FFS 31 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Galileo Galilei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galilei has chosen Les Os as his entrance music. The key to victory for Barry Smith has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Smith
vs
Galilei

210 cm
24
280 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

190 cm
19
246 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Poweful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Galileo Galilei!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.

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

Galilei closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Smith trying to control but Galilei flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!

Galilei patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Smith covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Galilei controlling well, preventing Smith from escaping the position.
Smith trying to control but not successfully.
Galilei is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Smith. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith is taking damage to the body and head.
Galilei looking to soften up his opponent with punches.

Smith is rocked!
Smith takes a huge shot to the dome and he's out cold! Big knockout! Galilei celebrates with his corner and points to his sponsors on a baseball cap.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Galileo Galilei!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Clegg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Stenemo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clegg comes to the cage accompanied by Catch Hell Blues by The White Stripes. Stenemo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hand of Stone kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kim Stenemo struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Nathaniel Clegg could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kim Stenemo's chin.

Clegg
vs
Stenemo

180 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
165 lbs
4 - 10 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

LHK Clothing

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, Nathaniel Clegg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Kim Stenemo!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stenemo misses with a takedown attempt - Clegg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Stenemo drives through and clinches with Clegg against the cage.
Clegg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Clegg is looking to break free of the clinch but Stenemo has double underhooks.
Stenemo looking for a takedown.
Stenemo looking for a takedown.
Nathaniel Clegg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Stenemo.
Stenemo is trying to drag Clegg to the mat but Clegg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Clegg prevents the takedown attempt.

Stenemo breaks the clinch.
Stenemo tries to clinch there but Clegg circles away.
Clegg misses with a double jab.
A left and a right from Clegg both land. Nice combination.
Clegg looks to land a combination but Stenemo avoids it well.
Clegg digs a good body shot into Stenemo's ribs.
Stenemo looks gassed!
Clegg cracks Stenemo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stenemo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stenemo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Clegg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Clegg as Stenemo shoots in.
Stenemo slips a jab and a cross from Clegg.
Clegg lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Stenemo sprawling to the canvas. Clegg follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Stenemo hang on?

Stenemo is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegg tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Stenemo.
Stenemo is still in real trouble! Can Clegg finish him?
Stenemo seems to have recovered his senses.
Clegg is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two 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.
Clegg prevents Stenemo from improving his position.
Clegg tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Clegg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Clegg wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegg trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Clegg throws a right hand that Stenemo ducks under and follows up with a left that Stenemo also avoids with ease.
Clegg punishes Stenemo's body with a nice straight punch.

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.
Clegg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stenemo misses with a takedown attempt - Clegg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Clegg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Clegg misses with a double jab.
Clegg throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Clegg jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Clegg throws a series of punches but Stenemo moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Clegg.
Stenemo dodges the punch combination from Clegg.
Stenemo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice sprawl there from Clegg as Stenemo shoots in.
Clegg works over Stenemo's head and body with a nice combination.
Clegg lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenemo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Clegg.
Nathaniel Clegg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stenemo fails to land the takedown.
Stenemo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Clegg!
Clegg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenemo.
Nice sprawl there from Clegg as Stenemo shoots in.
Clegg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stenemo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stenemo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Clegg lands a nice looking body shot.
Stenemo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clegg works over Stenemo's head and body with a nice combination.
Clegg lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Clegg moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stenemo tries to clinch there but Clegg circles away.
Donk. Clegg catches Stenemo right on the button with a cross.
Clegg lands a glancing blow to the side of Stenemo's head.
Stenemo misses with a takedown attempt - Clegg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nathaniel Clegg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Stenemo.
Clegg throws a series of strikes that have Stenemo backpedaling.
Stenemo shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot to de liver by Clegg. Beautiful body shot.
Clegg lands a head shot.
Good shot there by Clegg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegg throws a series of punches but Stenemo avoids them all with ease.
Clegg misses with a jab, cross combination.

Stenemo closes the distance and clinches.
Stenemo prevents Clegg from breaking the clinch.
Stenemo prevents Clegg from breaking the clinch.
Clegg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clegg wants to break free but Stenemo has control.
Clegg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Stenemo manages to break the clinch.
Clegg lands a nice looking body shot.
Stenemo misses with a takedown attempt - Clegg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clegg scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stenemo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clegg as he avoids it easily.
Stenemo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Clegg.
No luck for Stenemo with that takedown attempt.
Stenemo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nathaniel Clegg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Clegg does it's job there.
Clegg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stenemo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stenemo tries to clinch there but Clegg circles away.
Stenemo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Clegg is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Stenemo.
Clegg scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Clegg throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Clegg fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab by Stenemo.
Clegg looks to land a combination but Stenemo avoids it well.
Clegg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stenemo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stenemo tries to clinch there but Clegg circles away.
Clegg scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stenemo shoots in for a double leg but Clegg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clegg is looking to wear down Stenemo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stenemo shoots in but no luck this time.
Stenemo looks for a takedown but Clegg sprawls well.
Stenemo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clegg's waist but Clegg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stenemo off to one side.
Stenemo fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenemo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stenemo closes the distance and clinches up with Clegg, looking for a takedown. Stenemo pushes Clegg against the cage but Clegg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clegg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Clegg digs a good hook to Stenemo's body.

Stenemo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Clegg has one foot on Stenemo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Clegg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stenemo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stenemo doesn't manage to clinch there - Clegg circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Clegg.
Stenemo slips a jab and a cross from Clegg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clegg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Clegg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stenemo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clegg digs a good body shot into Stenemo's ribs.
Stenemo tries to clinch but Clegg is having none of it.
Kim Stenemo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenemo moves in looking to clinch but Clegg pushes him off.

Stenemo closes the distance and clinches.
Stenemo can't break the clinch.
Clegg is trying to break free.
Clegg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Clegg is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Clegg is trying to break the clinch but Stenemo has him pressed against the cage.
Clegg stops a takedown attempt from Stenemo.
Clegg lands a body shot.
Clegg wants to get back to striking at distance but Stenemo won't allow it.
Clegg wants to get back to striking at distance but Stenemo won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Clegg's corner calls for a 1-2. Clegg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Clegg throws a right and a left that both miss.

Stenemo drives through and clinches with Clegg against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stenemo wants a takedown but no success here.

Stenemo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clegg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clegg misses with a few strikes there.
Stenemo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Clegg displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Clegg.
Stenemo tries to clinch but Clegg moves out of range.
Clegg scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stenemo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stenemo wants to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clegg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stenemo doesn't seem bothered though.
Clegg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegg stalks Stenemo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stenemo's face. Stenemo staggers backwards, shaken.
Clegg stuffs the takedown.
Nathaniel Clegg is winning the standup battle so far.
Stenemo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Clegg looks to land a combination but Stenemo avoids it well.

Stenemo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Clegg tries to break the clinch but Stenemo is controlling the position.
Clegg prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nathaniel Clegg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Stenemo.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Clegg takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stenemo fails to pull guard.
Stenemo is working for takedown but Clegg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stenemo can't get the takedown.
The referee calls for Clegg to work.
Clegg tries to break the clinch but Stenemo is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegg prevents Stenemo from breaking the clinch.
Clegg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stenemo has him pressed against the cage.
Stenemo goes for a takedown attempt but Clegg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Clegg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clegg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stenemo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stenemo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Clegg swinging wilding here.
Stenemo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clegg's waist but Clegg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stenemo off to one side.
Stenemo shoots for a double leg takedown but Clegg sprawls well. He's pushed Stenemo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stenemo tries to clinch up but Clegg circles away and keeps his distance.
Stenemo wants to clinch up but Clegg keeps it at a distance.
Stenemo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clegg as he avoids it easily.
Stenemo is looking to score with low kicks.
Clegg cracks Stenemo with a good jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegg thuds a left hand into Stenemo's body.
Stenemo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No joy there for Clegg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Stenemo clinches up with Clegg and pushes him back against the cage.
Clegg wants to break free but Stenemo has control.
Stenemo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Clegg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Clegg is trying to break the clinch but Stenemo has him pressed against the cage.
Clegg is trying to break free.
Clegg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clegg tries to break the clinch but Stenemo is controlling the position.
Stenemo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Clegg is looking to break free of the clinch but Stenemo has double underhooks.
Clegg is looking to break free of the clinch but Stenemo has double underhooks.
Clegg is pressed up against the cage. Stenemo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Clegg down to the mat. Clegg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Clegg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stenemo.

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.
Stenemo shoots in but no luck this time.
Clegg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stenemo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stenemo closes the distance and clinches up with Clegg, looking for a takedown. Stenemo pushes Clegg against the cage but Clegg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clegg swinging wilding here.
Nathaniel Clegg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clegg lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stenemo shoots for a takedown but Clegg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stenemo needs to keep his hands up - Clegg had a free shot at his head there.
Clegg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clegg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stenemo fails to land the takedown.
Clegg lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Horrible takedown by Stenemo or perhaps it was just good defense by Clegg which made him look bad.
Clegg scores with a one two! Stenemo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kim Stenemo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stenemo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathaniel Clegg!

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geisha Garden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross comes to the cage accompanied by Killing in the Name of (Remix). Garden has chosen Night train as his entrance music. Stan Ross had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Ross
vs
Garden

186 cm
22
205 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

190 cm
23
205 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Stan Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Geisha Garden!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ross clinches up with Garden and pushes him back against the cage.
Garden looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ross goes for a takedown attempt but Garden pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Garden keeps the fight on the outside.
Ross tries to clinch up but Garden circles away and keeps his distance.

Garden tries to keep at a distance but Ross has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ross tries to pull guard but Garden won't allow it.

Ross decides to pull guard.
Garden being controlled here momentarily.
Ross trying to keep a closed guard but Garden is proving a slippery customer.
Ross wants to stand up but Garden is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ross manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ross tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Ross shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Garden is squirming around, avoiding Ross's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Ross.
Ross controlling from the full mount.
The referee warns Garden that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ross can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garden is looking to escape.
Ross controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross looking to ground and pound but Garden is blocking nicely.
Ross looking to control but Garden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ross controlling from the full mount.

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

Ross decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Ross stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Garden to get to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross doesn't manage to clinch there - Garden circles away.
Ross changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garden tries to avoid it but Ross manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garden to the ground. Garden escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Ross. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ross shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ross performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ross not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garden is not content to let Ross control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Ross dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ross 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.
Ross looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ross distracts Garden with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ross works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Garden can do anything to dispel that myth.
Garden is breathing heavily.
Ross wants to control but Garden is keeping him busy.
Ross keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ross is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Garden!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross tries to control but Garden wriggling away.
Ross tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ross trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Garden in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ross trying to control but he's not successful this time.

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

Ross scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross advances to mount.
Ross tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ross's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ross looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ross controlling the pace for now.

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.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Stan Ross just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Ross shoots in for a double leg but Garden sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

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

Ross has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Geisha Garden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ross shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ross takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Ross dominated that second round.
That's time! Ross's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ross lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stan Ross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ross closes this distance looking for a takedown but Garden circles away.
Ross misses with a takedown attempt - Garden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Ross.
Ross fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Ross. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ross fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Garden sprawls well initially but Ross persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ross perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Garden is staying active underneath Ross, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Ross stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Garden to get to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ross fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garden, pushing him back against the cage.
Garden gets underhooks to prevent Ross's takedown attempt.
Ross has Garden pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garden manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ross missing with knees to the body.
Garden prevents the takedown attempt.
Ross tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garden just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ross jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Garden walks away with a smile on his face. Ross gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Garden keeps the fight on the outside.
Ross fails with the takedown.

Ross shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ross tries to stand but can't do so whilst Garden controls his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garden is not content to let Ross control the position.
Ross missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Ross decides to stand and escape the position.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garden swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ross fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Garden sprawls well initially but Ross persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ross keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stan Ross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Ross decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Ross is looking to clinch but Garden is avoiding it.
Ross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garden can do to turn this around?

Ross fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garden, pushing him back against the cage.
Ross throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ross using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Garden tries to keep at a distance but Ross has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ross wants a takedown.
Garden prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ross looking for a takedown.
Ross jumps guard but Garden stands there with Ross around his waist. Ross gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ross tries for a takedown. No joy.
Geisha Garden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ross tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ross lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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. Ross connects with a nice short shot to Garden's temple.
Stan Ross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ross is trying to control. Garden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Ross showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ross 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osoto Gari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colin Smith is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Gari
vs
Smith

200 cm
23
300 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

225 cm
24
300 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Osoto Gari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Colin Smith!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gari is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Smith throws a series of punches but Gari moves out of range.
Smith tries to bum rush Gari with a series of wild strikes but Gari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Gari pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Gari creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.

It looks like Colin Smith has been cut.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Gari won't allow it.

Gari breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Gari shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith has control of Gari's left arm, preventing Gari from doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Gari gets to his feet. Smith looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gari.
Gari shoots in but no luck this time.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Gari is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Gari lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith looks gassed!
Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Gari throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a right and a left that Gari avoids nicely.
Gari throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gari gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gari unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gari using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Gari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

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

Gari is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gari is controlling him well.
Gari working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gari fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gari. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gari tries to advance to mount but Smith denies him.

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

Gari is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Gari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gari thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sloppy strikes there by Gari.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Gari scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Gari drags him back down.
Gari is putting a hurting on Smith here, landing some big shots from side control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gari lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Some wild striking there from Gari.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gari.
Gari lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gari trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith has Gari pulled in close to control his posture.
Gari with a flurry of punches that miss.

Smith kicks Gari off and gets to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gari avoids a punch combination nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gari.
Gari keeps Smith at a distance using the push kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith is trying to break free.
Gari scores a nice knee to the body.

Gari breaks from the clinch.
Colin Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gari scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gari.
Gari throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Gari fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gari, right into the meat.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gari moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Gari counters with an outside leg kick.
Gari fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osoto Gari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colin Smith's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gari thumps Smith with a low kick.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gari counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Gari throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Gari.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gari scoring well with a low kick there.
Gari lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gari fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith in the body.

Gari 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Gari is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gari is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Gari is proving a slippery customer.
Smith wants to stand up but Gari is controlling him.
Gari seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Gari stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Smith wants to clinch up but Gari keeps it at a distance.

Gari fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Gari tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Gari creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Gari lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Gari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith with a poor takedown

and Gari counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Osoto Gari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin Smith.

Gari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gari throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smith throws a right and a left that Gari avoids nicely.
Gari is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Gari scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.

Gari closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gari lands in his opponent's guard.
Gari cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Gari won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Gari controlling from the top position.
Gari throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gari might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gari throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gari feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith tries to clinch but Gari is having none of it.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gari paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gari.
Gari showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Gari stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Gari lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gari makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Gari ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gari lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith shoots and misses
and Gari counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gari scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Osoto Gari is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Gari counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
Gari lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Gari looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gari tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gari to the ground. Gari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Osoto Gari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gari scoring well with a low kick there.
Gari lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Gari sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Gari shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
Smith is looking to stand up but Gari isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith seems keen to control Gari's posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gari stops Smith from standing up.
Gari landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osoto Gari dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Colin Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gari, right into the meat.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Gari closes the distance and clinches.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Gari won't allow it.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Gari has double underhooks.
Gari stalling.
Gari scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Gari.
Gari lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Gari tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gari landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Gari breaks the clinch.
Gari scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gari moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gari scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gari lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gari throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gari looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gari looking to pass the guard.

Smith uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Gari counters with a body kick that stops Smith in his tracks momentarily.

Gari fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.

Gari breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Gari as Smith shoots in.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice body kick from Gari.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Gari gets the takedown into side control.
Gari prevents Smith from escaping the position.

Gari stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gari counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Good leg kick by Gari there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.

Gari gets the takedown into side control.

Gari is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.

Smith throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Gari throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gari.
Gari dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Gari avoids the head kick by Smith.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gari keeps Smith at a distance using the push kick.
Gari lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gari.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Gari counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Gari dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Gari chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Gari closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gari lands an elbow inside.
A knee to the head by Gari.
Smith can't break the clinch.

Gari breaks from the clinch.
Gari takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gari counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
Smith throws a right hand that Gari ducks under and follows up with a left that Gari also avoids with ease.
Gari looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.

Gari tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gari prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.

Gari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gari.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gari!
Colin Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gari connects with a solid leg kick.
Gari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Gari.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Gari.
Gari avoids the head kick by Smith.

Gari forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Gari prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gari jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
Osoto Gari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gari being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith tries to stand but Gari is controlling from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Osoto Gari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gari 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osoto Gari!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Litran Kossu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arilius Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kossu comes to the cage accompanied by Holy Diver. Arilius Maximus acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Kossu
vs
Maximus

190 cm
24
205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

198 cm
24
210 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Litran Kossu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Arilius Maximus!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kossu looks for a takedown but Maximus sprawls well.

Kossu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Kossu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Kossu seems to be working for a kimura but Maximus defends the submission attempt.
Maximus trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kossu is working for a kimura but Maximus is defending it quite comfortably.
Kossu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kossu trying to control the action but Maximus is working from the bottom.

Kossu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maximus sees it coming and defends easily.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kossu checks a low kick from Maximus.
Maximus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kossu.
Kossu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kossu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kossu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maximus.
A punch lands to the side of Kossu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maximus scores with a one two! Kossu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Kossu forces Maximus back against the cage and clinches.
Maximus tries for a takedown but Kossu manages to get underhooks.

Kossu jumps into guard, dragging Maximus to the mat.
Kossu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kossu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maximus manages to get himself to full guard.
Kossu content to stall in guard here.
Kossu looking to sit in guard and control but Maximus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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.

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

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

Kossu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maximus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kossu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kossu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Litran Kossu dominated that round.
That's time! Kossu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Maximus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kossu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Kossu drives through with a takedown into guard.

Kossu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Maximus dives on top into guard.

Kossu wriggles free and stands up.
Kossu throws an overhand right that lands on Maximus's shoulder, as Maximus tries to avoid the shot.
Kossu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kossu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maximus but Maximus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kossu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maximus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kossu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kossu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kossu tries to clinch but Maximus is having none of it.
Maximus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kossu tries for a takedown but Maximus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Litran Kossu. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kossu gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maximus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kossu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Kossu is working for a submission of some sort.

Kossu is looking for a kimura but Maximus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kossu to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kossu tries to pass to full mount but Maximus defends it.
Maximus trying to control from the bottom.
Maximus won't allow Kossu to pass to mount.

Maximus is defending against the submission attempts here by Kossu.
Kossu trying to control from half guard but Maximus is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kossu walks into a straight right hand from Maximus.
Kossu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maximus's waist but Maximus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kossu off to one side.
Kossu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maximus throws a right hand that Kossu ducks under and follows up with a left that Kossu also avoids with ease.
Arilius Maximus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Maximus.
Kossu takes a kick to the side of the head.

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.
Kossu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Litran Kossu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Kossu with that takedown attempt.
Kossu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maximus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kossu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kossu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maximus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kossu. That did some damage!
Maximus tries a head kick but it misses.
Kossu looks for a takedown but Maximus sprawls well.
Kossu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maximus is fending him off so far but Kossu persists. Nope, Maximus circles away and we're back to standing.
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 Litran Kossu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Kossu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kossu showed some decent athleticism there.
Maximus is trying to stand back up but Kossu is controlling him

Kossu seems to be working for a kimura but Maximus defends the submission attempt.
Kossu works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kossu tries to move to full mount but Maximus actually manages to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu is trying to control the action in half guard but Maximus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kossu prevents Maximus from standing back up.
Maximus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kossu thows a huge punch but Maximus dodges it nicely.
Kossu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maximus defending well though.

Kossu seems to be looking for submissions.
Kossu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kossu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

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.

Kossu wants to work for an arm triangle but Maximus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kossu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maximus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maximus is looking for a sweep. Kossu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kossu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Kossu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Maximus has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Litran Kossu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Maximus defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kossu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kossu has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Maximus is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Litran Kossu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Jeffrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeffrey has chosen Sub Bass Monster - Hol a szeretet? as his entrance music. Frank Jeffrey will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Gracie
vs
Jeffrey

194 cm
22
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
22
233 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Jeffrey!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jeffrey wants to clinch.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Jeffrey moves away and avoids it.
Gracie tries to clinch but Jeffrey moves out of range.
Jeffrey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Gracie gets a clinch.
Jeffrey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jeffrey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jeffrey.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Jeffrey is avoiding it.
Gracie misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Jeffrey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Gracie tries to clinch but Jeffrey is having none of it.

Gracie clinches.

Gracie successfully pulls guard.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jeffrey.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Jeffrey from controlling successfully.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Jeffrey is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie pulls Jeffrey in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jeffrey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Jeffrey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Jeffrey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jeffrey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jeffrey is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Jeffrey sits in half guard.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Jeffrey is controlling well.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Jeffrey decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeffrey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Jeffrey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.

It looks like Roger Gracie has been cut.
Gracie misses with a combination
and Jeffrey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jeffrey.
Jeffrey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jeffrey tries to clinch up.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Jeffrey counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jeffrey misses with a wild combination.
Jeffrey tries a head kick but it misses.
Jeffrey is looking to clinch.
Jeffrey throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeffrey misses with a combination

and Gracie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jeffrey!
Gracie pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jeffrey tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jeffrey is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Jeffrey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roger Gracie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jeffrey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Jeffrey avoids nicely.

Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.

Jeffrey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeffrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jeffrey striking off his back but it's not causing Gracie any problems.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jeffrey is keeping the position for now.

Jeffrey is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Jeffrey keeps moving.
Jeffrey is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jeffrey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jeffrey scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Roger Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeffrey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jeffrey lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jeffrey moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jeffrey trying to control but Gracie postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is keen to just control but Jeffrey is a slippery customer.
Gracie passes to side control.

Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jeffrey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie working away.
Gracie scores with punches from side control.
Gracie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jeffrey!
Gracie punching from mount but Jeffrey doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeffrey tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Gracie trying to control but Jeffrey is having none of it.

Gracie goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jeffrey turns into him and now he's in Gracie's guard.
Jeffrey trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Jeffrey would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jeffrey manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Jeffrey is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie passes to full mount!

Gracie has hold of Jeffrey's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jeffrey manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gracie looking to control but Jeffrey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Gracie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roger Gracie'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!

Jeffrey misses with a wild combination.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jeffrey swivels and escapes.
Jeffrey darts in trying to clinch

and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gracie is pressing down on Jeffrey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jeffrey is holding on for now.
Jeffrey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jeffrey keeps working.
Jeffrey trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeffrey is controlling Gracie's trapped leg to prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.
Jeffrey trying to control from the bottom.

Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Jeffrey moves into full guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Jeffrey is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jeffrey pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Jeffrey trying to strike off his back.

Jeffrey had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gracie is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jeffrey Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gracie's back instead.
Gracie tries to escape but Jeffrey has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roger Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jeffrey not allowing Gracie to control his hands.
Jeffrey trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeffrey somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Jeffrey gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Jeffrey looking for the choke from the back.
Jeffrey is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jeffrey scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jeffrey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

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.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.

Jeffrey goes for an armbar but Gracie turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gracie.
Gracie stands and throws Jeffrey's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gracie taking a breather here.
Jeffrey tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Gracie!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between RJ McLovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick McGillicutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McLovin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ready For The Fight. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McLovin
vs
McGillicutty

185 cm
24
195 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

186 cm
22
196 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, RJ McLovin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick McGillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - McLovin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McLovin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McLovin misses with a wild combination.
McGillicutty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McLovin.
McGillicutty tries to clinch but McLovin moves out of range.
McGillicutty checks a leg kick nicely.
McLovin shoots in and drives through. McGillicutty sprawls well.
McLovin keeps the fight on the outside.
McLovin catches McGillicutty with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McLovin throws a right hand that McGillicutty ducks under and follows up with a left that McGillicutty also avoids with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for McLovin.
McGillicutty takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

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

McGillicutty actively working from the bottom here.

McGillicutty looking for submissions off his back.
McLovin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGillicutty punching from the bottom.
McGillicutty wants to improve his position but McLovin is controlling well.
McLovin wants to take a breather but McGillicutty is having none of it.
McLovin is really struggling to control McGillicutty but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McLovin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McGillicutty misses with a looping right.
McLovin misses with a wild combination.
McGillicutty dodges the punch combination from McLovin.
McGillicutty wants to clinch but McLovin slips to the side

and McLovin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

McGillicutty turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McGillicutty manages to end up in side control.
McGillicutty working away.
McLovin manages to work his way to half guard, despite McGillicutty's best efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLovin is looking to improve his position.
McGillicutty is keen to just control but McLovin is a slippery customer.
McLovin wants to control but McGillicutty is keeping busy and won't allow it.

McGillicutty is looking for a kimura but McLovin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McGillicutty to get the leverage.
McLovin wants to improve his position but McGillicutty is controlling well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McLovin shoots in for a double leg but McGillicutty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McLovin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGillicutty.
McLovin tries to work over McGillicutty's front leg with a kick but McGillicutty checks it.
McLovin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGillicutty pinned against the cage. McGillicutty gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RJ McLovin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLovin tries a low kick but McGillicutty avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from McLovin.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLovin is not content to let McGillicutty control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGillicutty throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGillicutty tries to advance to mount but can't.
McLovin is looking for a sweep.

McGillicutty wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McLovin, who protects the arm well.
McLovin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGillicutty wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McGillicutty working away.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

McLovin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for McGillicutty!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLovin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGillicutty manages to regain half guard. Good work.

McGillicutty looking for submissions off his back.
McGillicutty looks gassed!
McGillicutty is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McLovin scores with a couple of nice shots.
McLovin is pressing down on McGillicutty's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGillicutty is holding on for now.

McLovin decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
McGillicutty looks to land a right hand but McLovin moved out of range.
McLovin throws a right and a left that both miss.
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 RJ McLovin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McGillicutty looks to land a right hand but McLovin moved out of range.
McLovin tries to bum rush McGillicutty with a series of wild strikes but McGillicutty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McLovin keeps the fight on the outside.
McLovin moves out of range of the strikes.
McGillicutty scores with a hook.
McGillicutty throws a big overhand right that connects, sending McLovin tumbling to the canvas!

McLovin is rocked!

McGillicutty drops back, looking for a kneebar! McLovin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McLovin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McLovin!
Oh McLovin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGillicutty manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McLovin seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice strikes from McLovin there.
McLovin is thwarting McGillicutty's attempts to control the position.
McGillicutty is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but McLovin is staying active.
McLovin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McGillicutty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGillicutty slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McGillicutty is breathing heavily.

McGillicutty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLovin tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGillicutty knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McLovin controlling the pace.
McGillicutty slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McGillicutty keeping moving, preventing McLovin from controlling successfully.
McLovin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGillicutty's head.

McGillicutty throws his legs up looking for a submission but McLovin uses it to pass to side control.

McLovin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McGillicutty wants to control but McLovin postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLovin in side control, just content to control the action for now.

McLovin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGillicutty knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McLovin wants to stand but McGillicutty has his arm trapped.
McGillicutty struggling a bit here.
McLovin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McGillicutty is avoiding damage well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty tries to bench press McLovin off him but McLovin keeps the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McGillicutty shoots in but no luck this time.
McGillicutty misses with a takedown

and McLovin counters with a takedown into side control.
McLovin trying to control the action but McGillicutty is working from the bottom.
McGillicutty is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McLovin has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLovin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McLovin is looking to take a break and control but McGillicutty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McLovin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McLovin misses the shot to the body.
McLovin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for McLovin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGillicutty wants to clinch up but McLovin keeps it at a distance.
McGillicutty keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McGillicutty wants to clinch

and McLovin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGillicutty's 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 RJ McLovin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

McLovin tries to close the distance and clinch but McGillicutty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McLovin fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGillicutty misses with a hook.
McGillicutty shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McLovin as he jumps to the side.
McLovin circles away from the clinch attempt

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

McGillicutty looking for a guillotine here but McLovin defends easily.
McLovin trying to control but McGillicutty is working from the bottom.
McGillicutty looking for a sweep. Not yet McGillicutty, not yet.
McLovin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGillicutty is keeping the position for now.

McGillicutty is looking for a triangle but McLovin pushes his legs off easily.
McGillicutty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLovin wants to control from the top but McGillicutty keeps moving.

McGillicutty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McLovin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McLovin stands and throws McGillicutty's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McLovin scoring with punches from side control.
McGillicutty prevents McLovin from moving into mount.
McGillicutty tries to bench press McLovin off him but McLovin keeps the position.
RJ McLovin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

McLovin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McLovin wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGillicutty keeps working.
RJ McLovin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McGillicutty is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McLovin controlling from side mount.
McLovin lands a nice forearm strike.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McLovin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLovin scores with a three punch combo!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McLovin!
McLovin looks to clinch

and McGillicutty counters by clinching up.
McLovin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGillicutty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

McLovin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McLovin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McLovin wants to control from the top but McGillicutty keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGillicutty is on top in guard.
McGillicutty passes McLovin's left leg - he's now in half guard.

McGillicutty is looking for a kimura but McLovin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McGillicutty to get the leverage.

McGillicutty is looking for a kimura but McLovin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McGillicutty to get the leverage.
McLovin moves into full guard.
McLovin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Patrick McGillicutty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McLovin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty missing with punches from the bottom.

McLovin decides to stand up.

McGillicutty moves into range and clinches up with McLovin.
McGillicutty prevents McLovin from breaking the clinch.
McGillicutty is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McLovin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McLovin is looking to break free of the clinch but McGillicutty has double underhooks.
McGillicutty is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McLovin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
RJ McLovin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick McGillicutty.

McLovin breaks from the clinch.
McLovin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McLovin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLovin throws a series of strikes that have McGillicutty backpedaling.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RJ McLovin!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mac Jonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rantan Plan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Jonson
vs
Plan

182 cm
20
175 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

175 cm
20
173 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Mac Jonson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rantan Plan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jonson throws out the jab.
Jonson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Plan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jonson.
Jonson lands with an uppercut that bounces Plan off the cage and back into rage.

Plan feints and as Jonson raises his hands in defense, Plan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

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

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

Plan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jonson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Jonson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

Plan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jonson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Plan had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jonson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Plan Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jonson's back instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plan looks gassed!
Jonson turns into Plan and is now in his guard.
Jonson lands a couple of digs.
Jonson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Jonson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Plan has momentary wrist control but Jonson slips an elbow through the middle.
Jonson postures up and lands a big shot to Plan's brow.

Plan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Plan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Plan working for a triangle but Jonson defends it easily.
Jonson works over Plan with some ground and pound from guard.

Jonson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Plan, up you get!
Jonson looks to land a combination but Plan avoids it well.

Plan feints and as Jonson raises his hands in defense, Plan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Plan looking for a guillotine here but Jonson defends easily.

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

Plan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Plan looking for a guillotine here but Jonson defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jonson stands up and waves to Plan to follow him.
Jonson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Jonson.

Plan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Plan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jonson sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jonson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Jonson.

Plan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jonson!

Plan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jonson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jonson throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.

Plan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jonson tries to bench press Plan off him but Plan keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Plan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rantan Plan has got the better of the ground game so far.

Plan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jonson is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Plan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jonson has escaped the position, nice work there.

Plan is trying to get an arm triangle but Jonson is defending well.
Jonson regains half guard.
Plan passes to full mount!

Plan is working for a guillotine from mount but Jonson frees his head quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonson working to try and regain half guard.
Jonson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

Plan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Plan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jonson is surviving well by controlling Plan's body position as best he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Plan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jonson manages to avoid the submission attempt.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonson wants to get back to his feet.

Plan in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Jonson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rantan Plan!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
78%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Schilt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schilt comes to the cage accompanied by Broodje Bakpao - New kids on the block. Taalasmaa has chosen Jore Marjaranta - Tunteisiin as his entrance music. Gilbert Schilt has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Schilt
vs
Taalasmaa

225 cm
21
215 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

184 cm
23
211 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Blitzkrieg Formula 5000
Blitzkrieg Formula 5000

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gilbert Schilt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kari Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schilt throws a big shot that misses.
Taalasmaa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A shot to de liver by Schilt. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Taalasmaa misses.
Nice jab there from Schilt.
Taalasmaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Schilt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taalasmaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Taalasmaa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Schilt counters with a straight right hand.
Taalasmaa misses with a jab to the body
letting Schilt counter with a right hand.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schilt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taalasmaas head.
Taalasmaa lands an elbow just above Schilt 's eye.
Taalasmaa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Schilt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Taalasmaa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Taalasmaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Schilt controls his hands.
Taalasmaa throws an elbow but it misses.
Taalasmaa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Schilt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Schilt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taalasmaa backwards.
Schilt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Schilt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taalasmaa working aggressively here.
Schilt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schilt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schilt works on Taalasmaa's body with a couple of short punches.
Schilt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Taalasmaa digs a right hand underneath Schilt's ribcage. Schilt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Schilt has had enough of the clinch but Taalasmaa keeps him there for the moment.
Schilt blocks an uppercut.

Schilt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taalasmaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taalasmaa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schilt is fending him off so far but Taalasmaa persists. Nope, Schilt circles away and we're back to standing.
Gilbert Schilt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kari Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Schilt is just out of range.
Taalasmaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Schilt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Taalasmaa looks gassed!
Taalasmaa misses with an uppercut. Schilt saw that one coming.
Schilt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Kari Taalasmaa has been cut.
Schilt lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taalasmaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Schilt lands with a nice body punch.

Schilt closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Schilt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taalasmaa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schilt is trying to maintain a safe position but Taalasmaa gets an underhook and turns Schilt into the cage.
Good body shot from Schilt.
Taalasmaa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Schilt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schilt.
Schilt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Taalasmaa up against the cage.
Schilt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Schilt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taalasmaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taalasmaa tries for a takedown but Schilt manages to get underhooks.
Schilt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Schilt manages to break the clinch.
Schilt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taalasmaa on the side of the head.
Taalasmaa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Schilt to score with a decent uppercut.
Schilt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Schilt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schilt can't get the takedown.
Schilt has had enough of the clinch but Taalasmaa keeps him there for the moment.
Taalasmaa misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa trying to land knees to the body.
Taalasmaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Schilt.
Schilt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taalasmaa backwards.
Schilt is trying to break the clinch but Taalasmaa has him pressed against the cage.
Schilt trying to stall but Taalasmaa improves his position.
A short left from Schilt.
Schilt trying to control the position but instead, Taalasmaa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Schilt into the cage.

Schilt breaks the clinch.
Taalasmaa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taalasmaa throws a hook to the side of Schilt's head but Schilt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taalasmaa is looking to clinch.
Schilt scores with a hook to the body. Taalasmaa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Schilt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Schilt digs a good body shot into Taalasmaa's ribs.
Nice body punch from Schilt.
Schilt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schilt throws a head kick but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
Schilt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taalasmaa.
Schilt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Schilt as he connects with a hook.
Schilt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taalasmaa circles away quickly and effectively.
Schilt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab from Schilt.
Taalasmaa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Schilt rather than just go for the knockout.
Taalasmaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Schilt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Schilt lands a lovely overhand right.
Schilt throws a right and a left that Taalasmaa avoids nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taalasmaa lands an overhand right.
Schilt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schilt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilbert Schilt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kari Taalasmaa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Taalasmaa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Schilt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schilt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schilt lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to de liver by Schilt. Beautiful body shot.
Taalasmaa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Schilt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schilt lands a with a good body shot.
Schilt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schilt throws a head kick that misses.
Taalasmaa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schilt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taalasmaa.
Kari Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taalasmaa is breathing heavily.
Schilt throws the kick towards the body but Taalasmaa avoids it.
Taalasmaa throws a left and a right that both miss

and Schilt counters by clinching up.
Schilt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taalasmaa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Schilt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gilbert Schilt is winning the standup battle so far.
Taalasmaa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taalasmaa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Schilt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gilbert Schilt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schilt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taalasmaa in his tracks.
Schilt fails to land with a series of punches.
Schilt cracks Taalasmaa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Taalasmaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Schilt counters with a left and a right that stings Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa throws a big shot that misses.
Schilt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Schilt misses with a series of wild punches.
Taalasmaa throws a shot from downtown. Schilt moves away and avoids it.
Schilt misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schilt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taalasmaa.
Schilt tries to clinch up.
Schilt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taalasmaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taalasmaa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Schilt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Schilt lands with a shot to the body.
Schilt throws a hook but Taalasmaa avoids it easily.
Taalasmaa shoots for a takedown but Schilt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Schilt clinches up against the cage.
Taalasmaa throws an elbow that misses.
A short body shot lands from Schilt as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schilt blocking some punches.
Schilt scores with a hook to the body.

Schilt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schilt scores with the left hand. Taalasmaa knows he should have avoided that one.

Schilt gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Taalasmaa throws an elbow but misses.
Schilt blocks the elbow strike.
Taalasmaa tries a body shot but Schilt blocks it.
Schilt effectively controlling the action here.
Taalasmaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schilt avoids a wild elbow strike from Taalasmaa.
Schilt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taalasmaa keeps control of Schilt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Schilt wants to get back to striking at distance but Taalasmaa won't allow it.
Taalasmaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Schilt.
Schilt blocks the elbow strike.
Taalasmaa is leaning against Schilt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Taalasmaa is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Schilt avoiding damage.
Schilt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schilt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taalasmaa.
Schilt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Schilt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taalasmaa has him pressed against the cage.
Taalasmaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schilt is trying to maintain a safe position but Taalasmaa gets an underhook and turns Schilt into the cage.
Taalasmaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taalasmaa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Schilt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taalasmaa can do to turn this around?
Taalasmaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Schilt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Taalasmaa prevents it.
Schilt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taalasmaa's elbow.
Taalasmaa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Taalasmaa lands a damaging elbow.
Taalasmaa gets through Schilt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taalasmaa lands a left hand.
Taalasmaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Taalasmaa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Schilt or not.
Taalasmaa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schilt.
Taalasmaa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schilt's defenses.
Taalasmaa lands with a short shot to the head.
Taalasmaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taalasmaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Taalasmaa gets through Schilt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kari Taalasmaa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taalasmaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Schilt.
A short right from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schilts head.
Taalasmaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Taalasmaa lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilbert Schilt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kari Taalasmaa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Taalasmaa misses with a shot to the body
and Schilt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Schilt avoids the body shot from Taalasmaa.
A slow jab from Taalasmaa misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Taalasmaa misses its intended target.
Taalasmaa misses with a straight right.
Schilt misses the shot to the body.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch but Schilt is having none of it.
Schilt tries to clinch up.
Schilt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taalasmaa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Taalasmaa forces Schilt back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taalasmaa fails to pull guard.
Schilt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taalasmaa.

Schilt breaks the clinch.
Schilt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taalasmaa doesn't seem bothered though.
Schilt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taalasmaa's head backwards.

Schilt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schilt blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Schilt.
Taalasmaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Schilt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taalasmaa or not.

Schilt breaks the clinch.
Schilt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Taalasmaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schilt scores with a shot to the body.
Schilt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taalasmaa. Taalasmaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Schilt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Taalasmaa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Taalasmaa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Schilt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Taalasmaa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa misses with a hook to the body
and Schilt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Schilt connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schilt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Taalasmaa's head.
Schilt connects with a right hand. Taalasmaa shakes it off.
Taalasmaa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Schilt counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Schilt forces Taalasmaa back against the cage and clinches.
Taalasmaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Taalasmaa - that landed with a thud.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Schilt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Schilt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Taalasmaa.
Schilt misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Schilt.
Schilt is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schilt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schilt wants to get back to striking at distance but Taalasmaa won't allow it.
Schilt can't break the clinch.
Schilt struggles to land a body shot inside as Taalasmaa controls his hands.
Schilt misses with a punch on the inside.
Taalasmaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Taalasmaa tries to throw a body punch but Schilt avoids it by throwing Taalasmaa back against the cage.
Gilbert Schilt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schilt is looking to break free of the clinch but Taalasmaa has double underhooks.
Taalasmaa lands an elbow just above Schilt 's eye.
Taalasmaa misses with an elbow strike.
Kari Taalasmaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taalasmaa missing with knees to the body.
Taalasmaa throws an elbow but it misses.
Taalasmaa scores with a hook to the body.

Schilt manages to break the clinch.
Schilt tests Taalasmaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taalasmaa throws a right and a left that Schilt avoids nicely.

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.
Taalasmaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taalasmaa misses with a straight right.
Taalasmaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Schilt counters with a three punch combo that has Taalasmaa backing up. Taalasmaa nods at Schilt to acknowledge the strikes.
Taalasmaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taalasmaa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taalasmaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Taalasmaa misses with a jab to the body
enabling Schilt to counter with a crisp jab.
Taalasmaa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Schilt lands a with a good body shot.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch but Schilt moves away
and Schilt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Schilt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Taalasmaa misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gilbert Schilt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Schilt 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilbert Schilt!

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A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julli Pulli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Dewing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pulli might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kanye West - Amazing. Dewing has chosen Let Your Love Flow - Bellamy Brothers as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Pulli
vs
Dewing

188 cm
24
213 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

200 cm
22
205 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Julli Pulli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, CJ Dewing!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Pulli misses.
Pulli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dewing works Pulli's body with a nice hook.
Pulli throws out a loose jab but Dewing uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulli takes a swing at Dewing's ribcage but misses.
Dewing swings for the body but Pulli moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewing avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pulli throws a hook to the side of Dewing's head but Dewing sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulli doesn't manage to clinch there - Dewing circles away.
Dewing steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pulli.
Dewing uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulli.
Dewing cracks Pulli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Some wild striking there from Dewing.
Dewing displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulli throws out the jab.
Pulli has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pulli shoots in but Dewing avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Pulli gets the takedown into side control.
Pulli looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dewing is avoiding damage well.
Dewing is looking to regain half guard here but Pulli keeps moving and retains side control.
Dewing taking a bit of punishment here - Pulli scoring with strikes.
Dewing tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pulli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pulli sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dewing is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulli in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pulli 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.
Pulli is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dewing sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dewing moves into full guard.
Pulli wants to control from the top but Dewing keeps moving.
Pulli won't allow Dewing to sweep him here.

Dewing escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pulli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pulli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Pulli drops back looking for a leg! Dewing is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dewing manages to kick Pulli off! Pulli jumps back into Dewing's guard.
Pulli won't allow Dewing to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pulli pushing down on Dewing's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pulli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dewing tries to get to full guard but Pulli has control of the leg.
Pulli wants to take a breather but Dewing is having none of it.
Pulli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dewing's head.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Pulli scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pulli not doing much here.
Pulli trying to pass the guard but Dewing defending well.
Dewing missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julli Pulli dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dewing just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pulli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pulli misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewing throws a one two combo.
Pulli throws a low kick but Dewing avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dewing doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dewing throws a nice looking combination but Pulli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pulli misses with a looping left.
Dewing throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pulli fails to land the takedown.
Pulli misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dewing swivels and escapes.
Julli Pulli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Pulli shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dewing is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Dewing is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Pulli pulls his head out easily.
Pulli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dewing is trying to stand back up but Pulli is controlling him
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pulli works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dewing is trying to escape the mount.
Pulli looking to control but Dewing is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pulli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pulli lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dewing keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pulli connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pulli connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pulli fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Dewing is rocked!
Pulli cracks Dewing with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julli Pulli!