GFL 40 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romeo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Richards
vs
Sanchez

177 cm
23
137 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

172 cm
22
134 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Romeo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Richards sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Sanchez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Richards was covering up waiting for the punch and Sanchez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richards is keeping the position for now.

Richards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Richards really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Richards has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Sanchez manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanchez throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards trying to mount his opponent but Sanchez defends it.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Richards seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Richards is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanchez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Richards thows a huge punch but Sanchez dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Richards fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sanchez sprawls well initially but Richards persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Richards in particular looking to stall.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Richards keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards passes into side control, despite Sanchez's attempt to control the position.
Richards creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sanchez is looking to regain half guard here but Richards keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Richards tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sanchez wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Sanchez sneaks back into half guard.

Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Richards is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanchez sees it coming and defends easily.
Sanchez trying to control here.
Richards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Richards counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sanchez!
Sanchez looks gassed!

Richards is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sanchez.
Richards manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sanchez's best efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.
Richards wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.

Sanchez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sanchez trying to control from half guard but Richards is working away.
Richards moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Richards dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Richards drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sanchez is looking to regain half guard here but Richards keeps moving and retains side control.
Richards working away.
Sanchez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sanchez struggling a bit here.
Richards gets to mount! Sanchez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The referee warns Sanchez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sanchez tries to improve his position but instead Richards has taken his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Richards patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sanchez breaks Richards's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Richards trying to control the position.
Richards tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Richards wants to control but Sanchez passes easily into half guard.
Richards moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Sanchez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Richards dives on top into guard.
Sanchez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Richards has passed into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to control but Richards postures up.
Sanchez tries to control but Richards manages to take his back.

Richards is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sanchez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Richards has managed to slip his arm under Sanchez's chin. This could be all over... yep, Sanchez is tapping out! Submission win for Richards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kevin Richards!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Danny Purple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger Vector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Purple
vs
Vector

171 cm
20
138 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
23
138 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Purple!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiger Vector!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Purple closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vector did well to prevent Purple getting side control.
Purple blocks the strikes from Vector.
Vector strikes from the bottom but Purple passes into mount!
Vector tries to hold on but Purple pushes him away.
Purple landing shots from mount.
Purple wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Purple trying to control but Vector is having none of it.
Vector wants to hold on but Purple pushes him away.

Purple goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Vector turns into him and now he's in Purple's guard.
Purple can't keep his opponent in guard - Vector advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Purple gets full guard.
Vector is looking to work some ground and pound but Purple has wrist control.

Purple has an active guard here but Vector has managed to pass into half guard.
Vector has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Vector is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Purple doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vector.

Vector is trying to work for a kimura but Purple is defending well.

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.
Purple is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Vector is looking to take a break and control but Purple is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Purple trying to control but Vector postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vector is trying to control the action in half guard but Purple is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

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

and Purple counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vector won't be happy with that.

Purple is trying to get an arm triangle but Vector is defending well.
Purple is breathing heavily.
Vector sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Purple looks to land a strike but Vector avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

Purple drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Purple seems to have locked his on tight now - Vector screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Purple, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Danny Purple!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ham lll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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?

Rutten
vs
lll

166 cm
23
139 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

172 cm
23
139 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Rutten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Ham lll!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
lll is looking to clinch.
Rutten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutten fails with an attempt to clinch.
lll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutten throws a sloppy head kick
and lll counters with a low kick, right behind Rutten 's knee.
lll avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rutten misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rutten looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rutten throws a head kick that misses.
Rutten closes the distance and lands a one-two.
lll tries to clinch but Rutten is having none of it.
Rutten tries to close the distance and clinch up but lll swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rutten misses with a head kick.
Rutten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts lll, as that shot connected.
lll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
lll throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Joe Rutten has been cut.
lll wants to clinch up but Rutten keeps it at a distance.
Ham lll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

lll rushes Rutten and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rutten can't get the takedown.

lll breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rutten!

That's one minute gone in the round.
lll scores with a one two! Rutten had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rutten keeps the fight on the outside.
lll tests Rutten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rutten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rutten swats away the attempt to clinch by lll.
Ham lll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Rutten 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rutten moves in looking to clinch but lll pushes him off.
Rutten takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
lll throws a head kick that misses

and Rutten counters with a shoot takedown. lll fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutten is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

lll kicks Rutten off and gets to his feet.
lll closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rutten counters with a flying knee. Nice.
lll throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rutten's head.
Rutten lands with a kick to the ribs.

lll clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten lands an elbow just above lll 's eye.
lll is trying to drag Rutten to the mat but Rutten just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

lll breaks from the clinch.
lll tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rutten swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rutten blocks a head kick by lll.
Donk. lll catches Rutten right on the button with a cross.
Rutten throws a head kick that lll semi-blocks.
lll lands a nice looking body kick.
Rutten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

lll rushes Rutten and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
lll lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Rutten is fighting off a takedown attempt but lll is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rutten to the mat. Rutten regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Rutten manages to escape and get back to his feet.

lll drives through and clinches with Rutten against the cage.
Rutten is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rutten misses with a knee to the head.

Rutten pulls guard successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
lll cracks Rutten with a solid left hand.
Rutten wants to stand up but lll is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutten throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

lll thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rutten has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Rutten working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. lll doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. lll manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rutten manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
lll is trying desperately to improve position.
lll trying desperately to get to his feet.

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.
BOOM! Rutten connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rutten putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rutten is landing with some decent strikes but lll is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
lll is working to get back to half guard.
Rutten connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rutten breaks from lll's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The referee warns lll that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rutten dominating with strikes here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rutten working for a submission but lll is keeping him at bay.
lll keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ham lll dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Rutten's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rutten throws a head kick that misses.
lll throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rutten counters with a left and a right that stings lll.
Rutten shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. lll defends it nicely.
lll scores with a head kick.
lll fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ham lll seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rutten tries to clinch up

and lll counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rutten is trying to force a seperation but lll has the dominant position.
Rutten wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from lll.

lll escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body kick from Rutten.
Rutten punishes lll's body with a nice straight punch.
Rutten clinches but lll breaks the clinch

and lll holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by lll.
lll lands a hook to the side of the head.
lll tries to break free but Rutten pushes him back against the cage.
Rutten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rutten wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but lll has him pressed against the cage.
lll is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rutten gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from lll.
Rutten lands a hook to the side of the head.
lll tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rutten just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rutten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from lll.
Rutten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rutten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
lll trying to stall but Rutten improves his position.
lll wants to get back to striking at distance but Rutten won't allow it.
A short left from lll.

lll breaks the clinch.
lll fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rutten wants to clinch up but lll keeps it at a distance.
Rutten tries to clinch there but lll circles 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - lll looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

lll forces Rutten back against the cage and clinches.
lll blocks the elbow strike.
lll lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

lll escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by lll there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
lll wants to clinch up but Rutten keeps it at a distance.
lll circles away from the clinch attempt.
lll throws a head kick that misses.
Rutten misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rutten tries to close the distance and clinch up but lll swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Rutten moves into range and clinches up with lll.
lll crunches a lovely knee into Rutten's ribcage.
lll makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
lll wants to get back to striking at distance but Rutten won't allow it.
Rutten misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

lll breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
lll wants to clinch up but Rutten keeps it at a distance.
Rutten tries to clinch there but lll circles away.
A good leg kick by lll.
Rutten shoots in for a takedown but lll shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Rutten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
lll tries to clinch but Rutten moves out of range.
lll tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rutten lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

lll tries to keep at a distance but Rutten has taken the fight into the clinch.
lll wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
lll is stalling here.
Rutten has a couple of punches blocked by lll.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rutten jumps guard but lll stands there with Rutten around his waist. Rutten gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for lll.
Rutten throws an elbow but it misses.

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.
Rutten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
lll is pressed up against the cage. Rutten has hold of a leg and is looking to drag lll down to the mat. lll avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
lll looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Rutten gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
lll tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rutten's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
lll tries to score a body lock takedown but Rutten shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rutten drops to a knee looking for a takedown but lll gets the underhooks and prevents it.

lll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
lll tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Rutten moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for lll.
Rutten landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rutten drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
lll has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rutten avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ham lll will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joe Rutten's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Rutten moves into the clinch successfully.
lll misses with a knee to the head.
Rutten lands with a light punch inside.
Rutten prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rutten letting lll take a breather here.
A short body shot lands from Rutten as the two fighters clinch.
Rutten misses with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from lll.
Rutten tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. lll smiles and moves away.
Rutten wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten tries to score a power double leg takedown but lll sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rutten somewhat.
Rutten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten lands with a straight right. lll didn't see that one coming.
A good leg kick by lll.
Rutten tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutten takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rutten lands a jab to the nose.
Rutten clinches but lll breaks the clinch
and lll counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rutten is lucky that one didn't land flush.
lll swats away the attempt to clinch by Rutten.
Rutten tries to close the distance and clinch up but lll swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rutten throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around lll's waist but lll gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rutten off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Rutten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutten wants to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by lll.

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.

Rutten rushes lll and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
lll tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Rutten breaks the clinch.
lll throws a combination that misses

and Rutten counters by clinching up.
Rutten tries to pull guard but lll won't allow it.
Rutten wants to get back to striking at distance but lll won't allow it.

Rutten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rutten tries a head kick but it misses.
lll closes the distance looking to clinch

and Rutten holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
lll tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rutten just stands there and leans against the cage.

lll escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutten wants to clinch.

Rutten forces lll back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rutten lands a knee to the body.
Rutten prevents lll from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from lll.
Rutten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. lll is defending well for now.

lll breaks the clinch.
Rutten tries to clinch up but lll circles away and keeps his distance.
lll closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rutten counters with a head kick. That will keep lll thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rutten jabs at lll's body.

Rutten gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
lll lands a knee to the body.
Rutten blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rutten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
lll misses with a knee to the head.

lll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
lll connects with a looping right hand.

That's four 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.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
lll wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rutten has him pressed against the cage.
Rutten is trying to break the clinch but lll has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rutten tries to land a knee to the head but lll blocks with his arms.
Rutten misses with a punch on the inside.

Rutten breaks from the clinch.
lll lands with a slapping head kick.
lll scores with a spinning back kick!
Rutten tries to close the distance and clinch up but lll swats him away and circles back towards the center.
lll tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rutten.
Rutten scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rutten misses with a kick to the body
and lll counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rutten thinking.
Rutten wants to clinch up but lll keeps it at a distance.
Rutten tries to clinch but lll is having none of it.
Rutten blocks a head kick by lll.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Rutten showed his dominance in that final round.
I think lll has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 for Ham lll!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Ham lll!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Ham lll!

Ham lll wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Tapout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Tapout
vs
Marsh

170 cm
23
156 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

171 cm
22
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Tapout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Randy Marsh!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Marsh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tapout manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Marsh throws a strike but Tapout rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Marsh striking off his back but it's not causing Tapout any problems.
Tapout trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tapout trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marsh lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tapout!
Tapout is trying to escape the mount.

Marsh is going olschool here, as he tries to force Tapout to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tapout shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh with the ground and pound from mount.
Marsh in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Tapout is rocked!

It looks like Tommy Tapout has been cut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Marsh!

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Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Youshi Nakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toby Flenderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Youshi Nakuraba has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Nakuraba
vs
Flenderson

210 cm
19
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
19
274 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Youshi Nakuraba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakuraba stuffs the takedown.
Flenderson closes the distance and clinches up with Nakuraba, looking for a takedown. Flenderson pushes Nakuraba against the cage but Nakuraba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Flenderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nakuraba's guard.
Flenderson wants to pass the guard but Nakuraba is keeping the position.

Flenderson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nakuraba looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nakuraba looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nakuraba!
Flenderson is looking for a sweep.
Flenderson struggling a bit here.
Flenderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Nakuraba decides to stand up, so the ref orders Flenderson to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakuraba stuffs the takedown attempt from Flenderson. Flenderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Youshi Nakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby Flenderson.

Flenderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Flenderson won't allow Nakuraba to get back to his feet.
Flenderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Flenderson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nakuraba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Flenderson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakuraba is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Flenderson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Flenderson wants to advance to full mount but Nakuraba doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Flenderson wants to control from the top but Nakuraba keeps moving.

Flenderson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nakuraba manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Flenderson has Nakuraba in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakuraba wants to get up but he can't break Flenderson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Flenderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Flenderson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nakuraba puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Flenderson gets back to full guard.
Flenderson is trying to keep Nakuraba in close.

That's four 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.

Flenderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nakuraba is aware though and is defending well.
Nakuraba passes Flenderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Flenderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Flenderson trying to hold on to Nakuraba's head to control him but Nakuraba postures up.

Nakuraba stands up out of the half guard.
Flenderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nakuraba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Flenderson looks gassed!
Flenderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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 Youshi Nakuraba will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Flenderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Flenderson dives in and grabs Nakuraba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nakuraba pushes down on Flenderson's head and hops out.
Flenderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Youshi Nakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby Flenderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Nakuraba as Flenderson shoots in.
Flenderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nakuraba sprawls well. Nakuraba wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Flenderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Nakuraba slaps away a takedown attempt from Flenderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Flenderson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Nakuraba.
Flenderson tries to clinch up but Nakuraba circles away and keeps his distance.
Flenderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nakuraba's waist but Nakuraba gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flenderson off to one side.

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.
Flenderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Flenderson blocks a head kick by Nakuraba.
Flenderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nakuraba as he jumps to the side.
Nakuraba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Flenderson.
Flenderson tries for a takedown but Nakuraba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nakuraba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nakuraba pinned against the cage. Nakuraba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nakuraba cracks the inside of Flenderson's front leg.
Flenderson takes one to the side of the head.
Flenderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nakuraba pinned against the cage. Nakuraba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nakuraba throws a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakuraba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Flenderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch combination from Nakuraba misses.
Flenderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakuraba scores with a jab to the head.
Nakuraba lands with a nice combination. Flenderson backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nakuraba throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Toby Flenderson has been cut.
Toby Flenderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flenderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Nakuraba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flenderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Flenderson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nakuraba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Flenderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nakuraba is pushing Flenderson's head away, looking to escape. Flenderson manages to hold on to the position though.
Flenderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flenderson throws an elbow but Nakuraba slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nakuraba tries to buck Flenderson off but Flenderson is having none of it.
Flenderson advances to full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Flenderson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Nakuraba has worked his arm free - good work by Nakuraba!

Flenderson tries for a kimura but Nakuraba is defending well.

Flenderson swings around for an armbar but Nakuraba sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Flenderson's guard.
Nakuraba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Nakuraba stands and steps away. Flenderson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nakuraba has taken the fight to the clinch.
Flenderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Nakuraba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flenderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Youshi Nakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby Flenderson.
Nakuraba moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nakuraba is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nakuraba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nakuraba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakuraba thumps Flenderson with a low kick.
Flenderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nakuraba defends it nicely.
Nakuraba throws a good cross that connects.
Nakuraba jabs at Flenderson's body.
Flenderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nakuraba is fending him off so far but Flenderson persists. Nope, Nakuraba circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakuraba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nakuraba connects with a single shot there.
Nakuraba stuffs the takedown.
Nakuraba misses with a head kick.

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

Flenderson is looking for a kimura here.

Flenderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Youshi Nakuraba clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Toby Flenderson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nakuraba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Flenderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Nakuraba counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flenderson looking for a takedown.
Flenderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nakuraba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nakuraba prevents the takedown attempt.
Youshi Nakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby Flenderson.
Flenderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nakuraba fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Flenderson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Flenderson tries for a takedown but Nakuraba circles away easily
and Nakuraba counters with a nice low kick that buckles Flenderson's knee momentarily.
Nakuraba lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nakuraba.
Flenderson fails with the takedown
and Nakuraba counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakuraba lands a nice looking body shot.
Flenderson misses with a takedown
enabling Nakuraba to counter with a crisp jab.
Flenderson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nakuraba thumps Flenderson with a low kick.
Flenderson misses with a takedown
and Nakuraba counters with a body kick.
Nakuraba is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick by Flenderson misses

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

Nakuraba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flenderson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Nakuraba counters by clinching up.
Nakuraba is trying to break free.
Nakuraba is trying to force a seperation but Flenderson has the dominant position.
Nakuraba is trying to break the clinch but Flenderson is controlling him.
Nakuraba working hard to break the clinch.
Flenderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nakuraba prevents it.

Nakuraba breaks the clinch.
Youshi Nakuraba is winning the standup battle so far.
Nakuraba connects with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson misses with a takedown

and Nakuraba counters by clinching up.

Nakuraba breaks the clinch.
Nakuraba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nakuraba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Flenderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nakuraba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Youshi Nakuraba had his way with Toby Flenderson in that round.
The cut man is working on Toby Flenderson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nakuraba throws a nice outside leg kick.
Flenderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nakuraba counters with a left to the body.
Flenderson tries for a takedown but Nakuraba circles away easily
and Nakuraba counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Nakuraba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flenderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nakuraba counters with a series of strikes. Flenderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Youshi Nakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby Flenderson.
Flenderson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Nakuraba drives through and clinches with Flenderson against the cage.
Flenderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nakuraba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Flenderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Flenderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nakuraba counters with a big head kick but Flenderson shrugs it off.
Nakuraba pushes Flenderson away with a front kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Nakuraba.
Nakuraba throws a head kick that Flenderson semi-blocks.
Flenderson tries for a takedown but Nakuraba circles away easily
and Nakuraba counters with a three punch combo that has Flenderson backing up. Flenderson nods at Nakuraba to acknowledge the strikes.
Youshi Nakuraba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakuraba punishes Flenderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Nakuraba throws a series of strikes that have Flenderson backpedaling.
Nakuraba thows a body kick. Flenderson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Youshi Nakuraba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakuraba lands a right hook to the body.
Flenderson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nakuraba.
Nakuraba scores with a hook to the body. Flenderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakuraba scores with the left hand. Flenderson knows he should have avoided that one.
Flenderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Flenderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nakuraba.
Flenderson with a poor takedown

and Nakuraba counters by clinching up.
Nakuraba wants to break free but Flenderson has control.
Flenderson has Nakuraba pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nakuraba manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Nakuraba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakuraba thuds his shin into the meat of Flenderson's side.
Nakuraba tries to clinch but Flenderson is having none of it.
Toby Flenderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flenderson fails with the takedown
and Nakuraba makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Flenderson really felt that one!
Nakuraba throws a combination. Flenderson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Flenderson has his takedown stuffed
and Nakuraba counters with a nice body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Youshi Nakuraba!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Youshi Nakuraba!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Youshi Nakuraba!

Youshi Nakuraba wins by unanimous decision!
Youshi Nakuraba is the new super heavyweight champion!