FFS 12 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Potts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Potts could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Smith's chin.

Potts
vs
Smith

175 cm
19
162 lbs
2 - 3 - 1

185 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Paul Potts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a series of punches but Potts avoids them all with ease.
Potts wants to clinch.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Potts has managed to clinch.

Potts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Potts closes the distance and clinches.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.

Potts breaks from the clinch.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Potts lands a high kick!

Smith moves into range and clinches up with Potts.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Potts is trying to stall.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Potts.
Potts is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Potts shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Potts wants to break free but Smith has control.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Potts tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.

Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.

Potts has managed to clinch.

Potts manages to break the clinch.

Potts moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smith looking to stall.
Potts pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith avoiding damage as Potts throws knees to the body.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Smith looks gassed!
Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith has Potts pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Potts manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Paul Potts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smith.
Potts fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Potts breaks from the clinch.
Potts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Potts shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Potts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Potts postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Potts wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to stand up but Potts is controlling him.
Potts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Potts slips nicely into half guard.

Potts is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith tries to kick Potts off but Potts keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Potts throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Potts wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Potts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Potts pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Potts blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Potts is blocking nicely.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Potts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Potts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Potts wants to stall.
Potts cracks Smith with a nice body shot.

Potts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Potts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potts doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Potts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Potts has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Potts wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Potts lands a nice knee to the body.
Potts has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Potts fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Potts.
Potts gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Potts.
Potts can't break the clinch.
Potts is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Potts misses with the head strike.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Potts counters with a head kick. That will keep Smith thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Potts moves out of range easily.
Potts avoids the head kick by Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Potts dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Potts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Potts is looking to land body kicks.

Potts instigates a clinch.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith prevents Potts from breaking the clinch.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Potts leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Potts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith avoids the head kick by Potts.
Potts moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Potts moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
A punch combination from Potts misses.
Potts misses with a few strikes there.
No luck for Potts with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Potts tries to clinch up.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Potts throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Potts is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Potts blocks a head kick by Smith.
Paul Potts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Potts looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Potts wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith is looking to stand up but Potts isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith controlling the position.
Potts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Potts 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potts stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Potts has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Smith!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Potts throws some wild stikes that Smith manages to avoid easily.
Potts looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potts lands a heavy elbow.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Potts tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Potts is trying to take his opponent's back.
Smith trying desperately to get to his feet.
Potts looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

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

Potts is working for a guillotine from mount but Smith frees his head quite easily.

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.

Potts goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Smith turns into him and now he's in Potts's guard.

Potts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Potts trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Potts manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.

Potts drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Potts has Smith in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Potts dominated that second round.
That's time! Potts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Potts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick

and Potts decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Potts wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Potts trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to stand but Potts is controlling the position.
Potts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Potts thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Potts is stalling in the full guard.
Smith wants to stand up but Potts is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith keeping full guard, as Potts tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Potts.
Potts tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Potts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Potts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Potts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smith throws a head kick but Potts moves out of range.

Potts drives through with a takedown into guard.

Potts drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Potts has Smith in his guard.
Smith tries to stand but Potts is controlling from the bottom.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Potts looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Potts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Potts trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is looking to stand up but Potts isn't so interested in that idea.
Potts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Potts being controlled here momentarily.
Smith is looking to stand up but Potts isn't so interested in that idea.
Potts passes into half guard.
Smith tries to kick Potts off but Potts keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Potts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potts passes the guard and advances to mount!

Potts working for a submission but Smith is keeping him at bay.
Potts tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Potts takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Potts looking to secure an arm triangle but Smith defends it well.

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.

Potts has control of Smith's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smith regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Potts looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Potts wants to take Smith's back here but Smith is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
John Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Potts lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Potts is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Smith can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Potts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Potts 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Potts!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom McReary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxwell Church (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Church has chosen The Stroke by Billy Squire as his entrance music. 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.

McReary
vs
Church

178 cm
22
155 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

184 cm
21
155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom McReary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Maxwell Church!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Church gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McReary scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Church is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McReary wants to control from the top but Church keeps moving.
McReary stands up over Church, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Church is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McReary content to stall in guard here.
McReary throws and elbow that misses. Church uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McReary's guard. Nice move by Church!

Church drops back looking for a leg! McReary is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McReary manages to kick Church off! Church jumps back into McReary's guard.
McReary is pulling down on Church's head to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McReary is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McReary wants to sweep but no luck.
McReary lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Church!
Church is trying to reverse the position but instead McReary has taken his back - oops!

Church is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if McReary gets his way!
McReary is looking to control Church but Church is wriggling around and keeping busy.
McReary is trying to stick to Church's back but Church is turning into McReary. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McReary's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Church.
McReary is trying to control the position but Church postures up.
McReary is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Church is controlling him.
Church stopping the sweep attempt from McReary.

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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McReary is breathing heavily.
Church passes into half guard.
McReary is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Church is keen to just control but McReary is a slippery customer.
Church 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.
Church passes to full mount!

Church has control of McReary's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McReary regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Church is working for a guillotine from mount but McReary frees his head quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McReary can't escape the position.
Church is landing with some decent strikes but McReary is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Church looking to finish McReary with some ground and pound. This is bad for McReary!
McReary is trying desperately to improve position.
McReary wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Church looking for the choke from the back.
McReary looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Church has the hooks in. McReary is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McReary just trying to survive but Church is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
McReary turns into Church and is now in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McReary wants to stand but Church has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McReary postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Church keeping moving, preventing McReary from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

McReary feints and as Church raises his hands in defense, McReary changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Church working for submissions but it's allowed McReary to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McReary is looking for a kimura here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McReary is figuring out what he wants to do next.

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

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

McReary throws a series of strikes that have Church backpedaling.
Church throws a shot from downtown. McReary moves away and avoids it.
Nice body kick there by McReary.
Horrible takedown by McReary or perhaps it was just good defense by Church which made him look bad.
Church misses with a takedown attempt

and McReary counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Church!
McReary tries to control but Church wriggling away.
McReary with the ground and pound from mount.
Church keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Church is breathing heavily.
Church is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McReary breaks from Church's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McReary lands a heavy elbow.
Church working to try and regain half guard.
Church taking shots to the head.

McReary working for a submission but Church is keeping him at bay.
Church keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McReary lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Church hang on?
Church wants to hold on but McReary pushes him away.
Church can't escape the position.
Church is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Church manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Church is pressing down on McReary's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Church had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. McReary is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Church Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take McReary's back instead.

Church looking to break McReary's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McReary remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Church will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

McReary fending off the submission attempt from Church.
McReary tries to escape the position.
McReary trying to control but not successfully.
McReary has hold of Church's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
McReary manages to reverse the position and now he's in Church's guard. Nice work there by McReary.
McReary stands and throws Church's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McReary trying to control the action but Church is working from the bottom.
McReary tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Church tries to buck McReary off but McReary is having none of it.
McReary knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Church on the ground.
McReary has knee on belly and moves into mount.
McReary content just to control the position here.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McReary lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Church is trying desperately to improve position.
McReary tries to control but Church wriggling away.
Church bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

McReary throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Church gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McReary shoots and misses

and Church counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maxwell Church has got the better of the ground game so far.

McReary looking for submissions off his back.
McReary regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxwell Church showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

McReary feints and as Church raises his hands in defense, McReary changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McReary preventing the sweep.
McReary trying to control the position from guard on top but Church is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Church looking for a guillotine here but McReary defends easily.
McReary in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Church looking for a guillotine here but McReary defends easily.
McReary wants to control from the top but Church keeps moving.

Church looking for a triangle here. McReary is fighting it but it looks tight! Church pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, McReary is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Maxwell Church!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Swift Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RJ McLovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLovin has chosen Ready For The Fight as his entrance music. Swift Power has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Power
vs
McLovin

185 cm
21
183 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

185 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Swift Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, RJ McLovin!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLovin keeps the fight on the outside.
McLovin misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters circling a little - Power finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

McLovin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Power knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McLovin on the ground.
McLovin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McLovin is pushing down on Power's leg trying to pass to half guard. Power is fighting to maintain full guard but McLovin has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Power trying to control from the bottom.

McLovin is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLovin trying to control the action but Power is working from the bottom.
McLovin wants to pass the guard but Power is defending well.
McLovin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Power trying to control from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice body punch from McLovin.

McLovin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Power working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McLovin.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLovin trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLovin looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLovin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Power is trying to control the position but McLovin postures up.
McLovin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

McLovin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Power knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Power sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power is trying to control but can't.

McLovin 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.
McLovin wants to advance to full mount but Power doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Power looking for a sweep. Not yet Power, not yet.

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.
McLovin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Power swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McLovin content to stall in guard here.
McLovin forces his way into half guard.
McLovin wants to take a breather but Power is having none of it.
Power keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McLovin works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Power gets a clinch.
Power scores a nice knee to the body.
McLovin managing to block the knees to the body from Power.
McLovin takes an elbow to the forehead.
McLovin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Power avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McLovin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Power landing knees to the body.
Power lands an elbow inside that McLovin shrugs off.
McLovin wants a takedown but no success here.
Power landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Power with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McLovin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Power smiles and moves away.
Swift Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RJ McLovin.

McLovin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McLovin lands in his opponent's guard.
McLovin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Power swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McLovin throws and elbow that misses. Power uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McLovin's guard. Nice move by Power!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McLovin looking for a sweep. Not yet McLovin, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Power is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but McLovin has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Power is looking to defend but McLovin has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Power! McLovin pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Power taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). RJ McLovin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trainer Jonny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Sigvardsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sigvardsson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. My Way by Frank Sinatra kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Jonny
vs
Sigvardsson

190 cm
22
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
240 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Trainer Jonny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Sigvardsson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sigvardsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Sigvardsson moves into the clinch.
Sigvardsson has Jonny pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jonny manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sigvardsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jonny up against the cage.
Jonny wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sigvardsson lands an elbow just above Jonny 's eye.
Jonny takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Trainer Jonny has been cut.
Sigvardsson scores a nice knee to the body.
Sigvardsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sigvardsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Jonny shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Trainer Jonny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Sigvardsson.

Sigvardsson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sigvardsson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Sigvardsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jonny pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sigvardsson is keeping the position for now.
Sigvardsson keeping moving, preventing Jonny from controlling successfully.
Sigvardsson wants to get back to his feet but Jonny is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jonny slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigvardsson tries to roll over but Jonny keeps him under control.
Jonny not doing much here.
Sigvardsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Sigvardsson is controlling Jonny's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jonny seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sigvardsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jonny controlling the action here.
Sigvardsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sigvardsson.

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.
Sigvardsson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sigvardsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Sigvardsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sigvardsson looks gassed!
Jonny trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jonny looking to sit in guard and control but Sigvardsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jonny looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sigvardsson is looking to stand up but Jonny won't let him.
Jonny controlling Sigvardsson's posture.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jonny will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigvardsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jonny rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sigvardsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jonny throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jonny could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sigvardsson throws out a leg kick but Jonny moves out of range and Sigvardsson only half commits.
Sigvardsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Jonny swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jonny throws a series of punches but Sigvardsson avoids them all with ease.
Jonny tests Sigvardsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Jonny misses.
Sigvardsson closes the distance and clinches up with Jonny, looking for a takedown. Sigvardsson pushes Jonny against the cage but Jonny circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Jonny there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sigvardsson.
Sigvardsson throws a head kick that misses.
Sigvardsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sigvardsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Jonny swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trainer Jonny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sigvardsson throws a head kick but Jonny moves out of range.
Jonny tries to bum rush Sigvardsson with a series of wild strikes but Sigvardsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jonny tries to bum rush Sigvardsson with a series of wild strikes but Sigvardsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jonny closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sigvardsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
No joy there for Jonny, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonny misses with a two punch combination.
Jonny misses with the combination.
Jonny will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jonny swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice jab there from Jonny.
Jonny tests Sigvardsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A right-left combo lands from Jonny.
Jonny moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice combination there by Jonny.

Sigvardsson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jonny!
Sigvardsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Jonny finish him?
Jonny Rushes Sigvardsson and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Sigvardsson is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Jonny Piles on the pressure and Sigvardsson crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trainer Jonny!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bonecrusher ft. Jadakiss,Cam`Ron,Busta Rhymes - Never scared. 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.

Brown
vs
Parker

225 cm
22
300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

225 cm
22
295 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong

Poweful takedowns
Brawler
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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Leroy Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Matt Parker!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Parker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Parker wanted to stand there but Brown had control of the position.
Parker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker wants to stand but Brown has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Parker thows a big elbow that misses.

Brown has his foot on Parker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Parker works his way back into a safe position though.
Parker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Parker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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

Brown rushes Parker and presses him up against the cage.
Parker is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks.
Parker is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks.
Parker can't break the clinch.

Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parker misses with the combination.
Brown lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parker scores with a nice right hand.

It looks like Leroy Brown has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Brown counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Parker looks gassed!
Brown wanted to stand there but Parker had control of the position.
Brown is pushing down on Parker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Parker is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
Brown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Parker wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Parker punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Brown stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Parker to get to his feet.
Parker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Parker's waist but Parker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
Parker lands a big shot that drops Brown! Can he finish him?

Brown is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Parker preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker wants to stand but Brown has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brown scores with a nice shot.
Brown has momentary wrist control but Parker slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brown manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Brown blocks Parker's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Parker is looking to improve his position but Brown isn't that keen on the idea.

Brown jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Parker manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Parker is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Brown has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Brown scores with a couple of short elbows.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Parker takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown working the head with strikes.
Brown scoring with punches from side control.
Parker wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Parker gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Parker working to try and regain half guard.
Brown wants to control the pace but Parker is squirming around nicely.
Parker is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Parker taking shots to the head.
Parker tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control but Parker is having none of it.
Brown punishing his opponent with strikes.
Parker really wants to buck Brown off and get back to his feet.
Brown scoring with strikes but Parker is staying in there.
Brown blocks Parker's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Brown prevents Parker from getting the reversal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown won't let Parker get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Parker is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
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 Leroy Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leroy Brown's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Parker shoots in and bounces Brown off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Parker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brown manages to work his way to half guard, despite Parker's best efforts.
Parker is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.

Brown pushes Parker off and gets back to his feet.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Parker as Brown shoots in.
Parker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the cage. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Parker's waist but Parker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.

Brown clinches with his opponent.
Parker is breathing heavily.

Brown lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Parker punching from the bottom.
Parker wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Parker tries to kick Brown off but Brown keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker has hold of Brown's hands but Brown slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Parker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Parker is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Brown stands up and beckons Parker to join him on the feet.
Brown is looking to clinch but Parker is avoiding it.
Parker throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Parker scores with a takedown into Brown's guard.
Parker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brown's head.
Parker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Parker landing with the ground and pound.
Parker landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker wants to stand but Brown has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brown wants to stand up but Parker is controlling him.
Parker wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Parker scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Parker preventing the sweep.
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parker.
Parker stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Brown controls Parker momentarily but Parker frees himself.

Brown kicks Parker off and gets to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker misses with a double jab.
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick from Parker.
Brown shoots for a takedown but Parker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Parker, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes Parker against the cage but Parker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Parker takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Matt Parker has been cut.

Brown gets the takedown into side control.

Brown has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Matt Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown lands with a nice combination. Parker backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Parker is rocked!

Parker scores with a takedown into Brown's guard.
Parker is still in real trouble! Can Brown finish him?
Parker wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Parker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brown is proving hard to escape from.
Parker seems to have recovered his senses.
Parker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Parker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Parker tries to stand but Brown is controlling from the bottom.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown wants to stand and escape but Parker is having none of it.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Parker manages to get himself to full guard.
Brown stands up over Parker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown passes Parker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brown scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Leroy Brown will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Brown slips a straight right by Parker.
Parker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Parker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brown tries to clinch but Parker is having none of it.
Parker is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Parker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brown is looking to clinch.
Brown scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Parker pinned against the cage. Parker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Parker misses with a two punch combination.
Parker tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Parker throws a left and a right that both miss

and Brown counters with a nice double leg into side control. Parker won't be happy with that.
Parker is trying to improve his position.
Parker pushes Brown away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Brown gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Parker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Brown decides to stand back up. Brown steps back and let's Parker get back to his feet.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Leroy Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Parker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brown scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Parker misses with a combination
and Brown counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Brown feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Parker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brown is controlling him.
Parker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Parker wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Parker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Parker wants to stand but Brown is controlling the position.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parker is keeping the position for now.
Parker wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brown is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Parker slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Brown scores with a three punch combo!

Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Parker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Parker tries to kick Brown off but Brown keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Parker is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Parker wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Parker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Parker is controlling Brown's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Parker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands strikes to the head.
Leroy Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown covers up after that shot from Parker.
A lull in the action here.
Parker doesn't have the hooks in and Brown manages to turn into his guard.
Parker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
Brown lands a couple of elbows.

Brown gets to his feet. Parker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Brown goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Brown has managed to clinch.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
Parker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
A short body shot lands from Parker as the two fighters clinch.
Parker is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Brown is trying to maintain a safe position but Parker gets an underhook and turns Brown into the cage.

Parker manages to break the clinch.
Parker moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Parker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown is working to avoid the ground and pound but Parker connects with a decent elbow.
Parker grinds an elbow into Brown's temple.
Parker wants to stand but Brown has his arm trapped.

Parker decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Parker swivels and escapes.
Parker falls off balance throwing a combination

and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. Parker fights it but they end up in guard.
Parker throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Parker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Matt Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Leroy Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brown 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Brown!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Manning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Stenemo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manning comes to the cage accompanied by Tech nine. Kim Stenemo has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Manning
vs
Stenemo

170 cm
22
167 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

175 cm
21
165 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Manning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kim Stenemo!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stenemo shoots for a double leg takedown but Manning sprawls well. He's pushed Stenemo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Manning shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Manning passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stenemo!
A nice elbow there by Manning.
Manning fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Manning looking to finish Stenemo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stenemo!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manning controlling the position easily from mount.
Manning scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stenemo is bucking up trying to escape but Manning cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenemo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Manning looking to finish Stenemo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stenemo!
Manning raining down shots from the mount!

Stenemo is rocked!
Manning looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stenemo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stenemo looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manning connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Manning prevents Stenemo from getting the reversal.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manning scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stenemo?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Manning cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Manning controlling the pace for now.
Manning has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stenemo's face.
Manning landing shots from mount.
Manning landing strikes from the mount and Stenemo is in trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manning looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stenemo is bucking up trying to escape but Manning cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Manning cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Manning tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee warns Stenemo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Manning working the ground and pound effectively.
Stenemo tries to reverse the position but Manning maintains control.

Manning working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Manning cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenemo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Manning fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Stenemo is looking to improve his position but Manning isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manning scoring with strikes but Stenemo is staying in there.
Stenemo taking shots to the head.
Manning unloading with bombs!
Manning with shots to the head and body - Stenemo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stenemo is still in real trouble! Can Manning finish him?
Manning prevents Stenemo from getting the reversal.
Stenemo seems to have recovered his senses.
Stenemo is squirming around, avoiding Manning's attempts to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenemo is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Manning dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Manning gets a takedown into half guard.
Manning trying to mount his opponent but Stenemo defends it.
Stenemo is trying to get back to full guard.
Manning is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Manning slips a nice elbow through Stenemo's hands, connecting with Stenemo's forehead.
Manning 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.
Manning works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stenemo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stenemo is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manning lands a big shot there that rocks Stenemo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Manning postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stenemo looks a forlorn figure.
Manning tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Manning's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manning putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stenemo is squirming around, avoiding Manning's attempts to control the action.
Manning unloading with bombs!
Manning unloading with bombs!
Manning has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stenemo is trying desperately to improve position.
Manning looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenemo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Stenemo is not content to let Manning control the position.

Manning wants to work for an arm triangle but Stenemo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Manning moves nicely into side control.
Stenemo is trying to get back to half guard.
Stenemo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Manning is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stenemo defends it well.
Manning thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stenemo's head.
Manning controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stenemo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Manning won't allow Stenemo to sweep him here.

Manning gets to his feet. Stenemo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stenemo with a lazy takedown attempt

and Manning counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Manning.

Manning gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Manning dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Stenemo tries to clinch but Manning moves out of range.

Manning shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Manning showed some decent athleticism there.

Manning decides to stand and escape the position.
Manning is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stenemo can do to turn this around?
Manning misses with a double jab.
Stenemo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Manning gets a takedown into half guard.

Manning escapes and gets back to his feet.

Manning scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manning works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Manning stands up.

Manning gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manning winds up and cracks Stenemo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Manning passes to side control.
Manning is looking to take a break and control but Stenemo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stenemo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Manning advances to mount.
Stenemo is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Manning landing strikes from the mount and Stenemo is in trouble!
Manning is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stenemo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Stenemo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Manning trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Manning working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Manning looking to secure an arm triangle but Stenemo defends it well.
Stenemo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manning raining down shots from the mount!
Stenemo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Manning in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Manning looking to control and managing it successfully.
Manning cracks Stenemo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Manning breaks from Stenemo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Stenemo tries to reverse the position but Manning maintains control.
Stenemo manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manning wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stenemo keeps working.

Stenemo looking for submissions off his back.

Manning is working for a submission of some sort.
Manning wants to pass the guard but Stenemo is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Manning showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manning 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 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Manning!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kim Karlsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davis Wayne Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlsen comes to the cage accompanied by Home by BZ's. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Karlsen
vs
Wayne Newton

183 cm
22
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
180 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kim Karlsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Davis Wayne Newton!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Karlsen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Karlsen drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Karlsen seems to have locked his on tight now - Newton screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Karlsen, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kim Karlsen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Woodhall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent The Vandal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Vandal is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Astral Projection - Kabalah. Peter Woodhall could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vincent The Vandal's chin.

Woodhall
vs
The Vandal

185 cm
19
195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

183 cm
21
188 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Woodhall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent The Vandal!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodhall blocks a head kick by The Vandal.
Woodhall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Vandal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Vandal tries to clinch up but Woodhall circles away and keeps his distance.

Woodhall has The Vandal up against the cage in a clinch.
Woodhall throws a head punch that misses.
The Vandal gets through Woodhall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Vandal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Vandal with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from The Vandal.
The Vandal has a couple of punches blocked by Woodhall.
The Vandal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The Vandal scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Vandal misses with a punch on the inside.
The Vandal scores with a shot to the side of Woodhall's head.
The Vandal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Woodhall misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Vandal.
The Vandal misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Vandal lands a body punch.
The Vandal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Vandal gets through Woodhall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Woodhall blocks an uppercut.
Woodhall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Vandal has him pressed against the cage.
The Vandal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Woodhall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Vandal misses with a short punch on the inside.

Woodhall jumps guard and drags The Vandal to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Woodhall wants to sweep but no luck.
Woodhall being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodhall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Woodhall wants to stand up but The Vandal is controlling him.
Woodhall being controlled here, momentarily.
Woodhall wants to sweep but no luck.
The Vandal passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's two 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Vandal working away.

The Vandal has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The Vandal tests Woodhall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Woodhall fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Vandal tries to clinch but Woodhall is having none of it.
The Vandal misses with a series of wild punches.
Woodhall lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Woodhall is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodhall blocks a head kick by The Vandal.
The Vandal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Vandal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Woodhall tries to clinch there but The Vandal circles away.
The Vandal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Woodhall.
The Vandal sizes up Woodhall with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

The Vandal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Woodhall takes a shot to the head.
Woodhall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Vandal lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Vandal.
The Vandal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, The Vandal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Woodhall takes a shot to the head.
Woodhall is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Vandal.
Woodhall lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Vandal backwards.
Woodhall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Vandal throws a knee to the head but misses.
The Vandal swings wildly with an uppercut but Woodhall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Woodhall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The Vandal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Woodhall blocks it with crossed arms.

Woodhall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vincent The Vandal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Vandal wants to slow Woodhall down by chopping away at his legs.
Woodhall looks to land a combination but The Vandal avoids it well.
Woodhall shoots in for a double leg but The Vandal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Woodhall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Woodhall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Vandal, pushing him back against the cage.
The Vandal misses with the head strike.
The Vandal misses with a punch on the inside.
The Vandal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Woodhall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Woodhall changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Vandal fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Woodhall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woodhall connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Woodhall misses with the combination.
Woodhall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Vandal as he avoids it easily.
Woodhall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Vandal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Woodhall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Vandal is fending him off so far but Woodhall persists. Nope, The Vandal circles away and we're back to standing.
The Vandal throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Woodhall.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woodhall wants to clinch.
Woodhall throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Vandal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left and a right from The Vandal both land. Nice combination.
Woodhall shoots in looking for a takedown. The Vandal tries to sprawl out of it but Woodhall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Vandal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Vandal throws a right and a left that Woodhall avoids nicely.
Nice sprawl there from The Vandal as Woodhall shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent The Vandal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Woodhall has a takedown stuffed.
Woodhall scores with a one two! The Vandal had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The Vandal avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Vandal throws a right hand that misses
and Woodhall counters with a two punch combo.

The Vandal is rocked!
Woodhall lands with a right that hurts The Vandal. The Vandal looks to clinch but Woodhall throws a short knee that drops The Vandal. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Peter Woodhall!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patrick McGillicutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kev Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Kev Smith will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

McGillicutty
vs
Smith

186 cm
20
196 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

225 cm
23
195 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Fortitude Apparel
Acton Nutritional Company

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight 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, Patrick McGillicutty!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kev Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick from Smith.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith misses with a head kick.
McGillicutty closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. McGillicutty pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGillicutty fails with the takedown.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but McGillicutty moves his leg out of the way.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith tries for a takedown but McGillicutty circles away easily

and McGillicutty counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Smith!
Smith looks gassed!

McGillicutty is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Smith is surviving well by controlling McGillicutty's body position as best he can.
McGillicutty wants to take his opponent's back but Smith doesn't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

McGillicutty is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Smith is surviving well by controlling McGillicutty's body position as best he can.
McGillicutty wants to take Smith's back but he can't do it this time.
McGillicutty throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.

McGillicutty is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Smith has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Smith squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

McGillicutty looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Smith squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith has given up his back here. Will McGillicutty look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Smith controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Will McGillicutty go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Smith is trying to stand back up.

McGillicutty has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
McGillicutty punches the canvas rather than the man.

McGillicutty working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith covering up well and avoiding damage.
McGillicutty scores with strikes from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McGillicutty is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Smith defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

McGillicutty looking to break Smith's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Smith remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise McGillicutty will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McGillicutty has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Smith is trying to stand back up.

McGillicutty looking for the choke but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGillicutty is looking to control Smith but Smith is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Smith trying to get back to his feet but McGillicutty is in full control for now.

McGillicutty working for the choke.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

McGillicutty looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McGillicutty takes a kick to the side of the head.

McGillicutty scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McGillicutty trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Smith is trying to stand up here but McGillicutty is controlling him well.
McGillicutty sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
McGillicutty prevents Smith from standing back up.
Patrick McGillicutty overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGillicutty is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Smith sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks McGillicutty to the ground! Smith dives into full mount looking to finish!

McGillicutty is rocked!

It looks like Patrick McGillicutty has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Smith gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
McGillicutty blocks a head kick by Smith.

McGillicutty shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGillicutty looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith is breathing heavily.

McGillicutty is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McGillicutty to get the leverage.
Smith is trying to stand up here but McGillicutty is controlling him well.

McGillicutty is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. McGillicutty eventually gives up the hold.

Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by McGillicutty.
McGillicutty scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McGillicutty prevents Smith from standing back up.

McGillicutty is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. McGillicutty eventually gives up the hold.

That's two 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.

McGillicutty is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McGillicutty wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
McGillicutty slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Smith tries to kick McGillicutty off but McGillicutty keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Smith has one foot on McGillicutty's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Smith throws a head kick but McGillicutty moves out of range.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Smith misses

and McGillicutty counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGillicutty is controlling him.
McGillicutty passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Smith kicks McGillicutty off and gets back to his feet.
McGillicutty shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
McGillicutty shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith misses with a head kick.
McGillicutty shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick McGillicutty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab-cross combination lands for Smith and sends McGillicutty crashing to the mat! Smith follows him down to the mat - McGillicutty regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Oh McGillicutty is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Smith stands up and beckons McGillicutty to join him on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a sloppy head kick

and McGillicutty counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Smith!
Smith wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
McGillicutty throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McGillicutty tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
McGillicutty seems to have got his legs back now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith stops McGillicutty from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

McGillicutty with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

McGillicutty working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

McGillicutty with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Smith is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

McGillicutty looking for a guillotine from mount but Smith is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Patrick McGillicutty will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Patrick McGillicutty's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGillicutty.
Kev Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for McGillicutty with that takedown attempt.
McGillicutty avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGillicutty misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick McGillicutty. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Excellent takedown into side control there by McGillicutty.
McGillicutty tries to score with some ground and pound. Smith controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith is pushing McGillicutty's head away, looking to escape. McGillicutty manages to hold on to the position though.
McGillicutty is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith pushes McGillicutty away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McGillicutty gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith taking a bit of punishment here - McGillicutty scoring with strikes.
Smith pushes McGillicutty away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McGillicutty gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGillicutty shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGillicutty shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
McGillicutty shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGillicutty blocks a head kick by Smith.
McGillicutty fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty fails with a takedown attempt.
McGillicutty fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Kev Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGillicutty changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but McGillicutty manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith throws a head kick but McGillicutty moves out of range.

McGillicutty bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Smith explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

Smith gets caught flat footed, as McGillicutty shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McGillicutty prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
McGillicutty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGillicutty is working hard here to advance position.
McGillicutty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGillicutty is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith wants to stand and escape but McGillicutty is having none of it.

McGillicutty is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kev Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith lands a brutal head kick. McGillicutty looks out on his feet and Smith throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Kev Smith!
Kev Smith is the new middleweight champion!

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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Rimmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arnold Rimmer has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Smith
vs
Rimmer

225 cm
23
300 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

186 cm
22
280 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Colin Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnold Rimmer!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rimmer seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Smith shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Rimmer is backing up but Smith catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Rimmer covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Smith Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin Smith!

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