FCC 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Naruto Uzamaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Ezio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Uzamaki
vs
Ezio

166 cm
21
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Naruto Uzamaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marco Ezio!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Uzamaki.

Ezio takes the fight into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Uzamaki.
Uzamaki throws a knee to the head but misses.

Ezio gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Uzamaki wants to get back to his feet.
Ezio working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Uzamaki's thigh. Uzamaki counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Uzamaki has a closed guard, preventing Ezio from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ezio tries to free his leg and advance position but Uzamaki is retaining full guard.
Uzamaki keeping moving, preventing Ezio from controlling successfully.
Uzamaki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ezio wants to get up but he can't break Uzamaki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ezio wants to stand and escape but instead Uzamaki has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ezio is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Uzamaki dives into side control.

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.
Ezio bucks up and tries to throw Uzamaki off but instead Uzamaki has got his back!
Uzamaki doesn't have the hooks in and Ezio manages to turn into his guard.
Ezio trying to stand up but can't free himself from Uzamaki's guard.

Uzamaki wriggles free and stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ezio is looking to clinch but Uzamaki is avoiding it.
Uzamaki throws a head kick but Ezio moves out of range.
Ezio takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ezio blocks a head kick by Uzamaki.
Ezio avoids the head kick by Uzamaki.
Uzamaki is breathing heavily.
Uzamaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ezio avoids the head kick by Uzamaki.
Ezio throws a push kick but Uzamaki slaps the foot to one side.

Uzamaki rushes Ezio and presses him up against the cage.
Uzamaki tries to land a knee to the head but Ezio blocks with his arms.
Uzamaki gets underhooks to prevent Ezio's takedown attempt.
Ezio wants to break free but Uzamaki has control.
Uzamaki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ezio trying to land knees to the body.
Ezio tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Uzamaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ezio blocks a head kick by Uzamaki.
Naruto Uzamaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Ezio.
Uzamaki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ezio throws a lazy head kick

and Uzamaki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ezio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Uzamaki.
Ezio tries for a takedown but Uzamaki manages to get underhooks.
Naruto Uzamaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Ezio.
Ezio looking for a takedown.
Ezio can't break the clinch.
Ezio takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ezio is trying to break the clinch but Uzamaki has him pressed against the cage.
Uzamaki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ezio's face.
Ezio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uzamaki is defending well for now.
Ezio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Uzamaki misses with a knee to the head.
Ezio is trying to maintain a safe position but Uzamaki gets an underhook and turns Ezio into the cage.
Uzamaki tries to land a knee to the head but Ezio blocks with his arms.
Uzamaki working Ezio over with knees to the body.
Uzamaki misses with a knee strike.
Ezio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Uzamaki just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ezio motions for Uzamaki to come forward. Ezio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ezio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Uzamaki.
Uzamaki blocks a head kick by Ezio.
Uzamaki throws a head kick that misses.
Uzamaki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ezio takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ezio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uzamaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Uzamaki throws a head kick that misses.
Uzamaki misses with a straight right.
Ezio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Uzamaki swivels and escapes.
Uzamaki moves in looking to clinch but Ezio pushes him off.
Marco Ezio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uzamaki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ezio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Ezio tries to keep at a distance but Uzamaki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uzamaki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ezio's face.
Ezio misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzamaki tries a knee to the head but Ezio blocks it.
Ezio managing to block the knees to the body from Uzamaki.
Ezio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Uzamaki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Naruto Uzamaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Ezio.
Uzamaki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ezio blocks it with crossed arms.
Uzamaki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Uzamaki manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Uzamaki misses

and Ezio counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ezio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Uzamaki gets underhooks to prevent Ezio's takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Uzamaki.
Uzamaki scores with a knee to the head.
Uzamaki keeps control of Ezio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ezio is trying to break the clinch but Uzamaki is controlling him.
Uzamaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ezio backwards.
Uzamaki tries a knee to the head but Ezio blocks it.

Ezio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Uzamaki as Ezio shoots in.
Ezio misses with a body kick.
Uzamaki throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Ezio holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Uzamaki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzamaki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ezio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Uzamaki lands a knee to the head.
Ezio is trying to drag Uzamaki to the mat but Uzamaki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ezio wants a takedown.

Uzamaki breaks the clinch.
Uzamaki misses with a head kick.
Uzamaki misses with a head kick.
Ezio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Uzamaki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Uzamaki throws a head kick but Ezio moves out of range.
Uzamaki lands with a slapping head kick.
Ezio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ezio crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Uzamaki - the referee stops the clock and Ezio gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Uzamaki. Ezio manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ezio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Uzamaki misses with a body kick.
Uzamaki throws a lazy head kick
and Ezio counters with a series of strikes. Uzamaki will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ezio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Uzamaki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ezio blocks it with crossed arms.

Uzamaki breaks the clinch.

Ezio drives through and clinches with Uzamaki against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Uzamaki fails to land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ezio takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Uzamaki misses with a knee strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ezio is trying to break the clinch but Uzamaki is controlling him.
Uzamaki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ezio's face.
Ezio takes a knee to the side of the body.

Uzamaki breaks the clinch.
Ezio throws a series of punches but Uzamaki moves out of range.

Uzamaki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ezio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Uzamaki crunches a lovely knee into Ezio's ribcage.
Uzamaki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ezio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ezio breaks from the clinch.
Uzamaki takes a swing at Ezio's ribcage but misses.
Uzamaki lands a nice looking body kick.
Uzamaki misses with the body kick
and Ezio counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Uzamaki is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Uzamaki throws a head kick but Ezio moves out of range.
Uzamaki throws a sloppy head kick and Ezio moves out of range easily.
Ezio shoots in but no luck this time.
Uzamaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ezio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Ezio misses.
Uzamaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uzamaki moves in looking to clinch but Ezio pushes him off.
Naruto Uzamaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ezio tries to clinch there but Uzamaki circles away.
Ezio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Uzamaki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ezio blocks a head kick by Uzamaki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ezio has a takedown stuffed.
Ezio tries to bum rush Uzamaki with a series of wild strikes but Uzamaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick by Uzamaki misses
and Ezio counters with a nice kick to the body.
Uzamaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uzamaki stuffs the takedown.
Uzamaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ezio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Uzamaki misses
and Ezio counters with a head kick.
Uzamaki avoids the head kick by Ezio.
Uzamaki throws a lazy head kick

and Ezio counters by moving into the clinch.
Ezio is working for takedown but Uzamaki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Naruto Uzamaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Ezio.

Uzamaki breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ezio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uzamaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Ezio shoots in but no luck this time.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Uzamaki. Ezio shrugs it off though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzamaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Uzamaki stuffs the takedown attempt from Ezio. Ezio gets slowly back to his feet.
Uzamaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Uzamaki darts in and clinches Ezio up against the cage.
Uzamaki tries to land a knee to the head but Ezio blocks with his arms.
Uzamaki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ezio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Uzamaki has him pressed against the cage.
Uzamaki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ezio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Uzamaki walks away with a smile on his face. Ezio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Uzamaki throws a lazy head kick

and Ezio counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ezio.
Ezio tries to land knees in the clinch but Uzamaki avoids the damage to the body.
Uzamaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ezio avoids it.
Uzamaki trying to land knees to the body.
Uzamaki landing knees to the body.
Uzamaki connects with a knee to the head.
Ezio tries for a takedown but Uzamaki manages to get underhooks.
Uzamaki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Uzamaki lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ezio wants a takedown but no success here.
Ezio tries for a takedown but Uzamaki manages to get underhooks.
Uzamaki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Uzamaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Uzamaki tries to clinch but Ezio is having none of it.
Ezio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uzamaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ezio throws a sloppy head kick and Uzamaki moves out of range easily.
Uzamaki misses with a hook. Ezio ducked under it nicely.

Uzamaki moves into the clinch.
Ezio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Uzamaki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ezio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Uzamaki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Uzamaki tries a knee to the head but Ezio blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ezio throws an elbow but misses.
Uzamaki scores with a knee to the head.
Uzamaki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ezio throws an elbow but misses.
Uzamaki lands a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ezio tries to circle away but Uzamaki has him pinned against the cage.
Uzamaki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ezio's efforts to push away.
Uzamaki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Uzamaki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ezio has Uzamaki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Uzamaki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Uzamaki stops a takedown attempt from Ezio.
Ezio fails to pull guard.
Ezio wants a takedown but no success here.
Uzamaki connects with a knee to the head.
Ezio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Uzamaki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ezio takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right from Uzamaki on the inside.
Uzamaki tries a knee to the head but Ezio blocks it.
Uzamaki with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Uzamaki.
Uzamaki misses with a knee to the head.
Uzamaki lands a good knee to the midsection. Ezio won't want to take too many of those.
Uzamaki keeps control of Ezio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Uzamaki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ezio's efforts to push away.
Ezio trying to control the position but instead, Uzamaki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ezio into the cage.

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.
Ezio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Uzamaki lands a knee to the head.
Uzamaki tries to land a knee to the head but Ezio blocks with his arms.
Ezio wants to break free but Uzamaki has control.
Uzamaki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ezio's face.
Ezio blocks an uppercut.
Ezio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Uzamaki smiles and moves away.
Uzamaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uzamaki throws a head kick that misses
and Ezio counters with a one-two to the body.
Uzamaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uzamaki throws a lazy head kick

and Ezio counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Uzamaki!
Ezio sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marco Ezio.
I think Uzamaki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naruto Uzamaki!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jozef Hajek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dani Breiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hajek's entrance music is Nazov Stavby - Babylon. A fine choice. Dani Breiner will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hajek
vs
Breiner

179 cm
22
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jozef Hajek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dani Breiner!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hajek drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hajek lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hajek working the ground and pound but Breiner is defending the strikes.
Breiner is trying to control Hajek's posture but Hajek avoids it.
Breiner is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hajek is controlling him well.
Breiner is looking for a sweep.
Hajek working away.
Breiner is trying to get back to half guard.
Hajek tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hajek working the ground and pound from side control.
Hajek fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hajek working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hajek throws a strike aimed at the side of Breiner's head but Breiner avoids it well.
Breiner can't do much from the bottom here.
Hajek lands an elbow.
Breiner takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hajek sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Breiner is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hajek landing a few strikes.
Hajek landing a few strikes.

Breiner is rocked!
Hajek 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.
Breiner looks gassed!
Hajek scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Breiner is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Hajek can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jozef Hajek!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pudsey Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Stokoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pudsey Bear has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bear
vs
Stokoe

191 cm
19
191 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

210 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Pudsey Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Stokoe!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

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

Bear shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stokoe's guard.
Stokoe working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stokoe is on top in guard.
Stokoe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stokoe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bear throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bear looking to control.
Bear wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Stokoe is now in half guard.
Bear connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Stokoe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bear's head.
Bear tries to roll over but Stokoe keeps him under control.
Stokoe wants to control but Bear is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bear misses with a body shot.
Bear tries to land a leg kick but Stokoe saw it coming and moves away.
Bear throws the left hand but Stokoe avoids the punch easily.
Bear tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Bear shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bear showed some decent athleticism there.
Stokoe trying to control from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bear connects with a nice short shot to Stokoe's temple.
Bear missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stokoe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bear is looking to work some ground and pound but Stokoe has wrist control.
Stokoe is looking to stand up but Bear isn't so interested in that idea.
Stokoe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bear loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bear loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Bear postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stokoe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bear, into his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bear throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Stokoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bear trying to strike off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stokoe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stokoe stands up over Bear, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Stokoe gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Stokoe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bear is breathing heavily.
Bear won't allow Stokoe to sweep him here.
Bear loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bear loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bear postures up.
Stokoe wants to get back to his feet but Bear is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bear has gone for a leg lock! Stokoe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bear's guard.
Bear wants to sweep here but Stokoe controlling him for the moment.

Stokoe stands and steps away. Bear gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bear looks to land a left hand but Stokoe moved out of range nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stokoe.
Pudsey Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Bear misses.
Bear pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bear misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bear misses with an uppercut. Stokoe saw that one coming.
Bear misses the shot to the body.
Stokoe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stokoe wants it to stay on the feet.
Stokoe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bear as he jumps to the side.
A combination from Bear does no damage.
Bear misses with the combination.
Bear is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stokoe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bear circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stokoe throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Pudsey Bear has been cut.
Bear throws a head kick that misses
and Stokoe counters with a low kick, right behind Bear 's knee.
Bear swats away the attempt to clinch by Stokoe.
Stokoe misses with a takedown attempt - Bear sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Stokoe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Stokoe stands up from Bear's guard - Stokoe perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stokoe thuds a left hand into Bear's body.
Stokoe shoots and misses

and Bear counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pudsey Bear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Stokoe.
Stokoe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bear is working away from the top position though.
Stokoe pushes Bear off looking to stand but Bear dives back in and keeps control.
Stokoe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bear thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stokoe's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear thows a huge punch but Stokoe dodges it nicely.
Bear not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bear is thwarting Stokoe's attempts to control the position.
Stokoe is pressing down on Bear's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Bear got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stokoe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bear has managed to get both his arms back between Stokoe's legs - danger averted.
Bear throwing strikes but missing.
Stokoe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stokoe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bear manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Stokoe pushes down on Bear's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bear might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stokoe trying to control from half guard but Bear is working away.
Bear wants to get back to full guard but Stokoe has mounted him!
Bear takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stokoe lands a big shot there that rocks Bear but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bear really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stokoe scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bear?
Bear on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bear tries to get out of the position.
BOOM! Stokoe connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stokoe controlling from the full mount.
Bear tries to reverse the position but Stokoe maintains control.
Bear knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stokoe on the ground.
Bear is working hard here to advance position.

Stokoe is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bear can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bear is trying to reverse the position but instead Stokoe has taken his back - oops!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Stokoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pudsey Bear's cut.
That's time! Bear's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Horrible takedown by Stokoe or perhaps it was just good defense by Bear which made him look bad.
Bear throws a leg kick
and Stokoe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick from Stokoe lands but Bear takes it in his stride.

Stokoe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stokoe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stokoe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bear goes for a takedown attempt but Stokoe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A low kick from Bear is predictable there
and Stokoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bear throws a sloppy head kick
and Stokoe counters with a nice leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bear.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pudsey Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stokoe.
Stokoe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stokoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Stokoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stokoe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stokoe has a takedown stuffed.
A low kick from Bear is predictable there
and Stokoe counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bear jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bear misses with a hook. Stokoe ducked under it nicely.
Stokoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bear.
Bear throws a big shot that misses.
Bear circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stokoe works over Bear's head and body with a nice combination.
Stokoe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stokoe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Bear shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stokoe's guard.
Stokoe looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stokoe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bear is one step ahead there.
Stokoe keeping moving, preventing Bear from controlling successfully.

Stokoe pushes Bear off and gets back to his feet.
Bear throws a hook but Stokoe avoids it easily.
Bear is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Stokoe's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A head kick by Bear misses
and Stokoe counters with a right hand to the body.
Stokoe with a lazy takedown attempt

so Bear counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bear trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Bear got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stokoe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bear has managed to get both his arms back between Stokoe's legs - danger averted.
Bear has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bear postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stokoe throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Stokoe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pudsey Bear overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bear trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bear throws a strike but Stokoe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bear is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stokoe pushing down on Bear's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bear is trying to get back to full guard.
Stokoe trying to control the action but Bear is working from the bottom.
Bear wants to get back to full guard.
Stokoe blocks the strikes from Bear.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stokoe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alex Stokoe.
I think Stokoe 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hitoshi Masaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Masaru
vs
Oliveira

180 cm
21
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hitoshi Masaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eduardo Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Eduardo Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira throws a nice looking combination but Masaru bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masaru shoots in for a takedown but Oliveira shows good takedown defense.
Oliveira fails to land with a series of punches.
Masaru showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masaru.
Oliveira lands with an uppercut that bounces Masaru off the cage and back into rage.
Oliveira waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Masaru.
Oliveira is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Oliveira misses with a hook. Masaru ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Masaru lands a big uppercut and Oliveira crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Oliveira looks OK. Masaru waves Oliveira back to his feet!

It looks like Eduardo Oliveira has been cut.
Masaru ducks right into an uppercut from Oliveira.
Oliveira cracks Masaru with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Masaru tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oliveira swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira misses with a wild combination.
Masaru takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Masaru slips a jab and a cross from Oliveira.
Oliveira misses the shot to the body.

Masaru gets a clinch.
Masaru is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Oliveira gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hitoshi Masaru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira landing knees to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Oliveira.
A right handed body shot lands from Oliveira.
Oliveira wants to get back to striking at distance but Masaru won't allow it.
Masaru fails to pull guard.
Oliveira landing knees to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira lands a nice shot to the body.
Oliveira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oliveira lands an uppercut.
Oliveira swings wildly with an uppercut but Masaru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliveira is looking to break free of the clinch but Masaru has double underhooks.
Oliveira misses with a knee strike.

Oliveira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oliveira has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Oliveira looks gassed!
Masaru wants to clinch up but Oliveira keeps it at a distance.

Masaru shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Oliveira's guard.

Oliveira is rocked!
Masaru landing some decent shots from guard.
Oliveira is still in real trouble! Can Masaru finish him?
Masaru passes Oliveira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Masaru scores with a big shot! Oliveira's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Oliveira! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hitoshi Masaru!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donovan Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bosse Bula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bula has chosen Last resort as his entrance music. Bosse Bula has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Donovan Hughes's chin.

Hughes
vs
Bula

189 cm
22
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Donovan Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bosse Bula!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bula.
Bula looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hughes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bula counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hughes won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes is trying to get back to half guard.
Hughes pushes Bula away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bula gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hughes could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hughes is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Hughes can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes tries to buck Bula off but Bula is having none of it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hughes throws a sloppy head kick

and Bula counters with a shoot takedown. Hughes fights it but they end up in guard.
Hughes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hughes is trying to keep Bula in close.
Hughes tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bula lands a couple of elbows.
Hughes seems keen to control Bula's posture.
Hughes wants to hit a switch here but Bula passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hughes there!
Hughes is trying desperately to improve position.
Hughes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bula on the ground.
Bula avoids the attempt from Hughes to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bula prevents Hughes from getting the reversal.
Bula thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hughes holds on for dear life, controlling Bula's posture momentarily.
Hughes is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hughes wants to control but Bula is having none of it.

Bula has control of Hughes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hughes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hughes regains half guard.
Hughes tries to roll over but Bula keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hughes wants to clinch
and Bula counters with a head kick.
Hughes needs to keep his hands up - Bula had a free shot at his head there.
Hughes tries to clinch there but Bula circles away.

Hughes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hughes lands in his opponent's guard.
Hughes trying to control but Bula is working from the bottom.
Hughes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Bula keeps moving.

Hughes gets to his feet - Bula follows without any prompting.
Donovan Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes tries to clinch up.
Hughes throws a sloppy head kick and Bula moves out of range easily.
Bula shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hughes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bula is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hughes is nestled in close to Bula, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hughes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hughes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Donovan Hughes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hughes wants to control but Bula is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hughes stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Hughes misses with a double jab

so Bula counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Hughes has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bula off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Bula closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hughes did well to prevent Bula getting side control.

Bula is trying to work for a kimura but Hughes is defending well.
Hughes is trying to stand up here but Bula is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bula is looking for a kimura here.
Hughes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hughes controlling the position well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donovan Hughes dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hughes.

Hughes darts in and clinches Bula up against the cage.

Hughes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hughes tries for a takedown but Bula circles away easily

and Bula counters with a single leg into guard. Hughes didn't expect that.

Hughes looking for a guillotine here but Bula defends easily.
Hughes wants to hit a switch here but Bula passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hughes there!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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.
Hughes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Bula working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Bula working for a submission but Hughes is keeping him at bay.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bula looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

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

Bula looking for a guillotine here but Hughes defends easily.

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.
Hughes wants to stand but Bula has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hughes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bula is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bosse Bula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bula 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bosse Bula!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Connor McCloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Leroy Dragon enters the cage!

McCloud
vs
Dragon

193 cm
22
204 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor McCloud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Leroy Dragon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from McCloud.
Dragon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McCloud tries to clinch up but Dragon circles away and keeps his distance.
Dragon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Connor McCloud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCloud misses with a wild combination.
McCloud will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dragon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCloud sprawls well. McCloud wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dragon gets slowly back to his feet.
Dragon walks into a straight right hand from McCloud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCloud jabs Dragon right on the nose. Dragon blinks but takes it well.
Dragon moves out of range as McCloud strikes.
McCloud scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dragon shoots in for a double leg but McCloud sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Connor McCloud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leroy Dragon.
Dragon walks into a stiff left hand from McCloud.
McCloud swinging wilding here.
McCloud is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dragon misses with a double jab
and McCloud counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McCloud lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCloud tries to bum rush Dragon with a series of wild strikes but Dragon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCloud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dragon slips a jab and a cross from McCloud.
A punch combination from McCloud misses.
Dragon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCloud is fending him off so far but Dragon persists. Nope, McCloud circles away and we're back to standing.
McCloud misses with a two punch combination.
McCloud is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McCloud tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dragon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCloud throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dragon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McCloud falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dragon counters with an outside leg kick.
Connor McCloud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCloud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dragon is trying desperately to land a takedown but McCloud is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dragon.
McCloud tries to clinch but Dragon is having none of it.
Dragon misses with a head kick.
Dragon shoots in for a double leg but McCloud sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McCloud misses with a double jab
and Dragon counters with a nice body kick.
McCloud wants to clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Dragon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McCloud lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCloud wants to clinch
and Dragon counters with a one-two to the body.
McCloud swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dragon counters with a three punch combo that has McCloud backing up. McCloud nods at Dragon to acknowledge the strikes.
McCloud throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dragon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McCloud really felt that one!
McCloud is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCloud looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCloud misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCloud throws a hook but Dragon avoids it easily.
McCloud throws a combination that misses
and Dragon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McCloud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dragon swats away the attempt to clinch by McCloud.
McCloud falls off balance throwing a combination

and Dragon counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McCloud's guard now.
McCloud on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McCloud tries to get out of the position.
McCloud keeping full guard, as Dragon tries to pass.

Dragon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dragon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCloud wants to sweep but no luck.
Dragon postures up and lands a big shot to McCloud's brow.
Dragon looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McCloud working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dragon.
McCloud keeping full guard, as Dragon tries to pass.
McCloud knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dragon on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dragon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

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.
McCloud can't keep his opponent in guard - Dragon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Dragon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCloud sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dragon wants to free his trapped foot but McCloud is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McCloud keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCloud is looking to improve his position.
Dragon wants to pass the guard but McCloud is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCloud controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dragon tries to pass to full mount but McCloud defends it.
McCloud wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McCloud misses with a combination
and Dragon counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McCloud is lucky that one didn't land flush.
McCloud misses with a combination
and Dragon counters with a one-two to the body.
McCloud wants to clinch up but Dragon keeps it at a distance.
McCloud lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McCloud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCloud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dragon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCloud as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leroy Dragon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

McCloud looks to land a combination but Dragon avoids it well.
Dragon slips a jab and a cross from McCloud.
Dragon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCloud throws a combination that misses
and Dragon counters with a nice body kick.
McCloud misses with a series of wild punches.
Dragon slips a jab from McCloud.
Connor McCloud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragon throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCloud looks to land a combination but Dragon avoids it well.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCloud won't allow Dragon to pass to mount.
Dragon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dragon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McCloud!
Dragon sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dragon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The referee warns McCloud that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dragon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dragon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dragon working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dragon prevents McCloud from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragon is landing with some decent strikes but McCloud is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dragon working the ground and pound effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCloud is in a horrible position here. Dragon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McCloud stops Dragon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon fails to advance to McCloud's back.
McCloud wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dragon.
McCloud blocking the ground and pound.
Dragon cracks McCloud with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dragon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McCloud looks a forlorn figure.
Dragon connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Leroy Dragon has got the better of the ground game so far.

Dragon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dragon thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragon throws some wild stikes that McCloud manages to avoid easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leroy Dragon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dragon 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 27:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Dragon!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between rooie mano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stuart Bridgeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stuart Bridgeman will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

mano
vs
Bridgeman

180 cm
19
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

193 cm
22
189 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

FNF Energy - (Sale!)
EFC-S 150Q Energy, 147Q strength & Stamina, CHEAP!

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, rooie mano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stuart Bridgeman!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bridgeman tries to clinch up.
Stuart Bridgeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
mano takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice sprawl there from Bridgeman as mano shoots in.
Bridgeman doesn't manage to clinch there - mano circles away.
mano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bridgeman misses with a few strikes there.
mano scores with a hook to the body. Bridgeman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bridgeman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed mano momentarily.

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

mano working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Bridgeman turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips mano off and cradles Bridgeman's limp body as mano celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). rooie mano!
rooie mano is the new middleweight champion!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Reynolds
vs
Foreman

183 cm
23
171 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Reynolds!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Noah Foreman!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds fails to land with a series of punches.
Reynolds displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foreman throws out the jab.
Foreman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reynolds moves away.
Foreman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reynolds circles away quickly and effectively.
Foreman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Foreman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foreman misses with a double jab.
Reynolds throws a big shot that misses.
Foreman looks to land a combination. Reynolds sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Foreman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reynolds.
Reynolds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foreman manages to avoid it.
Foreman shoots in for a takedown but Reynolds shows good takedown defense.
Foreman walks into a jab.
Foreman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reynolds throws an overhand right that lands on Foreman's shoulder, as Foreman tries to avoid the shot.
Foreman scores with a hook to the body. Reynolds takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut.

Reynolds looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Reynolds prevents Foreman from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds is keen to just control but Foreman is a slippery customer.
Well, if Reynolds is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Foreman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reynolds scores with a couple of nice shots.
Reynolds passes to side control.
Foreman defending against the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Reynolds are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
You can see the frustration on Foreman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Foreman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Foreman is trying to control Reynolds's posture but Reynolds avoids it.
Foreman tries to bench press Reynolds off him but Reynolds keeps the position.
Reynolds throws a strike aimed at the side of Foreman's head but Foreman avoids it well.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Some wild striking there from Foreman.
Foreman slips a jab from Reynolds.
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch but Foreman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Foreman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reynolds stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Foreman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reynolds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reynolds falls off balance throwing a combination

and Foreman counters with a shoot takedown. Reynolds 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.
Foreman preventing the sweep.
Reynolds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Foreman trying to control but Reynolds is working from the bottom.

Reynolds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Foreman trying to control but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Reynolds looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Foreman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foreman trying to control but Reynolds is working from the bottom.

Reynolds looking for a guillotine here but Foreman defends easily.
Reynolds is breathing heavily.

Foreman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reynolds has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Foreman has managed to get both his arms back between Reynolds's legs - danger averted.
Foreman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reynolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Reynolds is looking for a triangle but Foreman pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Noah Foreman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Reynolds doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Foreman misses with a shot to the body

and Reynolds counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Reynolds passes Foreman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reynolds seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Foreman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Foreman wants to improve his position but Reynolds is controlling well.
Reynolds performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Reynolds is working for a kimura but Foreman is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reynolds throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds is taking a breather. Foreman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Foreman trying to hold on to Reynolds's head to control him but Reynolds postures up.
Ground and pound from Reynolds.
Reynolds missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reynolds is trying to control the action in half guard but Foreman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reynolds sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Foreman defending well though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Reynolds looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Foreman!
Reynolds lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Foreman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Foreman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Reynolds lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Reynolds fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Foreman working to try and regain half guard.
Reynolds scoring with strikes but Foreman is staying in there.
Reynolds looking to control but Foreman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Reynolds goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Foreman is on top in guard.
Reynolds looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Foreman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reynolds is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Foreman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Foreman's back!
Reynolds 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.
Reynolds scores with strikes from the back.

Reynolds looking for the RNC.
Reynolds doesn't have the hooks in and Foreman manages to turn into his guard.
Foreman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reynolds is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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.

Reynolds throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Foreman looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foreman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Reynolds had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Foreman is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Reynolds Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Foreman's back instead.

Reynolds patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Reynolds struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Reynolds dominated that second 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.

Reynolds rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foreman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reynolds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Foreman.
Foreman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reynolds.
Reynolds gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reynolds takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Reynolds drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reynolds postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reynolds in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reynolds postures up in Foreman's guard and throws a big left but Foreman blocks it.
Reynolds postures up in Foreman's guard and throws a big left but Foreman blocks it.
Reynolds looking to sit in guard and control but Foreman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Reynolds trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reynolds throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reynolds doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Foreman scores with a body shot.
Foreman jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reynolds misses with a jab, cross combination.
Foreman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reynolds sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Foreman somewhat.

Reynolds looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Foreman pulls Reynolds in close to his closed guard and prevents Reynolds from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reynolds throwing strikes from guard but Foreman blocks nicely.
Foreman wants to sweep here but Reynolds controlling him for the moment.
Foreman has momentary wrist control but Reynolds slips an elbow through the middle.
Reynolds working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Foreman keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
Reynoldsis looking to pass into half guard but Foreman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Foreman is in guard.

Reynolds is looking for a triangle but Foreman pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman stopping the sweep attempt from Reynolds.
Steve Reynolds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

Reynolds looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Foreman has picked Reynolds up and slammed him! Reynolds can't keep hold of the triangle and Foreman manages to pass to side control!

Foreman stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The fighters circle momentarily. Foreman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Foreman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Foreman missing with a left hand there. Reynolds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reynolds defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Foreman.
Steve Reynolds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Reynolds gets the takedown into side control.
Foreman tries to bench press Reynolds off him but Reynolds keeps the position.
Reynolds cracks Foreman with a big elbow.
Foreman is not content to let Reynolds control the position.
Foreman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Foreman on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Reynolds looks up at the clock and then as Foreman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Reynolds smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Reynolds is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Foreman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
An elbow from Reynolds crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Steve Reynolds did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Foreman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Reynolds to the mat! Reynolds manages to get full guard.
Foreman stopping the sweep attempt from Reynolds.
Reynolds trying to strike off his back.
Reynolds trying to keep a closed guard but Foreman is proving a slippery customer.
Reynolds tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Reynolds is looking for a triangle but Foreman pushes his legs off easily.

Reynolds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Foreman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Foreman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Reynolds keeping moving, preventing Foreman from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman postures up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Reynolds scores with a three punch combo!
Foreman misses the shot to the body.
Foreman fails to land with a series of punches.
Reynolds lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A left and a right from Foreman both land. Nice combination.
Foreman with a lazy takedown attempt

and Reynolds counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Reynolds is in close to Foreman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Foreman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reynolds is one step ahead there.
Reynolds throwing strikes from guard but Foreman blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreman 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.
Reynolds scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reynolds trying to control but Foreman is working from the bottom.

Foreman kicks Reynolds off and gets to his feet.
Foreman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reynolds rather than just go for the knockout.

Reynolds closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Reynolds's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Reynolds lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Foreman is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds scores with a couple of short elbows.
Foreman is looking to reverse the position.
Reynolds content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Reynolds working the body and head with strikes.
Foreman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Foreman wants to control but Reynolds postures up.
Foreman taking a bit of punishment here - Reynolds scoring with strikes.
Reynolds works to advance to full mount. Foreman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds lands a big elbow.
Reynolds lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Reynolds has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Foreman's face.
A nice elbow there by Reynolds.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Reynolds cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Reynolds is landing with some decent strikes but Foreman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Reynolds working the ground and pound effectively.
Reynolds lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foreman takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Reynolds fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Foreman tries to lock up and control but Reynolds gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Reynolds had his way with Noah Foreman in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Reynolds throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Foreman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Foreman thuds his right hand into Reynolds's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Foreman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reynolds moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reynolds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foreman manages to avoid it.
Noah Foreman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reynolds cracks Foreman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reynolds works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Foreman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws an overhand right that lands on Foreman's shoulder, as Foreman tries to avoid the shot.
Reynolds throws a series of punches but Foreman avoids them all with ease.
Foreman misses with a double jab

and Reynolds counters by moving into the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Reynolds is working Foreman over against the cage.
Foreman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Foreman blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds cracks Foreman with a nice body shot.
Reynolds avoiding damage.
Foreman has had enough of the clinch but Reynolds keeps him there for the moment.
Reynolds tries to pull guard but Foreman holds him up against the cage and eventually Reynolds drops back down to his feet.
Foreman wants to break free but Reynolds has control.
Reynolds tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Foreman smiles and moves away.
Foreman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
Foreman tries to bum rush Reynolds with a series of wild strikes but Reynolds uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reynolds is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Foreman tries to bum rush Reynolds with a series of wild strikes but Reynolds uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Reynolds scores a takedown into full mount!
Reynolds working Foreman over with strikes here.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Reynolds cracks Foreman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Foreman taking shots to the head.
Reynolds landing punches.
Reynolds postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Foreman looks a forlorn figure.
Reynolds lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Foreman holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Reynolds tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Foreman is desperately trying to improve his position but Reynolds has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Reynolds landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Reynolds cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Reynolds is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Reynolds connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Foreman is in a horrible position here. Reynolds smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Foreman tries to hold on but Reynolds pushes him away.

Reynolds is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Foreman is surviving well by controlling Reynolds's body position as best he can.

Reynolds goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Foreman is on top in guard.
Steve Reynolds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foreman trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reynolds is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Reynolds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Noah Foreman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reynolds thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Reynolds!
Steve Reynolds is the new welterweight champion!