EEF 38: Borec vs Roberts PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes into the arena with White Reflection by Two Mix blaring out of the sound system. Mike Johnson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Daniel Stark's chin.

Johnson
vs
Stark

190 cm
23
210 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

190 cm
23
205 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Stark!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark swinging wilding here.

Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Johnson stands up and waves to Stark to follow him.

Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
Stark looking for a sweep. Not yet Stark, not yet.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stark wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.

Stark has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Stark is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark doesn't have the hooks in and Johnson manages to turn into his guard.
Stark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stark looks gassed!
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stark manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Stark in his guard.
Stark wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson has his hands on Stark's head, controlling the position.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Stark is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stark tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.

Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Stark is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stark avoid being mounted?
Stark taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Stark is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson is nestled in close to Stark, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Stark defends the submission attempt.

Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stark defends it well.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Stark is having none of it.
Stark regains full guard. Nicely done.

Stark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stands up over Stark, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stark working a defensive guard here.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stark won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stark misses with a takedown

and Johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson passes Stark's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stark throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stark is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Stark is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson stands and throws Stark's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stark's legs.
Stark is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Stark tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.

Johnson decides to stand back up.

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.
Stark tries to clinch up

and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stark's guard.
Johnson stands and throws Stark's legs to the side, diving into side control.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark gets back to half guard.
Johnson working Stark over with strikes.
Stark wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Stark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Johnson stalling.
Stark tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.

Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.

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

Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Stark defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.

Stark shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
Stark won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Johnson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Stark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stark won't be happy with that.
Mike Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stark tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Johnson easily slips into full mount!
Johnson trying to control but Stark is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson working Stark over with strikes here.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Stark is squirming around nicely.
Stark is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Johnson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stark can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Stark is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson trying to control but Stark is having none of it.
Johnson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Stark taking shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to control but Stark is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stark is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Johnson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Stark is looking to get to half guard.
Johnson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stark is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The referee warns Stark that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Stark really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Johnson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
Stark is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Johnson tries to control but Stark wriggling away.

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.
Stark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mike Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
Stark is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
Stark is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Daniel Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mac Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain Planet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Planet's choice of entrance music: plug in baby. Captain Planet will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Davis
vs
Planet

183 cm
23
178 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

174 cm
21
180 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mac Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Captain Planet!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Planet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Planet drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

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

Davis working for a triangle but Planet defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Planet from controlling successfully.

Davis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Planet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Planet trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Planet passes Davis's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Planet is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davis is just riding it out for now. Planet eventually gives up the hold.
Davis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Planet's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Planet's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Davis 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, Planet has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Davis looking for the choke but no joy.
Planet rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Davis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Planet sees it coming and defends easily.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Planet trying to hold on to Davis's head to control him but Davis postures up.

Planet kicks off Davis and gets to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Davis. No joy for Planet on that attempt.

Davis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Planet looking for submissions off his back.

Davis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Planet defends it well.

Planet is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Davis pulls his head out easily.

Davis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Planet sees it coming and defends easily.

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

Davis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Planet sees it coming and defends easily.
Planet punching from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Planet wants to control but Davis is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Davis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Planet is looking to clinch.

Planet feints and as Davis raises his hands in defense, Planet changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Planet looking to pass the guard.

Planet has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Davis to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Planet is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Davis pulls down on the head and he's put Planet to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mac Davis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henk De Vries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Devlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think De Vries might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to EXODUS - Throwing Down. Devlin has chosen sandstorm as his entrance music. Nick Devlin looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

De Vries
vs
Devlin

178 cm
23
163 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

181 cm
20
160 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Valhalla War Gear
Valhalla War Gear

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Henk De Vries!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Devlin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Vries throws a sloppy head kick and Devlin moves out of range easily.
De Vries thuds his right hand into Devlin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Vries keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
De Vries tests Devlin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Vries will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

De Vries moves into the clinch.
Devlin is looking to break free of the clinch but De Vries has double underhooks.
De Vries is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Devlin is keeping busy.
De Vries scores with a shoulder strike.
Devlin looking for a takedown.
Devlin is trying to drag De Vries to the mat but De Vries just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Henk De Vries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Devlin.
Devlin wants a takedown.
Devlin looks gassed!

De Vries gets control of Devlin's arms and successfully pulls guard. De Vries will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

De Vries is looking to sinch up a triangle. Devlin throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to De Vries's body to avoid the submission. De Vries has instead reached around Devlin's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! De Vries arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Henk De Vries!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Sigurdson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Youshi Nakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Sigurdson
vs
Nakuraba

190 cm
20
300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

210 cm
19
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup

Nordic Battle Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomas Sigurdson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Youshi Nakuraba!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sigurdson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nakuraba circles away.
Nakuraba stalks Sigurdson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sigurdson's face. Sigurdson staggers backwards, shaken.
Sigurdson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nakuraba swivels and escapes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nakuraba.
Sigurdson tries for a takedown but Nakuraba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomas Sigurdson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sigurdson throws an overhand right that lands on Nakuraba's shoulder, as Nakuraba tries to avoid the shot.
Sigurdson shoots for a double leg takedown but Nakuraba sprawls well. He's pushed Sigurdson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nakuraba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sigurdson. That did some damage!
Nakuraba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sigurdson.
Sigurdson is breathing heavily.
Sigurdson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nakuraba as he jumps to the side.
Nakuraba lands with a kick to the temple. Sigurdson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Tomas Sigurdson has been cut.
Tomas Sigurdson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakuraba lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sigurdson takes a step back to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakuraba throws a combination. Sigurdson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nakuraba scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nakuraba lands with a nice combination. Sigurdson backs away looking to recover.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nakuraba.
Sigurdson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakuraba goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nakuraba scores with a hook to the body. Sigurdson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nakuraba scores with a spinning back kick!
Nakuraba lands with a nice body punch.
Sigurdson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nakuraba.
Sigurdson throws a shot from downtown. Nakuraba moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakuraba cracks the inside of Sigurdson's front leg.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nakuraba.
Nakuraba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nakuraba.
Sigurdson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nakuraba connects with a jab.

A head kick lands from Nakuraba that sends Sigurdson to the canvas. Sigurdson tries to scramble back to his feet but Nakuraba brings him back down into side control.
Sigurdson being controlled for a moment.
Nakuraba tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nakuraba decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sigurdson to his feet.
Sigurdson shoots in and drives through. Nakuraba sprawls well.
A jab from Nakuraba finds it's way through Sigurdson's defenses.
Sigurdson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nakuraba scores with a spinning back kick!
Nakuraba scores with a one two! Sigurdson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sigurdson walks into a left hand.
A nice combination there by Nakuraba.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakuraba throws a series of strikes that have Sigurdson backpedaling.
Nakuraba closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nakuraba lands a nice shot to the body.
Nakuraba throws a leg kick which misses Sigurdson's front leg but catches the back leg as Sigurdson tries to avoid it.
Nakuraba scores with a jab to the body.
Nakuraba lands a with a good body shot.
Nakuraba scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Youshi Nakuraba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakuraba punishes Sigurdson's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nakuraba throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nakuraba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Youshi Nakuraba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomas Sigurdson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nakuraba thuds a left hand into Sigurdson's body.
Nakuraba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sigurdson doesn't seem bothered though.
Nakuraba closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Good exchange - Nakuraba coming out on top.
Nakuraba moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sigurdson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab-cross combination lands for Nakuraba and sends Sigurdson crashing to the mat! Nakuraba follows him down to the mat - Sigurdson regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Sigurdson is rocked!
Nakuraba works his way into full mount!
Nakuraba takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nakuraba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sigurdson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakuraba's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

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

Despite being in the dominant position, Youshi Nakuraba just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Nakuraba. No joy for Sigurdson on that attempt.
Nakuraba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sigurdson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nakuraba is fending him off so far but Sigurdson persists. Nope, Nakuraba circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigurdson shoots in for a takedown but Nakuraba shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomas Sigurdson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakuraba throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nakuraba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nakuraba connects with the punch.
Nakuraba throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sigurdson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nakuraba swivels and escapes.
Nakuraba lands a with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sigurdson moves forwards but Nakuraba connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nakuraba lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sigurdson's sensitive parts.
Sigurdson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nakuraba throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Nakuraba.
Nakuraba moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Youshi Nakuraba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakuraba throws a leg kick which misses Sigurdson's front leg but catches the back leg as Sigurdson tries to avoid it.
Nakuraba fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sigurdson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sigurdson throws a looping overhand right but Nakuraba ducks down to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Nakuraba scores with a four punch combination!
Sigurdson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sigurdson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nakuraba lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Youshi Nakuraba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakuraba scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Youshi Nakuraba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tomas Sigurdson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Nakuraba lands with a slapping head kick.
Sigurdson fails with a takedown attempt.
Sigurdson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sigurdson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters circle, before Nakuraba throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Sigurdson's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Nakuraba lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Youshi Nakuraba!

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 Bobby Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Hung (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.

Brown
vs
Hung

182 cm
20
215 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

190 cm
20
222 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Combat Pro Design
Red Light Clothing

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Hung!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice combo by Brown! Oh, that's hurt him - Hung falls to the canvas and Brown follows him into side control.

It looks like Sam Hung has been cut.
Hung is trying to get back to half guard.
Brown in side control lands a decent elbow.

Hung is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown cracks Hung with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Brown immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Hung is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Brown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Brown!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Muikku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tic Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muikku comes to the cage accompanied by Michael Jackson - Shout. The crowd seem to be enjoying Anderson's choice of entrance music: Will Smith - Miami. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Muikku
vs
Anderson

164 cm
21
154 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

190 cm
23
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Takomo

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonas Muikku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tic Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Muikku tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
Muikku throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Anderson lands with a kick to the temple. Muikku shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Muikku avoids nicely.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Muikku wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Muikku keeps it at a distance.
Muikku moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Muikku misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Muikku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muikku tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muikku throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Anderson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson throws a push kick but Muikku slaps the foot to one side.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Muikku avoids the head kick by Anderson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Muikku connects with a looping right hand.
Muikku misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson looks gassed!
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson tries to land a body kick
and Muikku counters with a good low kick that Anderson was not able to check.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Muikku scores with a decent looking hook.
Anderson tries to clinch but Muikku moves away

and Muikku counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Muikku looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Muikku misses with a knee to the head.
Muikku scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Muikku lands with a left to the head.
Muikku misses with a knee to the head.
Muikku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muikku tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Muikku breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Muikku.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Muikku can pounce on him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Muikku.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looks to clinch
and Muikku counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anderson thinking.
Muikku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muikku connects with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Muikku as Anderson tries to tie him up.
Muikku misses with an elbow strike.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Muikku throws a knee to the head but misses.
Muikku's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Muikku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Muikku throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderson blocks it with crossed arms.
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Muikku on the inside.
Muikku tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muikku tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Anderson scores with a knee to the head.
Muikku misses with a knee strike.
Anderson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Muikku lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson misses with a knee to the head.
Muikku connects with a nasty looking knee right to Anderson's face.
Muikku looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Anderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Muikku lands with a short shot to the head.
Anderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Muikku breaks from the clinch.

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

Anderson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Muikku looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Muikku looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Muikku!
Anderson tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

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

Anderson is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Anderson is looking for a kimura but Muikku is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anderson to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muikku tries a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Muikku moves out of range easily.
Anderson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Muikku throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muikku.

Muikku instigates a clinch.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muikku lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Muikku prevents it.
Muikku looking to throw knees to the head but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Muikku on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike from Muikku.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muikku blocks it with crossed arms.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Muikku trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson managing to block the knees to the body from Muikku.
Muikku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson taking a breather.
Muikku lands an elbow inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muikku tries a knee to the head but Anderson blocks it.
Muikku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Muikku blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muikku tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Muikku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Muikku holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Muikku tries to land knees in the clinch but Anderson avoids the damage to the body.

Muikku manages to break the clinch.
Muikku blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Muikku lands a two punch combo.

Muikku clinches with his opponent.
Anderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Muikku.
Anderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Muikku smiles and moves away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Muikku is trying to maintain a safe position but Anderson gets an underhook and turns Muikku into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muikku tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Muikku misses with an elbow over the top.

Anderson manages to pull guard.

Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Muikku defends easily.

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

Anderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Muikku tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Muikku passes into half guard.
Anderson tries to roll over but Muikku keeps him under control.

Anderson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Muikku pulls his head out easily.
Muikku is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Anderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Muikku's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Muikku's back!

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

Muikku showing good submission defense here.

Anderson has got his arm under Muikku's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Muikku has spun round into Anderson's guard beautifully! Well done that man!

Anderson is looking for a triangle here but Muikku uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tic Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Muikku misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jonas Muikku is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Muikku throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Muikku pushes him off.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses
and Muikku counters with an inside leg kick.
Muikku scores with a leg kick.
Muikku blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Jonas Muikku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Muikku gets a clinch.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Muikku tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Anderson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Anderson managing to block the knees to the body from Muikku.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Muikku manages to break the clinch.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muikku tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Muikku clinches with his opponent.
Muikku lands a right hand.
Anderson connects with a knee to the head.
Anderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muikku connects with a nasty looking knee right to Anderson's face.
Muikku with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Muikku with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Muikku is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anderson lands a knee to the head.
Muikku pressing his opponent against the cage.
Anderson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Muikku taking a breather.
Anderson landing knees to the head.
Anderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muikku throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Anderson landing knees to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Muikku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The referee calls for Muikku to work.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike.
Anderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Anderson tries to stall but Muikku uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Muikku throws an elbow but it misses.
Muikku takes a knee right on the jaw!
Anderson tries a knee to the head but Muikku blocks it.
Muikku tries to land knees in the clinch but Anderson avoids the damage to the body.
Anderson taking a breather.

Muikku breaks the clinch.

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

Anderson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Muikku has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Anderson but great work by Muikku.
Muikku is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson manages to get back to half guard.
Anderson is pressing down on Muikku's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Muikku has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Anderson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Muikku frees his head nicely. Oh but Anderson has switched to an armbar! Muikku is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tic Anderson!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Perttu Peikkola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perttu Peikkola has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Peikkola
vs
Maia

187 cm
24
190 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

183 cm
24
197 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent knees
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Perttu Peikkola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyoto Maia!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peikkola throws a right and a left that Maia avoids nicely.
Maia throws a body punch but Peikkola moves out of range.

Maia gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Peikkola.
Peikkola is trying to break the clinch but Maia has him pressed against the cage.
Maia keeps control of Peikkola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Peikkola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maia tries a knee to the head but Peikkola blocks it.
Maia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Peikkola.
Peikkola is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maia tries to land knees in the clinch but Peikkola avoids the damage to the body.
Peikkola wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maia throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peikkola can't break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maia scores with a knee to the head.
Maia keeps control of Peikkola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maia lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maia stalling in the clinch but Peikkola improves position.
Peikkola tries to break the clinch but Maia is controlling the position.
Maia tries to land a knee to the head but Peikkola blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Peikkola is trying to break free.
Peikkola wants to break the clinch but can't.
Peikkola is trying to break the clinch but Maia has him pressed against the cage.
Maia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Peikkola blocks it with crossed arms.
Peikkola is trying to break free.
Peikkola wants to break free but Maia has control.
Maia misses with a knee to the head.
Maia lands an elbow that stopped Peikkola in his tracks for a moment.
Peikkola on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peikkola can't break the clinch.
Maia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Peikkola has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Peikkola is trying to break the clinch but Maia has him pressed against the cage.
Maia prevents Peikkola from breaking the clinch.
Maia looking to throw knees to the head but Peikkola is blocking nicely.

Peikkola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peikkola lands a two punch combo.
Maia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peikkola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maia circles away quickly and effectively.
Peikkola throws a right and a left that Maia avoids nicely.
Peikkola throws a head kick but Maia moves out of range.
A combination from Peikkola does no damage.
Peikkola misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peikkola looks to throw the jab but Maia is out of range.
Maia throws a head kick but Peikkola moves out of range.
Peikkola tries to bum rush Maia with a series of wild strikes but Maia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Maia moves into range and clinches up with Peikkola.
Maia keeps control of Peikkola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Peikkola tries to break the clinch but Maia is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peikkola takes an elbow to the temple.
Peikkola is looking to break free of the clinch but Maia has double underhooks.
Peikkola has had enough of the clinch but Maia keeps him there for the moment.
Peikkola wants to break the clinch but can't.

Peikkola manages to break the clinch.
Peikkola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Peikkola misses with a head kick.
Peikkola is breathing heavily.

Maia clinches with his opponent.
Peikkola can't break the clinch.
Maia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Peikkola is looking to break free of the clinch but Maia has double underhooks.
Peikkola is looking to break free of the clinch but Maia has double underhooks.
Peikkola wants to break free but Maia has control.
Maia throws a knee to the head but misses.

Peikkola breaks the clinch.
Peikkola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maia doesn't manage to clinch there - Peikkola circles away.
Maia slips a jab and a cross from Peikkola.
Peikkola throws a right hand that Maia ducks under and follows up with a left that Maia also avoids with ease.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch but Peikkola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Peikkola, pushing him back against the cage.
Peikkola is trying to break free.

Peikkola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A punch combination from Peikkola misses.
Peikkola misses with a body shot
and Maia finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
No joy there for Peikkola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peikkola tries a head kick but it misses.
Peikkola takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maia just misses with a punch to the body.
Peikkola steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maia. That one must have hurt.
Peikkola walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peikkola blocks a head kick by Maia.
Maia moves in looking to clinch but Peikkola pushes him off.
Perttu Peikkola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maia throws a chopping leg kick but Peikkola manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peikkola throws a body kick that misses.
Peikkola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peikkola tries a head kick but it misses.
Maia tries to clinch there but Peikkola circles away.
Maia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peikkola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maia.
Maia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Peikkola.
Maia throws a head kick that misses.
Maia throws out a leg kick but Peikkola moves out of range and Maia only half commits.
Peikkola avoids the head kick by Maia.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick by Peikkola misses
and Maia counters with a nice low kick that buckles Peikkola's knee momentarily.
Peikkola throws a jab when Maia was well out of range.
Peikkola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Peikkola takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Peikkola takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Peikkola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maia is looking to slow Peikkola down with leg kicks.
Good shot there by Maia.
Maia fails with the takedown.
Peikkola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maia. Peikkola shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maia misses with a body shot.
Maia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peikkola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maia misses with a kick to the body
and Peikkola counters with a head kick.
Peikkola throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maia counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peikkola circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peikkola checks a leg kick nicely.
Peikkola misses the shot to the body.
Peikkola fails to land with a series of punches.
Maia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peikkola blocks a head kick by Maia.
Maia is looking to clinch.
Peikkola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maia defending well as Peikkola loads up on a big left hand.
Peikkola misses with a two punch combination.
Peikkola is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maia lands a head kick!
Maia misses with a low kick as Peikkola jumps back.
Peikkola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Peikkola scores with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Peikkola, pushing him back against the cage.
Peikkola is trying to break the clinch but Maia has him pressed against the cage.

Peikkola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peikkola misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Peikkola misses.
Lyoto Maia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maia tries a head kick but it misses.
Maia tries to clinch there but Peikkola circles away.

Maia clinches up with Peikkola and pushes him back against the cage.
Maia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Peikkola wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maia missing with knees to the body.
Peikkola wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maia has him pressed against the cage.
Peikkola wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maia has him pressed against the cage.

Peikkola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Peikkola but Peikkola pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Peikkola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maia moves away from the strike by Peikkola.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peikkola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maia's head.
Maia throws a sloppy head kick and Peikkola moves out of range easily.
Peikkola throws a right and a left that Maia avoids nicely.
Peikkola throws a head kick that misses.
Peikkola throws a series of strikes that have Maia backpedaling.
Maia with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Peikkola counter with a right hand.
Perttu Peikkola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Maia.
Peikkola fails to land with a series of punches.
Perttu Peikkola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peikkola misses with a series of wild punches.
Maia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maia throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Peikkola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Peikkola misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peikkola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peikkola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Peikkola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Peikkola misses.
Peikkola takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Peikkola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peikkola fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maia is out of range.
Maia dodges the punch combination from Peikkola.
Maia throws a solid leg kick but Peikkola takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maia.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maia. That's going to slow Peikkola down.
Peikkola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peikkola will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Maia throws a sloppy head kick
and Peikkola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maia lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Maia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Maia avoids the body shot from Peikkola.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peikkola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maia throws a combination. Peikkola tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Peikkola throws a combination that misses
and Maia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Maia shoots in but no luck this time.
Peikkola misses with a body shot
and Maia counters with an inside leg kick.
Maia cracks the inside of Peikkola's front leg.
Some wild striking there from Peikkola.
Maia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Peikkola pinned against the cage. Peikkola gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peikkola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peikkola throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peikkola lands a jab-cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peikkola lands a nice looking body shot.
Peikkola tries a head kick but it misses.
Peikkola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maia.
Peikkola loads up on a big right hand but Maia slips the punch.
Peikkola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peikkola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maia throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Peikkola crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maia - the referee stops the clock and Peikkola gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maia. Peikkola manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Maia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Peikkola avoiding damage as Maia throws knees to the body.
Maia keeps control of Peikkola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Peikkola wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maia with a knee to the head.
Peikkola wants to get back to striking at distance but Maia won't allow it.

Peikkola breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Peikkola misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peikkola misses with the combination.
Peikkola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maia is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Peikkola rather than just go for the knockout.
Peikkola takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Maia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Peikkola.
Peikkola swinging wilding here.
Maia thows a body kick. Peikkola tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maia tries to clinch but Peikkola moves out of range.
Peikkola lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maia tries to clinch there but Peikkola circles away.
Peikkola misses with a combination
and Maia counters with a body kick that stops Peikkola in his tracks momentarily.
Maia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peikkola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Maia.
Peikkola moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maia tries a head kick but it misses.
Peikkola tests Maia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Perttu Peikkola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body kick there by Maia.
A combination from Peikkola does no damage.
Maia throws a wild body kick that Peikkola sees coming a mile off.
Maia thuds his shin into the meat of Peikkola's side.
Peikkola scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Maia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Peikkola throws out a powerful jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maia moves into the clinch.
Maia misses with a knee strike.
Maia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Peikkola tries a knee to the head but Maia blocks it.
Peikkola is trying to break free.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maia just misses with a elbow thrown towards Peikkola's brow.
Peikkola wants to break free but Maia has control.
Maia keeps control of Peikkola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maia lands a nice knee to the body.
Peikkola landing knees to the body.
Maia tries to land knees in the clinch but Peikkola avoids the damage to the body.
Lyoto Maia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maia prevents Peikkola from breaking the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maia misses with an elbow over the top.
Peikkola wants to get back to striking at distance but Maia won't allow it.
Maia avoids a wild elbow strike from Peikkola.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maia with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Peikkola throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peikkola on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Peikkola trying to land knees to the body.
Maia lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Maia missing with knees to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown 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... Lyoto Maia!

C
A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zmesan Borec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borec kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Carl orff - o fortuna. Zmesan Borec has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Borec
vs
Roberts

187 cm
23
225 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
262 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zmesan Borec!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Roberts!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts lands a nice leg kick that just misses Borec's sensitive parts.
Roberts throws a looping overhand right but Borec ducks down to avoid it.
Roberts misses with a wild body shot.
Roberts misses with a two punch combination.
Bruce Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borec shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roberts as he avoids it easily.
Roberts tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts misses with a hook.
Roberts thows a body shot but no joy.
No luck for Borec with that takedown attempt.
Borec checks a low kick from Roberts.
Borec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Borec keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roberts.
Borec shoots in and drives through. Roberts sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zmesan Borec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts with a lazy takedown attempt

so Borec counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Roberts is trying to keep Borec in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borec scoring with some ground and pound.
Borec trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borec trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Roberts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Borec 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.
Roberts 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Borec stands up over Roberts, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roberts is looking to stand up but Borec isn't so interested in that idea.
Borec scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Roberts keeping full guard, as Borec tries to pass.
Borec throwing strikes from guard but Roberts blocks nicely.
Borec postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Roberts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borec is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Borec is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borec landing some decent shots from guard.
Borec trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Borec throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roberts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roberts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borec.
Borec postures up.
Borec in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Borec scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Borec won't allow Roberts to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borec lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Roberts manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Borec manages to get himself to full guard.
Roberts stopping the sweep attempt from Borec.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts trying to control but Borec is working from the bottom.
Borec wants to sweep but no luck.
Borec is trying to keep Roberts in close.
Borec looking for a sweep. Not yet Borec, not yet.
Roberts works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Borec tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Borec shoots for a double leg takedown but Roberts sprawls well. He's pushed Borec's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Borec blocks a head kick by Roberts.
Borec slips under a jab.
Roberts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borec was well out of range. Poor timing from Roberts.
Roberts throws the left hand but Borec avoids the punch easily.
Roberts just misses with a punch to the body.
Borec shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roberts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Roberts misses the target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Roberts!

It looks like Zmesan Borec has been cut.
Roberts thows a body shot but no joy.
Borec ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roberts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roberts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borec manages to avoid it.
Borec tries for a takedown but Roberts circles away easily
and Roberts counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts misses with a two punch combination.
Roberts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borec was well out of range. Poor timing from Roberts.
Roberts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
Borec shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zmesan Borec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Roberts finds it's way through Borec's defenses.
Roberts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Borec.
Borec showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roberts.
Borec defending well as Roberts loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throws a good cross that connects.
Roberts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roberts with a poor takedown

and Borec counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zmesan Borec overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts wants to control but Borec is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Borec lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Borec is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roberts defends it well.
Borec throwing shots but Roberts is blocking nicely.
Borec working Roberts over with strikes.
Roberts wants to improve his position but Borec is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borec landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Borec tries to pass to full mount but Roberts defends it.
Borec is nestled in close to Roberts, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Roberts gets back to full guard.
Borec advances position into side control!
Borec wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy.
Roberts manages to get back to half guard.
Roberts trying to control from the bottom.
Roberts moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borec throwing strikes but missing.
Roberts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borec is one step ahead there.
Borec postures up.
Roberts can't keep his opponent in guard - Borec advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Roberts is looking to improve his position.
Borec scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borec lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Roberts is concentrating on defense, preventing Borec from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bruce Roberts will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Zmesan Borec's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Borec bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Borec shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Borec was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Borec cracks Roberts with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Roberts in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Borec is landing with some decent strikes but Roberts is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Roberts is rocked!

It looks like Bruce Roberts has been cut.
Roberts is desperately trying to improve his position but Borec has a good base and remains in mount.
Roberts is still in real trouble! Can Borec finish him?
Borec connects with a bit shot that sees Roberts covering up! More strikes from Borec and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Borec is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zmesan Borec!
Zmesan Borec retains his heavyweight title!