VFC 24: Thorn PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darius Maximo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximo comes into the arena with Diamond Rings by Chipmunk blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Maximo
vs
Santos

185 cm
23
189 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
24
186 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Darius Maximo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Joey Santos!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Santos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Maximo is staying active underneath Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Santos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maximo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Santos throwing shots but Maximo is blocking nicely.
Santos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maximo is trying to get back to full guard.
Santos is thwarting Maximo's attempts to control the position.
Santos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maximo defending well though.

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

Maximo drives through and clinches with Santos against the cage.
Santos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maximo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maximo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Maximo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maximo seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Santos gets back to full guard.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Maximo from controlling successfully.
Maximo controlling from the top position.

Maximo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Maximo is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Santos has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Maximo is looking to defend but Santos has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Maximo! Santos pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Maximo taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joey Santos!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McKenzie's choice of entrance music: Time For Heroes, The Libertines. Tom McKenzie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

King
vs
McKenzie

183 cm
18
164 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom McKenzie!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts King, as that shot connected.
King throws a right hand that McKenzie ducks under and follows up with a left that McKenzie also avoids with ease.
McKenzie connects with a right hand. King shakes it off.
McKenzie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
King throws a hook but McKenzie avoids it easily.
King looks to land a left hand but McKenzie moved out of range nicely.
A nice combination there by McKenzie.
McKenzie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKenzie throws a nice inside leg kick.
King misses with a straight right.
King scores with the left hand. McKenzie knows he should have avoided that one.
McKenzie slips under a jab.
McKenzie lands with a kick to the temple. King shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Samuel King has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for King.
McKenzie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McKenzie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McKenzie thumps King with a low kick.
McKenzie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage!
McKenzie throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from McKenzie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for King.
McKenzie throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
Nice body kick from McKenzie.
McKenzie thows a body kick. King tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McKenzie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKenzie manages to avoid it.
King throws out a loose jab but McKenzie uses good head movement to avoid it.
King takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McKenzie thumps King with a low kick.
King is breathing heavily.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McKenzie swinging wilding here.
McKenzie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKenzie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to King's calf.
King connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McKenzie's hands.
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKenzie thows a body kick. King tries to catch it but that hurt him.
King chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McKenzie can pounce on him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie keeps King at a distance using the push kick.
McKenzie throws a front kick that sends King stumbling back into the cage.
McKenzie scores with a decent looking hook.
McKenzie throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McKenzie throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

McKenzie knocks King to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

King is rocked!
McKenzie moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Oh King is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McKenzie passes to full mount! That's big trouble for King!
King seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McKenzie looking to control but King is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom McKenzie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel King's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. McKenzie doesn't seem phased though.
McKenzie throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by King.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from McKenzie.
A head kick from McKenzie lands but King takes it in his stride.

King is rocked!
McKenzie lets loose with a powerful body kick. King will feel that in the morning.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jab from King.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKenzie throws a quick head kick that skims the top of King's head.
King lands a lovely overhand right.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King misses with a few strikes there.
Tom McKenzie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McKenzie punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
McKenzie takes one to the chin there.
King seems to have got his legs back now.
McKenzie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McKenzie lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McKenzie.
McKenzie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McKenzie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
King takes a head kick and keeps coming.
King will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McKenzie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
King takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
King walks forward, straight into a front kick from McKenzie.
McKenzie scores with a leg kick.
McKenzie lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for McKenzie.
King throws a lazy right hand but McKenzie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McKenzie with a hook.
A jab from McKenzie misses.
McKenzie lands a front kick.
King takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McKenzie scores with a spinning back kick!
McKenzie thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on King if he has to take too many more of those.
McKenzie throws a nice head kick!
Good leg kick by McKenzie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McKenzie connects with a high kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whack! McKenzie lands a heavy head kick that drops King. The ref tackles McKenzie to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because King was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Tom McKenzie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khalid Fatim El Hazad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalid Fatim El Hazad has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fatim El Hazad
vs
Hendricks

188 cm
21
169 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

172 cm
20
159 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Khalid Fatim El Hazad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatim El Hazad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hendricks tries a head kick but it misses.
Fatim El Hazad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hendricks connects with a right hand. Fatim El Hazad shakes it off.
Hendricks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fatim El Hazad closes the distance and clinches up with Hendricks, looking for a takedown. Fatim El Hazad pushes Hendricks against the cage but Hendricks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fatim El Hazad closes the distance and clinches up with Hendricks, looking for a takedown. Fatim El Hazad pushes Hendricks against the cage but Hendricks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hendricks looks for a takedown but Fatim El Hazad sprawls well.

Fatim El Hazad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fatim El Hazad lands a knee to the head.
Hendricks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fatim El Hazad lands a nice elbow.
Hendricks takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fatim El Hazad crunches a lovely knee into Hendricks's ribcage.
Fatim El Hazad lands a knee to the head.

Hendricks has picked Fatim El Hazad up - he's going for a ride! Hendricks dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fatim El Hazad is trying to stand back up but Hendricks is controlling him
Fatim El Hazad is breathing heavily.
Fatim El Hazad is controlling Hendricks's trapped leg to prevent Hendricks from advancing to side control.
Fatim El Hazad is looking for a sweep. Hendricks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatim El Hazad is trying to stand back up but Hendricks is controlling him
Fatim El Hazad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hendricks is working away from the top position though.
Hendricks performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fatim El Hazad wants to improve his position but Hendricks is controlling well.
Fatim El Hazad is controlling Hendricks's trapped leg to prevent Hendricks from advancing to side control.
Fatim El Hazad regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hendricks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fatim El Hazad keeping moving, preventing Hendricks from controlling successfully.
Fatim El Hazad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hendricks advances to half guard.
Fatim El Hazad trying to control but Hendricks postures up.
Fatim El Hazad wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendricks tries to pass to full mount but Fatim El Hazad defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fatim El Hazad is controlling Hendricks's trapped leg to prevent Hendricks from advancing to side control.
Hendricks is controlling the pace.
Fatim El Hazad wants to control but Hendricks is keeping busy.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fatim El Hazad explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A nice combination there by Fatim El Hazad.
Fatim El Hazad plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Danny Hendricks has been cut.

Fatim El Hazad pushes Hendricks up against the cage in a clinch.
Fatim El Hazad connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hendricks's face.
Fatim El Hazad using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fatim El Hazad connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hendricks's face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hendricks. Fatim El Hazad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fatim El Hazad lands a jab-cross combination.

Hendricks is rocked!
Fatim El Hazad misses with a takedown

and Hendricks decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fatim El Hazad's guard.
Hendricks is still in real trouble! Can Fatim El Hazad finish him?
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalid Fatim El Hazad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fatim El Hazad is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hendricks seems to have recovered his senses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fatim El Hazad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalid Fatim El Hazad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Hendricks'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.

Hendricks tries a head kick but it misses.
Hendricks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hendricks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fatim El Hazad's waist but Fatim El Hazad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hendricks off to one side.
Hendricks wants to clinch
and Fatim El Hazad counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fatim El Hazad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hendricks displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Khalid Fatim El Hazad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Fatim El Hazad misses.
Hendricks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fatim El Hazad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hendricks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fatim El Hazad scores with a leg kick.
Fatim El Hazad throws a left and a right that both miss

and Hendricks counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hendricks is looking to stand up but Fatim El Hazad won't let him.
Hendricks wants to control from the top but Fatim El Hazad keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatim El Hazad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hendricks's guard.
Fatim El Hazad preventing the sweep.
Fatim El Hazad 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.
Hendricks keeping moving, preventing Fatim El Hazad from controlling successfully.
Fatim El Hazad controlling from the top position.
Hendricks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hendricks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hendricks trying to control the position.
Fatim El Hazad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hendricks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hendricks misses with a looping left.
Khalid Fatim El Hazad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Fatim El Hazad.
Hendricks walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fatim El Hazad.

Fatim El Hazad moves into range and clinches up with Hendricks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatim El Hazad with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fatim El Hazad landing knees to the head.
Hendricks takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fatim El Hazad lands a knee to the head.
Fatim El Hazad connects with a knee to the head.
Fatim El Hazad connects with a knee to the head.
Hendricks takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Fatim El Hazad.
Hendricks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fatim El Hazad throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hendricks avoids a wild elbow strike from Fatim El Hazad.
Fatim El Hazad looking to throw knees to the head but Hendricks is blocking nicely.
Hendricks can't break the clinch.
Fatim El Hazad keeps control of Hendricks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fatim El Hazad lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hendricks can't break the clinch.
Fatim El Hazad gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hendricks tries to pull guard but Fatim El Hazad won't allow it.
Fatim El Hazad lands a nice knee to the body.
Fatim El Hazad lands a nice elbow.
Fatim El Hazad tries to land a knee to the head but Hendricks blocks with his arms.

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.
Hendricks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Khalid Fatim El Hazad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Hendricks.
Fatim El Hazad landing knees to the head.
Fatim El Hazad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hendricks taking a breather.
Hendricks takes an elbow to the temple.
Hendricks takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hendricks misses with an elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Fatim El Hazad.
Fatim El Hazad with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hendricks can't break the clinch.
Fatim El Hazad lands a knee to the head.
Hendricks wants to get back to striking at distance but Fatim El Hazad won't allow it.
Fatim El Hazad landing knees to the head.
Fatim El Hazad throws an elbow but it misses.
Hendricks lands an elbow inside that Fatim El Hazad shrugs off.
Fatim El Hazad gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fatim El Hazad connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hendricks's face.
Hendricks tries to pull guard but Fatim El Hazad won't allow it.
Hendricks tries to work over Fatim El Hazad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hendricks takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fatim El Hazad tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hendricks digs a right hand into Fatim El Hazad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fatim El Hazad's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalid Fatim El Hazad dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Danny Hendricks'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!

Fatim El Hazad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hendricks counters with a left and a right that stings Fatim El Hazad.
Fatim El Hazad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Fatim El Hazad misses.

Hendricks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hendricks distracts Fatim El Hazad with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hendricks won't allow Fatim El Hazad to sweep him here.
Hendricks throwing strikes from guard but Fatim El Hazad blocks nicely.
Hendricks postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hendricks thows a big elbow that misses.
Hendricks trying to control but Fatim El Hazad is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Fatim El Hazad is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hendricks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fatim El Hazad blocks it with crossed arms.
Hendricks tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fatim El Hazad using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fatim El Hazad comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fatim El Hazad lands an elbow inside that Hendricks shrugs off.
Fatim El Hazad scores a nice knee to the body.
Hendricks is trying to drag Fatim El Hazad to the mat but Fatim El Hazad just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fatim El Hazad unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hendricks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fatim El Hazad connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hendricks's face.
Hendricks managing to block the knees to the body from Fatim El Hazad.
Fatim El Hazad lands a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Fatim El Hazad.
Hendricks managing to block the knees to the body from Fatim El Hazad.
Fatim El Hazad blocks an elbow strike from Hendricks.
Fatim El Hazad pushes off an throws an elbow but Hendricks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hendricks just leaning against Fatim El Hazad, taking a breather.
Fatim El Hazad connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hendricks's face.
Hendricks lands with a light punch inside.
Fatim El Hazad tries to land knees in the clinch but Hendricks avoids the damage to the body.
Fatim El Hazad throws an elbow but it misses.
Fatim El Hazad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hendricks.
Hendricks wants a takedown but no success here.
Khalid Fatim El Hazad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Hendricks.
Hendricks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hendricks takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fatim El Hazad with a knee to the head.

Hendricks has hold of one of Fatim El Hazad's legs. Fatim El Hazad is fighting the takedown attempt but Hendricks gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fatim El Hazad wants to sweep here but Hendricks controlling him for the moment.
Hendricks wants to control from the top but Fatim El Hazad keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks won't allow Fatim El Hazad to sweep him here.

Hendricks is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fatim El Hazad is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fatim El Hazad has escaped and now he's on top!
Fatim El Hazad won't allow Hendricks to sweep him here.

Fatim El Hazad stands up from Hendricks's guard - Fatim El Hazad perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fatim El Hazad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

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.
Fatim El Hazad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hendricks.
Fatim El Hazad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fatim El Hazad tries for a takedown but Hendricks circles away easily
and Fatim El Hazad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fatim El Hazad tries to clinch up but Hendricks circles away and keeps his distance.

Hendricks looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fatim El Hazad keeping moving, preventing Hendricks from controlling successfully.
Fatim El Hazad on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fatim El Hazad tries to get out of the position.
Fatim El Hazad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hendricks.

Fatim El Hazad is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Danny Hendricks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hendricks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fatim El Hazad prevents it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danny Hendricks.
I think Fatim El Hazad 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalid Fatim El Hazad!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carter Ruck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon OFarrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ruck
vs
OFarrell

178 cm
23
180 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

180 cm
22
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Carter Ruck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon OFarrell!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OFarrell shoots for a takedown but Ruck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Ruck moves into range and clinches up with OFarrell.
OFarrell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ruck is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ruck lands a shoulder strike.

Ruck has OFarrell pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ruck pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending OFarrell tumbling to the mat - Ruck dives into OFarrell's guard.
Ruck preventing the sweep.
OFarrell is trying to keep Ruck in close.
OFarrell wants to sweep here but Ruck controlling him for the moment.
OFarrell manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

OFarrell is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by OFarrell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brandon OFarrell!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noel James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes into the arena with Whats New pussy Cat by Tom Jones blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

James
vs
Joe

195 cm
20
211 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
23
200 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc
Hellbent, 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Noel James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Joe!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

James breaks from the clinch.
James throws a good cross that connects.
James lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Billy Joe has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James connects with a nice looking jab.
Joe circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by James. Joe falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for James!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noel James!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tronic Thermo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Thermo
vs
Carter

180 cm
23
182 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

180 cm
26
170 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

ENDLESS 152

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tronic Thermo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Carter!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Carter!
Carter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Carter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Thermo is not content to let Carter control the position.
Carter working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter scoring with punches and elbows.
Thermo is looking for a sweep.
Carter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thermo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sloppy strikes there by Carter.
Carter postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Carter trying to control the action but Thermo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Thermo to see if he's OK.
Thermo struggling a bit here.
Carter is working Thermo over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thermo is trying to get back to half guard.
Carter throws a strike aimed at the side of Thermo's head but Thermo avoids it well.
Carter taking a breather here.
Thermo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Carter's best efforts.
Thermo wants to improve his position but Carter is controlling well.
Thermo gets back to full guard.
Thermo keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.
Carter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thermo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carter stands up over Thermo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thermo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carter preventing the sweep.

Thermo has his foot on Carter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carter works his way back into a safe position though.
Carter stands up over Thermo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Carter looks gassed!
Thermo trying to control the position.

Thermo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thermo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Carter throwing hammer fists to the chest of Thermo. What's that going to do exactly?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Thermo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Thermo looking to control but Carter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thermo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Carter can't escape the position.
BOOM! Thermo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Thermo tries to control but Carter wriggling away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tronic Thermo!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucky Skeeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Baeumer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skeeves comes to the cage accompanied by Im Lucky. Baeumer has chosen Deutschland as his entrance music. Paul Baeumer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Skeeves
vs
Baeumer

186 cm
24
213 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

182 cm
22
218 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Good knees
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

NATURAL BEAST

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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucky Skeeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Baeumer!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Skeeves darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Baeumer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Baeumer being controlled here, momentarily.
Baeumer pulls Skeeves in close to prevent any damage.
Baeumer wants to stand and escape but Skeeves is having none of it.
Baeumer managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skeeves looking to pass the guard.
Baeumer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baeumer is controlling Skeeves's posture.

Skeeves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Skeeves wants to control from the top but Baeumer keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Skeeves shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baeumer pinned against the cage. Baeumer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Skeeves fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baeumer stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucky Skeeves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baeumer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

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.
Skeeves shoots in for a double leg but Baeumer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Skeeves is breathing heavily.
Skeeves has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skeeves there as he acknowledges the shot.

It looks like Lucky Skeeves has been cut.
Baeumer lands with a nice body punch.
Baeumer misses with a looping left.
Skeeves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baeumer throws an overhand right that drops Skeeves like a sack of potatoes! Baeumer dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Baeumer!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tuten Heimer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heimer comes to the cage accompanied by Kenny G - The Movement. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Erik Williams was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Heimer
vs
Williams

185 cm
24
185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

189 cm
24
194 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tuten Heimer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Erik Williams!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams looks to land a right hand but Heimer moved out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Heimer shoots in.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams with a hook.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Heimer on the side of the head.
A jab-cross combination lands for Williams and sends Heimer crashing to the mat! Williams follows him down to the mat - Heimer regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Heimer is rocked!

It looks like Tuten Heimer has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Heimer!
Oh Heimer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heimer is squirming around, avoiding Williams's attempts to control the action.
Heimer seems to have got his legs back now.
Williams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heimer is looking to get to half guard.
Heimer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimer is looking to improve his position but Williams isn't that keen on the idea.
Heimer is working hard here to advance position.
Williams tries to control but Heimer wriggling away.
Heimer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Heimer tries to hold on but Williams pushes him away.

That's two 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.
Williams controlling his opponent.
Heimer is looking to get to half guard.
Williams controlling the position easily from mount.
Heimer wants to hold on but Williams pushes him away.
Williams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control but Heimer is having none of it.
Heimer gets back to half guard.
Williams trying to mount his opponent but Heimer defends it.
Heimer is not content to let Williams control the position.

Heimer actively working from the bottom here.

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.
Heimer is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Heimer wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.

Heimer looking for submissions off his back.
Heimer tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Williams is looking to land body kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Williams, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Heimer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heimer.
No luck for Heimer with that takedown attempt.
Heimer slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams works the jab nicely.
Erik Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Williams.

Heimer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A bit of a lull in the action here.

Heimer is trying to get an arm triangle but Williams is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heimer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimer misses with the ground and pound.
Williams taking a bit of punishment here - Heimer scoring with strikes.

Heimer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams throws the left hand but Heimer avoids the punch easily.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Heimer on that attempt.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Heimer is out of range.
Williams's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Williams duly obliges.
Williams defending well as Heimer loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Heimer blocks a leg kick.
Williams lands a left and a right that sends Heimer crashing to the canvas! Williams dives into mount looking to finish!
Williams looking to control and managing it successfully.
Heimer sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Williams takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Heimer is not content to let Williams control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimer moves into full guard.
Heimer wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Williams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Heimer trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Williams is looking to stand up but Heimer won't let him.
Williams postures up.

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.
Heimer wants to control but Williams passes easily into half guard.

Heimer actively working from the bottom here.
Williams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Williams has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heimer is pressing down on Williams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erik Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tuten Heimer'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!

A swing and a miss from Williams.
Heimer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Heimer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Heimer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Williams's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Heimer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Heimer being controlled here momentarily.
Heimer passes into half guard.
Williams is trying to maintain the position but Heimer is very close to passing his half guard.
Heimer controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Heimer stops Williams from standing up.
Williams seems keen to control Heimer's posture.
Heimer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Heimer trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Heimer trying to move into half guard but instead Williams has managed to sweep!

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.
Heimer trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
Heimer throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Heimer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Williams passes into half guard.
Heimer tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Williams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Heimer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Heimer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Williams trying to control the action but Heimer is working from the bottom.
Heimer is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Heimer saw that one coming.

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.
Williams goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Williams wants to land a leg kick but Heimer is out of range.
Erik Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Heimer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Heimer on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuten Heimer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams tries to score with a low kick but Heimer moves his leg out of the way.
Tuten Heimer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tuten Heimer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams scores with a hook to the body. Heimer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Williams tests Heimer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heimer takes one on the button.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Heimer in his tracks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heimer.
Williams lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heimer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing.
Heimer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams. Williams obviously looking to wear him down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Williams winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Williams!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Redd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knox Yodsenklai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redd comes to the cage accompanied by We Will Rock You. Yodsenklai comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Traditional Wai Kru kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Redd
vs
Yodsenklai

180 cm
23
174 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

175 cm
23
170 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good knees
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

NATURAL BEAST

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Redd!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Knox Yodsenklai!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yodsenklai as he avoids it easily.
Yodsenklai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yodsenklai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Horrible takedown by Redd or perhaps it was just good defense by Yodsenklai which made him look bad.
Redd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yodsenklai tries to avoid it but Redd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yodsenklai to the ground. Yodsenklai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Redd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yodsenklai throws a head kick but Redd moves out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Redd.

Redd goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Yodsenklai has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Redd but great work by Yodsenklai.
Redd tries to bench press Yodsenklai off him but Yodsenklai keeps the position.
Yodsenklai controls the position from side control.
Redd is looking to regain half guard here but Yodsenklai keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yodsenklai controlling the position.
Redd is looking for a sweep.
Yodsenklai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redd keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redd tries to improve position but can't.

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

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Redd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jake Redd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yodsenklai. That's going to slow Redd down.
Redd scores with a nice body kick.

Redd shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Redd drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yodsenklai dives on top into guard.
Yodsenklai wants to control from the top but Redd keeps moving.

Redd looking for subs off his back but Yodsenklai has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Redd is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Yodsenklai pulls his head out easily.
Yodsenklai content to control rather than advance.
Redd tries to get to full guard but Yodsenklai has control of the leg.

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.

Redd is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Yodsenklai pulls his head out easily.
Redd is looking for a sweep. Yodsenklai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Redd looking for submissions off his back.
Redd is refusing to be controlled, as Yodsenklai sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Knox Yodsenklai 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.

Redd closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yodsenklai circles away.
Redd shoots in and drives through. Yodsenklai sprawls well.
Yodsenklai stuffs the takedown attempt from Redd. Redd gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Redd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yodsenklai as he avoids it easily.

Redd shoots in and bounces Yodsenklai off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Redd preventing the sweep.
Yodsenklai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd tries to free his leg and advance position but Yodsenklai is retaining full guard.
Yodsenklai looking to control.
Redd wants to pass the guard but Yodsenklai is keeping the position.

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

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

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

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Redd looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Yodsenklai has picked Redd up and slammed him! Redd can't keep hold of the triangle and Yodsenklai manages to pass to side control!
Redd is trying to get back to half guard.
Redd manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

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.
Redd manages to get to full guard.
Yodsenklai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Redd has his foot on Yodsenklai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yodsenklai works his way back into a safe position though.
Redd keeping moving, preventing Yodsenklai from controlling successfully.

Redd throws his legs up looking for a submission but Yodsenklai uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redd is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Redd dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Redd shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Redd showed some decent athleticism there.

Redd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yodsenklai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Redd.
Yodsenklai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Redd's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Redd's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yodsenklai keeps control of the position as Redd tries to break free.
Redd is working hard here to advance position.
Redd manages to reverse the position and now he's in Yodsenklai's guard. Nice work there by Redd.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Redd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

Redd looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Yodsenklai has picked Redd up and slammed him! Redd can't keep hold of the triangle and Yodsenklai manages to pass to side control!
Redd tries to buck Yodsenklai off but Yodsenklai is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redd sneaks back into half guard.
Yodsenklai prevents Redd from improving his position.

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

Redd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Redd regains full guard. Nicely done.

Redd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yodsenklai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yodsenklai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Redd clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Yodsenklai scoring well with a low kick there.
Redd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yodsenklai throws a head kick that misses.
Redd shoots in looking for a takedown. Yodsenklai tries to sprawl out of it but Redd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yodsenklai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Redd looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yodsenklai is fending him off so far but Redd persists. Nope, Yodsenklai circles away and we're back to standing.
Yodsenklai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yodsenklai tries to avoid it but Redd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yodsenklai to the ground. Yodsenklai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Redd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yodsenklai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yodsenklai, right into the meat.
Yodsenklai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Redd.
Redd throws a head kick that misses
enabling Yodsenklai to counter with a crisp jab.
Redd defending well as Yodsenklai loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd has his takedown stuffed
and Yodsenklai counters with a three punch combo that has Redd backing up. Redd nods at Yodsenklai to acknowledge the strikes.
Yodsenklai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Redd's calf.
Yodsenklai lands a nice shot that snaps Redd's head back.
Yodsenklai throws a nice looking combination but Redd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Redd drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Redd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yodsenklai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Redd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yodsenklai is keeping the position for now.

Redd drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yodsenklai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yodsenklai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yodsenklai!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redd is looking to reverse the position.
Redd regains half guard.
Yodsenklai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Redd has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Yodsenklai. Oh but Redd has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Yodsenklai goes limp - he's gone! Redd jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jake Redd!
Jake Redd retains his welterweight title!