very close to passing his half guard.
Hussain drops an elbow to the side of St Rock's head.
Hussain content to control rather than advance.
St Rock is breathing heavily.
Hussain works his way into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Rock wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
St Rock's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Hussain's hands.

Hussain tightening his grip on St Rock, looking for the choke.
Hussain biding his time, looking for the opening.

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.
Hussain not allowing St Rock to control his hands.
Rajin Hussain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hussain punches the canvas rather than the man.
St Rock trying to control the hands but Hussain won't let him.
Hussain tries to keep control of the position but St Rock is staying busy.
Hussain avoiding St Rock 's attempts to control his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Rock might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hussain kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
You can see the frustration on St Rock's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hussain connects with a big shot to the side of St Rock's head.
St Rock is trying to break free.
Hussain lands a shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hussain trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussain looking to hold on to the position here but St Rock rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Hussain tries to free his leg and advance position but St Rock is retaining full guard.
St Rock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
St Rock is trying to hold Hussain in close to prevent damage but Hussain has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Rock trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hussain seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
St Rock is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rajin Hussain dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Hussain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
St Rock shoots and misses

and Hussain counters with a single leg into guard. St Rock didn't expect that.
Hussain wants to control from the top but St Rock keeps moving.
St Rock has Hussain pulled in close to control his posture.
Hussain wants to control from the top but St Rock keeps moving.
Hussain content to stall in guard here.
St Rock wants to sweep but no luck.
St Rock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Rock keeping full guard, as Hussain tries to pass.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rajin Hussain.

Hussain changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. St Rock looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hussain working the strikes but St Rock uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hussain is trying to control the action in half guard but St Rock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hussain is thwarting St Rock's attempts to control the position.
Hussain trying to control from half guard but St Rock is working away.
Hussain is thwarting St Rock's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Rock moves into full guard.
Hussain trying to control but St Rock is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
St Rock looking to control.
St Rock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hussain postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hussain fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. St Rock sprawls well initially but Hussain persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain tries to pass to full mount but St Rock defends it.
Hussain wants to lay and pray for a moment but St Rock keeps working.
Hussain controlling the pace.
St Rock regains full guard. Nicely done.
St Rock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hussain wants to stand but St Rock is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hussain being controlled here momentarily.

St Rock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
John Brock St Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rajin Hussain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hussain is working St Rock over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rajin Hussain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hussain 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rajin Hussain!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phillips's entrance music is Tarantula. A fine choice. Fletcher comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gallows - London is the reason kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Johnny Fletcher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Phillips
vs
Fletcher

190 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

186 cm
20
201 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Fletcher!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fletcher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phillips.

Fletcher forces Phillips back against the cage and clinches.
Phillips keeps control of Fletcher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Phillips pushes Fletcher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fletcher looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phillips lands a right hand.
Phillips lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Phillips breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phillips misses with a double jab.
Phillips throws a left and a right that both miss

and Fletcher counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fletcher looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fletcher is trying to control the action in half guard but Phillips is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Fletcher is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Phillips doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fletcher.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fletcher is trying to control the action in half guard but Phillips is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fletcher is just content to waste time from the top position. Phillips takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Phillips is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fletcher jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Phillips walks away with a smile on his face. Fletcher gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Phillips fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phillips misses with a combination
and Fletcher counters with a big head kick but Phillips shrugs it off.
Fletcher takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Phillips defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fletcher.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips cracks Fletcher with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Phillips's corner calls for a 1-2. Phillips obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fletcher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phillips lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fletcher backs up against the cage.
Some wild striking there from Phillips.
Fletcher looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phillips is fending him off so far but Fletcher persists. Nope, Phillips circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Fletcher.

Fletcher closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Phillips.
Phillips presses Fletcher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fletcher wants to stall.
Phillips lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Phillips pulls guard effortlessly.
Fletcher seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Fletcher from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Phillips pushes Fletcher off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Phillips tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fletcher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Phillips misses with a wild body shot.
Phillips throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fletcher counters with a leg kick.
Fletcher connects with a right hand. Phillips shakes it off.

Fletcher looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fletcher thows a huge punch but Phillips dodges it nicely.
Fletcher thows a huge punch but Phillips dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Fletcher stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Fletcher instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher tries to pull guard but Phillips won't allow it.
Phillips misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phillips works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phillips jumps guard but Fletcher stands there with Phillips around his waist. Phillips gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Phillips misses with some punches.
Phillips lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fletcher or not.

Fletcher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fletcher is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Fletcher lands an impressive looking overhand right. Phillips doesn't seem phased though.

Fletcher closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fletcher lands in his opponent's guard.
Fletcher trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher throws a strike but Phillips rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fletcher is looking to sweep but instead, Phillips has passed into half guard.
Fletcher tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Phillips decides to stand and escape the position.
Phillips fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee Phillips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phillips swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Fletcher counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fletcher.
Phillips has Fletcher pressed against the cage, preventing Fletcher from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fletcher is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fletcher goes for a takedown attempt but Phillips pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lee Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Fletcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Fletcher changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phillips tries to avoid it but Fletcher manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phillips to the ground. Phillips escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Phillips throws a nice looking combination but Fletcher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Phillips closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Phillips.
Phillips tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fletcher looking to slow down the pace here.
Phillips fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fletcher tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Phillips just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fletcher tries to pull guard but Phillips won't allow it.
Lee Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Fletcher.
A short right from Phillips on the inside.
Fletcher tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Phillips tries to pull guard but Fletcher won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Phillips pushes Fletcher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phillips tries to pull guard but Fletcher won't allow it.
Fletcher prevents a body shot from Phillips.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Fletcher feints and as Phillips raises his hands in defense, Fletcher changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Phillips preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Phillips wants to stand and escape but Fletcher is having none of it.
Fletcher looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Phillips wants to stand up but Fletcher is controlling him.
Fletcher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fletcher gets to his feet - Phillips follows without any prompting.
Phillips misses with a double jab

and Fletcher counters by clinching up.

Phillips pulls Fletcher into guard.
Fletcher seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Phillips preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Fletcher is looking to work some ground and pound but Phillips has wrist control.
Fletcher trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fletcher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Fletcher from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Fletcher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fletcher has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Fletcher!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Jacobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Jacobson
vs
Reed

190 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 2 - 1

183 cm
26
205 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Rivers Edge Nutrition

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 - 1, fighting out of London, Dan Jacobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Butch Reed!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Reed counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jacobson won't be happy with that.

Reed decides to stand back up.
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacobson.

Reed shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Reed stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Reed throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jacobson was covering up waiting for the punch and Reed finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Reed stands up and waves to Jacobson to follow him.
Butch Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reed closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reed lands in his opponent's guard.

Jacobson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jacobson is breathing heavily.

Jacobson is working an open guard so Reed takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Reed closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jacobson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Reed is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reed postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jacobson to stand up.
Reed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jacobson tries to avoid it but Reed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jacobson to the ground. Jacobson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jacobson tries to clinch but Reed is having none of it.

Reed decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Reed seems to be looking for submissions.
Reed looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jacobson to regain full guard.

Reed stands up and waves to Jacobson to follow him.

Reed fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jacobson sprawls well initially but Reed persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Reed controlling the pace.
Reed is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jacobson!
Reed scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jacobson?
Reed sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Reed is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Reed fails to land the takedown.

Reed looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reed controlling the action here.
Reed has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Reed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobson tries to clinch but Reed moves out of range.
Dan Jacobson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reed misses with a takedown attempt
and Jacobson counters with a left and a right that stings Reed.

Reed gets a takedown into half guard.
Reed content to control rather than advance.

Reed seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Jacobson has recovered full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed won't allow Jacobson to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Reed gets to his feet - Jacobson follows without any prompting.

Reed fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jacobson sprawls well initially but Reed persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Reed controlling the pace.
Butch Reed has got the better of the ground game so far.

Reed escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reed shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jacobson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jacobson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reed is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Reed with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed content to stall in guard here.
Reed wants to pass the guard but Jacobson is keeping the position.
Reed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Jacobson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reed sitting in guard here, content to control.

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

Butch Reed has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jacobson wants to clinch

so Reed counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Reed works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Reed gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Jacobson on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Reed shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Reed was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Reed swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Butch Reed!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Raybould (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Pain acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Raybould
vs
Pain

190 cm
25
273 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Raybould!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Pain!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pain tries a head kick but it misses.
Pain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raybould throws a body punch but Pain moves out of range.
Pain misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Pain.
Raybould has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pain.
Raybould wants to slow Pain down by chopping away at his legs.
Pain tries a head kick but it misses.

Raybould closes the distance and pushes Pain back into the cage.
Good body shot from Raybould.
Raybould makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Raybould.
Pain looks gassed!
A short left from Raybould.

It looks like Max Pain has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raybould manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pain tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Raybould scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raybould lands a body shot.
Raybould lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pain.
Raybould pushes Pain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Raybould lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Raybould.
Raybould dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Raybould stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Raybould.
Raybould gets through Pain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Raybould lands a nice uppercut.
Raybould manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raybould has him pressed against the cage.
Raybould lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Raybould avoiding damage.
Raybould lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Raybould.
Raybould lands an uppercut.
Pain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Raybould just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Raybould as the two fighters clinch.
Raybould lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pain or not.
A short left from Raybould.
Raybould is working Pain over against the cage.
Raybould scores with a shoulder strike.
Raybould lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Raybould taking a breather.
Raybould scores with a shot to the side of Pain's head.
Raybould lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Raybould as the two fighters clinch.
Raybould lands a body punch in the clinch.
Raybould scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raybould is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raybould lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raybould is working Pain over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raybould.
Raybould lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Raybould is leaning against Pain and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Raybould controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Raybould.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raybould.
Raybould lands a shot to the body.
Raybould scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Raybould.
Raybould lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raybould creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raybould stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Raybould presses Pain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Raybould.
Raybould scores with a shoulder strike.
Pain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Raybould just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kevin Raybould has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Pain.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raybould manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Raybould scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Raybould lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pain is trying to break free.
Raybould lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pain tries to pull guard but Raybould won't allow it.
Raybould lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pain.
Raybould lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Pain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Raybould walks away with a smile on his face. Pain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pain slips a straight right by Raybould.
Raybould misses the shot to the body.
Pain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Raybould misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pain.
Pain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raybould misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raybould.

Raybould gets a clinch.
Raybould lands a body shot.
Raybould lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
A short body shot lands from Raybould as the two fighters clinch.
Raybould working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Raybould.
Pain letting Raybould take a breather here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raybould.
Raybould cracks Pain with a nice body shot.
Raybould lands a shot to the body.
Raybould leaning against his opponent.
Pain working hard to break the clinch.
Raybould lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raybould.
Pain jumps guard but Raybould stands there with Pain around his waist. Pain gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Raybould lands a hook that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raybould effectively controlling the action here.
Raybould lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Raybould is pushing Pain up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pain can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Raybould dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Pain's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Raybould digs a good body shot into Pain's ribs.
Raybould swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raybould fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pain manages to avoid it.
Raybould works Pain's body with a nice hook.
Pain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raybould counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pain thinking.
Raybould lands with a shot to the body.
Raybould swings for the body but Pain moves out of range.
Raybould connects with a body shot.
Raybould lands a slapping body shot.
Raybould lands with an overhand left.
Raybould looks to score with a jab to the body but Pain is just out of range.
Raybould is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pain can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pain tries to land a leg kick but Raybould saw it coming and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raybould scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Raybould misses.

Raybould clinches with his opponent.
Raybould manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Raybould.
Raybould lands with a short shot to the head.
Pain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Raybould lands a hook that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Raybould lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Raybould lands with a right to the head.
Pain has had enough of the clinch but Raybould keeps him there for the moment.
Raybould effectively controlling the action here.
Pain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Raybould walks away with a smile on his face. Pain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pain falls off balance throwing a combination

and Raybould holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Raybould just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Raybould as the two fighters clinch.
Raybould lands a body punch.
Raybould lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raybould lands with a light punch inside.
Kevin Raybould has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pain takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Raybould.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raybould lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pain or not.
Raybould stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Raybould works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Raybould throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pains head.
Raybould digs a right hand underneath Pain's ribcage. Pain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Raybould working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Raybould gets through Pain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Raybould softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raybould lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pain tries to break the clinch but Raybould is controlling the position.
Raybould is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Raybould.
Pain being controlled against the cage.
Pain is trying to break free.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kevin Raybould.
Pain throws a body kick that misses.
Raybould is looking to wear down Pain with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raybould with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raybould lands a lovely overhand right.
Raybould throws a good cross that connects.
Pain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raybould thows a body shot but no joy.
Pain darts in trying to clinch
and Pain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pain misses with a combination
and Raybould counters with a stiff right hand.

Raybould forces Pain back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Pain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pain tries to break the clinch but Raybould is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raybould lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raybould lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Raybould.
Raybould stalling in the clinch.
Raybould works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pain takes a shot to the head.
Raybould working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Raybould lands with a right to the head.
Pain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Raybould smiles and moves away.
Kevin Raybould has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Pain.
Pain tries to bum rush Raybould with a series of wild strikes but Raybould uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raybould fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pain on the side of the head.
Pain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Raybould holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raybould pushes Pain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pain being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raybould.
Raybould is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Raybould working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Raybould dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Pain's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A left lands for Raybould.
Raybould misses with a body shot.
Pain throws a chopping leg kick but Raybould manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Max Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pain closes the distance looking to clinch
and Raybould counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pain throws a head kick but Raybould moves out of range.
Raybould throws a big shot that misses.
Raybould looks to score with a jab to the body but Pain is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain throws a combination that misses

and Raybould counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Raybould.
Raybould scores with a hook to the body.
Pain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raybould lands a shoulder strike.
Raybould is stalling here.
Pain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Raybould just stands there and leans against the cage.
Raybould lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raybould will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pain up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Raybould for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Raybould lands a right hand.
Raybould lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Pain can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raybould.
Raybould is working Pain over against the cage.
Raybould lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Raybould - that landed with a thud.
Raybould lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Raybould.
Raybould lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raybould presses Pain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Raybould taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Raybould.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raybould.
Raybould lands a shoulder strike.
Raybould stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Raybould pushes Pain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raybould lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Pain tries to pull guard but Raybould won't allow it.
Raybould stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raybould content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pain fails to pull guard.
Kevin Raybould has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Pain.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raybould stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Raybould taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Raybould.
Raybould lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pain wants to get back to striking at distance but Raybould won't allow it.
Raybould working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Raybould.
Raybould lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Raybould lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Raybould.
Raybould stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Raybould.
Raybould lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Raybould throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Raybould smiles and moves away.
Raybould fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pain walks into a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Raybould misses with a jab to the body
and Pain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pain misses with a double jab
and Raybould counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Raybould does it's job there.
Raybould sizes up Pain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Raybould misses with a low kick.
Raybould misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pain.
Pain avoids the body shot from Raybould.
Pain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Pain.
A head kick misses from Pain.
Raybould throws a shot from downtown. Pain moves away and avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain throws a wild body kick that Raybould sees coming a mile off.
Raybould moves away from the strike by Pain.
Pain misses with a kick to the body
and Raybould counters with a straight right hand.
Raybould just misses with a punch to the body.
Raybould throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pain misses with a low kick.
Raybould throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pain counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Raybould throws a jab but it's blocked by Pain.
Raybould feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Max Pain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kevin Raybould is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raybould misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pain.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Raybould showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raybould 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:25
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Raybould!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Edward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cane nogard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). nogard has chosen Dont Fear the Reaper - Blue Oyster Cult as his entrance music. Ryan Edward could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cane nogard's chin.

Edward
vs
nogard

180 cm
19
220 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Edward!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cane nogard!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edward scores with a jab to the jaw.

It looks like Cane nogard has been cut.
nogard dodges the punch combination from Edward.
Edward misses with a double jab.
nogard shoots in looking for a takedown but Edward manages to keep the fight standing, pushing nogard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from nogard is defended easily by Edward.
Edward moves into range and connects with a jab.
A combination from Edward does no damage.
A combination from nogard does no damage.
nogard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Edward as he avoids it easily.
Ryan Edward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cane nogard.
Edward with a hook.
Edward falls off balance throwing a combination

and nogard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
nogard trying to control but Edward is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Edward has his feet on nogard's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Edward misses.
A combination from Edward does no damage.
Edward throws a series of punches but nogard avoids them all with ease.

Edward lands a left and a right that send nogard crashing to the mat, dazed. Edward thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

nogard is rocked!
Edward leaves nogard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
nogard misses with a combination
and Edward counters with a leg kick.
nogard looks gassed!
nogard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
nogard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Edward cracks nogard with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! nogard looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Edward finish him?
nogard is still on wobbly legs! Can Edward finish him?

That has opened up Cane nogard's cut even more.
OH! Edward has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Edward smells blood and charges in for the finish! Edward unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Edward sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryan Edward!
Ryan Edward is the new light heavyweight champion!