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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derek Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Hill
vs
Maximus

173 cm
22
161 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
163 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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, Derek Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Maximus!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus tries to clinch there but Hill circles away.

Maximus tries to keep at a distance but Hill has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hill stalling in the clinch but Maximus improves position.
Hill prevents the takedown attempt.
Hill fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hill drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hill fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Maximus breaks the clinch.
Hill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maximus as he jumps to the side.

Maximus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maximus on the ground.
Hill is trying to maintain the position but Maximus is very close to passing his half guard.
Hill pushes Maximus off looking to stand but Maximus dives back in and keeps control.
Hill is trying to maintain the position but Maximus is very close to passing his half guard.

Hill is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Maximus pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hill wants to hold on but Maximus pushes him away.

Maximus looking to secure an arm triangle but Hill defends it well.
Hill is looking to improve his position but Maximus isn't that keen on the idea.
Hill is working hard here to advance position.

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.
Hill is trying to reverse the position but instead Maximus has taken his back - oops!
Hill is breathing heavily.
Hill tries to break free.
Maximus trying to control.
You can see the frustration on Hill's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Maximus has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Maximus gets his hands free as Hill looks to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill is trying to break free.

Maximus working for a choke but Hill is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Hill's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill trying to control the hands but Maximus breaks the grip.
Hill turns into Maximus and is now in his guard.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Maximus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Maximus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hill!
Hill wants to hold on but Maximus pushes him away.
Maximus with a couple of short strikes.
Maximus working Hill over with strikes here.

Maximus looking for a guillotine from mount but Hill is having none of it.
Hill tries to improve his position but instead Maximus has taken his back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus avoiding Hill 's attempts to control his hands.
Maximus is looking to control Hill but Hill is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Marcus Maximus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hill tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hill wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Maximus throwing damaging strikes from the back! Hill could be in trouble here!
Hill trying to control the position but Maximus manages to sink in the hooks.
Maximus doesn't have the hooks in and Hill manages to turn into his guard.

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.
Hill tries to stand but Maximus is controlling from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maximus is on top in guard.

Hill is working an open guard so Maximus takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Maximus shoots in looking for a takedown. Hill tries to sprawl out of it but Maximus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hill manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maximus closes the distance and clinches up with Hill, looking for a takedown. Maximus pushes Hill against the cage but Hill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Maximus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hill napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus trying to control the action but Hill is working from the bottom.
Maximus lands some shots froms side control.
Hill is trying to improve his position.
Maximus is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

Maximus tries for a kimura but Hill is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maximus stands up and beckons Hill to his feet.
Hill displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maximus.
Derek Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Maximus.
Hill misses with a takedown

so Maximus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maximus won't allow Hill to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Maximus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Maximus shoots in for a takedown but Hill shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hill has his takedown stuffed
and Maximus counters with a right hand to the body.
Maximus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hill.
Hill gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Maximus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Maximus is keen to just control but Hill is a slippery customer.
Maximus is controlling the pace.
Hill is trying to maintain the position but Maximus is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hill's head.
Hill is not content to let Maximus control the position.
Maximus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Maximus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hill defends it well.
Hill throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hill is doing well to control the position and prevent Maximus from advancing to side control.

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

Hill looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill is trying to control but Maximus passes into side control!

Maximus has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Maximus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hill was covering up waiting for the punch and Maximus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hill is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maximus.
Maximus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Maximus passes into half guard.
Derek Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Hill actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Maximus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maximus 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 Ackerman scores the fight for Marcus Maximus!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Marcus Maximus!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Marcus Maximus!

Marcus Maximus wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yonaz Obsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graham Polliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obsen comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling. Yonaz Obsen had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Obsen
vs
Polliver

165 cm
24
156 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

177 cm
24
165 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Yonaz Obsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Graham Polliver!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Polliver.
Polliver misses with a looping right.
Polliver throws out a loose jab but Obsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Polliver thumps Obsen with a low kick.
Polliver lands with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Polliver finds it's target.

It looks like Yonaz Obsen has been cut.
Polliver scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Polliver lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Obsen at a distance.
Polliver is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obsen tries to clinch but Polliver moves out of range.

Obsen gets the takedown into side control.
Obsen trying to control the position but Polliver is working away.
Obsen tries to move to mount but Polliver blocks the move with his legs.

Polliver throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

Polliver forces Obsen back against the cage and clinches.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polliver throws a right and a left that Obsen avoids nicely.
Polliver catches Obsen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Some wild striking there from Polliver.
A punch combination from Polliver misses.
Polliver lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Polliver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Polliver is looking to clinch but Obsen is avoiding it.
Obsen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Polliver drops Obsen with a nice combination! Polliver dives into Obsen's guard, looking to finish!

Obsen is rocked!
Obsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Oh Obsen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Polliver looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Polliver trying to stand up but can't free himself from Obsen's guard.
Obsen seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polliver must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Obsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Obsen, not yet.
Polliver wants to stand but Obsen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Obsen wants to hit a switch here but Polliver passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Obsen there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obsen is working to get back to half guard.
Polliver raining down shots from the mount!

Polliver is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Obsen has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polliver trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Obsen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Obsen is working hard here to advance position.

Polliver is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Obsen is surviving well by controlling Polliver's body position as best he can.
Obsen regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Polliver sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Obsen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Polliver accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Polliver is looking to stand up but Obsen won't let him.
Obsen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Obsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Polliver's guard.
Polliver looks gassed!
Obsen prevents Polliver from getting back to his feet.
Obsen passes Polliver's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Obsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Polliver defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obsen moves into full mount! Polliver won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Polliver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yonaz Obsen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Polliver lands a with a good body shot.
Graham Polliver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Obsen or perhaps it was just good defense by Polliver which made him look bad.
Polliver connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Polliver takes the fight into the clinch.

Polliver breaks from the clinch.
Obsen walks into a stiff left hand from Polliver.
Graham Polliver seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Polliver darts in and clinches Obsen up against the cage.
Obsen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Polliver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Obsen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yonaz Obsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polliver scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Polliver.
Polliver listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Obsen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Obsen dodges the punch combination from Polliver.
Obsen shoots in for a takedown but Polliver shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Polliver has managed to clinch.
Polliver lands a body shot.
Polliver just leaning against Obsen, taking a breather.
Obsen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Polliver pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Polliver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graham Polliver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polliver throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Yonaz Obsen's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Polliver scores with a jab.
Obsen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Polliver sprawls well. Polliver wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Obsen gets slowly back to his feet.
Polliver fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obsen slips a jab and a cross from Polliver.
Polliver lands a nice looking body shot.
Polliver connects with a single shot there.
Polliver misses with a two punch combination.
Polliver lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick from Polliver lands but Obsen takes it in his stride.

Polliver gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Polliver.
Polliver scores with a nice hook to the head.

Polliver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Obsen dodges the punch combination from Polliver.
Obsen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Polliver finds it's way round the side to connect with Obsen's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polliver works over Obsen's head and body with a nice combination.
Polliver slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Obsen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Polliver, as that shot connected.
Polliver paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Yonaz Obsen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Polliver lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Obsen at a distance.
Polliver punishes Obsen's body with a nice straight punch.
Polliver stuns Obsen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Polliver has Obsen up against the cage in a clinch.

Polliver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Polliver throws a series of punches but Obsen moves out of range.
Polliver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Polliver has managed to clinch.
Obsen wants a takedown but no success here.
Obsen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Polliver lands with a left to the head.
Obsen looking for a takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polliver scores with a shot to the side of Obsen's head.
Polliver lands with a left to the head.

Polliver manages to break the clinch.
Obsen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Polliver throws a series of punches but Obsen avoids them all with ease.
Polliver lands a front kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Polliver darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Polliver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Polliver fakes the leg kick and cracks Obsen in the body.
Polliver with a jab.
Polliver works Obsen's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Polliver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yonaz Obsen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Polliver bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Polliver.
Polliver misses with a double jab.
Polliver throws a quick inside leg kick.
Polliver clobbers Obsen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Polliver fails to land with a series of punches.
Polliver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Obsen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Polliver swivels and escapes.
Obsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Polliver avoids it really well and circles away.
Polliver lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Polliver connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polliver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Obsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab-cross combination lands for Polliver and sends Obsen crashing to the mat! Polliver follows him down to the mat - Obsen regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Polliver seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Polliver prevents Obsen from improving his position.
Polliver controlling the pace.

Polliver stands up and beckons Obsen to join him on the feet.
Obsen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Polliver moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Obsen is defended easily by Polliver.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yonaz Obsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polliver thows a body kick. Obsen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yonaz Obsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Polliver gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Obsen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Polliver avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Polliver pushes Obsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obsen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Polliver pulls his leg out and moves away.
Polliver drops Obsen with a right and a left! Polliver comes rushing in but Obsen regains his composure and manages to keep Polliver in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Obsen 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.
Polliver slips nicely into half guard.
Graham Polliver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Polliver decides to stand and escape the position.
Polliver scores with a nice strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polliver lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Obsen backs up against the cage.
Obsen looks for a takedown but Polliver sprawls well.
Polliver scoring well with a low kick there.
Obsen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Polliver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Polliver misses with a double jab.
Obsen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A right-left combo lands from Polliver.
Polliver changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Polliver dips to his left and cracks Obsen with an uppercut!
A head kick from Polliver lands but Obsen takes it in his stride.
Nice shot lands for Polliver.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polliver lands a nice shot to the body.

Polliver fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Obsen, pushing him back against the cage.
Polliver avoiding damage.
Polliver stops a takedown attempt from Obsen.
Polliver softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Obsen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Polliver prevents it.
Polliver is working Obsen over against the cage.

Polliver pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Polliver lands a with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Polliver. That snapped Obsen's head back.
Nice shot lands for Polliver.
Polliver dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Obsen. That did some damage!

And that's the end of the fight!
Graham Polliver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Polliver 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Graham Polliver!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Graham Polliver!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Graham Polliver!

Graham Polliver wins by unanimous decision!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Rex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rex has chosen Through The Fire And Flames by Dragonforce as his entrance music. Dan Hardy looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Hardy
vs
Rex

183 cm
23
178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

181 cm
22
172 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Rex!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy looks to land a combination but Rex avoids it well.
A punch combination from Hardy misses.
Hardy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rex circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
Rex showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardy.

Rex closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rex lands in his opponent's guard.
Rex lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hardy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rex.

Rex drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rex jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rex wants to pass the guard but Hardy is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex thows a big elbow that misses.
Rex stands and throws Hardy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rex is chipping away with strikes.

Rex thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rex tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rex is staying tight to Hardy's torso, preventing him from escaping.

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

Rex swings around for an armbar but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rex's guard.

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

Rex looking for a guillotine here but Hardy defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rex has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hardy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rex striking off his back but it's not causing Hardy any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Rex working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hardy has passed into half guard!

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.

Rex looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rex is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Rex is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hardy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hardy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rex.
No joy there for Hardy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardy tries to bum rush Rex with a series of wild strikes but Rex uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rex tries for a takedown but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hardy misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rex is defended easily by Hardy.
Dan Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Hardy does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rex.
Dan Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Rex.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Rex bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rex is working Hardy over with some ground and pound from side control.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Rex's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rex creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rex scoring with punches from side control.
Hardy prevents Rex from improving position.
Rex wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working.
Rex working the strikes but Hardy uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rex is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hardy is just riding it out for now. Rex eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rex thows a huge punch but Hardy dodges it nicely.
Rex misses with a head shot. Hardy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hardy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rex on the ground.
Rex looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Rex from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some wild striking there from Hardy.
Hardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Rex bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rex in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Rex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hardy tries to bum rush Rex with a series of wild strikes but Rex uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rex slips a jab and a cross from Hardy.
Hardy throws a right and a left that Rex avoids nicely.
Rex shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardy sprawls well. He's pushed Rex's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rex dodges the punch combination from Hardy.

Rex shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hardy napping and manages to drive through into side control!

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

Rex wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hardy, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rex moves into full mount!
Rex with the ground and pound from mount.

Rex goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hardy is on top in guard.
Rex trying to strike off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rex 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.
Rex has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Rex is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rex tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rex trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hardy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rex, up you get!
Hardy fails to land with a series of punches.
Hardy looks to land a combination but Rex avoids it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rex is defended easily by Hardy.
A combination from Hardy does no damage.
Dan Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rex moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Rex shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hardy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Rex from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but Rex is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rex trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rex throws a big right hand that misses.
Rex in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rex throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Rex comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rex 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Tyson Rex!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Tyson Rex!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Tyson Rex!

Tyson Rex wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Oughton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toby Lamb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamb has chosen Saltwater as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Oughton
vs
Lamb

183 cm
20
173 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
179 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Oughton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Toby Lamb!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamb misses with a few strikes there.
Lamb lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lamb on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oughton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oughton tries to bum rush Lamb with a series of wild strikes but Lamb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lamb misses with a few strikes there.
Oughton falls off balance throwing a combination

and Lamb counters by clinching up.
Lamb throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oughton blocks it with crossed arms.
Oughton takes a knee to the side of the body.

Lamb has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Oughton clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Lamb lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamb scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Oughton is looking for a way out.
Lamb is punishing Oughton with strikes - can he finish him?!

Oughton won't enjoy being in this position. Lamb looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Oughton is tapping - it's over boys! Lamb picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Toby Lamb!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Gustavsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustavsson comes to the cage accompanied by nate dogg - regulators. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gustavsson
vs
Harrington

195 cm
23
205 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

188 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Gustavsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lewis Harrington!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustavsson throws out a loose jab but Harrington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gustavsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Lewis Harrington has been cut.
Harrington shoots in but no luck this time.
Gustavsson tests Harrington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gustavsson misses with an uppercut.
Harrington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gustavsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gustavsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Harrington is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gustavsson throws a right and a left that Harrington avoids nicely.
Harrington is still on wobbly legs! Can Gustavsson finish him?
Harrington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harrington seems to have recovered his senses.
Harrington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gustavsson ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Harrington out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Gustavsson!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vagina McGinastein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Drake
vs
McGinastein

173 cm
20
140 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

167 cm
19
144 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vagina McGinastein!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGinastein stuffs the takedown.
Drake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGinastein's waist but McGinastein gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drake off to one side.
McGinastein moves in looking to clinch but Drake pushes him off.
Drake throws an overhand right that lands on McGinastein's shoulder, as McGinastein tries to avoid the shot.
Drake fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from McGinastein. No joy for Drake on that attempt.

McGinastein rushes Drake and presses him up against the cage.
McGinastein scores with a knee to the head.
McGinastein lands a good knee to the midsection. Drake won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGinastein.
Drake is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from McGinastein.
McGinastein lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGinastein lands a knee to the body.
McGinastein is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McGinastein unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGinastein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake takes an elbow to the forehead.
McGinastein lands a nice knee to the body.
McGinastein putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Drake in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McGinastein scores a nice knee to the body.
McGinastein using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from McGinastein.
McGinastein lands a knee to the head.
Drake takes a knee to the side of the body.
McGinastein crunches a lovely knee into Drake's ribcage.
McGinastein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McGinastein lands a damaging elbow.
McGinastein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McGinastein lands a knee to the head.
McGinastein connects with a nasty looking knee right to Drake's face.
McGinastein unloads a knee to the mid-section. Drake lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from McGinastein.
McGinastein lands a knee to the body.
McGinastein lands a damaging elbow.
McGinastein throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGinastein throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, McGinastein throws an elbow but misses.
Drake takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake is working for takedown but McGinastein is calmly controlling the position for now.
Drake takes an elbow to the temple.
Drake on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drake is trying to break the clinch but McGinastein has him pressed against the cage.
McGinastein unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGinastein is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Drake is defending well for now.
McGinastein prevents the takedown attempt.
Drake blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Drake wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGinastein has him pressed against the cage.
Drake avoiding damage as McGinastein throws knees to the body.
Drake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGinastein lands an elbow inside.
Drake on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drake is trying to break the clinch but McGinastein is controlling him.
Drake is trying to maintain a safe position but McGinastein gets an underhook and turns Drake into the cage.
McGinastein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McGinastein lands an elbow that stopped Drake in his tracks for a moment.
Drake is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGinastein misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drake.
McGinastein lands a good knee to the midsection. Drake won't want to take too many of those.
Drake is trying to drag McGinastein to the mat but McGinastein just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McGinastein lands an elbow inside.
McGinastein tries to land knees in the clinch but Drake avoids the damage to the body.
McGinastein using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Drake has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGinastein with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drake looking for a takedown.
Drake wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGinastein has him pressed against the cage.
Drake managing to block the knees to the body from McGinastein.
Drake using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGinastein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Drake is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McGinastein can't fight it off and eventually Drake manages to take the fight to the floor. McGinastein looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Drake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGinastein is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McGinastein's guard.
McGinastein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Drake is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, McGinastein has managed to free his arm - good work.
McGinastein is trying to stand back up but Drake is controlling him
Drake trying to pass the guard but McGinastein defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Drake is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vagina McGinastein dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Drake keeps the fight on the outside.
Drake throws a right hand that McGinastein ducks under and follows up with a left that McGinastein also avoids with ease.
McGinastein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drake.
Drake misses with the combination.
McGinastein lands a two punch combo.

McGinastein closes the distance and clinches.
Drake can't break the clinch.
Drake takes an elbow to the forehead.
McGinastein is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Drake is defending well for now.
McGinastein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinastein lands an elbow that stopped Drake in his tracks for a moment.
A knee to the head by McGinastein.
McGinastein lands an elbow inside.
McGinastein lands an elbow inside.
McGinastein lands a damaging elbow.
McGinastein is breathing heavily.
McGinastein lands a nice elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGinastein putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Drake in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McGinastein prevents Drake from breaking the clinch.
McGinastein putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Drake in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McGinastein lands a knee to the body.
McGinastein with a knee to the head.
McGinastein has Drake pressed against the cage, preventing Drake from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGinastein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McGinastein tries to land a knee to the head but Drake blocks with his arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McGinastein.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGinastein.
McGinastein missing with knees to the body.
Drake is trying to force a seperation but McGinastein has the dominant position.
McGinastein tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGinastein with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drake taking a breather.
McGinastein missing with knees to the body.
McGinastein tries to land knees in the clinch but Drake avoids the damage to the body.
Drake has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGinastein is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Drake is defending well for now.
Drake looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Drake blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Drake is trying to drag McGinastein to the mat but McGinastein just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Drake blocks an elbow strike from McGinastein.
Drake wants to stall.
McGinastein tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Drake avoids it.
McGinastein lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Drake looking to slow down the pace here.

Drake turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Drake manages to end up in side control.
Drake moves into full mount!

Drake has control of McGinastein's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McGinastein regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Drake goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McGinastein has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Drake but great work by McGinastein.
Drake is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McGinastein off and has taken his back!

McGinastein is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Drake gets his way!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGinastein turns into Drake and is now in his guard.

Drake is looking for a triangle but McGinastein pushes his legs off easily.
Drake looking for a sweep. Not yet Drake, not yet.

McGinastein stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Drake takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Drake misses with a wild combination.
McGinastein tries to clinch up.

McGinastein closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vagina McGinastein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Drake throws a combination that misses

and McGinastein counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Drake is trying to break the clinch but McGinastein is controlling him.
McGinastein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Drake on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drake takes an elbow to the forehead.
McGinastein putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Drake in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Drake takes a knee to the side of the body.
McGinastein unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGinastein lands an elbow inside that Drake shrugs off.
Drake takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGinastein.
McGinastein landing knees to the head.
McGinastein prevents Drake from breaking the clinch.
Drake has McGinastein pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGinastein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McGinastein using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGinastein lands a good knee to the midsection. Drake won't want to take too many of those.
McGinastein tries to land knees in the clinch but Drake avoids the damage to the body.
Vagina McGinastein seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees to the body from McGinastein.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake managing to block the knees to the body from McGinastein.
Drake avoids the elbow strike from McGinastein, against the cage.
Drake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGinastein landing knees to the body.
Drake has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGinastein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McGinastein is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Drake is defending well for now.
Drake is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drake on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGinastein using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Drake has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGinastein tries to land a knee to the head but Drake blocks with his arms.
Drake looking to throw knees to the head but McGinastein is blocking nicely.
McGinastein blocks an uppercut.
McGinastein using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Drake has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Drake tries to break the clinch but McGinastein is controlling the position.
McGinastein misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drake.
A frustrated look appears on Drake's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGinastein tries to land knees in the clinch but Drake avoids the damage to the body.

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.
McGinastein tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGinastein working Drake over with knees to the body.
Drake is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGinastein gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drake takes an elbow to the forehead.
Drake takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Drake is trying to break the clinch but McGinastein has him pressed against the cage.

Drake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drake has his takedown stuffed

and McGinastein counters by moving into the clinch.
McGinastein scores a nice knee to the body.
McGinastein landing knees to the head.
Drake misses with some punches.
Drake avoiding damage as McGinastein throws knees to the body.
Drake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drake misses with some punches.
Drake avoids the elbow strike from McGinastein, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGinastein lands an elbow inside.
McGinastein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McGinastein misses with a knee strike.
McGinastein tries to land knees in the clinch but Drake avoids the damage to the body.
Drake working hard to break the clinch.
McGinastein throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drake blocks an elbow strike.
Drake is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drake blocks the elbow strike.
Drake jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGinastein walks away with a smile on his face. Drake gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGinastein displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drake.

Drake drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGinastein can do anything to dispel that myth.
Drake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Drake drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McGinastein manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Drake has McGinastein in his guard.
Drake is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Drake prevents McGinastein from improving his position.

Drake wants to work for an arm triangle but McGinastein is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vagina McGinastein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGinastein 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 William Gold scores the fight for Vagina McGinastein!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Vagina McGinastein!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Vagina McGinastein!

Vagina McGinastein wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Hasslehoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hasslehoff
vs
West

185 cm
23
265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
24
245 lbs
7 - 5 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, David Hasslehoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Adam West!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West avoids a punch combination nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hasslehoff.
West wants to clinch up but Hasslehoff keeps it at a distance.
Hasslehoff fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but West avoids it really well and circles away.

West moves into the clinch.
West keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hasslehoff's efforts to push away.
West throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hasslehoff blocks it with crossed arms.
Hasslehoff looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hasslehoff wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hasslehoff takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by West.
Hasslehoff wants to break the clinch but can't.
West connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hasslehoff's face.
Nice elbow from West.
West lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
West unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hasslehoff could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hasslehoff is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West unloads a knee to the mid-section.
West putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hasslehoff in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hasslehoff takes an elbow to the temple.
Hasslehoff takes an elbow to the temple.
West scores a nice knee to the body.
West with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
West lands a nice elbow.
Hasslehoff wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but West has him pressed against the cage.
West with a knee to the head.
Hasslehoff takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hasslehoff takes an elbow to the forehead.
West landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
West lands a nice knee to the body.
West lands a knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
West comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by West.
West lands a damaging elbow.
West scores with a knee to the head.
West landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
West utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
West lands a nice elbow.
West scores with a knee to the head.
West with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from West.
West putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hasslehoff in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Hasslehoff's face as he tries to break the clinch.
West landing some nice looking knees to the body.
West lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
West tries to land a knee to the head but Hasslehoff blocks with his arms.
West misses with a knee strike.
West misses with a knee strike.
Hasslehoff blocks the elbow strike.
Hasslehoff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A knee to the head by West.
West tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
West keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hasslehoff's efforts to push away.
Hasslehoff has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. West is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Hasslehoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West with a knee to the head.
West lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hasslehoff has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A knee to the head by West.
West tries to land knees in the clinch but Hasslehoff avoids the damage to the body.
West is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hasslehoff is defending well for now.
Hasslehoff blocks an elbow strike.
West tries a knee to the head but Hasslehoff blocks it.

Hasslehoff gets control of West's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hasslehoff will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hasslehoff tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Hasslehoff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

West drops back looking for a leg! Hasslehoff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hasslehoff manages to kick West off! West jumps back into Hasslehoff's guard.
West tries to free his leg and advance position but Hasslehoff is retaining full guard.
Hasslehoff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
West really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hasslehoff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

West has gone for a leg lock! Hasslehoff slips out almost immediately though and dives into West's guard.
Hasslehoff scoring with punches to the head and body.
West is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

West is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his 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.
Hasslehoff regains full guard. Nicely done.
West wants to pass the guard but Hasslehoff is keeping the position.

Hasslehoff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. West gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hasslehoff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
West trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hasslehoff is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Hasslehoff had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. West is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hasslehoff Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take West's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam West dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

West is looking to clinch but Hasslehoff is avoiding it.
West misses with a head kick.
Hasslehoff swats away the attempt to clinch by West.
West fails with the takedown.
Hasslehoff throws a series of punches but West moves out of range.
West misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hasslehoff swings for the body but West moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasslehoff scores with a jab to the jaw.
West tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hasslehoff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
West is breathing heavily.
West throws a head kick that misses.
West fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hasslehoff wants to slow West down by chopping away at his legs.
Hasslehoff fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West shoots in for a double leg but Hasslehoff sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
David Hasslehoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam West.
Hasslehoff throws a jab when West was well out of range.
West fails with an attempt to clinch.

Hasslehoff shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in West's guard.
Hasslehoff passes into half guard.

West is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hasslehoff pulls his head out easily.
West is looking for a sweep. Hasslehoff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Hasslehoff seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. West is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). David Hasslehoff!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jarkko Hakulinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerry Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hakulinen comes to the cage accompanied by Last of the Mohicans Theme. Gerry Butler will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hakulinen
vs
Butler

183 cm
22
190 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

182 cm
24
191 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jarkko Hakulinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerry Butler!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakulinen takes one to the chin there.

It looks like Jarkko Hakulinen has been cut.

Hakulinen 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.

Hakulinen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Butler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Butler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Butler!
Hakulinen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Butler seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

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

Hakulinen actively working from the bottom here.
Hakulinen wants to improve his position but Butler is controlling well.
Butler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakulinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Butler misses with a double jab.
Hakulinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Butler throws a sloppy head kick and Hakulinen moves out of range easily.
Butler throws a right and a left that Hakulinen avoids nicely.
Butler leaves Hakulinen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gerry Butler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Butler tries a head kick but it misses.
Butler scores with a sloppy right hand. Hakulinen should have avoided that one.

Hakulinen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hakulinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Butler is keeping the position for now.

Hakulinen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Butler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butler wants to stand up but Hakulinen is controlling him.
Hakulinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hakulinen prevents Butler from getting back to his feet.

Hakulinen drops back looking for a leg! Butler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Butler manages to kick Hakulinen off! Hakulinen jumps back into Butler's guard.
Hakulinen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hakulinen is breathing heavily.
Hakulinen tries to advance to mount but Butler denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Donk. Butler catches Hakulinen right on the button with a cross.

Hakulinen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
You can see the frustration on Butler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler keeping his opponent close.

Hakulinen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Butler rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hakulinen's guard! Nice work there by Butler!
Hakulinen keeping moving, preventing Butler from controlling successfully.
Hakulinen has a closed guard, preventing Butler from standing up.
Butler advances to half guard.

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

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.
Hakulinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Hakulinen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Hakulinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Butler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Butler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Hakulinen working for a triangle but Butler defends it easily.
Hakulinen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hakulinen has his foot on Butler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Butler works his way back into a safe position though.
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 Jarkko Hakulinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Hakulinen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Butler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Butler.
Hakulinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Butler tries to bum rush Hakulinen with a series of wild strikes but Hakulinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice takedown defense from Butler. No joy for Hakulinen on that attempt.
Butler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hakulinen slips a jab and a cross from Butler.
Hakulinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Butler.
Hakulinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Butler.
Butler avoids the body shot from Hakulinen.
Jarkko Hakulinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hakulinen walks into a straight right hand from Butler.
Butler lands a hook that stumbles Hakulinen back into the cage. Butler follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Hakulinen to the canvas! Butler pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Hakulinen has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gerry Butler! Gerry Butler retains his middleweight title!