WFC CAGED VENGEANCE PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Malick Bah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keast Kann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malick Bah could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Keast Kann's chin.

Bah
vs
Kann

177 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Malick Bah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Keast Kann!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Bah.
Bah tries a low kick but Kann avoids it.
Kann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bah is looking to land body kicks.
Bah throws a right hand that Kann ducks under and follows up with a left that Kann also avoids with ease.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Bah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bah throws the kick towards the body but Kann avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bah tries to clinch but Kann is having none of it.
Bah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kann paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Bah there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Malick Bah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Bah has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kann is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bah gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kann avoiding damage as Bah throws knees to the body.
Kann has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bah is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kann blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Bah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bah moves into the clinch.
Kann has Bah pressed against the cage, preventing Bah from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bah missing with knees to the body.
Bah throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kann is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Malick Bah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keast Kann.
Kann keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bah's efforts to push away.
Bah unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kann lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bah is pressed up against the cage. Kann has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bah down to the mat. Bah avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Bah clinches with his opponent.
Bah really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kann has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bah avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Kann has Bah pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kann pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bah tumbling to the mat - Kann dives into Bah's guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Bah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bah has managed to get both his arms back between Kann's legs - danger averted.
Bah's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kann swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Kann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kann throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bah uses it to pass to side control.
Bah knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kann on the ground.
Bah looks up at the clock and then as Kann takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bah smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bah stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bah throws and low kick but Kann moves out of range easily.
Bah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kann blocks a head kick by Bah.
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 Malick Bah will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bah wants to clinch up but Kann keeps it at a distance.
Malick Bah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bah tries to land a front kick but Kann steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Kann drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

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

Kann has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bah should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kann has tightened it up now! Bah should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Keast Kann!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keast Beasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Who - Wont get fooled again. Jorge Thiago had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Thiago
vs
Beasty

193 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

184 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorge Thiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Keast Beasty!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beasty misses the shot to the body.
Thiago fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thiago is defended easily by Beasty.
Beasty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thiago circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago closes the distance and clinches up with Beasty, looking for a takedown. Thiago pushes Beasty against the cage but Beasty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Thiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beasty fails to land with a series of punches.

Oooh a lovely combination from Beasty sends Thiago down but not out. Beasty dives into side control looking to finish.

It looks like Jorge Thiago has been cut.
Thiago is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beasty decides to stand back up. Beasty steps back and let's Thiago get back to his feet.
Beasty missing with a left hand there. Thiago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beasty swings for the body but Thiago moves out of range.

Thiago shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Thiago is looking to advance position but Beasty won't allow it.
Thiago thows a huge punch but Beasty dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thiago is keen to just control but Beasty is a slippery customer.
Beasty is looking to get back to is feet but Thiago passes into side control.
Thiago creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Beasty sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thiago prevents Beasty from escaping the position.

Thiago wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Beasty, who protects the arm well.
Thiago postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Thiago gets the takedown into side control.
Thiago throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Thiago is looking to take a break and control but Beasty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beasty defending against the ground and pound.
Thiago creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Beasty sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Beasty is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Thiago in side control, throwing shots but Beasty defends.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Beasty is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
An elbow from Thiago crashes against the mat.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circling - Beasty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beasty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Thiago closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Beasty did well to prevent Thiago getting side control.
Thiago is breathing heavily.
Thiago seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beasty does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thiago has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Beasty works to full guard.
Thiago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keast Beasty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Thiago's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Beasty lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thiago is defended easily by Beasty.
Beasty lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thiago shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thiago takes a jab right on the kisser.

Thiago looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Beasty!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beasty wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beasty blocking the ground and pound.
Thiago looking to finish with strikes here!
Beasty is squirming around, avoiding Thiago's attempts to control the action.
Beasty is trying to stand up.

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.
Thiago unloads with some shots from mount but Beasty bucks and avoids them well.
Thiago looking to control but Beasty is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Beasty is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Beasty is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Beasty is squirming around, avoiding Thiago's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Thiago punching from mount but Beasty doing a good job of avoiding damage.

Thiago is working for a guillotine from mount but Beasty frees his head quite easily.

Thiago is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Beasty can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Thiago looking to finish with strikes here!

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.
Thiago wants to control the pace but Beasty is squirming around nicely.
Thiago looking to ground and pound but Beasty is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keast Beasty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jorge Thiago's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Beasty works over Thiago's head and body with a nice combination.

Thiago looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Beasty!
Thiago misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Beasty is trying to stand up.
Thiago thowing shots but they're missing.
Thiago working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Thiago trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beasty holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Thiago tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Thiago working for a guillotine from mount but Beasty is in no mood to give up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thiago unloads with some shots from mount but Beasty bucks and avoids them well.
Beasty wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Thiago.
Beasty really wants to buck Thiago off and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thiago misses with a head shot.
Beasty blocking the ground and pound.
Thiago throwing strikes here but Beasty is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Beasty takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Thiago trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thiago punching from mount but Beasty doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thiago goes for an armbar but Beasty turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Beasty.

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

Thiago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beasty tries to stand but Thiago is controlling from the bottom.

Thiago looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Beasty passes into half guard.

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

Thiago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beasty pulls his head out easily.
Beasty tries to stand but can't do so whilst Thiago controls his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thiago has a hand on Beasty's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Beasty takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge William Gold scores the fight for Keast Beasty!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Keast Beasty!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Keast Beasty!

Keast Beasty wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robert Pride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merv Ridley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ridley has chosen Don't Turn Off The Lights - Enrique Iglesias as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Merv Ridley is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Pride
vs
Ridley

176 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
163 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Pride!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Merv Ridley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ridley takes a kick to the side of the head.

Pride scores with a takedown into Ridley's guard.
Ridley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Ridley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pride accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Ridley looking for a guillotine here but Pride defends easily.
Ridley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pride.

Ridley has his foot on Pride's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pride works his way back into a safe position though.
Ridley trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pride wants to pass the guard but Ridley is keeping the position.
Pride throwing strikes but missing.
Pride sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridley keeping moving, preventing Pride from controlling successfully.
Pride looking to pass the guard.
Ridley thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Pride trying to control but Ridley is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A combination from Pride does no damage.
A combination from Pride does no damage.
Pride misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pride closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ridley with a lazy takedown attempt

and Pride counters with a takedown into side control.
Ridley sneaks back into half guard.
Pride wants to take a breather but Ridley is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridley won't allow Pride to pass to mount.

Ridley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pride wants to work for an arm triangle but Ridley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ridley tries to roll over but Pride keeps him under control.

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

Pride shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ridley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pride is breathing heavily.
Pride in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Pride trying to control the position but Ridley is working away.
Pride wants to stand but Ridley has his arm trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ridley gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pride is pressing down on Ridley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ridley is holding on for now.
Pride is looking to take a break and control but Ridley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Ridley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown by Pride or perhaps it was just good defense by Ridley which made him look bad.

Ridley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ridley wants to control from the top but Pride keeps moving.
Ridley throws a big right hand that misses.
Pride looking for a sweep. Not yet Pride, not yet.
Ridley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ridley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pride keeping moving, preventing Ridley from controlling successfully.
Pride keeping full guard, as Ridley tries to pass.
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 Robert Pride will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Horrible takedown by Ridley or perhaps it was just good defense by Pride which made him look bad.
Good shot there by Pride.
Ridley shoots for a takedown but Pride saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Robert Pride seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pride.
Pride with a hook.
Pride lands a jab-cross combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pride.
No joy there for Pride, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pride scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Ridley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pride's half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pride trying to control but Ridley postures up.
Ridley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pride's head.
Pride is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ridley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ridley's back!
Ridley wants to escape the position.
Ridley breaks Pride's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ridley won't allow Pride to get back to his feet.

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.
Pride keeping moving, preventing Ridley from controlling successfully.
Ridley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pride keeping moving, preventing Ridley from controlling successfully.
Ridley throws a big right hand that misses.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pride throws a nice looking combination but Ridley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pride swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ridley.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Pride.
Ridley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Pride is trying to work for a kimura but Ridley is defending well.
Pride throwing shots but Ridley is blocking nicely.
Ridley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ridley is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Merv Ridley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brayan Stabile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Rollins
vs
Stabile

180 cm
18
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Rollins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brayan Stabile!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stabile stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stabile lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stabile.

It looks like Stephen Rollins has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Rollins.
Rollins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stabile moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stabile throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Rollins counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rollins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stabile is looking to improve his position.

Stabile makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rollins connects with a superb combination that knocks Stabile out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Rollins before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Stabile!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stephen Rollins!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alister The Demon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregg Organa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Demon comes to the cage accompanied by Puritania. Organa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Creeping death. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

The Demon
vs
Organa

190 cm
23
218 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Hell's Balls Recovery

CBK MMA Nutrition

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alister The Demon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregg Organa!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The Demon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Organa trying to control the position here.
The Demon chips away with some ground and pound.

It looks like Gregg Organa has been cut.
The Demon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Demon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Demon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Demon pushes down on Organa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The Demon is thwarting Organa's attempts to control the position.

The Demon seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Organa is trying to stand back up but The Demon is controlling him
The Demon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Organa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Demon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Organa's head.
The Demon trying to control the action but Organa is working from the bottom.

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

The Demon maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Organa could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but The Demon has cracked it and Organa is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by The Demon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alister The Demon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oedline Buntington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Percy Destepolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buntington comes to the cage accompanied by Random Elevator Music. Destepolo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Link. Percy Destepolo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Buntington
vs
Destepolo

182 cm
23
181 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

CBK MMA Nutrition

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Oedline Buntington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Percy Destepolo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buntington misses with a looping left.
Destepolo throws a right hand that Buntington ducks under and follows up with a left that Buntington also avoids with ease.
Destepolo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Buntington throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buntington scores with the left hand. Destepolo knows he should have avoided that one.
Destepolo shoots in and drives through. Buntington sprawls well.

Destepolo drives through and clinches with Buntington against the cage.
Buntington gets underhooks to prevent Destepolo's takedown attempt.
Oedline Buntington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Percy Destepolo.
Buntington is looking to break free of the clinch but Destepolo has double underhooks.
Buntington wants to break the clinch but can't.
Buntington working hard to break the clinch.
Buntington gets underhooks to prevent Destepolo's takedown attempt.
Buntington working hard to break the clinch.
Destepolo has Buntington pressed against the cage, preventing Buntington from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Buntington tries to circle away but Destepolo has him pinned against the cage.
Buntington gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Destepolo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buntington is looking to break free of the clinch but Destepolo has double underhooks.
Buntington tries to break the clinch but Destepolo is controlling the position.
Buntington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Destepolo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Buntington clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Destepolo looking to break Buntington's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Buntington remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Destepolo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Destepolo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Buntington knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Buntington for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buntington controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Destepolo working for the choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Destepolo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Buntington defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Buntington is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Destepolo looks gassed!
Destepolo punches the canvas rather than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buntington has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Buntington defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Buntington looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Destepolo looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Buntington trying to get back to his feet but Destepolo is in full control for now.

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.

Buntington defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Destepolo's arms.
Buntington looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Buntington defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Buntington is trying to stand back up.

Destepolo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Buntington throws a shot to the body.
Destepolo shoots in looking for a takedown. Buntington tries to sprawl out of it but Destepolo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buntington manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Destepolo shoots for a double leg takedown but Buntington sprawls well. He's pushed Destepolo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Buntington stuffs the takedown.
Oedline Buntington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Percy Destepolo.
Buntington throws a series of strikes that have Destepolo backpedaling.
Destepolo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Percy Destepolo has been cut.
Buntington getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oedline Buntington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Destepolo fails to land the takedown.
Destepolo is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buntington swinging wilding here.
Buntington closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buntington stalks Destepolo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Destepolo's face. Destepolo staggers backwards, shaken.
Buntington scores with a one two! Destepolo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Buntington misses with a series of wild punches.
Destepolo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Buntington throws a left and a right that both miss

and Destepolo counters with a single leg into guard. Buntington didn't expect that.

Destepolo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Destepolo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Buntington is looking to stand up but Destepolo isn't so interested in that idea.
Destepolo tries to free his leg and advance position but Buntington is retaining full guard.
Buntington wants to stand and escape but Destepolo is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destepolo advances position into side control!
Destepolo takes a little break here. Buntington wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Buntington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Destepolo on the ground.

Destepolo is trying to get an arm triangle but Buntington is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Destepolo decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buntington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buntington stuffs the takedown.
Buntington leaves Destepolo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Buntington stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Buntington wants it to stay on the feet.
Buntington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Destepolo fails with a takedown attempt.
Buntington lands a jab.
Buntington scores with a shot to the body.

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.
Destepolo shoots in for a takedown but Buntington shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Destepolo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Buntington lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice jab there from Buntington.
A left and a right from Buntington both land. Nice combination.
Destepolo slips a jab from Buntington.
Destepolo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Buntington displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Destepolo.
Buntington connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Destepolo momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A cross from Buntington lands.
Buntington stuffs the takedown.
Destepolo tries to work over Buntington's front leg with a kick but Buntington checks it.
Buntington throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Destepolo on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oedline Buntington dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Percy Destepolo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Buntington lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Destepolo shoots for a double leg takedown but Buntington sprawls well. He's pushed Destepolo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Buntington throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Destepolo on the side of the head.
Good shot there by Buntington.
Destepolo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buntington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Destepolo somewhat.
Buntington dives in and grabs Destepolo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Destepolo pushes down on Buntington's head and hops out.
Destepolo shoots in looking for a takedown. Buntington tries to sprawl out of it but Destepolo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buntington manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oedline Buntington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Percy Destepolo.
Buntington misses with a few strikes there.
Buntington jabs at Destepolo's body.
Buntington throws a good cross that connects.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buntington paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Destepolo misses with a takedown
and Buntington counters with a one-two to the body.
Oedline Buntington is winning the standup battle so far.
Buntington scores with a one two! Destepolo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Buntington cracks a nice hook into Destepolo's ribs.
Destepolo fails with the takedown.
Buntington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Buntington stuffs the takedown attempt from Destepolo. Destepolo gets slowly back to his feet.
Buntington lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Buntington.
Buntington moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Buntington misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destepolo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Buntington defends it nicely.
Buntington scores with a one two! Destepolo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Destepolo fails to land the takedown.
Destepolo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice sprawl there from Buntington as Destepolo shoots in.
Buntington lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Destepolo backs up against the cage.
Destepolo misses with a two punch combination.
Percy Destepolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buntington cracks Destepolo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Destepolo tries for a takedown but Buntington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Buntington lands a jab-cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destepolo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Destepolo shoots in for a double leg but Buntington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Buntington!
Destepolo looks for a takedown but Buntington sprawls well.
Buntington with a jab.
Buntington misses with a few strikes there.

Destepolo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Destepolo thows a big elbow that misses.
Destepolo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Buntington's guard.
Buntington tries to kick Destepolo off but Destepolo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Destepolo stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Buntington is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buntington stuffs the takedown attempt from Destepolo. Destepolo gets slowly back to his feet.
Destepolo walks into a left hand.
Buntington stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Buntington wants it to stay on the feet.
Buntington lands a two punch combo.
Buntington scores with a nice head shot.
Destepolo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Buntington but Buntington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Buntington throws a series of punches but Destepolo moves out of range.

Destepolo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Buntington's half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buntington is refusing to be controlled, as Destepolo sits in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oedline Buntington showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Buntington 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Oedline Buntington!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Oedline Buntington!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Oedline Buntington!

Oedline Buntington wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keast Gaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keast Gaard has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Josh Smith's chin.

Smith
vs
Gaard

180 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
18
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

SPARTAN FIGHTWARE
SPARTAN FIGHTWARE

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Keast Gaard!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaard lands a nice shot to the body.
Gaard lands with a shot to the body.
Gaard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gaard wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Gaard as Smith shoots in.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith walks straight into a right hand from Gaard - that's dropped him! Gaard jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Smith from any more punishment! Smith complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Keast Gaard!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thierry Bizot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punch has chosen Get Knocked Out as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Bizot
vs
Punch

180 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
19
195 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Crashforce Voodoo Labs

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thierry Bizot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Punch!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punch dodges the punch combination from Bizot.
Bizot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Punch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Punch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Punch defending well as Bizot loads up on a big left hand.
Punch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bizot has time to react.
A slow jab from Bizot misses its intended target.
Bizot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Punch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bizot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Punch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Danga de danga de dang - Punch scores with a four punch combination!
Bizot misses with a wild body shot.
Bizot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bizot is looking to clinch but Punch is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Punch misses.
Bizot scores with a jab to the body.
Punch throws a right and a left that Bizot avoids nicely.
Punch misses with a wild combination.
Ray Punch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punch scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Punch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Punch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bizot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Punch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bizot takes a swing at Punch's ribcage but misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Bizot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Punch lands the left hand.
Punch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

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

Bizot wants the takedown. Punch is fighting it off but Bizot persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Punch's guard against the cage.
Bizot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bizot trying to control the position from guard on top but Punch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bizot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Punch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bizot stops Punch from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bizot is one step ahead there.
Bizot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bizot throws a strike but Punch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Punch tries to stand but Bizot is controlling from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Punch.
Punch stuffs the takedown attempt from Bizot. Bizot gets slowly back to his feet.
Punch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punch misses with a few strikes there.
Punch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bizot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bizot is breathing heavily.
Bizot throws a predictable looking body shot
and Punch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Punch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Punch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bizot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bizot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Punch circles away.
Bizot misses with a hook. Punch ducked under it nicely.
Punch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Punch lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Punch throws a series of strikes that have Bizot backpedaling.
Punch swinging wilding here.
Punch tries to clinch up but Bizot circles away and keeps his distance.
Punch misses with a few strikes there.
Punch fails to land with a series of punches.
Punch goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punch lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bizot backs up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punch throws a shot to the body.
Jab by Punch.
Punch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Punch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab from Punch.
Punch throws a series of punches but Bizot avoids them all with ease.
Punch scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Punch swinging wilding here.
Punch moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Punch.
Punch closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Punch is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Punch!

Bizot is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice takedown defense from Bizot. No joy for Punch on that attempt.
Thierry Bizot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Punch.
Punch lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Punch slaps away a takedown attempt from Bizot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bizot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bizot wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Punch lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Punch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Bizot counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Punch's guard now.

Punch has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bizot off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Punch lands with a straight right. Bizot didn't see that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Punch.
Punch throws a series of strikes that have Bizot backpedaling.
Punch throws a right and a left that Bizot avoids nicely.
Punch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Punch slips a jab from Bizot.
Nice shot by Punch.
Punch is working the combinations to good effect here.
Punch misses with a double jab

and Bizot counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bizot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bizot digs a right hand into Punch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Punch's gas tank.
A frustrated look appears on Punch's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bizot breaks from the clinch.

Bizot darts in and clinches Punch up against the cage.
Punch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bizot wants a takedown but no success here.

Punch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Punch misses with a few strikes there.
Punch works over Bizot's head and body with a nice combination.
Bizot has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Punch doesn't manage to clinch there - Bizot circles away.
Punch throws a series of punches but Bizot moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Punch tries to clinch there but Bizot circles away.
Punch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bizot shoots in but Punch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Punch has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bizot circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice combination there by Punch.
Punch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Bizot misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Punch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Punch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bizot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bizot misses with a double jab.
Bizot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Punch.
Bizot is looking to clinch but Punch is avoiding it.
Bizot is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ray Punch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Punch tries to clinch there but Bizot circles away.
Punch works over Bizot's head and body with a nice combination.
Punch tries to clinch up.
Punch wants to clinch but Bizot slips to the side
and Bizot counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Punch looks to land a combination. Bizot sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bizot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Punch.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punch tries to kick Bizot off but Bizot keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bizot thows a huge punch but Punch dodges it nicely.
Punch tries to get to full guard but Bizot has control of the leg.
Bizot thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Punch to regain full guard.
Bizot with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bizot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Punch pushes Bizot off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bizot dodges the punch combination from Punch.
Punch throws a series of punches but Bizot moves out of range.
Thierry Bizot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bizot with a lazy takedown attempt
and Punch counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thierry Bizot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Punch scores with a one two! Bizot had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Punch lands with a nice combination. Bizot backs away looking to recover.
Left hook, right uppercut from Punch.
Punch throws a nice looking combination but Bizot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Punch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bizot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bizot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bizot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Punch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bizot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ray Punch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bizot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Punch throws a series of punches but Bizot moves out of range.
Punch lands a body shot.
Punch swinging wilding here.
Punch works over Bizot's head and body with a nice combination.
Punch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Punch lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Punch.

Bizot closes the distance and pushes Punch back into the cage.
Bizot looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A frustrated look appears on Punch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Punch can't find room to land a body shot as Bizot controls the action.
Bizot stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bizot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Punch backwards.
Bizot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Punch gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bizot.
Bizot lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bizot pressing his opponent against the cage.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizot is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Punch.
Punch leaves Bizot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Punch misses with a two punch combination.
Punch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bizot tries to close the distance and clinch but Punch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Punch lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Horrible takedown by Punch or perhaps it was just good defense by Bizot which made him look bad.
Punch misses with a jab, cross combination.

Bizot gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bizot tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thierry Bizot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Punch is trying to break the clinch but Bizot has him pressed against the cage.
Bizot misses with a punch to the body.
Punch is trying to force a seperation but Bizot has the dominant position.
Punch wants to get back to striking at distance but Bizot won't allow it.
Punch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bizot has him pressed against the cage.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punch's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Punch duly obliges.
Bizot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Punch.
Punch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Punch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Punch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bizot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Punch looks to land a combination. Bizot sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Punch misses with a wild combination.
Bizot throws a series of punches but Punch moves out of range.
Punch fails to land with a series of punches.
Punch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bizot.
Punch throws a series of punches but Bizot avoids them all with ease.
Punch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bizot.
Punch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Bizot moves into range and clinches up with Punch.
Bizot scores with a shot to the side of Punch's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bizot is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Punch's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A frustrated look appears on Punch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Punch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Bizot.
Bizot pushes Punch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bizot looking for a takedown.
Punch is trying to break free.
Punch is trying to force a seperation but Bizot has the dominant position.
Bizot misses with a punch to the body.
Bizot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Punch's efforts to push away.
Punch is trying to break the clinch but Bizot has him pressed against the cage.
Punch wants to break free but Bizot has control.
Bizot looking for a takedown.
Punch is trying to force a seperation but Bizot has the dominant position.
Punch is trying to force a seperation but Bizot has the dominant position.
Bizot prevents Punch from breaking the clinch.
Punch is trying to break the clinch but Bizot has him pressed against the cage.
Punch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bizot is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Punch is keeping busy.
Bizot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

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.
Bizot is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Punch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Punch has had enough of the clinch but Bizot keeps him there for the moment.
Punch wants to break free but Bizot has control.
Bizot tries a body shot but Punch blocks it.
Bizot keeps control of Punch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Punch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Punch wants to break free but Bizot has control.
Bizot misses with a hook from the clinch.

Bizot gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Punch regains guard.
Punch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bizot is controlling him.
Bizot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bizot scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bizot looking to sit in guard and control but Punch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Punch gets to his feet. Bizot looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thierry Bizot.
I think Punch 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 Ray Punch!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Ray Punch!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Ray Punch!

Ray Punch wins by unanimous decision!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Texas Trash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Machine's choice of entrance music: Stupid KId. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Trash
vs
Machine

170 cm
22
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
19
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Texas Trash!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Machine!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine takes one to the side of the head.
Trash works over Machine's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Ray Machine has been cut.
A punch combination from Trash misses.
Machine misses with a takedown attempt - Trash sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Machine with that takedown attempt.

Trash drops Machine with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Machine looks back up at him and smiles so Trash waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Machine is rocked!
Trash fakes the body blow, causing Machine to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Machine goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Texas Trash!
Texas Trash is the new bantamweight champion!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shinji Nishimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and waiting for qfc (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!

Nishimura
vs
for qfc

168 cm
22
177 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

220 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Shinji Nishimura!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, waiting for qfc!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nishimura tries for a takedown but for qfc sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
for qfc scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nishimura throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around for qfc's waist but for qfc gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nishimura off to one side.
Nishimura shoots in for a takedown but for qfc shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinji Nishimura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nishimura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
for qfc looks to land a combination. Nishimura sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Nishimura bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
for qfc is trying to buck Nishimura off.

Nishimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
for qfc wants to get back to his feet but Nishimura drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Nishimura is trying to get an arm triangle but for qfc is defending well.
for qfc is pushing Nishimura's head away, looking to escape. Nishimura manages to hold on to the position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
for qfc is trying to get back to half guard.

Nishimura is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. for qfc is trying to escape and Nishimura transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and for qfc is forced to tap! Nice work there by Nishimura! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinji Nishimura!
Shinji Nishimura is the new middleweight champion!