LFNC II - The Return PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alan Copeland jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Rugg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alan Copeland jr has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Copeland jr
vs
Rugg

188 cm
20
135 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

174 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Copeland jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Rugg!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rugg shoots for a double leg takedown but Copeland jr sprawls well. He's pushed Rugg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

A big head kick from Rugg and Copeland jr is sent sprawling to the canvas!

Copeland jr is rocked!

It looks like Alan Copeland jr has been cut.
Rugg stands up over Copeland jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oh Copeland jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rugg trying to control but Copeland jr is working from the bottom.
Copeland jr tries to strike from the bottom.
Copeland jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rugg on the ground.
Copeland jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rugg puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Copeland jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Rugg prevents Copeland jr from standing back up.
Rugg trying to control the action but Copeland jr is working from the bottom.
Copeland jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rugg is trying to control. Copeland jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Copeland jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rugg.
Rugg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

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

Copeland jr tries to keep at a distance but Rugg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rugg landing knees to the head.

Rugg lands a big knee to the head and Copeland jr goes down! Rugg is looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rugg working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rugg passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Copeland jr!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland jr flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

Rugg has hold of Copeland jr's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Copeland jr manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rugg looking to control but Copeland jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Copeland jr swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Copeland jr is trying to stand.
Rugg breaks from Copeland jr's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Copeland jr is looking to improve his position but Rugg isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rugg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Copeland jr is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rugg prevents Copeland jr from getting the reversal.
Rugg throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
You get the feeling that Copeland jr really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Copeland jr is breathing heavily.
Rugg looking to finish Copeland jr with some ground and pound. This is bad for Copeland jr!

Copeland jr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rugg.
Copeland jr can't escape the position.
Rugg tries to control but Copeland jr wriggling away.
Copeland jr holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rugg tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Rugg wants to finish this one by submission but Copeland jr is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rugg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland jr blocking the ground and pound.
Rugg lands a heavy elbow.

Rugg jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Copeland jr manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Copeland jr wants to get back to his feet but Rugg drags him back down.

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

Rugg wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Copeland jr, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland jr tries to improve position but can't.
Copeland jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rugg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Copeland jr keeps working.
Copeland jr tries to buck Rugg off but Rugg is having none of it.

Rugg is trying to get an arm triangle but Copeland jr is defending well.
Rugg trying to control the action but Copeland jr is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Rugg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alan Copeland jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rugg tries to clinch there but Copeland jr circles away.

Rugg tries to keep at a distance but Copeland jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rugg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Copeland jr's face.

Alan Copeland jr's cut is getting worse.
Rugg misses with a knee strike.
Rugg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rugg slows down the pace here.

Rugg has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Copeland jr uses from the top position.
Copeland jr wants to stand but Rugg has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Rugg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rugg trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland jr wants to stand but Rugg is controlling his posture from full guard.
Copeland jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rugg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rugg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Copeland jr's guard.
Rugg trying to control the position from guard on top but Copeland jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rugg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Rugg gets to his feet - Copeland jr follows without any prompting.
Alan Copeland jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rugg drops back looking for a leg! Copeland jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Copeland jr manages to kick Rugg off! Rugg jumps back into Copeland jr's guard.
Copeland jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rugg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rugg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Copeland jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Copeland jr is working an open guard so Rugg takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Rugg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Come on Rugg - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rugg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Rugg.
Come on Rugg - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rugg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rugg stalling in the clinch.
Rugg stops a takedown attempt from Copeland jr.
Rugg stalling in the clinch.
Rugg keeps control of Copeland jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rugg lands an elbow inside.
Rugg is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rugg lands an elbow that stopped Copeland jr in his tracks for a moment.
Rugg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rugg lands a right hand.
Rugg slows down the pace here.
Rugg lands a damaging elbow.
Rugg lands a knee to the head.
Rugg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Copeland jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rugg slows down the pace here.
Rugg has a couple of punches blocked by Copeland jr.
Copeland jr can't break the clinch.
Rugg connects with a knee to the head.
Copeland jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rugg is working for takedown but Copeland jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rugg throws an elbow but it misses.
Copeland jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Rugg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alan Copeland jr'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Rugg moves into the clinch.

Copeland jr gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rugg wants to control but Copeland jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Copeland jr thows a huge punch but Rugg dodges it nicely.

Rugg looking for submissions off his back.
Copeland jr throwing shots but Rugg is blocking nicely.
Copeland jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rugg moves into full guard.

Rugg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Copeland jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rugg manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rugg gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Nice body punch from Copeland jr.
Copeland jr swings for the body but Rugg moves out of range.
Rugg tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Copeland jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rugg wants to clinch
and Copeland jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Rugg has Copeland jr up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Copeland jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Rugg shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Copeland jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Copeland jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rugg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Rugg has picked Copeland jr up - he's going for a ride! Rugg dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rugg passes to side control.
Rugg misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Rugg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Copeland jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rugg postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Copeland jr striking from the bottom but nothing landed.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland jr pushes Rugg away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rugg gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rugg works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Copeland jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Copeland jr tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Rugg!

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FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lelio Spindler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spindler's entrance music is I gotta feleing. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Spindler
vs
Cannon

186 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
20
207 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lelio Spindler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Cannon!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cannon throws a body punch but Spindler moves out of range.
Cannon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cannon lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Cannon has managed to clinch.
Spindler wants a takedown but no success here.
Spindler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Spindler tries to pull guard but Cannon won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lelio Spindler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spindler has Cannon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cannon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Spindler keeps control of Cannon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spindler wants a takedown but no success here.
Cannon can't break the clinch.
Cannon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spindler has him pressed against the cage.
Cannon gets underhooks to prevent Spindler's takedown attempt.
Spindler looking for a takedown.

Cannon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spindler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cannon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spindler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cannon stuffs the takedown.
Cannon throws a pinpoint strike between Spindler's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Spindler crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Cannon scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matthew Cannon!

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hype
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FIGHT
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79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marco Moretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathan Ryan has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Moretti
vs
Ryan

165 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
151 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marco Moretti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Moretti to score with a decent uppercut.
No joy there for Moretti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ryan tries to clinch up but Moretti circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ryan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Ryan pushes Moretti up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ryan lands an elbow that stopped Moretti in his tracks for a moment.
Ryan throws an elbow but it misses.
Ryan prevents Moretti from breaking the clinch.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ryan.
Moretti wants to get back to striking at distance but Ryan won't allow it.
Ryan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ryan throws an elbow that misses.
Ryan pushes off an throws an elbow but Moretti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Moretti is working Ryan over against the cage.
Moretti wants a takedown.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Moretti.
Ryan throws an elbow but it's blocked.

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

Ryan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moretti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ryan is tightening it up a little... Moretti has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Moretti reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Moretti taps out! nice BJJ there by Ryan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nathan Ryan!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter English (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Pazeretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

English
vs
Pazeretti

200 cm
18
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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, Peter English!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Pazeretti!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

English takes the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pazeretti as English tries to tie him up.
Pazeretti wants to break free but English has control.
Pazeretti wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pazeretti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pazeretti lands a right hand.
Pazeretti wants to break the clinch but can't.
English dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pazeretti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pazeretti wants to break the clinch but can't.
English jumps guard but Pazeretti stands there with English around his waist. English gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
English leaning his opponent against the cage.

Pazeretti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

English clinches with his opponent.
English wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pazeretti.
Still in the clinch, Pazeretti scores with a nice short uppercut.

It looks like Peter English has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pazeretti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but English has him pressed against the cage.

Pazeretti breaks from the clinch.
Pazeretti drops English with a big left hand and mounts him. English is in big trouble!

English is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
English is breathing heavily.
Pazeretti controlling from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
English is squirming around, avoiding Pazeretti's attempts to control the action.
Pazeretti controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
English tries to hold on but Pazeretti pushes him away.

Pazeretti gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
English scores with a leg kick.
English slips under a jab from Pazeretti.
English shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pazeretti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pazeretti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by English.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
English is looking to clinch.
Pazeretti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from English.
Pazeretti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
English throws a series of punches but Pazeretti avoids them all with ease.
Pazeretti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Peter English's cut is getting worse.
Pazeretti dodges the punch combination from English.
Pazeretti misses with the combination.
Pazeretti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but English moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

English closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

English breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pazeretti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but English moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
English fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter English. That's going to take a lot out of him.
English fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pazeretti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches English on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pazeretti throws a right and a left that English avoids nicely.
English throws a combination. Pazeretti tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pazeretti.
Pazeretti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Peter English's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pazeretti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pazeretti throws a series of punches but English moves out of range.
Pazeretti misses with a few strikes there.

English bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

English is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pazeretti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
English staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Pazeretti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter English's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Pazeretti misses with the combination.
Pazeretti misses with a two punch combination.
English avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pazeretti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and English counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

English pulls Pazeretti into guard.
English looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pazeretti is one step ahead there.
English trying to keep a closed guard but Pazeretti is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
English wants to hit a switch here but Pazeretti passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for English there!
English is looking to improve his position but Pazeretti isn't that keen on the idea.
Pazeretti looking to control but English is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
English is trying desperately to improve position.
Pazeretti wants to stand but English is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Pazeretti wants to control but instead English manages to regain half guard.
English is looking to get back to full guard here but Pazeretti has managed to pass to side control instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
English regains half guard.
English keeping control of the position.
English is looking to escape.

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.
English wants to get back to full guard.
English gets full guard.
English is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
English trying to control the action but Pazeretti is working from the bottom.
Pazeretti trying to hold on to English's head to control him but English postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pazeretti is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter English dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter English'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. This is the final round!

Pazeretti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but English moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Pazeretti misses.
English shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pazeretti as he jumps to the side.
John Pazeretti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pazeretti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pazeretti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pazeretti falls off balance throwing a combination
and English counters with a big head kick but Pazeretti shrugs it off.
Pazeretti throws a right hand that English ducks under and follows up with a left that English also avoids with ease.
English wants to clinch.
Pazeretti misses with the combination.
English dodges the punch combination from Pazeretti.
Pazeretti takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pazeretti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pazeretti misses with a body punch
and English counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pazeretti is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Pazeretti looks to land a body kick but English moved away.
Pazeretti misses with a double jab
and English counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

English gets the takedown into side control.
Pazeretti being controlled for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pazeretti avoids any damage from the ground and pound of English.
English trying to control the position but Pazeretti is working away.

English thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pazeretti is pushing English's head away, looking to escape. English manages to hold on to the position though.
English controlling the position from side mount.
English with the ground and pound but Pazeretti regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

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.
Pazeretti looks like he's trying to stand up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pazeretti throws a body kick the misses
and English counters with a three punch combo that has Pazeretti backing up. Pazeretti nods at English to acknowledge the strikes.

English shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
English is pushing down on Pazeretti's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pazeretti is fighting to maintain full guard but English has managed to sneak the leg through.
English keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

English escapes and gets back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter English showed his dominance in that final round.
I think English has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter English!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Adam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Harris
vs
Adam

189 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris is looking to land body kicks.
Harris lands with a right that hurts Adam. Adam looks to clinch but Harris throws a short knee that drops Adam. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). John Harris!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fred Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Rouge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Boyle
vs
Rouge

179 cm
18
176 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fred Boyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Rouge!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Rouge as Boyle shoots in.
Boyle swats away the attempt to clinch by Rouge.
Boyle dodges the punch combination from Rouge.
Nice sprawl there from Rouge as Boyle shoots in.
Rouge misses with a body kick.
Boyle defending well as Rouge loads up on a big left hand.
Rouge throws a series of punches but Boyle moves out of range.
Rouge is looking to clinch but Boyle is avoiding it.
Boyle blocks a jab.
Rouge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boyle misses with a takedown attempt - Rouge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Boyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyle shoots in but Rouge avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boyle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rouge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rouge dodges the punch combination from Boyle.
Rouge tries to close the distance and clinch but Boyle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rouge - that will leave a mark!
Rouge lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Rouge misses.
Rouge tries to bum rush Boyle with a series of wild strikes but Boyle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robert Rouge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rouge throws a right and a left that both miss.

Boyle scores a takedown into full mount!
Boyle fails to take his opponent's back.

Boyle looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Boyle wants to control the pace but Rouge is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rouge wants to get back to his feet.
Rouge tries to hold on but Boyle pushes him away.
Rouge is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Rouge really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boyle controlling the position easily from mount.
Rouge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boyle goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rouge turns into him and now he's in Boyle's guard.
Rouge tries to stand but Boyle is controlling from the bottom.
Rouge looks gassed!

Boyle has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rouge is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Boyle.
Boyle gets back to half guard.
Boyle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rouge sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boyle defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rouge not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boyle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rouge trying to stand up but can't free himself from Boyle's guard.

Boyle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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

Boyle has an active guard here but Rouge has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Rouge 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.

Rouge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Rouge.
Boyle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rouge as he avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Rouge.
Rouge falls off balance throwing a combination

and Boyle counters with a single leg into guard. Rouge didn't expect that.
Rouge is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boyle chips away with some ground and pound.
Boyle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rouge is breathing heavily.
Rouge is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boyle is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Rouge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boyle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rouge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boyle stops Rouge from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boyle tries to free his leg and advance position but Rouge is retaining full guard.
Boyle trying to control but Rouge is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Boyle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boyle keeps the fight on the outside.

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

Boyle 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.

Boyle drops back looking for a leg! Rouge is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rouge manages to kick Boyle off! Boyle jumps back into Rouge's guard.
Boyle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Rouge uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A combination from Rouge does no damage.
Boyle fails with a takedown attempt.
Boyle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Boyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Rouge.
Rouge is looking to clinch.
Rouge doesn't manage to clinch there - Boyle circles away.
No joy there for Rouge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rouge misses with a few strikes there.
Rouge stuffs the takedown.
Rouge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boyle shoots in looking for a takedown. Rouge tries to sprawl out of it but Boyle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rouge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Rouge does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boyle closes the distance and clinches up with Rouge, looking for a takedown. Boyle pushes Rouge against the cage but Rouge circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rouge misses with a combination

so Boyle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Boyle wants to control from the top but Rouge keeps moving.
Boyle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rouge's guard.
Boyle trying to control from half guard but Rouge is working away.
Boyle is really struggling to control Rouge but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rouge regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rouge is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Boyle 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Boyle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rouge circles away.
Boyle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boyle looks for a takedown but Rouge sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Boyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rouge misses with a looping left.
Rouge misses with a wild combination.
Fred Boyle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boyle walks into a left hand.
A punch combination from Rouge misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rouge tries to close the distance and clinch but Boyle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boyle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boyle takes one to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rouge misses with a wild combination.

Boyle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fred Boyle!

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 Adam Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Yuen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Smith might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to War Machine. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Smith
vs
Yuen

185 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
20
158 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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, Adam Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Yuen!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Yuen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smith looks to clinch
and Yuen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch

and Yuen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yuen.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yuen controls the pace.
Smith looking to control.

Yuen stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Yuen throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith wants to clinch but Yuen slips to the side

and Yuen counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Yuen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith being controlled for a moment.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.
Yuen wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Yuen controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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.
Smith is trying to buck Yuen off.
Smith tries to control but Yuen manages to take his back.
Yuen controlling from the back.
Yuen doesn't have the hooks in and Smith manages to turn into his guard.
Yuen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yuen looks gassed!
Smith wants to get up but he can't break Yuen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Yuen working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wanted to stand there but Yuen had control of the position.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith looking to pass the guard.

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

Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Yuen blocks it.

Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt

and Yuen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yuen.
Yuen tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith is leaning against Yuen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yuen smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt

and Yuen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Yuen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yuen taking a breather here.
Yuen tries to move to full mount but Smith actually manages to regain half guard.
Yuen content to control rather than advance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Yuen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Smith wants to clinch but Yuen slips to the side

and Yuen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yuen's guard.
Yuen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Yuen has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smith looks to clinch

and Yuen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Yuen is controlling him
Yuen throws a strike but Smith avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Smith is trying to keep Yuen in close.
Yuen is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Yuen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is not content to let Yuen control the position.
Smith trying to control but Yuen postures up.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yuen trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yuen prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith tries to strike from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Yuen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Yuen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yuen controls the pace.
Smith tries to strike from the bottom.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yuenis looking to pass into half guard but Smith pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smith is in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yuen is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith preventing the sweep.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Yuen tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yuen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Adam Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuen chopping away at his opponent's legs.

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.

Smith tries to keep at a distance but Yuen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yuen blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Yuen avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Yuen blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Yuen keeps him there for the moment.

Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yuen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Yuen tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily

and Smith moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yuen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yuen blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Yuen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.

Yuen takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith tries to pull guard but Yuen holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.

Yuen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Smith regains guard immediately.
Yuen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Yuen is having none of it.
Smith doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Yuen stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to control the position but Yuen postures up.
Yuen throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Yuen trying to move into half guard but instead Smith has managed to sweep!
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Yuen blocks nicely.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yuen swivels and escapes.
Smith shoots and misses

and Yuen counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuen postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Yuen trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to stand but Yuen is controlling the position.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yuen is one step ahead there.

Smith uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Yuen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Yuen sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Yuen passes into half guard.
Smith pushes Yuen off looking to stand but Yuen dives back in and keeps control.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Yuen has control of the leg.
Yuen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adam Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Yuen throws a strike but Smith avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sean Yuen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Yuen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yuen 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Yuen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rob Trumbley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christopher Gracie is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Trumbley
vs
Gracie

175 cm
19
142 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

165 cm
20
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Richards' Remedies
Nordic Battle Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Trumbley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Christopher Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Trumbley which made him look bad.
Gracie misses with a hook. Trumbley ducked under it nicely.
Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from Trumbley.
A nice combination there by Trumbley.
A punch combination from Trumbley misses.
Trumbley swinging wilding here.
Trumbley takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Trumbley throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Trumbley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Trumbley misses with a two punch combination.
Trumbley fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Trumbley does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Trumbley.
Good exchange - Gracie coming out on top.

It looks like Rob Trumbley has been cut.
Trumbley misses with a wild body shot.

Trumbley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Trumbley swings around for an armbar but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Trumbley's guard.
Trumbley manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Trumbley swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gracie is now in Trumbley's guard. A big mistake from Trumbley there, giving up the dominant position!

Trumbley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trumbley is breathing heavily.
Gracie landing with the ground and pound.
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Trumbley is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Trumbley's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Christopher Gracie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andy Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Pilkington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pilkington has chosen click me as his entrance music. Michael Pilkington has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Andy Fernandez's chin.

Fernandez
vs
Pilkington

160 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Pilkington!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pilkington has a takedown stuffed.

Fernandez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pilkington!
Pilkington reaches up and holds on to Fernandez to control the position.

Fernandez goes for an armbar but Pilkington turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pilkington.
Pilkington trying to control but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
Pilkington throws a big right hand that misses.

Pilkington is posturing up here but Fernandez has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Pilkington tries to roll out but it's too tight and Pilkington has to tap! Slick submission there by Fernandez!

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

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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Amwarr Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarkko Commando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Ali
vs
Commando

175 cm
22
179 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
171 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Amwarr Ali!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jarkko Commando!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Commando keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Commando misses with a double jab.

Commando shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Commando showed some decent athleticism there.
Commando is thwarting Ali's attempts to control the position.
Ali wants to improve his position but Commando is controlling well.

Ali looking for submissions off his back.
Ali is trying to control but can't.
Commando really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ali. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ali is looking for a sweep. Commando is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Ali actively working from the bottom here.
Ali misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

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

Ali is looking for a triangle but Commando pushes his legs off easily.
Commando wanted to stand there but Ali had control of the position.
Ali looking to control.

Ali looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Commando passes into half guard.
Ali trying to control here.
Ali is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali wants to improve his position but Commando is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Commando seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ali does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ali gets back to full guard.
Commando postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Commando tries to stand but Ali is controlling from the bottom.

Ali escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Commando gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ali looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Commando has picked Ali up and slammed him! Ali can't keep hold of the triangle and Commando manages to pass to side control!
Ali tries to improve position but can't.
Ali tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Commando presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

Commando working for a guillotine from mount but Ali is in no mood to give up.
Commando punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Commando in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ali tries to lock up and control but Commando gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ali is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Commando cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Commando jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ali manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Check out the look on Commando's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ali regains half guard.
Ali is controlling Commando's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Commando dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ali has managed to clinch.
Ali keeps control of Commando as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Ali wants the takedown. Commando is fighting it off but Ali persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Commando's guard against the cage.
Commando is pulling down on Ali's head. It's preventing any offense from Ali, at least for the moment.
Ali wants to control from the top but Commando keeps moving.
Ali is in close to Commando's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ali preventing the sweep.
Ali forces his way into half guard.
Commando is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali is looking to take a break and control but Commando is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ali is really struggling to control Commando but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Ali is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Commando defends it well.
Commando is trying to control but can't.
Commando is trying is best to control the position here.
Ali passes to full mount!

Ali looking to isolate an arm here. Commando doesn't see it coming and as Ali extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Ali!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Amwarr Ali!
Amwarr Ali is the new welterweight champion!