LFC 22: Still King? PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Killa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago Silva acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

Killa
vs
Silva

170 cm
18
154 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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, Danny Killa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Silva!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Killa tries to score with a low kick but Silva moves his leg out of the way.
Silva looks for a takedown but Killa sprawls well.

Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Killa is adopting a defensive guard.
Killa keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Silva pushing down on Killa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Killa wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.

Silva decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Killa swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Killa which made him look bad.
Danny Killa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Silva.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Killa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Killa wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Killa has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva looks gassed!

Killa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Killa from controlling successfully.
Killa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Killa passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Killa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Killa in particular looking to stall.
Killa working Silva over with strikes.
Killa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Killa trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
Killa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Silva!

Killa is working for a guillotine from mount but Silva frees his head quite easily.

Killa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Killa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva has given up his back here. Will Killa look for the submission or keep pounding away?

Killa is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Silva with him. Silva is trying to defend but Killa has an arm under the chin now! Silva grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Danny Killa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

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

DeSade
vs
Karlsson

185 cm
20
195 lbs
5 - 8 - 1

185 cm
19
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Likes ground

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 5 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Marquis DeSade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Erik Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSade is looking to clinch but Karlsson is avoiding it.
DeSade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Karlsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Karlsson wants to free his trapped foot but DeSade is holding on for dear life with his legs.
DeSade slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Karlsson passes DeSade's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. DeSade manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but DeSade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson stopping the sweep attempt from DeSade.
Karlsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
DeSade manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
DeSade is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSade wants to get back to his feet.
DeSade is trying to get back to full guard.
DeSade is staying active underneath Karlsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Karlsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
DeSade missing with punches from the bottom.
DeSade is pressing down on Karlsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeSade is on top in guard.
Karlsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Karlsson is looking to advance position but DeSade won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
DeSade is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSade is looking to control Karlsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeSade avoid being mounted?
DeSade is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Karlsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Karlsson is looking to take a break and control but DeSade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karlsson moves into full mount! DeSade won't be happy about that!
DeSade swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
DeSade is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
DeSade working to try and regain half guard.
Karlsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as DeSade is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Karlsson connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Karlsson wants to finish this one by submission but DeSade is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a big elbow.
Karlsson controlling his opponent.

Karlsson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But DeSade has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from DeSade!
DeSade working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Karlsson is trying to keep DeSade in close.
DeSade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSade with a flurry of punches that miss.
DeSade preventing the sweep.
DeSade has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Karlsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Karlsson is trying to work for a kimura but DeSade is defending well.
Karlsson looks gassed!
DeSade is looking for a sweep. Karlsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeSade throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Karlsson is working for a submission of some sort.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Karlsson connects with a nice short shot to DeSade's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Karlsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. DeSade tries to avoid it but Karlsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag DeSade to the ground. DeSade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Karlsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karlsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeSade, right into the meat.
DeSade keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marquis DeSade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Karlsson.
DeSade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karlsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Karlsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Karlsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
DeSade throws a head kick that misses.
Karlsson slips a jab and a cross from DeSade.
Karlsson looks to land a right hand but DeSade moved out of range.
Karlsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DeSade as he avoids it easily.
Karlsson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson shoots in and drives through. DeSade sprawls well.
Karlsson has a takedown stuffed.
DeSade throws a head kick that misses.
DeSade feints and then cracks Karlsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karlsson down.
DeSade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karlsson shoots in for a double leg but DeSade sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Karlsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
DeSade misses with a takedown attempt - Karlsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Karlsson shoots and misses
and DeSade counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeSade. That's going to slow Karlsson down.
DeSade lands with a thumping leg kick.
DeSade misses with a takedown attempt - Karlsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
DeSade getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick misses from DeSade.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSade shoots in for a double leg but Karlsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marquis DeSade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

DeSade tries to keep at a distance but Karlsson has taken the fight into the clinch.

DeSade is fighting off a takedown attempt but Karlsson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip DeSade to the mat. DeSade regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
DeSade tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but DeSade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeSade looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DeSade keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.
DeSade trying to keep a closed guard but Karlsson is proving a slippery customer.
DeSade tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DeSade trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Karlsson slips nicely into half guard.
DeSade works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Karlsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Karlsson passes into half guard.
DeSade is trying to maintain the position but Karlsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Erik Karlsson has got the better of the ground game so far.

Karlsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
DeSade slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
DeSade looking for a sweep. Not yet DeSade, not yet.
Karlsson passes into half guard.
DeSade makes his way to full guard. A much better position for DeSade.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Karlsson drops back looking for a leg! DeSade is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and DeSade manages to kick Karlsson off! Karlsson jumps back into DeSade's guard.
DeSade wants to sweep but no luck.
Karlsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeSade is on top in guard.
Karlsson trying to control the position.
DeSade throwing strikes but missing.
DeSade stays in close to Karlsson's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marquis DeSade dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

DeSade lands a head kick!
Erik Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlsson keeps the fight on the outside.
DeSade throws a big shot that misses.
Karlsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and DeSade counters with a series of strikes. Karlsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Karlsson misses with a takedown attempt
and DeSade counters with a series of strikes. Karlsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Karlsson tries for a takedown but DeSade circles away easily

and DeSade moves into the clinch.
Marquis DeSade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Karlsson.
Karlsson tries to pull guard but DeSade won't allow it.

DeSade manages to break the clinch.

Karlsson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for DeSade!
Karlsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeSade gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Karlsson lands a nice short elbow.
DeSade trying to control from the bottom.
Karlsson wants to control but DeSade is keeping him busy.
DeSade throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
DeSade is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DeSade manages to get to full guard.
DeSade keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Karlsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeSade. DeSade obviously looking to wear him down.
DeSade scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DeSade tries to close the distance and clinch but Karlsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A good leg kick by DeSade.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karlsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karlsson misses with a takedown attempt
and DeSade counters with a good, hard body kick but Karlsson shrugs it off.
DeSade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karlsson's sensitive parts.
Karlsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
DeSade throws a nice head kick!
Karlsson misses with a takedown attempt
and DeSade counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
DeSade misses with a head kick.
Karlsson swats away the attempt to clinch by DeSade.
Karlsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and DeSade counters with a good, hard body kick but Karlsson shrugs it off.
DeSade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
DeSade connects with a high kick.
DeSade connects with a solid leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson misses with a takedown
and DeSade makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
DeSade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Karlsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DeSade.
DeSade thumps Karlsson with a low kick.
Karlsson tries for a takedown but DeSade circles away easily
and DeSade counters with an outside leg kick.

DeSade moves into the clinch.

DeSade breaks the clinch.
Karlsson shoots and misses
and DeSade counters with an outside leg kick.
Karlsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and DeSade counters with a head kick. That will keep Karlsson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Karlsson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Karlsson tries for a takedown but DeSade circles away easily
and DeSade counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karlsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeSade thumps Karlsson with a low kick.
Marquis DeSade is winning the standup battle so far.
DeSade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
DeSade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DeSade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeSade tries to bum rush Karlsson with a series of wild strikes but Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karlsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and DeSade counters with a good, hard body kick but Karlsson shrugs it off.
DeSade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
DeSade fails to land with a series of punches.
Karlsson misses with a takedown
and DeSade counters with a good low kick that Karlsson was not able to check.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeSade scoring well with a low kick there.
DeSade feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Karlsson's calf.
No joy there for Karlsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marquis DeSade showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DeSade has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marquis DeSade!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Little Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mr silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). silver is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: yes. Little Mac has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mac
vs
silver

165 cm
19
136 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

155 cm
20
135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Little Mac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, mr silver!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac misses the jab.

Mac clinches up with silver and pushes him back against the ropes.

silver has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mac clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
silver connects with a big shot to the side of Mac's head.
silver controlling well, preventing Mac from escaping the position.
silver is not going to allow Mac to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - silver's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
silver somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
silver is looking to control Mac but Mac is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mac is trapped and silver is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Mac manages to reverse the position and now he's in silver's guard. Nice work there by Mac.
silver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac won't allow silver to sweep him here.
silver wants to improve his position but instead Mac has moved into half guard.
Mac trying to control from half guard but silver is working away.
silver makes his way to full guard. A much better position for silver.
Mac has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

silver throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mac looking to pass the guard.
silver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mac is one step ahead there.

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.
silver is striking but Mac is not phased and passes to half guard.
silver wants to control but Mac is keeping busy.
Mac throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mac blocks the strikes from silver.
Mac tries to pass to full mount but silver defends it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
silver darts in trying to clinch

and Mac counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mac.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from silver.
silver is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Mac gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
silver is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Mac gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Little Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mr silver.

silver is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Mac can't fight it off and eventually silver manages to take the fight to the floor. Mac looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
silver looking to pass the guard.
silver looks gassed!

Mac has his foot on silver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. silver works his way back into a safe position though.
silver throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mac is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
silver wants to control from the top but Mac keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac is looking to stand up but silver isn't so interested in that idea.
silver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
silver throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
silver closes the distance but Mac moves to the side
and Mac counters with a head kick. That will keep silver thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
silver tries to clinch but Mac moves away
and Mac finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
silver wants to clinch

and Mac moves into the clinch.
Mac missing with knees to the body.

Mac jumps into guard, dragging silver to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but mr silver will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mac scores with a spinning back kick!
silver tries to clinch but Mac moves away

and Mac counters by clinching up.
Mac gets underhooks to prevent silver's takedown attempt.
silver pushes off an throws an elbow but Mac leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
silver changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mac fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mac ducks under a wild hook from silver.
silver cracks Mac with a good jab.
Mac misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac scores with a nice right hand.
Mac is looking to clinch but silver is avoiding it.
mr silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

silver tries to keep at a distance but Mac has taken the fight into the clinch.
silver tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mac smiles and moves away.
Little Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mr silver.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
silver tries to score with a low kick but Mac moves his leg out of the way.
Mac lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice defenses there by silver.

Mac gets caught flat footed, as silver shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mac is trying to control the position from the bottom.
silver wants to pass the guard but Mac is keeping the position.
silver thows a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
silver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mac is keeping the position for now.
Mac keeping moving, preventing silver from controlling successfully.
silver preventing the sweep.
silver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mac is keeping the position for now.
silver trying to control but Mac is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mac circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mac moves in looking to clinch but silver pushes him off.
Mac wants to clinch but silver slips to the side
and silver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac misses with a body kick.
silver shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Mac moves into the clinch.
Mac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mac is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but silver is keeping busy.
silver changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mac fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mac fails with an attempt to clinch.

Mac moves into range and clinches up with silver.
silver tries to pull guard but Mac won't allow it.

silver is trying to trip Mac. He has hold of a leg but Mac is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. silver persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
silver with a flurry of punches that miss.
silver trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
silver has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
silver is breathing heavily.
Mac wants to sweep but no luck.

Mac is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mac looking to hit a scissor sweep but silver is one step ahead there.
silver wants to control from the top but Mac keeps moving.
Mac can't keep his opponent in guard - silver advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Little Mac will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!

silver lands with an uppercut that bounces Mac off the ropes and back into rage.
silver with a lazy takedown attempt

and Mac counters by moving into the clinch.
Mac throws a punch but it's blocked by silver.
Mac using the Thai plumb to throw knees but silver has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mac prevents silver from breaking the clinch.
silver can't get the takedown.
Mac gets underhooks to prevent silver's takedown attempt.
Little Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mr silver.
Knees to the body from Mac.
Mac missing with knees to the body.
silver jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mac walks away with a smile on his face. silver gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mac throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Mac.
silver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
silver has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from silver there as he acknowledges the shot.
silver just misses with a punch to the body.
Mac lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
silver looks for a takedown but Mac sprawls well.

Mac moves into the clinch successfully.
silver is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mac pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Mac breaks the clinch.

silver tries to keep at a distance but Mac has taken the fight into the clinch.
silver has Mac pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Mac manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Mac.
silver wants a takedown.
silver drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mac pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mac scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mac has closed the distance and engaged silver in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Mac.
silver is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mac lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mac has silver pressed against the ropes.
silver tries to pull guard but Mac holds him up against the ropes and eventually silver drops back down to his feet.
Mac with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mac works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mac is pressed up against the ropes. silver has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mac down to the mat. Mac avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Mac gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mac trying to control the position but instead, silver has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mac into the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mac lands an elbow inside that silver shrugs off.
silver tries for a takedown. No joy.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mac gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mac lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mac lands a body shot.
Mac digs a right hand underneath silver's ribcage. silver let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mac lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mac tries to score a body lock takedown but silver shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mac stops a takedown attempt from silver.
Mac lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of silver backwards.
Mac lands a nice elbow.
Mac lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of silver backwards.
Mac lands with a left to the head.
Mac looking to slow down the pace here.
silver is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mac misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from silver.
silver drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mac pulls his leg out and moves away.
A lazy left from Mac finds it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
silver takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mac comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from silver.
Mac tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but silver paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Mac bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
silver is trying to improve his position.
Mac working away.
Mac tries to move to mount but silver blocks the move with his legs.
silver gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Little Mac showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mac has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Little Mac!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between KEITH JOYCE (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Brove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

JOYCE
vs
Brove

225 cm
19
265 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

198 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, KEITH JOYCE!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Neil Brove!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
JOYCE looks to land a left hand but Brove moved out of range nicely.
Brove misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
JOYCE misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

JOYCE darts in and clinches Brove up against the ropes.

Brove breaks from the clinch.
JOYCE throws a series of punches but Brove moves out of range.
Brove throws a shot from downtown. JOYCE moves away and avoids it.
Brove on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

It looks like Neil Brove has been cut.
Brove moves in looking to clinch but JOYCE pushes him off.

JOYCE clinches with his opponent.
JOYCE is working for takedown but Brove is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brove jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as JOYCE walks away with a smile on his face. Brove gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brove blocks a head kick by JOYCE.
JOYCE tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Brove paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brove throws a head kick that misses.
JOYCE shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brove counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

JOYCE closes the distance and clinches.
JOYCE wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

JOYCE rushes Brove and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Brove can't get the takedown.
KEITH JOYCE has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil Brove.
JOYCE tries to break the clinch but Brove is controlling the position.
JOYCE wants to get back to striking at distance but Brove won't allow it.
JOYCE lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brove backwards.

JOYCE breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
JOYCE tries to close the distance and clinch but Brove swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
JOYCE keeps the fight on the outside.
JOYCE looking to land some kicks to the body here.
JOYCE misses with the combination.
JOYCE fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No joy there for Brove, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brove blocks a jab.
Brove tries to clinch up.
JOYCE has his takedown stuffed
and Brove counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
JOYCE is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brove shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Brove was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brove with shots to the head and body - JOYCE looks very uncomfortable down there.

Brove has control of JOYCE's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and JOYCE regains control of the situation pretty easily.
JOYCE is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
JOYCE is trying to escape the mount.
Brove landing strikes, looking to finish!
Brove avoids the attempt from JOYCE to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
JOYCE squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Brove avoids the attempt from JOYCE to control.
Brove with a couple of short strikes.
JOYCE is wriggling around trying to escape.

Brove is standing up, even though he is in mount.
A head kick misses from Brove.
Brove avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
JOYCE throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brove counters with a head kick.

JOYCE closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brove to the mat! Brove manages to get full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

JOYCE gets to his feet - Brove follows without any prompting.
JOYCE lands a nice shot that snaps Brove's head back.
JOYCE avoids the head kick by Brove.
JOYCE misses with an uppercut. Brove saw that one coming.
KEITH JOYCE seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
JOYCE throws a sloppy head kick and Brove moves out of range easily.
Brove fails to land the takedown.
JOYCE with a body punch. A glancing blow.
JOYCE throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brove counters with a head kick.
JOYCE fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brove throws a head kick that misses
and JOYCE counters with a big head kick but Brove shrugs it off.
JOYCE has his takedown stuffed

and Brove counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in JOYCE's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brove wants to stand but JOYCE is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Brove dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Neil Brove's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

JOYCE circles away from the clinch attempt.
JOYCE throws a head kick that misses

and Brove counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in JOYCE's guard now.

Brove thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
JOYCE wants to stand up but Brove is controlling him.
Brove throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brove missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
JOYCE on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if JOYCE tries to get out of the position.
Brove missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
JOYCE is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brove is controlling him.

JOYCE uses the ropes to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brove throws a sloppy head kick and JOYCE moves out of range easily.
Brove stuffs the takedown.
Brove has a takedown stuffed.
JOYCE pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brove throws a sloppy head kick and JOYCE moves out of range easily.
JOYCE tries to clinch but Brove moves away
and Brove counters with a head kick.
JOYCE tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
JOYCE blocks a head kick by Brove.
Brove throws a head kick but JOYCE moves out of range.
JOYCE really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice cross by JOYCE.
Brove moves in looking to clinch but JOYCE pushes him off.
JOYCE connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brove momentarily.

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

JOYCE drives through with a takedown into guard.

JOYCE decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
JOYCE moves in looking to clinch but Brove pushes him off.
Brove swats away the attempt to clinch by JOYCE.
Brove throws a sloppy head kick and JOYCE moves out of range easily.
Neil Brove seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brove tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brove tries to close the distance and clinch up but JOYCE swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice uppercut there from JOYCE.
Brove closes the distance looking to clinch

and JOYCE counters by clinching up.
Brove is pressed up against the ropes. JOYCE has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brove down to the mat. Brove avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
JOYCE throws a head kick that misses
and Brove counters with a head kick.

JOYCE fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brove sprawls well initially but JOYCE persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
JOYCE is looking to take a break and control but Brove is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, JOYCE seems content to control.

JOYCE stands up from half guard.
JOYCE tries to clinch up but Brove circles away and keeps his distance.

JOYCE gets a clinch.

JOYCE's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brove tries a head kick but it misses.
Brove circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brove slips a straight right by JOYCE.
Brove throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brove loads up on a big right hand but JOYCE slips the punch.
Brove throws a head kick that misses.

Brove closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brove lands in his opponent's guard.
JOYCE working a defensive guard here.
Brove wants to stand and escape but instead JOYCE has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
JOYCE has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
JOYCE trying to control but Brove is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Neil Brove will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Neil Brove's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Brove keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from JOYCE.
Brove avoids a punch combination nicely.
JOYCE thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brove if he has to take too many more of those.
JOYCE tries to clinch up
and Brove counters with a flying knee. Nice.
JOYCE tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brove swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brove tries to clinch but JOYCE is having none of it.
Nice uppercut there from JOYCE.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
JOYCE lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

JOYCE closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Brove working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

JOYCE's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from JOYCE misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brove keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Brove.
JOYCE gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brove cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brove throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
JOYCE misses with a head kick.
KEITH JOYCE is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
JOYCE jabs Brove right on the nose. Brove blinks but takes it well.
Brove throws a head kick but JOYCE moves out of range.
Brove fails with a takedown attempt.
JOYCE looking to land some kicks to the body here.
JOYCE's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and JOYCE duly obliges.
Brove closes the distance and clinches up with JOYCE, looking for a takedown. Brove pushes JOYCE against the ropes but JOYCE circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
JOYCE pulls out of a head kick attempt.
JOYCE closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brove circles away.
JOYCE misses with a double jab

and Brove counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
JOYCE manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
JOYCE looking to control but Brove is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
JOYCE looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brove is looking to get to half guard.
Brove is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neil Brove is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
JOYCE avoids the attempt from Brove to control.
JOYCE tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brove wants to hold on but JOYCE pushes him away.
JOYCE wants to control the pace but Brove is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
JOYCE wants to stand but Brove is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
JOYCE can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brove is looking to escape.
JOYCE wants to stand but Brove is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Brove tries to hold on but JOYCE postures up.
JOYCE controlling his opponent.
Brove tries to lock up and control but JOYCE gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Brove comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brove 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Brove!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Albertini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taka Gominori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gominori's choice of entrance music: In Flames - Take This Life. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Albertini
vs
Gominori

178 cm
22
200 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

187 cm
23
218 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Syndicate Drugs

Supreme Supplements (Q146 Recovery $20)
Combat Pro Design

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Francesco Albertini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Taka Gominori!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albertini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gominori.
Gominori lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Francesco Albertini has been cut.

Gominori gets caught flat footed, as Albertini shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Albertini wanted to stand there but Gominori had control of the position.
Gominori lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Albertini!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gominori throwing strikes here but Albertini is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Albertini wants to hold on but Gominori pushes him away.
Gominori misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Albertini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gominori in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gominori has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Albertini has left one of his arms exposed and Gominori doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Albertini screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Moto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Moto
vs
Barbosa

192 cm
21
190 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

188 cm
19
190 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Yoshi Moto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcos Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Moto moves away and avoids it.
Moto blocks a jab.
Moto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barbosa swivels and escapes.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Barbosa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Yoshi Moto has been cut.
Moto fails with the takedown.

Barbosa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Moto wants to get back to full guard.
Barbosa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barbosa wants to control but Moto is keeping him busy.
Barbosa passes the guard and advances to mount!
Moto is squirming around, avoiding Barbosa's attempts to control the action.
Moto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Barbosa seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moto is trying to control but can't.
Barbosa trying to control the action but Moto is working from the bottom.
Moto is looking to improve his position.

Barbosa is working for a kimura but Moto is defending it quite comfortably.
Moto wants to get back to his feet.
Barbosa prevents Moto from improving his position.

Barbosa wants to work for an arm triangle but Moto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Moto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Moto lands in his opponent's guard.
Barbosa looks gassed!
Moto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Barbosa had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Moto is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Barbosa Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Moto's back instead.
Moto turns into Barbosa and is now in his guard.
Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck.

Moto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barbosa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Moto, into his guard.

Moto working for a triangle but Barbosa defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barbosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moto is keeping the position for now.

Moto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barbosa slips nicely into half guard.
Barbosa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Moto is desperately trying to improve his position but Barbosa has a good base and remains in mount.

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.

Barbosa is working for a guillotine from mount but Moto frees his head quite easily.
Barbosa tries to control but Moto wriggling away.

Barbosa with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Moto is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.

Barbosa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Moto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Barbosa looking to secure an arm triangle but Moto defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcos Barbosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshi Moto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Barbosa misses with a few strikes there.

Barbosa gets caught flat footed, as Moto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moto has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barbosa is proving hard to escape from.
Moto wants to pass the guard but Barbosa is keeping the position.
Barbosa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Barbosa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Moto is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Barbosa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Moto looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moto defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Barbosa is trying to stick to Moto's back but Moto is turning into Barbosa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Barbosa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Moto.
Moto looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Moto passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Moto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moto tries to stand but Barbosa is controlling his head.

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.
Barbosa regains half guard.
Moto wants to stand but Barbosa has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Barbosa actively working from the bottom here.

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

Moto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moto seems to be looking for submissions.
Barbosa moves into full guard.
Barbosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Moto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Moto looking to pass the guard.
Barbosa trying to control the position.

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.

Moto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barbosa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Moto, into his guard.
Moto wants to get back to his feet but Barbosa passes into half guard.

Barbosa is looking for a kimura but Moto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barbosa to get the leverage.
Moto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barbosa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barbosa's back!

Moto working for the choke.

Barbosa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yoshi Moto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yoshi Moto's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Moto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Moto fails with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Moto doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Barbosa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barbosa trying to control but Moto is working from the bottom.
Barbosa passes Moto's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Barbosa is trying to work for a kimura but Moto is defending well.
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moto keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbosa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Moto kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa trying to mount his opponent but Moto defends it.
Moto gets full guard.

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

Moto had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Barbosa is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Moto Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Barbosa's back instead.
Barbosa tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Moto goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Barbosa is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barbosa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barbosa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

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

Barbosa drops back looking for a leg! Moto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moto manages to kick Barbosa off! Barbosa jumps back into Moto's guard.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Moto keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Moto is keeping the position.

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

Moto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barbosa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moto's guard.
Moto tries to roll over but Barbosa keeps him under control.
Moto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moto has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Barbosa doesn't defend quickly enough and Moto has managed to lock this one up! Can Barbosa escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Moto on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yoshi Moto!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jas Fro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes to the ring accompanied by The Streets-Let's Push Things Foward. Fro has chosen Vangelis - Conquest of Paradise as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Davis
vs
Fro

188 cm
23
213 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
20
210 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jas Fro!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis misses with a body shot.
Davis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fro in his tracks.
Davis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davis circles away.
Davis looks to throw the jab but Fro is out of range.
Davis looks to land a left hand but Fro moved out of range nicely.
Fro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fro.
Davis cracks Fro with an uppercut from hell and Fro crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Davis's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

Fro is rocked!

It looks like Jas Fro has been cut.
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!

Fro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fro trying to keep a closed guard but Davis is proving a slippery customer.

Davis gets to his feet. Fro looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Antonio Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis looks to land a right hand but Fro moved out of range.
Fro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fro shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fro was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Davis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fro tries to control but Davis wriggling away.
Davis is trying to escape the mount.
Fro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Davis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fro.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Davis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Davis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Davis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fro trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fro looks gassed!
Davis wants to stand and escape but Fro is having none of it.
Fro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fro is squirming around, avoiding Davis's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Davis wants to control the pace but Fro is squirming around nicely.
Davis avoids the attempt from Fro to control.

Davis stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.
Davis misses with a straight left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A big left from Davis misses.

Davis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Davis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fro!

Davis is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Fro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.
Fro staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Davis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fro blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Davis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jas Fro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Davis loads up on a big right hand but Fro slips the punch.
Davis lands with a hook. Fro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Davis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Davis misses with a straight right.
Davis looks to land a left hand but Fro moved out of range nicely.
Davis scores with a nice head shot.
Davis misses with a looping left.
Fro misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Davis drops Fro with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Fro! Davis dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Davis!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Burns III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Skillet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns III comes to the ring accompanied by Off with his head- Big Pun. Skillet has chosen Drop Bombs - Lazee as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tyrone Skillet was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Burns III
vs
Skillet

188 cm
23
245 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
245 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Syndicate Drugs

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Eugene Burns III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyrone Skillet!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Burns III is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Skillet is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Burns III wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skillet keeps working.
Skillet is trying to get back to his feet.
Skillet is looking for a sweep.

Burns III looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Skillet wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Burns III is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Skillet is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Skillet is trying to buck Burns III off.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Burns III tries for a kimura but Skillet is defending well.
Skillet tries to buck Burns III off but Burns III is having none of it.

Burns III working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Burns III is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Skillet has escaped the position, nice work there.
Burns III is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skillet wants to get back to his feet but Burns III drags him back down.

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.

Burns III wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Skillet, who protects the arm well.

Burns III tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burns III has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Burns III is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Skillet has escaped the position, nice work there.
Skillet tries to improve position but can't.
Skillet pushes Burns III away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Burns III gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Burns III looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skillet is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Burns III swings around for an armbar but Skillet sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Burns III's guard.

Burns III has his foot on Skillet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skillet works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Skillet stopping the sweep attempt from Burns III.
Burns III could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Skillet is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Skillet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Burns III is looking for a triangle but Skillet pushes his legs off easily.

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

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

Burns III is looking for a triangle but Skillet pushes his legs off easily.

Skillet drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Skillet jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Burns III is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Burns III seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Skillet is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eugene Burns III!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Suon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Anka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suon comes to the ring accompanied by DMX. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Suon
vs
Anka

195 cm
23
270 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

210 cm
21
275 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Fortitude Apparel

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Suon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kalle Anka!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anka is looking to clinch.
Suon is looking to clinch but Anka is avoiding it.
Suon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anka pinned against the cage. Anka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Anka darts in and clinches Suon up against the ropes.
Anka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Jack Suon has been cut.

Anka is trying to trip Suon. He has hold of a leg but Suon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Anka persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Anka wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Suon's closed guard. He's half up but Suon has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Suon pivots and extends the arm, Anka falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Suon! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Suon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chwytny Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Jerkwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Johnny Jerkwater enters the ring!

Vlad
vs
Jerkwater

190 cm
23
265 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

194 cm
23
230 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Syndicate Drugs

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chwytny Vlad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Jerkwater!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jerkwater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Jerkwater moves into the clinch.
Jerkwater is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Vlad gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jerkwater drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vlad gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Jerkwater decides to pull guard.

Jerkwater looking for a guillotine here but Vlad defends easily.
Vlad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jerkwater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vlad is working hard here to advance position.

Jerkwater had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Vlad is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jerkwater Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Vlad's back instead.
Vlad rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Vlad gets full guard.

Vlad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jerkwater gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Vlad has his feet on Jerkwater's thighs here. He's pushed Jerkwater off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jerkwater screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chwytny Vlad!
Chwytny Vlad retains his heavyweight title!