VFC 8: Last Chance PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jones
vs
Phillips

190 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

194 cm
18
211 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, James Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones looks to land a right hand but Phillips moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Phillips ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Phillips takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tommy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Phillips shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jones's guard.
Phillips 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.
Jones keeping full guard, as Phillips tries to pass.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Phillips trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Phillips is controlling him.
Phillips is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Phillips has managed to sneak the leg through.
Phillips seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Phillips has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

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.
Jones trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
A nice elbow there by Phillips.
Phillips looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Phillips is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Phillips putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Phillips controlling his opponent.
Phillips is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Phillips sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Phillips lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jones hang on?
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Phillips trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Phillips postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jones looks a forlorn figure.

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.
Phillips sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Phillips with the ground and pound from mount.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Phillips on the ground.
You get the feeling that Jones really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Phillips takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Phillips scoring with strikes but Jones is staying in there.
Jones is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Phillips content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Phillips dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A combination from Jones does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.

Phillips closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Phillips lands in his opponent's guard.
Phillips postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Phillips wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Phillips prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Phillips not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Phillips is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Phillips chips away with some ground and pound.
Phillips stops Jones from standing up.
Phillips is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
Phillips wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Phillips content to stall in guard here.

Despite being in the dominant position, James Phillips just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phillips slips under a jab.
Phillips has a takedown stuffed.

Phillips closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Phillips wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Phillips is breathing heavily.
Phillips prevents Jones from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones defending against the ground and pound.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee asks Phillips politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Phillips prefers to stall for the moment though.
James Phillips has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Phillips drags him back down.
Phillips is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jones's shoulder. That is not cool.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Phillips uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Phillips's head backwards.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phillips slips under a jab from Jones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Phillips has time to react.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Phillips shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Phillips is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Phillips with a nice head shot there.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Phillips is having none of it.
Phillips is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Phillips is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Phillips showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jones scores with a nice right hand.
James Phillips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones lands a left and a right that sends Phillips crashing to the canvas! Jones dives into mount looking to finish!

It looks like James Phillips has been cut.
Phillips is in all sorts of trouble here.
Phillips is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Phillips tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Phillips swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Phillips wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones wants to control the pace but Phillips is squirming around nicely.
Phillips has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Phillips is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Phillips is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Jones is standing up, even though he is in mount.
A big right from Jones misses.
Phillips looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Phillips clinches.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Phillips won't allow it.

Phillips jumps guard.
Jones is looking to stand up but Phillips won't let him.
Phillips wants to sweep but no luck.
Phillips bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Jones wants to stand up but Phillips is controlling him.
Jones keeping full guard, as Phillips tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand but Phillips is controlling the position.
Phillips sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Phillips won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Phillips throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Phillips stops Jones from standing up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Phillips closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Phillips looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tommy Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones is trying to stand back up but Phillips is controlling him
Phillips takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
James Phillips is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Phillips passes the guard and advances to mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Phillips has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Phillips!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ewan McTeagle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Mike Watson enters the cage!

McTeagle
vs
Watson

160 cm
22
142 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
22
161 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ewan McTeagle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Watson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson throws a sloppy head kick and McTeagle moves out of range easily.

McTeagle clinches up with Watson and pushes him back against the cage.
McTeagle stalls.
Watson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McTeagle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Watson lands a lovely overhand right.
McTeagle fails to land with a series of punches.
McTeagle moves in looking to clinch but Watson pushes him off.
Watson circles away from the clinch attempt.
McTeagle tries to clinch up.
A jab from McTeagle misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTeagle wants to clinch.
Watson scores with a head kick.
McTeagle wants to clinch up but Watson keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTeagle wants to clinch up but Watson keeps it at a distance.
Watson cracks McTeagle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Watson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Watson slips a jab and a cross from McTeagle.
Watson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ewan McTeagle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTeagle throws a nice looking combination but Watson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McTeagle swinging wilding here.
McTeagle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McTeagle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McTeagle looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McTeagle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Watson counters with a series of strikes. McTeagle will be more careful next time no doubt.
McTeagle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Watson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTeagle misses with a double jab
and Watson counters with a thumping low kick.
McTeagle is breathing heavily.
McTeagle looks to throw a body kick
and Watson counters with a body kick.
McTeagle misses the jab.
Watson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McTeagle but McTeagle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watson slips under a jab.
Watson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ewan McTeagle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McTeagle gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Watson counters with a big head kick but McTeagle shrugs it off.
McTeagle looks to clinch
and Watson counters with a series of strikes. McTeagle will be more careful next time no doubt.

Watson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McTeagle wants a takedown.
McTeagle tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ewan McTeagle. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

McTeagle gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson with a nice head shot there.
Watson chips away with some ground and pound.
Watson wants to stand but McTeagle is controlling his posture from full guard.

McTeagle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McTeagle wants to sweep but no luck.
McTeagle striking off his back but it's not causing Watson any problems.
Watson distracts McTeagle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

McTeagle is working an open guard so Watson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Watson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheers as Watson lands an impressive looking overhand right. McTeagle doesn't seem phased though.
Watson tries to close the distance and clinch but McTeagle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Watson throws a series of punches but McTeagle avoids them all with ease.
Watson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McTeagle tries to clinch up.
Watson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McTeagle backs up against the cage.
Watson misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watson staying out of range there.
Watson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McTeagle looks to land a combination. Watson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Watson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A low kick from McTeagle is predictable there
and Watson counters with a body kick.
McTeagle clinches but Watson breaks the clinch
and Watson counters with a three punch combo that has McTeagle backing up. McTeagle nods at Watson to acknowledge the strikes.
McTeagle tries to clinch up
and Watson counters with a three punch combo that has McTeagle backing up. McTeagle nods at Watson to acknowledge the strikes.

McTeagle closes the distance and clinches.

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

McTeagle instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Watson just misses with a elbow thrown towards McTeagle's brow.

McTeagle manages to break the clinch.
McTeagle takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McTeagle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Watson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Watson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McTeagle if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Watson clinches up with McTeagle and pushes him back against the cage.

McTeagle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McTeagle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Watson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A decent looking cross lands there for McTeagle.
McTeagle misses with a double jab
and Watson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McTeagle misses with a double jab
and Watson counters with a two punch combo.

Watson closes the distance and clinches.

Watson breaks from the clinch.
Watson lands a head kick. McTeagle smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McTeagle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Watson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McTeagle is really struggling to find his range with his punches. McTeagle's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
McTeagle takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson slips a straight right by McTeagle.
Watson connects with the punch.
Watson lands an overhand right.
McTeagle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Watson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Watson swinging wilding here.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from McTeagle.
Watson connects with a high kick.
Watson throws a series of strikes that have McTeagle backpedaling.
Watson lands a head kick!
Watson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Watson counters with a good, hard body kick but McTeagle shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTeagle misses with a combination

and Watson moves into the clinch.
Watson prevents the takedown attempt.

Watson lands a takedown into guard.
Watson wanted to stand there but McTeagle had control of the position.
Watson lands a couple of decent looking shots.

McTeagle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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

Watson stands and steps away. McTeagle gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from McTeagle both land. Nice combination.
McTeagle misses with a double jab
and Watson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Watson throws a head kick that McTeagle semi-blocks.
Watson misses with a series of wild punches.
McTeagle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Watson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McTeagle is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Watson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McTeagle looks to throw a body kick
and Watson counters with a big head kick but McTeagle shrugs it off.

Watson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McTeagle to the mat! McTeagle manages to get full guard.
Watson wants to get up but he can't break McTeagle's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McTeagle throws a hook but Watson avoids it easily.
McTeagle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Watson counters with a three punch combo that has McTeagle backing up. McTeagle nods at Watson to acknowledge the strikes.
McTeagle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McTeagle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Watson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McTeagle throws out the jab.
McTeagle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McTeagle tries to close the distance and clinch but Watson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Watson is working the combinations to good effect here.
The fighters circling - McTeagle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McTeagle tries to close the distance and clinch but Watson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McTeagle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Watson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McTeagle is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McTeagle backs up against the cage.
McTeagle wants to clinch but Watson slips to the side
and Watson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McTeagle misses with a double jab
and Watson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McTeagle is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTeagle misses with a combination
and Watson counters with a two punch combo.

McTeagle gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McTeagle looking for a sweep. Not yet McTeagle, not yet.
Watson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Watson stands up and waves to McTeagle to follow him.
Watson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Watson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Watson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McTeagle wants to clinch but Watson slips to the side
and Watson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McTeagle is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Watson swats away the attempt to clinch by McTeagle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTeagle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from McTeagle.
Watson lands with a kick to the temple. McTeagle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McTeagle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McTeagle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Watson counters with a three punch combo that has McTeagle backing up. McTeagle nods at Watson to acknowledge the strikes.
Watson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Watson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McTeagle tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Watson counters with a takedown into side control.
Watson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McTeagle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Watson on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTeagle tries to bench press Watson off him but Watson keeps the position.
McTeagle manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nice strikes from Watson there.
McTeagle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Watson.
Watson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Watson prevents McTeagle from improving his position.
Watson throwing shots but McTeagle is blocking nicely.
McTeagle is trying to get back to full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Watson staying out of range there.
Ewan McTeagle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Watson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McTeagle looks to clinch
and Watson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McTeagle closes the distance looking to clinch
and Watson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McTeagle looks to clinch
and Watson counters with a left to the body.
McTeagle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Watson.
Watson lands a head kick!
McTeagle throws a big shot that misses.
Watson throws a head kick that half lands.
McTeagle misses with a double jab
and Watson counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Watson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Watson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Watson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Merv Ridley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Showtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ridley comes into the arena with Don't Turn Off The Lights - Enrique Iglesias blaring out of the sound system. Jordan Showtime will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Ridley
vs
Showtime

180 cm
22
163 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
163 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Merv Ridley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordan Showtime!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Showtime, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Showtime looks to land a combination but Ridley avoids it well.
Ridley shoots in and drives through. Showtime sprawls well.
Showtime misses with the combination.
Ridley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Showtime tries to avoid it but Ridley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Showtime to the ground. Showtime escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Showtime swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Showtime fails to land with a series of punches.
Showtime fails to land with a series of punches.

Ridley gets a takedown into half guard.
Showtime looks gassed!
Ridley controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ridley is looking for a kimura here.
Showtime tries to kick Ridley off in order to stand up. Ridley Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Showtime is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Showtime wants to get back to his feet but Ridley is dominant here and he's now got Showtime's back!

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.
Ridley biding his time, looking for the opening.
Showtime holding both Ridley 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ridley is riding his opponent, not letting Showtime buck him off.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Merv Ridley just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Showtime lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Showtime misses with a jab, cross combination.

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.
Showtime misses with a series of wild punches.

Ridley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Ridley decides to stand back up.
Jordan Showtime is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ridley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Merv Ridley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Showtime misses with a wild body shot.
Ridley avoids a punch combination nicely.

Ridley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Ridley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Merv Ridley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nice takedown defense from Showtime. No joy for Ridley on that attempt.
Showtime looks to land a combination but Ridley avoids it well.
Ridley dodges the punch combination from Showtime.
Ridley avoids a punch combination nicely.

Ridley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ridley lands in his opponent's guard.
Ridley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Showtime is breathing heavily.
Showtime is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Showtime is wriggling around but Ridley manages to pass to half guard.
Ridley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

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.
Showtime looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ridley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Showtime is trying to stand back up but Ridley is controlling him
Ridley is taking a breather. Showtime says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ridley seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Showtime for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ridley 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.
Showtime tries to kick Ridley off in order to stand up. Ridley Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Showtime wants to get back to his feet but Ridley is dominant here and he's now got Showtime's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ridley controlling from the back.
Showtime trying to get back to his feet but Ridley is in full control for now.
Ridley has good solid back control here.

Ridley is working for a rear naked choke. Showtime is not defending it well and Ridley has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Showtime refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Showtime's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Merv Ridley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luke Short (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johann Naboo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naboo has chosen It's Not Unusual by Tom Jones as his entrance music. Johann Naboo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Short
vs
Naboo

175 cm
19
156 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

181 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Big Bear Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Short!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johann Naboo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Short moves into the clinch successfully.
Naboo fails to pull guard.
Short tries to score a body lock takedown but Naboo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Short gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Naboo.

Short has hold of one of Naboo's legs. Naboo is fighting the takedown attempt but Short gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naboo wants to get back to his feet but Short is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Naboo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Short is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Naboo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Short has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Naboo is trying to keep an underhook but Short manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Naboo kicks Short off and gets back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Naboo.

Short looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Naboo wants to stand but Short is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Short in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Short won't allow Naboo to get back to his feet.

Short has gone for a leg lock! Naboo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Short's guard.
Naboo is looking to stand up but Short won't let him.
Short is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Naboo is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Naboo stands up from Short's guard - Naboo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Johann Naboo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Short looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Naboo is fending him off so far but Short persists. Nope, Naboo circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Short. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naboo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Short is breathing heavily.
Naboo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Short as Naboo shoots in.
Short tries to clinch up.
Naboo moves out of range as Short strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Short or perhaps it was just good defense by Naboo which made him look bad.
Short shoots in looking for a takedown. Naboo tries to sprawl out of it but Short keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Naboo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Short tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Naboo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Naboo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Short walks into a jab.
Naboo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Short has his takedown stuffed

and Naboo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Naboo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Short's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Short controls Naboo momentarily but Naboo frees himself.
Naboo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Short is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Short is working an open guard so Naboo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Naboo scores with a one two! Short had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johann Naboo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Good leg kick by Short there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Luke Short is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Naboo throws a leg kick

and Short counters with a takedown into side control.
Short working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Naboo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Short has his takedown stuffed
and Naboo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Short gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Naboo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Short is trying to control but can't.

Naboo decides to return to a standing position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Naboo looks to land a combination but Short avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Short throws a head kick but Naboo moves out of range.
Short shoots in for a takedown but Naboo shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Short. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Naboo.
Short throws a combination that misses
enabling Naboo to counter with a crisp jab.
Naboo throws a head kick that misses
and Short counters with a left to the body.
A cross from Naboo lands.
Naboo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Short counters with a stiff right hand.

Short looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Naboo!
Short looking to control but Naboo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Short is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Naboo has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naboo trying desperately to get to his feet.
Short controlling the position easily from mount.
Short looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Short looking to control but Naboo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Naboo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Short looking to control but Naboo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Naboo wants to try and get back to his feet.
Short tries to control but Naboo wriggling away.
Naboo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Short looking to control but Naboo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johann Naboo has got the better of the ground game so far.

Short goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Naboo turns into him and now he's in Short's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johann Naboo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Naboo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A low kick from Naboo misses

and Short counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Short.
Naboo wants to stand and escape but Short is having none of it.
Short trying to control but Naboo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naboo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Short is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Short drops back looking for a leg! Naboo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Naboo manages to kick Short off! Short jumps back into Naboo's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naboo keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully.
Naboo trying to keep a closed guard but Short is proving a slippery customer.
Naboo keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully.

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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Naboo tries to land a body kick
and Short counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Naboo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Naboo throws a leg kick

and Short counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Short.
Short goes for a takedown attempt but Naboo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A left and a right from Naboo both land. Nice combination.
Naboo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Short.
Naboo throws a lazy head kick
and Short makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Short is looking to clinch.
Short misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Short. That's going to slow Naboo down.
Naboo throws the kick towards the body but Short avoids it.
Naboo throws a body kick the misses
and Short counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Naboo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Short moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Naboo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Short throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Naboo.
Naboo scores with a three punch combo!

Short shoots in and bounces Naboo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Short controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Short wants to control from the top but Naboo keeps moving.
Short trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Luke Short has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johann Naboo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Short is standing up over Naboo. Naboo looks to escape but Short dives into side control.
Short misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Short showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Naboo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Johann Naboo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Baeumer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Gibbons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Baeumer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Baeumer
vs
Gibbons

182 cm
21
210 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

190 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Big Bear Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Baeumer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ash Gibbons!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbons closes the distance and clinches up with Baeumer, looking for a takedown. Gibbons pushes Baeumer against the cage but Baeumer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Baeumer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gibbons trying to control the position.
Baeumer wants to stand but Gibbons is controlling his posture from full guard.

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

Gibbons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibbons manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baeumer manages to get himself to full guard.
Gibbons trying to control the position from guard on top but Baeumer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gibbons drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Baeumer dives on top into guard.

Gibbons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baeumer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gibbons looks gassed!

Gibbons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Baeumer stands up and waves to Gibbons to follow him.
Gibbons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Paul Baeumer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baeumer finds it's way round the side to connect with Gibbons's head.

It looks like Ash Gibbons has been cut.
A shot to de liver by Baeumer. Beautiful body shot.
Baeumer lands a with a good body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gibbons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baeumer.
Baeumer throws a series of punches but Gibbons avoids them all with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for Baeumer. That snapped Gibbons's head back.
Gibbons misses with a takedown

and Baeumer counters with a takedown into side control.

Baeumer decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gibbons to his feet.

Baeumer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gibbons looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons is looking to reverse the position.
Baeumer advances nicely into full mount.
Gibbons really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baeumer controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gibbons is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Baeumer looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gibbons is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Baeumer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ash Gibbons's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Baeumer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gibbons wants to control but Baeumer postures up.
Gibbons tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gibbons is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Baeumer off and has taken his back!
Gibbons misses with an elbow to the head.

Baeumer defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gibbons's arms.
Gibbons throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbons punches the canvas rather than the man.
Gibbons doesn't have the hooks in and Baeumer manages to turn into his guard.
Gibbons bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baeumer's guard.
Gibbons stops Baeumer from standing up.
Gibbons makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gibbons tries to free his leg and advance position but Baeumer is retaining full guard.
Gibbons won't allow Baeumer to get back to his feet.
Gibbons trying to control but Baeumer is working from the bottom.

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.
Gibbons is pushing down on Baeumer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baeumer is fighting to maintain full guard but Gibbons has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gibbons sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baeumer defending well though.
Baeumer is staying active underneath Gibbons, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baeumer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gibbons thows a body kick. Baeumer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gibbons wants to clinch

and Baeumer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gibbons is trying to get back to full guard.

Baeumer stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gibbons to get to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baeumer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Gibbons changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Baeumer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Gibbons has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Baeumer is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gibbons yanks on the arm and Baeumer is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gibbons.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ash Gibbons!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gareth Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gareth Owens has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Owens
vs
Silva

207 cm
19
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

215 cm
22
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Butchered Fight Wear

JOKER FIGHTGEAR

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gareth Owens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Silva!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owens throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Owens throws out a leg kick but Silva moves out of range and Owens only half commits.
Owens lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Silva looks to land a combination but Owens avoids it well.
Owens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Owens tries a head kick but it misses.
Owens misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Owens does no damage.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Owens looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Owens tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.

Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Owens trying to control the position.
Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Owens is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva wants to control from the top but Owens keeps moving.
Owens is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Owens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva trying to control but Owens is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A jab from Owens misses.

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.
Nice sprawl there from Owens as Silva shoots in.
Owens throws a head kick that misses.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gareth Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Silva.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Owens's waist but Owens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Owens drops Silva with a beautiful combination! Silva stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Owens is looking for the KO!

Silva is rocked!

It looks like Jimmy Silva has been cut.
Silva looks gassed!
Owens wants to slow Silva down by chopping away at his legs.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Owens finish him?

Silva gets a takedown into half guard.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Silva wants to stand up but Owens is controlling the position.
Owens regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Owens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Owens wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
Owens keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva trying to move into half guard but instead Owens has managed to sweep!
Owens tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom.

Owens stands and steps away. Silva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Owens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Owens misses with the combination.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Some wild striking there from Owens.
Owens throws and low kick but Silva moves out of range easily.
Owens throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Owens's waist but Owens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Silva pushes down on Owens's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth Owens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Silva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Owens has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Owens lands an uppercut.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Owens keeps him there for the moment.
Owens pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Owens.
Silva fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Owens smiles and moves away.
Gareth Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Silva.
The fight stays on the outside here - Owens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens throws a right and a left that both miss.

Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Owens is looking to get to half guard.
Owens tries to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Owens is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Silva throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

Silva has isolated one of Owens's arms. Owens looking to fight him off but Silva twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

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