VFC 12: Mitch v. Reutland PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daemon Torton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sweet Child O' Mine by Guns N Roses kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Torton
vs
Smith

185 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Butchered Fight Wear

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Daemon Torton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Torton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Torton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Torton circles away.
Daemon Torton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Torton as he jumps to the side.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Torton shows good takedown defense.

Torton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Torton 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 Torton has Smith in his guard.
Torton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Torton fails to move to back control.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith looks gassed!

Torton with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Torton isn't that keen on the idea.

Torton throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Smith has his hands clasped together but Torton breaks the hold and Smith is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Torton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daemon Torton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

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

Crede
vs
Heron

181 cm
18
248 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
22
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Hell's Balls Fightwear

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, Ross Crede!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Davis Heron!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Crede drives through with a takedown into guard.
Crede wants to pass the guard but Heron is keeping the position.

Heron throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Heron controls Crede momentarily but Crede frees himself.
Crede prevents Heron from getting back to his feet.

Heron looking for a guillotine here but Crede defends easily.
Crede stopping the sweep attempt from Heron.
Heron being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crede might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Crede chips away with some ground and pound.
Crede is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Heron is looking for a triangle but Crede pushes his legs off easily.
Heron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crede sitting in guard here, content to control.
Heron keeping full guard, as Crede tries to pass.

Heron is looking for a triangle here but Crede uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heron regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crede in particular looking to stall.
Heron is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crede wants to free his trapped foot but Heron is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Crede content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Heron is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heron trying to control but Crede postures up.
Crede looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Heron slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Heron keeping moving, preventing Crede from controlling successfully.
Crede throwing strikes from guard but Heron blocks nicely.

Heron is looking for a triangle here but Crede uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heron looks gassed!
The referee asks Crede politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Crede prefers to stall for the moment though.

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.
Heron is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Heron wants to improve his position but Crede is controlling well.
Crede lands with a punch from half guard.
Still in half guard, Crede seems content to control.
Heron is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crede scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Crede.
Crede wants to advance to full mount but Heron doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Crede trying to control but Heron is working from the bottom.
Crede sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Crede 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.

Crede misses with a wild body shot.
Davis Heron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heron with a poor takedown

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

Crede drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crede jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crede has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Heron is looking for a triangle here but Crede uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Crede wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heron keeps working.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Ross Crede just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Heron scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crede doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crede throws a low kick, looking for Heron's leg but Heron calmly moves out of range.
Heron thuds his right hand into Crede's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Heron closes the distance but Crede moves to the side

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

Heron throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ross Crede overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heron controls Crede momentarily but Crede frees himself.
Crede loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crede trying to control but Heron is working from the bottom.
Crede looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crede throwing strikes but missing.
Crede trying to control the position from guard on top but Heron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crede 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.

Heron is looking for a triangle but Crede pushes his legs off easily.
Crede postures up.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Crede here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crede content to stall in guard here.
Heron keeping moving, preventing Crede from controlling successfully.
Heron 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.
Heron throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Crede sitting in guard here, content to control.

Heron has his foot on Crede's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crede works his way back into a safe position though.

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.
Heron can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crede controls the pace.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Ross Crede just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Crede drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Heron regains half guard.
Heron is not content to let Crede control the position.
Crede missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Heron makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Heron.
Heron 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Crede dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Heron tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crede swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crede shoots in for a takedown but Heron shows good takedown defense.

Heron takes the fight into the clinch.

Heron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ross Crede is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heron shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Crede counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Heron!
Heron is in all sorts of trouble here.
Crede landing punches.
Heron keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Crede breaks from Heron's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heron is in a horrible position here. Crede smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Heron tries to hold on but Crede postures up.
Crede unloading with bombs!

Crede working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Heron is trying desperately to improve position.
Heron is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Crede scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Heron?

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.
Crede sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Heron wants to control but Crede is having none of it.
Crede controlling from mount.
Crede trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Heron is desperately trying to improve his position but Crede has a good base and remains in mount.
Crede lands a heavy elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crede with the ground and pound from mount.
Crede prevents Heron from getting the reversal.
Crede punishing his opponent with strikes.
Crede content just to control the position here.
Crede landing shots from mount.
Heron is in all sorts of trouble here.
Crede postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Heron looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Crede.
Heron tries to hold on but Crede pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crede scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Crede looking to control and managing it successfully.
Davis Heron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heron sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Heron wants to improve his position but Crede is controlling well.
Ross Crede is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crede takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Heron moves into full guard.
Crede wants to control from the top but Heron keeps moving.
Heron striking off his back.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Crede!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Valjakkala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Another Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy has chosen Do You Really Want to Hurt Me as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Valjakkala
vs
Guy

198 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
265 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Takomo

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Juha Valjakkala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Another Guy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Valjakkala misses.
Valjakkala goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Another Guy has been cut.
Valjakkala drops Guy with a straight right hand, right on the button! Valjakkala follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Valjakkala!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stewart Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Johnson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Johnson
vs
Kelly

198 cm
23
203 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
18
209 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fails to land the takedown.

Kelly looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kelly trying to control the pace.
Kelly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Kelly has control of the leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kelly wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kelly performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to get back to full guard but Kelly takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
Kelly controlling the pace for now.
Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kelly controlling from the full mount.

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.
Let's hope that Kelly has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
I looks like Kelly might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kelly trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.

Despite being in the dominant position, Stewart Kelly just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kelly pinned against the cage. Kelly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kelly looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Kelly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kelly has a takedown stuffed.
Andy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stewart Kelly.
Kelly looks gassed!
Johnson fails with the takedown

and Kelly counters with a takedown into side control.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson is pushing Kelly's head away, looking to escape. Kelly manages to hold on to the position though.
Kelly is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Johnson is not content to let Kelly control the position.
Kelly working the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly takes a little break here. Johnson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson regains half guard.
Kelly looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Kelly is controlling well.
Kelly perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kelly works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kelly shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Kelly sprawls well.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kelly circles away.
Johnson closes the distance looking to clinch

and Kelly counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Johnson's guard now.
Kelly tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Johnson wants to stand but Kelly is controlling the position.
Johnson is trying to keep Kelly in close.
Kelly slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson tries to kick Kelly off but Kelly keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kelly slows the pace down in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kelly perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Kelly trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Johnson trying to control but Kelly postures up.
Kelly with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

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.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Kelly has control of the leg.
Kelly is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Johnson!
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kelly controlling his opponent.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Kelly maintains control.
Kelly connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kelly content just to control the position here.
Kelly avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly controlling the position easily from mount.
Kelly's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Despite being in the dominant position, Stewart Kelly just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Andy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stewart Kelly.
Kelly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kelly counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly content just to control the position here.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kelly sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stewart Kelly has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kelly lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Johnson hang on?
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stewart Kelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Kelly fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kelly's waist but Kelly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed

and Kelly counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kelly.
Johnson wants to stand but Kelly is controlling the position.
Kelly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Kelly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Kelly lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kelly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kelly shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Kelly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson lands a nice elbow.

Kelly jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kelly looking for a sweep. Not yet Kelly, not yet.

Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kelly, up you get!
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Andy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stewart Kelly.

Kelly scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly advances nicely into full mount.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kelly sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Kelly's attempts to control the action.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly controlling from mount.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Stewart Kelly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kelly sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Andy Johnson 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.

Despite being in the dominant position, Stewart Kelly just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Kelly. Kelly gets slowly back to his feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.

Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kelly tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson throws an elbow but Kelly slips to the side and avoids it well.

Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kelly, who protects the arm well.
Kelly wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson lands some shots froms side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stewart Kelly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kelly winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stewart Kelly!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Hatton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hatton comes to the cage accompanied by Blue Moon. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Hatton
vs
Daniels

175 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

184 cm
22
161 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Heavy handed

Voodoo Supplements

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, Ricky Hatton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hatton has managed to clinch.

Hatton breaks from the clinch.
Hatton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hatton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Daniels on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Daniels circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Daniels.
Daniels scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hatton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Hatton moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hatton.
Hatton lands with a light punch inside.
Hatton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hatton lands with a left to the head.
Hatton taking a breather.
Hatton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hatton lands with a short shot to the head.
Hatton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Daniels looks gassed!

Hatton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daniels misses with a double jab
and Hatton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Daniels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hatton counters with a thumping low kick.

Hatton moves into the clinch.
Hatton prevents Daniels from breaking the clinch.
Daniels wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hatton breaks the clinch.
Hatton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Daniels's hands.
Daniels takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Daniels is rocked!

It looks like David Daniels has been cut.
Hatton connects with a stiff jab that staggers Daniels - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricky Hatton!

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C
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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 Alcibiade Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon OFarrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black comes into the arena with Soundgarden - Black Hole Sun blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Black
vs
OFarrell

177 cm
22
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alcibiade Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon OFarrell!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OFarrell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
OFarrell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brandon OFarrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OFarrell misses with the combination.
A punch combination from OFarrell misses.
OFarrell throws a jab when Black was well out of range.
OFarrell misses with a body shot.
OFarrell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Black shoots for a takedown but OFarrell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
OFarrell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
OFarrell lands a jab.

It looks like Alcibiade Black has been cut.
Black misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
OFarrell tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OFarrell connects with a stiff jab that staggers Black - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brandon OFarrell!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ty Hadland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Arshavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ty Hadland looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Hadland
vs
Arshavin

185 cm
19
193 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ty Hadland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fedor Arshavin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hadland shoots for a double leg takedown but Arshavin sprawls well. He's pushed Hadland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hadland shoots in but no luck this time.

Hadland gets caught flat footed, as Arshavin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Arshavin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hadland's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hadland is defending against the submission attempts here by Arshavin.
Arshavin wants to free his trapped foot but Hadland is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Arshavin has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Hadland works to full guard.

Arshavin gets to his feet. Hadland looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hadland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hadland throws out a leg kick but Arshavin moves out of range and Hadland only half commits.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arshavin misses with a takedown
and Hadland counters with a nice uppercut.

Arshavin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Arshavin trying to control the position but Hadland is working away.
Hadland struggling a bit here.

Arshavin stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A clash of legs there as Arshavin blocks the low kick.
Arshavin has his takedown stuffed
and Hadland counters with a good low kick that Arshavin was not able to check.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hadland darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Arshavin shoots for a takedown but Hadland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ty Hadland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Arshavin.
Arshavin looks gassed!
No luck for Arshavin with that takedown attempt.
Arshavin darts in trying to clinch

and Hadland counters by clinching up.
Hadland is working for takedown but Arshavin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hadland has had enough of the clinch but Arshavin keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadland tries for a takedown but Arshavin manages to get underhooks.
Hadland can't break the clinch.
Arshavin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hadland pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hadland unloads a knee to the mid-section. Arshavin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hadland tries a knee to the head but Arshavin blocks it.
Hadland has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arshavin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Hadland manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Hadland looking for a guillotine here but Arshavin defends easily.
Hadland keeping moving, preventing Arshavin from controlling successfully.
Arshavin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

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.

Arshavin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hadland is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hadland has escaped and now he's on top!

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

Arshavin is looking for a triangle but Hadland pushes his legs off easily.

Hadland drops back looking for a leg! Arshavin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arshavin manages to kick Hadland off! Hadland jumps back into Arshavin's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Arshavin scores with a takedown into Hadland's guard.
Hadland controls Arshavin momentarily but Arshavin frees himself.

Hadland is working an open guard so Arshavin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hadland circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hadland counters with a series of strikes. Arshavin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arshavin misses with a combination
and Hadland counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hadland has his takedown stuffed

and Arshavin counters with a takedown into side control.
Arshavin is looking to take a break and control but Hadland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arshavin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hadland is not content to let Arshavin control the position.
Hadland looks to move to half guard but instead Arshavin has passed into mount! Damn!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadland is desperately trying to improve his position but Arshavin has a good base and remains in mount.
Arshavin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Arshavin looking to ground and pound but Hadland is blocking nicely.
Hadland is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Arshavin looking to secure an arm triangle but Hadland defends it well.
Arshavin unloads with some shots from mount but Hadland bucks and avoids them well.
Arshavin wants to control the pace but Hadland is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Arshavin has control of Hadland's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hadland regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hadland slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fedor Arshavin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hadland won't allow Arshavin to pass to mount.

Arshavin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hadland doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arshavin.
Arshavin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hadland defending well though.
Arshavin works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadland working to try and regain half guard.

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

Arshavin is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hadland can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hadland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hadland is working hard here to advance position.
Arshavin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Arshavin 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. This is the final round!

Arshavin misses with a low kick.
Hadland looks to clinch

and Arshavin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hadland's guard.
Hadland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hadland can't keep his opponent in guard - Arshavin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Arshavin is trying to work for a kimura but Hadland is defending well.
Arshavin is tying to control. Hadland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Arshavin seems to be looking for submissions.

Arshavin is looking for a kimura here.
Arshavin thows a huge punch but Hadland dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Arshavin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hadland is looking to improve his position.
Hadland won't allow Arshavin to pass to mount.

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.

Arshavin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hadland won't allow Arshavin to pass to mount.

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

Arshavin gets caught flat footed, as Hadland shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Arshavin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Arshavin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hadland sees it coming and defends easily.
Hadland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arshavin passes to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadland wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Arshavin.
Arshavin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hadland because Arshavin loaded up on that one.
Hadland tries to lock up and control but Arshavin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Arshavin is working for a guillotine from mount but Hadland frees his head quite easily.
Hadland wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Arshavin.

Arshavin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hadland is surviving well by controlling Arshavin's body position as best he can.
Arshavin avoids the attempt from Hadland to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Arshavin is working for a guillotine from mount but Hadland frees his head quite easily.
Hadland sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Hadland looking for submissions off his back.
Ty Hadland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arshavin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arshavin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hadland's thigh. Hadland counters though and makes it back to full guard.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Arshavin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Arshavin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Arshavin!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Grove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Floro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Floro has chosen Bang - Gorky Park as his entrance music. Bruno Floro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Grove
vs
Floro

190 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

193 cm
20
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Alex Grove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruno Floro!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Floro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grove tries to avoid it but Floro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grove to the ground. Grove escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grove rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Floro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Floro fails with a takedown attempt.
Grove connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

It looks like Bruno Floro has been cut.
Grove scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Grove.
Grove misses with a two punch combination.
Grove lands a jab to the head.
Floro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grove is fending him off so far but Floro persists. Nope, Grove circles away and we're back to standing.
Alex Grove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Floro.
Grove lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Floro falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alex Grove!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stuart Flobble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Edwinsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwinsson has chosen M by Ayumi Hamasaki as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Flobble
vs
Edwinsson

200 cm
18
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
250 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stuart Flobble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Edwinsson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flobble fails to land with a series of punches.
Flobble rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edwinsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Flobble wants to clinch up but Edwinsson keeps it at a distance.
Flobble stuffs the takedown attempt from Edwinsson. Edwinsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Edwinsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flobble.
Edwinsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Edwinsson fails to land the takedown.
Edwinsson wants to clinch up but Flobble keeps it at a distance.
Flobble misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwinsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flobble lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edwinsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Flobble throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edwinsson shoots in for a double leg but Flobble sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stuart Flobble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Edwinsson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwinsson has a takedown stuffed.

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

Edwinsson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Flobble still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Flobble has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Flobble wants to stand but Edwinsson is controlling his arm.
Flobble 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.
Edwinsson manages to get back to half guard.
Edwinsson trying to hold on to Flobble's head to control him but Flobble postures up.
Edwinsson tries to roll over but Flobble keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwinsson moves into full guard.

Edwinsson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Flobble is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Edwinsson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Flobble's back instead.
Flobble knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Edwinsson on the ground.

Edwinsson looking to break Flobble's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Flobble remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Edwinsson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Edwinsson looks gassed!
Edwinsson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Flobble.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Edwinsson gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwinsson has Flobble flattened out and is raining down punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Edwinsson working for the choke.
Flobble controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Edwinsson misses with a punch to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Edwinsson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Flobble has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Flobble avoids the strikes from Edwinsson.
Flobble is trying to get back to his feet but Edwinsson has full control of the position and if anything, Flobble has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Flobble covering up well and avoiding damage.

Edwinsson looking for the choke from the back.
Flobble holding both Edwinsson 's hands and preventing any damage.
Edwinsson struggling to land strikes to the head as Flobble covers up.

Edwinsson looking to break Flobble's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Flobble remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Edwinsson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Edwinsson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Flobble looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flobble avoids the strikes from Edwinsson.
Flobble looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Edwinsson trying to control.

Edwinsson looking for the RNC.
Flobble has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Edwinsson is looking for the choke from the back position but Flobble is controlling his hands well.
Flobble has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Edwinsson.
Flobble looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Flobble throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flobble scores with the left hand. Edwinsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Flobble darts in trying to clinch

and Edwinsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Flobble prevents the takedown attempt.
Flobble lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Edwinsson.
Edwinsson with a knee to the head.

It looks like Stuart Flobble has been cut.
Flobble takes an elbow to the temple.
Flobble is trying to break the clinch but Edwinsson has him pressed against the cage.
Edwinsson wants a takedown.
Edwinsson throws an elbow but it misses.
Edwinsson can't get the takedown.
Stuart Flobble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Edwinsson.
Edwinsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Flobble prevents it.
Edwinsson is breathing heavily.
Edwinsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Flobble is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Flobble pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edwinsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Flobble sprawls well. He's pushed Edwinsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flobble throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Edwinsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Flobble's guard.
Edwinsson prevents Flobble from getting back to his feet.
Edwinsson is working Flobble over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Edwinsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Flobble has his feet on Edwinsson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Edwinsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Flobble's guard.
Flobble wants to get back to his feet but Edwinsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Edwinsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Flobble's guard.

Edwinsson is working for a kimura but Flobble is defending it quite comfortably.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwinsson is tying to control. Flobble wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwinsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flobble's head.
Edwinsson stops Flobble from getting back to his feet.
Flobble is staying active underneath Edwinsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Flobble throws a right and a left that Edwinsson avoids nicely.
Stuart Flobble is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Edwinsson scores a takedown into full mount!
Edwinsson unloading with bombs!
Flobble is bucking up trying to escape but Edwinsson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flobble is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Edwinsson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Edwinsson landing strikes from the mount and Flobble is in trouble!
Edwinsson with a couple of short strikes.
Flobble is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Edwinsson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Edwinsson looking to control but Flobble is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Edwinsson with a couple of short strikes.
Flobble is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flobble is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Edwinsson has taken his back!

Flobble preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Edwinsson.
Edwinsson gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Flobble prevents Edwinsson from getting a body triangle.
Flobble avoids the strikes from Edwinsson.
Flobble wants to get back to his feet.
Magnus Edwinsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lull in the action here.
Flobble looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Edwinsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stuart Flobble's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Flobble misses with a hook. Edwinsson ducked under it nicely.
Flobble looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edwinsson dodges the punch combination from Flobble.

Edwinsson drives through and clinches with Flobble against the cage.
Edwinsson goes for a takedown attempt but Flobble pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Edwinsson closes the distance and clinches up with Flobble, looking for a takedown. Edwinsson pushes Flobble against the cage but Flobble circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Edwinsson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Flobble looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Edwinsson is putting a hurting on Flobble here, landing some big shots from side control.
Flobble tries to escape but Edwinsson is in control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edwinsson controlling the position.
Flobble is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Edwinsson is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Edwinsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Flobble knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Flobble wants to get back to his feet but Edwinsson drags him back down.

Edwinsson has hold of Flobble's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Flobble seems comfortable defending it but Edwinsson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Flobble is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Flobble is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Edwinsson couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Magnus Edwinsson!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maike Mitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Reutland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitch comes to the cage accompanied by C'mon !. Maike Mitch has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mitch
vs
Reutland

210 cm
23
234 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

172 cm
22
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Schwarzenegger Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Maike Mitch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Reutland!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reutland fails to land with a series of punches.
Mitch misses with a double jab

and Reutland counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mitch's guard now.
Mitch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reutland on the ground.
Reutland makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reutland slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Reutland works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
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!
A lull in the action here as Reutland stalls from top position.
Mitch gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Reutland putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Reutland looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reutland punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reutland loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Mitch scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Reutland land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Reutland stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Reutland!
Tony Reutland is the new heavyweight champion!