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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Fallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andersson comes to the cage accompanied by Alive, Pearl Jam. Brian Fallon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Andersson
vs
Fallon

191 cm
22
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andreas Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Fallon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson keeps the fight on the outside.
Fallon tries to clinch but Andersson is having none of it.
Fallon walks into a straight right hand from Andersson.
Andersson thows a body shot but no joy.
Fallon wants to clinch.

Andersson clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson.
Andersson taking a breather.
Andersson misses with the head strike.

Fallon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andersson digs a good body shot into Fallon's ribs.
Fallon tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Andersson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fallon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andersson is one step ahead there.
Fallon looking to control.
Andersson postures up in Fallon's guard and throws a big left but Fallon blocks it.
Fallon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fallon has momentary wrist control but Andersson slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Andersson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andersson is working hard here to advance position.
Andersson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Andersson is looking to work some ground and pound but Fallon has wrist control.
Andersson prevents Fallon from getting back to his feet.
Andersson working some strikes from top position.
Andersson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fallon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fallon striking off his back but it's not causing Andersson any problems.
Andersson trying to control but Fallon is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Andersson looking to sit in guard and control but Fallon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fallon is in close to Andersson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fallon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Andersson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Andersson looking to control.
Andersson throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Fallon throwing strikes from guard but Andersson blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Fallon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Andersson pulls Fallon in to control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fallon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Andersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fallon.
Andersson with a jab.
Andersson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Andersson.
Fallon is looking for a sweep.
Andersson blocks the strikes from Fallon.
Andersson lands a nice forearm strike.
Fallon is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Andersson lands a nice forearm strike.
Fallon looks gassed!
Andersson lands an elbow.
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!
Fallon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Andersson wants to control but Fallon is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fallon taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fallon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Andersson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andersson tries to get out of the position.
Andersson is refusing to be controlled, as Fallon sits in half guard.
Fallon drops an elbow to the side of Andersson's head.
Fallon is keen to just control but Andersson is a slippery customer.
Andersson is trying to control but can't.
Andersson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Andersson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andersson controls Fallon momentarily but Fallon frees himself.
Andersson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andreas Andersson 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.

Andersson connects with a looping right hand.
Andersson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Andersson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Andersson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fallon's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fallon tries to bench press Andersson off him but Andersson keeps the position.
Andersson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fallon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Andersson takes a little break here. Fallon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Andersson scoring with punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fallon gets back to half guard.
Fallon is breathing heavily.
Andersson trying to control from half guard but Fallon is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Andersson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Andersson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fallon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Andersson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fallon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fallon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andersson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Andersson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Andersson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Andersson landing with the ground and pound.
Andersson sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson slips nicely into half guard.
Andersson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Andersson lands strikes from half guard.
Andersson slips a nice elbow through Fallon's hands, connecting with Fallon's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson working over Fallon with some ground and pound. Fallon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fallon is looking to improve his position.
Andersson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Andersson is looking to take a break and control but Fallon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Andersson is trying to control the action in half guard but Fallon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andersson working over Fallon with some ground and pound. Fallon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fallon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Andersson looking to pass the guard.
Andersson postures up and lands a big shot to Fallon's brow.
Andersson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Andersson works over Fallon with some ground and pound from guard.
Andersson cracks Fallon with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson scoring with some ground and pound.
Andersson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fallon is keeping the position for now.
Andersson landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fallon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fallon lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andersson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andersson advances to half guard.
Fallon wants to get back to full guard.
Fallon taking some punishment here, with Andersson in his half guard.
Fallon gets back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andersson is in close to Fallon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fallon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fallon keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andreas Andersson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Fallon tries to clinch
and Andersson counters with a straight right hand.
Fallon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Andersson counters with a shoot takedown. Fallon fights it but they end up in guard.
Fallon trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Andersson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fallon's head.
Andersson working some strikes from top position.
Andersson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fallon has momentary wrist control but Andersson slips an elbow through the middle.
Andersson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fallon trying to strike off his back.
Andersson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Andersson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fallon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson stands up over Fallon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Andersson trying to control but Fallon is working from the bottom.
Andersson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fallon's head.
Andersson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fallon's head.
Fallon wants to sweep here but Andersson controlling him for the moment.
Andersson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Andersson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Andersson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Andersson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fallon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fallon tries to strike from the bottom.
Fallon is trying to keep Andersson in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fallon keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Fallon wants to stand up but Andersson is controlling him.
Andersson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fallon's head.
Fallon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Andersson controls the pace.
Fallon throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Andersson distracts Fallon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fallon throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Fallon looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson lands a couple of elbows.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Fallon keeps moving.
Andersson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Andersson trying to control but Fallon is working from the bottom.
Fallon is trying to control the position but Andersson postures up.
Andersson is in close to Fallon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Andersson landing some decent shots from guard.
Fallon keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Fallon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andersson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andersson postures up.
Andersson with a nice head shot there.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Fallon is keeping the position.
Fallon wants to sweep but no luck.
Brian Fallon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andersson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Andersson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Andreas Andersson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andersson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Andersson 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andreas Andersson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andersson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andreas Andersson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKenzie has chosen Time For Heroes, The Libertines as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hendricks
vs
McKenzie

172 cm
19
159 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom McKenzie!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McKenzie.
McKenzie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McKenzie throws a jab but it's blocked by Hendricks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McKenzie. Hendricks shrugs it off though.
Hendricks checks a leg kick nicely.
Hendricks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hendricks defending well as McKenzie loads up on a big left hand.
Hendricks fails with a takedown attempt.
Hendricks fails with a takedown attempt.
McKenzie thows a body shot but no joy.
McKenzie keeps the fight on the outside.
Hendricks tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for McKenzie.
A nice inside leg kick there by McKenzie. That's going to slow Hendricks down.
Tom McKenzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKenzie throws a nice head kick!
McKenzie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks tries to clinch there but McKenzie circles away.
McKenzie tries a head kick but it misses.
Hendricks on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hendricks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McKenzie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McKenzie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McKenzie lands with a nice combination. Hendricks backs away looking to recover.
Hendricks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McKenzie can pounce on him.
McKenzie misses with a looping right.
Hendricks blocks a head kick by McKenzie.
McKenzie throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McKenzie lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hendricks closes the distance and clinches up with McKenzie, looking for a takedown. Hendricks pushes McKenzie against the cage but McKenzie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Hendricks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Hendricks.
Hendricks is breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by McKenzie. That's going to slow Hendricks down.
McKenzie tries to bum rush Hendricks with a series of wild strikes but Hendricks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McKenzie throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McKenzie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McKenzie throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendricks takes one to the side of the head.
McKenzie connects with a solid leg kick.
McKenzie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hendricks.
Nice body kick there by McKenzie.
Hendricks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McKenzie feints and then cracks Hendricks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hendricks down.
Hendricks takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McKenzie lands with a kick to the temple. Hendricks shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McKenzie scores with a leg kick.
McKenzie tests Hendricks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McKenzie lands a head kick!
Hendricks will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McKenzie lands a jab to Hendricks's midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice leg kick lands there from McKenzie.
McKenzie lands with a kick to the ribs.
McKenzie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McKenzie scores with a push kick.
McKenzie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McKenzie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McKenzie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hendricks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKenzie.
Hendricks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McKenzie. McKenzie obviously looking to wear him down.
McKenzie lands a head kick!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hendricks. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
McKenzie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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!
McKenzie fakes the leg kick and cracks Hendricks in the body.
McKenzie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hendricks. That did some damage!
McKenzie throws a head kick that half lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by McKenzie.
Hendricks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McKenzie lands with a nice body kick.
McKenzie lands a front kick.
McKenzie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McKenzie feints and then cracks Hendricks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hendricks down.
McKenzie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McKenzie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hendricks.
McKenzie scoring well with a low kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McKenzie.
A solid leg kick lands there for McKenzie.
Hendricks takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hendricks drops his hands momentarily and McKenzie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McKenzie connects with a solid leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McKenzie. Hendricks shrugs it off though.
McKenzie pushes Hendricks away with a front kick.
McKenzie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hendricks's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom McKenzie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McKenzie throws a front kick that sends Hendricks stumbling back into the cage.
McKenzie looks to land a left hand but Hendricks moved out of range nicely.
McKenzie lands with a straight right. Hendricks didn't see that one coming.
McKenzie lands a high kick!
Hendricks sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tom McKenzie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McKenzie throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McKenzie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hendricks steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McKenzie. That one must have hurt.
McKenzie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crunch! McKenzie slams his shin into Hendricks's torso.
Hendricks tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for McKenzie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McKenzie throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendricks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hendricks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McKenzie can pounce on him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks walks forward, straight into a front kick from McKenzie.
McKenzie cracks Hendricks with a good jab.
McKenzie scores with a head kick.
Danny Hendricks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McKenzie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McKenzie lands a high kick!
McKenzie throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Hendricks is rocked!
McKenzie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hendricks. That did some damage!
McKenzie lands with a slapping head kick.
Oh Hendricks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McKenzie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McKenzie, right into the meat.
Hendricks seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McKenzie. Hendricks shrugs it off though.
McKenzie lands a with a good body shot.
McKenzie cracks the inside of Hendricks's front leg.
McKenzie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hendricks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hendricks takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from McKenzie.
Hendricks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McKenzie throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hendricks.
McKenzie lands a front kick.
Hendricks takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McKenzie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McKenzie thumps Hendricks with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for McKenzie.
McKenzie scores with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McKenzie.
Tom McKenzie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKenzie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hendricks doesn't seem bothered though.
Hendricks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McKenzie feints and then cracks Hendricks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hendricks down.
McKenzie throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hendricks's head.
Hendricks slips a jab and a cross from McKenzie.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hendricks might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McKenzie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McKenzie throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie thuds a left hand into Hendricks's body.
McKenzie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKenzie throws a nice head kick!
McKenzie throws a nice inside leg kick.
McKenzie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hendricks's calf.
McKenzie throws a head kick that Hendricks semi-blocks.
McKenzie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McKenzie lands a head kick!
McKenzie is looking to slow Hendricks down with leg kicks.
Hendricks takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for McKenzie.
A slapping leg kick lands for McKenzie.
A cross from McKenzie lands.
McKenzie throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McKenzie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKenzie feints and then cracks Hendricks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hendricks down.
McKenzie lands with a thumping leg kick.
McKenzie connects with a solid leg kick.
Hendricks takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McKenzie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hendricks's sensitive parts.
Hendricks takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McKenzie throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a head kick. Hendricks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McKenzie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for McKenzie.
McKenzie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McKenzie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
An inside leg kick lands from McKenzie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom McKenzie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nice body kick from McKenzie.
A solid leg kick lands there for McKenzie.
McKenzie connects with a solid leg kick.
Hendricks on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McKenzie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Decent striking displayed by McKenzie there.
McKenzie throws a right and a left that Hendricks avoids nicely.
McKenzie plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McKenzie lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice body kick from McKenzie.
Hendricks sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McKenzie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hendricks.
Hendricks tries to move into range but McKenzie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hendricks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McKenzie, right into the meat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McKenzie lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKenzie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - McKenzie finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by McKenzie.
McKenzie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hendricks tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McKenzie throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McKenzie lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hendricks will feel that in the morning.
McKenzie lands a head kick!
McKenzie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McKenzie jabs Hendricks right on the nose. Hendricks blinks but takes it well.
McKenzie throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hendricks's head.
McKenzie lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hendricks will feel that in the morning.
McKenzie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McKenzie scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendricks takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie scores with a spinning back kick!
McKenzie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hendricks.
McKenzie connects with a right hand. Hendricks shakes it off.
Good leg kick by McKenzie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hendricks tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McKenzie throws a head kick that half lands.
McKenzie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McKenzie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping body kick lands there for McKenzie.
McKenzie feints and then cracks Hendricks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hendricks down.
McKenzie connects with a solid leg kick.
Hendricks sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McKenzie scoring well with a low kick there.
Hendricks tries to clinch there but McKenzie circles away.
McKenzie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for McKenzie.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McKenzie.
McKenzie scores with a jab. Hendricks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. McKenzie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McKenzie cracks Hendricks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McKenzie thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hendricks if he has to take too many more of those.
McKenzie lands a jab-cross combination.
McKenzie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McKenzie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McKenzie.
A good leg kick by McKenzie.
McKenzie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McKenzie throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hendricks crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McKenzie - the referee stops the clock and Hendricks gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McKenzie. Hendricks manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A good leg kick by McKenzie.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McKenzie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - McKenzie coming out on top.
McKenzie scores with a push kick.
McKenzie throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from McKenzie.
Hendricks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McKenzie just misses with a punch to the body.
McKenzie pushes Hendricks away with a front kick.
McKenzie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hendricks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slapping leg kick lands for McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hendricks's sensitive parts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A thudding body kick lands there by McKenzie!
Tom McKenzie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McKenzie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McKenzie scores with a shot to the body.
Danny Hendricks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKenzie throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom McKenzie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McKenzie 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 24:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 24:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom McKenzie!

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RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ross Crede (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stuart Flobble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crede comes to the cage accompanied by London Dungeon by The Misfits. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Crede
vs
Flobble

181 cm
18
248 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Red Light Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Crede!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Stuart Flobble!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flobble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crede.
Flobble lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crede circles away quickly and effectively.
Flobble drops Crede with a right and a left! Flobble comes rushing in but Crede regains his composure and manages to keep Flobble in guard.

Crede is rocked!

It looks like Ross Crede has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crede will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Oh Crede is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crede looking for a sweep. Not yet Crede, not yet.
Crede seems to have got his legs back now.
Flobble has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Crede is proving hard to escape from.
Crede 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.
Crede controlling the position.
Flobble won't allow Crede to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flobble trying to stand up but can't free himself from Crede's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crede misses with a low kick.
Crede shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flobble pinned against the cage. Flobble gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Flobble tries to bum rush Crede with a series of wild strikes but Crede uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crede takes a swing at Flobble's ribcage but misses.
Crede shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flobble but Flobble pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed right hand from Flobble misses the target.
Flobble connects with a stiff jab that staggers Crede - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stuart Flobble!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blaze Hastings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Jay Z- 99 Problems. Hastings has chosen Blazin Hazen - Avarage Homeboy as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Smith
vs
Hastings

182 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

179 cm
19
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Blaze Hastings!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Hastings throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Hastings which made him look bad.
Blaze Hastings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hastings dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hastings.
Jab, jab by Hastings - just one landing.

It looks like Daniel Smith has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hastings.
Nice sprawl there from Hastings as Smith shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hastings connects with a body shot.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Hastings throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Hastings drops Smith with a left right combo! Hastings follows him down to the ground into side control.

Smith is rocked!
Hastings moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Hastings decides to stand up, so the ref orders Smith to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hastings dances in with a quick combination. Smith is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Hastings snaps Smith's head back. Smith stumbles backwards against the cage. Hastings steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Smith's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Smith just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Blaze Hastings!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bear The Scars by Stampin' Ground kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Taylor
vs
Smith

189 cm
23
202 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

195 cm
22
219 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dominic Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sammy Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taylor swivels and escapes.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith lands a jab.
Taylor lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Smith sprawling to the canvas. Taylor follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Smith hang on?

Smith is rocked!

Taylor wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Taylor finish him?
Taylor drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Taylor is very close to passing his half guard.
Taylor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Smith gets full guard.
Taylor throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Taylor throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith stands up and waves to Taylor to follow him.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Taylor.
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Taylor's best efforts.
Taylor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.

Smith kicks Taylor off and gets back to his feet.
Taylor throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Smith colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Taylor as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Smith is left battered and dazed whilst Taylor and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominic Taylor!

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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Augusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Arshavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Augusto comes to the cage accompanied by adu-kein scherz. Fedor Arshavin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Augusto
vs
Arshavin

185 cm
20
189 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

Elite Clothing
Urban Vandal fight gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fernando Augusto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fedor Arshavin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Augusto shoots in but Arshavin avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Augusto shoots in and bounces Arshavin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Augusto looking to pass the guard.

Arshavin working for a triangle but Augusto defends it easily.
Augusto wants to pass the guard but Arshavin is keeping the position.

Arshavin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arshavin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Arshavin has his foot on Augusto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Augusto works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Augusto looking to pass the guard.
Augusto postures up.
Augusto slips nicely into half guard.
Augusto works his way into side control.
Augusto scores with punches from side control.
Arshavin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Arshavin can't do much from the bottom here.
Augusto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augusto passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Arshavin!
A nice elbow there by Augusto.
Augusto is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Arshavin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Augusto working the ground and pound effectively.
Arshavin regains half guard.

Arshavin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arshavin looks gassed!
Augusto is pressing down on Arshavin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arshavin is holding on for now.
Arshavin trying to hold on to Augusto's head to control him but Augusto postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Augusto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arshavin defends it well.
Augusto moves nicely into side control.
Arshavin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Augusto misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Augusto is trying to get an arm triangle but Arshavin is defending well.
Arshavin is looking to reverse 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.
Arshavin looking for a sweep but Augusto has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arshavin is trying to escape the mount but Augusto keeps good control and instead manages to take Arshavin's back.
Augusto scores with strikes from the back.
Augusto doesn't have the hooks in and Arshavin manages to turn into his guard.

Augusto had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Arshavin is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Augusto Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Arshavin's back instead.
Arshavin turns into Augusto and is now in his guard.
Augusto trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Augusto wants to sweep here but Arshavin controlling him for the moment.
Arshavin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Augusto's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fernando Augusto will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Arshavin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

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

Arshavin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Augusto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arshavin tries to strike from the bottom.
Arshavin trying to strike off his back.
Augusto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arshavin is keeping the position for now.
Augusto pushing down on Arshavin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Augusto works his way into side control.
Arshavin is breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Augusto tries for a kimura but Arshavin is defending well.
Arshavin manages to get back to half guard.
Arshavin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Augusto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Augusto's back!

Augusto is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Arshavin gets his way!
Arshavin is trying to stick to Augusto's back but Augusto is turning into Arshavin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Arshavin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Augusto.
Arshavin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Augusto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arshavin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Augusto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Augusto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Arshavin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Augusto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Arshavin is going olschool here, as he tries to force Augusto to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Augusto shrugs it off.
Fernando Augusto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Augusto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arshavin looking to finish with strikes here!
Arshavin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Arshavin has control of Augusto's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Augusto regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Augusto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Arshavin wants to control the pace but Augusto is squirming around nicely.
Augusto is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Arshavin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Arshavin goes for an armbar but Augusto turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Augusto.

Augusto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Augusto advances to half guard.
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 Fernando Augusto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Augusto misses with a takedown

and Arshavin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Augusto!

Arshavin is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Augusto has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Augusto!
Arshavin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Augusto is controlling him.
Augusto looking to pass the guard.
Augusto pushes down on Arshavin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arshavin moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arshavin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Augusto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Augusto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Augusto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Arshavin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Augusto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arshavin keeping full guard, as Augusto tries to pass.
Arshavin controls Augusto momentarily but Augusto frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Augusto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Arshavin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Augusto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Augusto advances to half guard.
Arshavin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Augusto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Augusto's back!
Augusto covering up well and avoiding damage.
Augusto is in bad spot here.

Arshavin 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 Augusto with him. Augusto is trying to defend but Arshavin has an arm under the chin now! Augusto grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fedor Arshavin!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Reutland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Edwinsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwinsson has chosen M by Ayumi Hamasaki as his entrance music. 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.

Reutland
vs
Edwinsson

172 cm
22
265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
250 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

MMA Pro Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Reutland!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Edwinsson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwinsson misses with a takedown attempt - Reutland sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Edwinsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edwinsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Reutland sprawls well. He's pushed Edwinsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A slow jab from Reutland misses its intended target.
Edwinsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Edwinsson avoids the body shot from Reutland.
Reutland throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reutland circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edwinsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A left lands for Reutland.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwinsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reutland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reutland cracks Edwinsson with an open hand slap.
Edwinsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reutland's waist but Reutland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Edwinsson off to one side.
Tony Reutland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Edwinsson.
Edwinsson moves forwards but Reutland connects with a nice, crisp jab.

It looks like Magnus Edwinsson has been cut.
Edwinsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reutland as he avoids it easily.
Edwinsson moves in looking to clinch but Reutland pushes him off.
Edwinsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edwinsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwinsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reutland misses with a two punch combination.
Edwinsson tries to clinch up but Reutland circles away and keeps his distance.
Edwinsson tries to clinch up but Reutland circles away and keeps his distance.
Edwinsson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Reutland is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Edwinsson.
A slow jab from Reutland misses its intended target.
Magnus Edwinsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Reutland scores a takedown into full mount!
Reutland raining down shots from the mount!
Edwinsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reutland working for a guillotine from mount but Edwinsson is in no mood to give up.
Reutland wants to control the pace but Edwinsson is squirming around nicely.
Edwinsson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Reutland has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Edwinsson has passed into side control.

Edwinsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Edwinsson wants to control but Reutland is keeping him busy.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Edwinsson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Edwinsson.
Edwinsson working the ground and pound but Reutland is defending the strikes.
Reutland tries to buck Edwinsson off but Edwinsson is having none of it.

Edwinsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reutland knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reutland tries to bench press Edwinsson off him but Edwinsson keeps the position.
Reutland gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwinsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reutland is looking for a sweep. Edwinsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Reutland lands a jab to the nose.
Edwinsson moves in looking to clinch but Reutland pushes him off.
Edwinsson is looking to clinch.
Reutland smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Edwinsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Reutland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Reutland does no damage.
Reutland misses with a wild combination.
Edwinsson wants to clinch but Reutland slips to the side

and Reutland holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwinsson misses with a knee to the head.
Edwinsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reutland blocks it with crossed arms.
Reutland dodges an elbow strike from Edwinsson.
Edwinsson tries to land a knee to the head but Reutland blocks with his arms.
Edwinsson misses with a knee strike.
Edwinsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Edwinsson is breathing heavily.
Edwinsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reutland is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reutland changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Edwinsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Edwinsson wants to clinch but Reutland slips to the side

and Reutland counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Reutland not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Edwinsson 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.
Reutland postures up and lands a big shot to Edwinsson's brow.
Reutland postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reutland makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Edwinsson wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reutland is in close to Edwinsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reutland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reutland looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Reutland scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reutland connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reutland wants to pass the guard but Edwinsson is keeping the position.
Reutland showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Edwinsson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reutland is working to get back to half guard.
Reutland is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Edwinsson looking to secure an arm triangle but Reutland defends it well.
Reutland has given up his back. Will we see Edwinsson going for some submissions?

Reutland fending off the submission attempt from Edwinsson.
Reutland trying to control the position but Edwinsson manages to sink in the hooks.

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.
Reutland breaks Edwinsson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Edwinsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Edwinsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Edwinsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Edwinsson, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reutland slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Edwinsson working for a triangle but Reutland defends it easily.
Edwinsson keeping moving, preventing Reutland from controlling successfully.
Edwinsson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Reutland!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Reutland dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Edwinsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Edwinsson tries to clinch

and Reutland counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Edwinsson!
Reutland raining down shots from the mount!
Reutland landing shots from mount.
Edwinsson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Edwinsson trying to control from the bottom.
Edwinsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
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!

Edwinsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reutland gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reutland with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edwinsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Edwinsson, not yet.
Edwinsson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Reutland on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reutland tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Edwinsson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Reutland is on top in guard.
Reutland connects with a couple of short punches.
Reutland connects with a couple of short punches.
Reutland is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Edwinsson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Reutland!
Reutland reaches up and holds on to Edwinsson to control the position.
Edwinsson scoring with strikes but Reutland is staying in there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwinsson is looking to work his way around to Reutland's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Edwinsson landing punches.
Tony Reutland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reutland tries to hold on but Edwinsson postures up.
Reutland is wriggling around trying to escape.
Edwinsson with shots to the head and body - Reutland looks very uncomfortable down there.
Edwinsson is trying to take his opponent's back.

Edwinsson has hold of Reutland's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Reutland manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Reutland tries to hold on but Edwinsson pushes him away.
Edwinsson wants to take his opponent's back but Reutland doesn't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwinsson landing shots from mount.
Edwinsson thowing shots but they're missing.
Reutland throwing hammer fists to the chest of Edwinsson. What's that going to do exactly?
Reutland tries to hold on but Edwinsson postures up.
Reutland is looking to get to half guard.
Edwinsson fails to take his opponent's back.

Edwinsson working for a guillotine from mount but Reutland is in no mood to give up.

Edwinsson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Reutland has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Reutland!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Edwinsson looking for subs off his back but Reutland has passed one foot through into half guard.
Reutland is nestled in close to Edwinsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Reutland keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Edwinsson is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwinsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Edwinsson keeping moving, preventing Reutland from controlling successfully.

Edwinsson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Reutland passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Reutland clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Edwinsson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Reutland scores with a hook to the body. Edwinsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Edwinsson wants to clinch
and Reutland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwinsson closes the distance but Reutland moves to the side
and Reutland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tony Reutland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwinsson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Reutland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edwinsson tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Reutland counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Edwinsson 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.
Edwinsson with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Reutland can't handle though.
Reutland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Reutland trying to control but Edwinsson is working from the bottom.
Reutland stopping the sweep attempt from Edwinsson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reutland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Edwinsson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Reutland is stalling in the full guard.
Reutland with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Reutland controlling from the top position.
Reutland wants to control from the top but Edwinsson keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwinsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Edwinsson working for a triangle but Reutland defends it easily.

Edwinsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reutland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Edwinsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Edwinsson, not yet.

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

Edwinsson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Reutland passes into half guard.
Reutland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Edwinsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reutland scores with a couple of nice shots.
Edwinsson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Reutland jumps into side control!
Reutland in side control lands a decent elbow.
Reutland taking a breather here.
Edwinsson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Reutland connects with a decent elbow.
Edwinsson throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Reutland works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Reutland had his way with Magnus Edwinsson in that round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Edwinsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Reutland looks to land a combination but Edwinsson avoids it well.
Edwinsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reutland counters with a three punch combo that has Edwinsson backing up. Edwinsson nods at Reutland to acknowledge the strikes.
Edwinsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reutland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reutland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edwinsson.
Edwinsson tries to clinch up
and Reutland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwinsson ducks right into an uppercut from Reutland.

Reutland darts in and clinches Edwinsson up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Edwinsson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Reutland's brow.
Reutland avoids the elbow strike from Edwinsson, against the cage.
Edwinsson lands a damaging elbow.
Edwinsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Edwinsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reutland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Edwinsson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Edwinsson tries to land a knee to the head but Reutland blocks with his arms.
Edwinsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Edwinsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Edwinsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Edwinsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reutland lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reutland pushes Edwinsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reutland lands a nice uppercut.
Reutland manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reutland gets through Edwinsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Reutland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Edwinsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reutland avoiding damage.
Reutland lands an uppercut.
Reutland effectively controlling the action here.
Edwinsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Edwinsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reutland blocks it with crossed arms.
Edwinsson misses with an elbow strike.
Edwinsson tries a knee to the head but Reutland blocks it.
Reutland has Edwinsson pushed against the cage.
Edwinsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reutland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edwinssons head.
Still in the clinch, Reutland scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reutland.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reutland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Edwinsson backwards.
Nice body punch from Reutland.

Reutland has hold of one of Edwinsson's legs. Edwinsson is fighting the takedown attempt but Reutland gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Reutland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reutland postures up and lands a big shot to Edwinsson's brow.
Edwinsson wants to hit a switch here but Reutland passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Edwinsson there!
Edwinsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Reutland has a good base and remains in mount.
Reutland lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Edwinsson hang on?
Reutland working the ground and pound effectively.
Reutland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Edwinsson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Reutland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edwinsson can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Edwinsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magnus Edwinsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edwinsson is looking for a sweep. Reutland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edwinsson pushes Reutland off looking to stand but Reutland dives back in and keeps control.
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. Reutland connects with a nice short shot to Edwinsson's temple.
Reutland works his way into side control.
Reutland scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Edwinsson to see if he's OK.
Reutland wants to control but Edwinsson is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Reutland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reutland has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Reutland!
Tony Reutland retains his heavyweight title!