UFP5: FURY PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Walford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwards is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Burning Love Elvis. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Walford
vs
Edwards

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

200 cm
22
268 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Walford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walford shoots in for a takedown but Edwards shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Edwards scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Edwards trying to mount his opponent but Walford defends it.

Edwards is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Edwards is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Edwards is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Walford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Edwards wants to pass to mount but Walford is defending the position.

Walford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edwards pulls his head out easily.
Edwards trying to mount his opponent but Walford defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walford wants to improve his position but Edwards is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Walford manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Edwards drops back looking for a leg! Walford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Walford manages to kick Edwards off! Edwards jumps back into Walford's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Edwards drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Edwards jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Edwards looks gassed!

Edwards avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walford throwing strikes from guard but Edwards blocks nicely.

Edwards is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walford is aware though and is defending well.
Walford looking to pass the guard.
Walford throwing strikes from guard but Edwards blocks nicely.

Edwards escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Walford passes Edwards's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Walford lands a nice short elbow.
Walford will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Edwards is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walford pulls his head out easily.

Edwards looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Walford has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Edwards defend it? Walford steps over the head and cranks it - Edwards is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Walford!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Walford!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between leron sinta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Liv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

sinta
vs
Liv

205 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, leron sinta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stefan Liv!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from sinta.
Liv tries to clinch up but sinta circles away and keeps his distance.
sinta misses with an uppercut. Liv saw that one coming.
sinta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
sinta scoring well with a low kick there.
sinta throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - sinta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liv blocks a head kick by sinta.
sinta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Liv shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has sinta pinned against the cage. sinta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
sinta throws a leg kick but Liv moved away.
sinta throws a looping overhand right but Liv ducks down to avoid it.
Liv fails with a takedown attempt.
Liv ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liv tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
sinta looks to throw the jab but Liv is out of range.
sinta fails to land with a series of punches.
Liv tries a head kick but it misses.

Liv clinches with his opponent.
sinta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Liv's defenses.
sinta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Liv looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Liv breaks the clinch.
leron sinta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liv slips a straight right by sinta.

Liv drives through and clinches with sinta against the cage.
Liv throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
sinta tries to circle away but Liv has him pinned against the cage.
sinta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Liv wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but sinta has him pressed against the cage.
Liv lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt sinta or not.
sinta is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Liv's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
sinta is breathing heavily.
sinta is looking to break free of the clinch but Liv has double underhooks.

Liv pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Liv is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
sinta won't allow Liv to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Liv had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. sinta defends it easily.
Liv is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Liv throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Liv controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Liv has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Liv stops sinta from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liv moves into full mount! sinta won't be happy about that!
Liv controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
sinta is trying to stand.
Liv working the ground and pound effectively.
Liv scoring with strikes but sinta is staying in there.
Liv putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Liv content just to control the position here.
sinta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Liv on the ground.
sinta's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stefan Liv dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Liv shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches sinta napping and manages to drive through into side control!
sinta is pushing Liv's head away, looking to escape. Liv manages to hold on to the position though.
Liv postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Liv in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Liv tries for a kimura but sinta is defending well.
sinta is trying to buck Liv off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Liv wants to take a breather but sinta manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Liv.
sinta wants to stand and escape but Liv is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Liv decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Liv takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
leron sinta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liv on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
sinta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Liv.
sinta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Liv. Liv circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
sinta throws a right hand that Liv ducks under and follows up with a left that Liv also avoids with ease.
sinta lands a lovely overhand right.
sinta feints and then cracks Liv's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liv down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
sinta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Liv slips under a jab from sinta.
sinta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Liv.
leron sinta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Liv.
sinta goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Liv thows a leg kick but sinta checks it
and sinta counters with an inside leg kick.
Liv slips a jab and a cross from sinta.

Liv moves into the clinch.
sinta tries a knee to the head but Liv blocks it.
sinta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Liv avoids a wild elbow strike from sinta.

Liv manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Liv managing to control the position.
sinta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
sinta wants to stand but Liv is controlling his posture from full guard.

Liv pushes a forearm under sinta's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, sinta is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stefan Liv!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Helm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crixus Gaulish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaulish has chosen Children of Bodom - Everytime I Die as his entrance music. Crixus Gaulish will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Helm
vs
Gaulish

215 cm
24
265 lbs
2 - 6 - 1

188 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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 2 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Mick Helm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Crixus Gaulish!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helm blocks a head kick by Gaulish.

Gaulish moves into the clinch.

Helm is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gaulish can't fight it off and eventually Helm manages to take the fight to the floor. Gaulish looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gaulish wants to stand up but Helm is controlling him.
Gaulish wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Helm manages to pass to side control.

Helm is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gaulish sees it coming and defends easily.

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

Helm has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gaulish defend it? Helm steps over the head and cranks it - Gaulish is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Helm!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mick Helm!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Tran Duc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Sherk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Tran Duc
vs
Sherk

180 cm
18
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

179 cm
20
177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pierre Tran Duc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Sherk!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tran Duc throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sherk.
Tran Duc throws a push kick but Sherk slaps the foot to one side.
Tran Duc connects with a single shot there.
Sherk tries to close the distance and clinch but Tran Duc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sherk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sherk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sherk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sherk moves forwards but Tran Duc connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Sherk clinches up with Tran Duc and pushes him back against the cage.
Sherk has had enough of the clinch but Tran Duc keeps him there for the moment.

Sherk manages to break the clinch.
Tran Duc defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sherk.
Sherk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tran Duc goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Tom Sherk has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sherk.
Tran Duc swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sherk.

Sherk is rocked!
Sherk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tran Duc is fending him off so far but Sherk persists. Nope, Tran Duc circles away and we're back to standing.
Pierre Tran Duc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Sherk.
Tran Duc blocks a head kick by Sherk.
Sherk misses with a takedown attempt - Tran Duc sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sherk looks gassed!
Tran Duc throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tran Duc lands a nice looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tran Duc throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tran Duc lands a body shot.
Sherk walks into a stiff left hand from Tran Duc.
Tran Duc catches Sherk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Nice combo by Tran Duc! Oh, that's hurt him - Sherk falls to the canvas and Tran Duc follows him into side control.
Sherk is still in real trouble! Can Tran Duc finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tran Duc crunches a massive hammerfist down on Sherk - he's out! Tran Duc Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pierre Tran Duc!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and fred griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy comes to the cage accompanied by Tinie Tempah - Pass Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hardy
vs
griffin

183 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, fred griffin!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
griffin throws an overhand right that lands on Hardy's shoulder, as Hardy tries to avoid the shot.
griffin swinging wilding here.
Hardy tries to bum rush griffin with a series of wild strikes but griffin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Hardy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on griffin's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardy has a takedown stuffed.
griffin falls off balance throwing a combination

and Hardy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hardy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
griffin is looking to break free of the clinch but Hardy has double underhooks.
Hardy tries to score a body lock takedown but griffin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hardy lands a left hand that snaps the head of griffin backwards.
Hardy keeps control of griffin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hardy scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like fred griffin has been cut.
A knee to the head by Hardy.
griffin is trying to break the clinch but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy lands a left hand that snaps the head of griffin backwards.
griffin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hardy tries to score a body lock takedown but griffin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from griffin misses the target.
Hardy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around griffin's waist but griffin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hardy off to one side.
fred griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
griffin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

griffin moves into the clinch.
Hardy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. griffin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hardy slips under a jab from griffin.

Hardy drives through and clinches with griffin against the cage.

Hardy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. griffin can't fight it off and eventually Hardy manages to take the fight to the floor. griffin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hardy postures up and lands a big shot to griffin's brow.
Hardy throwing strikes but missing.
Hardy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hardy 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.
griffin wants to stand up but Hardy is controlling him.
griffin looks gassed!
griffin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
griffin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hardy wants to control from the top but griffin keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hardy closes the distance and pushes griffin back into the cage.
Hardy with a knee to the head.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and griffin avoids it.
Hardy drops down looking for an ankle pick but griffin pulls his leg out and moves away.
griffin tries to clinch but Hardy moves away

and Hardy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on Hardy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
griffin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
griffin gets underhooks to prevent Hardy's takedown attempt.
griffin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hardy prevents griffin from breaking the clinch.
Hardy prevents the takedown attempt.
Hardy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. griffin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hardy is pressed up against the cage. griffin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hardy down to the mat. Hardy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - griffin scores with a four punch combination!
griffin dips to his left and cracks Hardy with an uppercut!
Hardy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
griffin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hardy counters with a big head kick but griffin shrugs it off.
griffin throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
griffin lands a body shot.

griffin has managed to clinch.
griffin wants to break free but Hardy has control.
Hardy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hardy keeps control of griffin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hardy is working for takedown but griffin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hardy is looking to break free of the clinch but griffin has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

griffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
griffin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
A swing and a miss from griffin.
griffin throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up but griffin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
griffin misses with a combination

and Hardy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hardy thows a big elbow that misses.
griffin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardy.
griffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hardy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hardy prevents griffin from getting back to his feet.
Hardy wants to control from the top but griffin keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Hardy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on fred griffin's cut.
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.

griffin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
griffin throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
griffin misses with the combination.
Hardy works the jab nicely.
griffin looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Hardy tries to clinch but griffin moves out of range.

griffin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
griffin looking for a takedown.
Hardy is trying to drag griffin to the mat but griffin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hardy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite griffin's efforts to push away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of griffin backwards.
griffin is looking to break free of the clinch but Hardy has double underhooks.
Hardy lands a left hand.
griffin tries to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling the position.
Hardy landing knees to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
griffin stops a takedown attempt from Hardy.

Hardy breaks the clinch.
griffin wants to clinch but Hardy slips to the side
and Hardy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Hardy moves into range and clinches up with griffin.
Hardy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
griffin is trying to force a seperation but Hardy has the dominant position.
Hardy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hardy keeps control of griffin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
griffin takes an elbow to the temple.

griffin manages to break the clinch.
griffin clinches but Hardy breaks the clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
griffin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Hardy counters by clinching up.
A frustrated look appears on griffin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from griffin.
griffin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
griffin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
griffin takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hardy wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
griffin wants to get back to striking at distance but Hardy won't allow it.
griffin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
griffin is trying to break the clinch but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy prevents griffin from breaking the clinch.
Come on Hardy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hardy scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Hardy jumps guard and drags griffin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
griffin stands up over Hardy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Hardy uses the cage to get back to his feet.
griffin throws a left and a right that both miss

and Hardy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Hardy pulls guard successfully.
griffin landing some decent shots from guard.
griffin postures up in Hardy's guard and throws a big left but Hardy blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
griffin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
griffin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hardy wants to stand but griffin is controlling the position.
Hardy trying to control the position.
griffin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hardy wants to stand up but griffin is controlling him.
Hardy has momentary wrist control but griffin slips an elbow through the middle.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hardy throws a sloppy head kick and griffin moves out of range easily.
griffin tries to clinch but Hardy moves away
and Hardy counters with a head kick. That will keep griffin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

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.

griffin has managed to clinch.

griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
griffin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hardy tries to score a power double leg takedown but griffin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hardy somewhat.
Danga de danga de dang - griffin scores with a four punch combination!

griffin tries to keep at a distance but Hardy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hardy throws an elbow that misses.

griffin manages to break the clinch.
griffin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
griffin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardy at a distance.
Hardy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
griffin looks to land a combination but Hardy avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Hardy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on fred griffin's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Hardy thows a body kick. griffin tries to catch it but that hurt him.

griffin tries to keep at a distance but Hardy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hardy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

griffin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from griffin does no damage.
Hardy moves forwards but griffin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
griffin throws a good cross that connects.
griffin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Hardy clinches up against the cage.

Hardy pulls griffin into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hardy with shots to the head and body - griffin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardy cracks griffin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
griffin squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if griffin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hardy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
griffin really wants to buck Hardy off and get back to his feet.
Hardy wants to control the pace but griffin is squirming around nicely.
griffin is trying to stand up.
griffin is in a horrible position here. Hardy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Hardy working for a submission but griffin is keeping him at bay.
griffin wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

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.
griffin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hardy.
Hardy raining down shots from the mount!
griffin is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hardy lands a big shot there that rocks griffin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
griffin wants to try and get back to his feet.
griffin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
griffin is squirming around, avoiding Hardy's attempts to control the action.
Hardy with good strikes from the mount here!
Hardy misses with a head shot.
Hardy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hardy with a couple of short strikes.
griffin is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
fred griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Hardy looking to secure an arm triangle but griffin defends it well.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Hardy is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but griffin is surviving well by controlling Hardy's body position as best he can.
griffin is trying to stand.
Dan Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
griffin is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy blocks griffin's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Hardy is in the full mount, landing strikes.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Hardy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patryk Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Roberts
vs
Kowalski

180 cm
18
176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Patryk Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Roberts gets the takedown into side control.
Roberts prevents Kowalski from escaping the position.

Roberts decides to stand back up. Roberts steps back and let's Kowalski get back to his feet.
Roberts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kowalski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kowalski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kowalski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Roberts shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kowalski is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalski really wants to buck Roberts off and get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Roberts.
Roberts looking to finish with strikes here!
Kowalski is trying to stand.
Roberts putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Roberts looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kowalski is trying to stand up.
Roberts wants to control the pace but Kowalski is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kowalski looks gassed!

Roberts with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Roberts lands a big elbow.
Roberts lands a nice shot to the head.
Kowalski really wants to buck Roberts off and get back to his feet.
Roberts lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kowalski hang on?
Roberts controlling the position easily from mount.
Kowalski is in a horrible position here. Roberts smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalski wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts landing strikes, looking to finish!
Roberts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kowalski on the ground.
Kowalski wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Roberts lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Roberts punishing his opponent with strikes.
Roberts lands a nice shot to the head.
Roberts landing strikes from the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts lands with some strikes.
Roberts looking to finish Kowalski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kowalski!

Kowalski is rocked!
Roberts controlling the pace for now.
Kowalski is still in real trouble! Can Roberts finish him?
Kowalski is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kowalski seems to have recovered his senses.
Roberts working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Roberts is landing with some decent strikes but Kowalski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Roberts takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kowalski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kowalski is working to get back to half guard.
Roberts takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Roberts with good strikes from the mount here!
Kowalski wants to try and get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Roberts cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Roberts lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Roberts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Roberts postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kowalski looks a forlorn figure.
Roberts lands a nice shot to the head.
Roberts scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Roberts is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Roberts controlling his opponent.
Roberts lands with some strikes.
Roberts with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts scoring with strikes but Kowalski is staying in there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roberts landing shots from mount.
Roberts punishing his opponent with strikes.
Roberts in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Roberts dominated that 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.

Kowalski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roberts. Roberts obviously looking to wear him down.
Roberts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kowalski can do to turn this around?
Kowalski fails with a takedown attempt.
Kowalski tries to clinch there but Roberts circles away.

Roberts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kowalski, pushing him back against the cage.
Kowalski jumps guard but Roberts stands there with Kowalski around his waist. Kowalski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kowalski tries to pull guard but Roberts holds him up against the cage and eventually Kowalski drops back down to his feet.
Oliver Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patryk Kowalski.
Kowalski fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Roberts breaks the clinch.

Roberts lands a left and a right that send Kowalski crashing to the mat, dazed. Roberts thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Roberts closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Roberts slips a nice elbow through Kowalski's hands, connecting with Kowalski's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roberts lands a nice short elbow.
Kowalski won't allow Roberts to pass to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roberts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kowalski wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Roberts is working for a kimura but Kowalski is defending it quite comfortably.
Roberts lands strikes from half guard.
Oliver Roberts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roberts controlling the action here.
Kowalski is trying to stand back up but Roberts is controlling him
Roberts is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Roberts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

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.
Kowalski is looking to escape.
Roberts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kowalski wants to get back to his feet.
Roberts working Kowalski over with strikes.

Roberts is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kowalski sees it coming and defends easily.
Kowalski is trying to escape back to his feet but Roberts uses the scramble to pass into side control.

Roberts stands up and beckons Kowalski to his feet.

Roberts decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kowalski wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kowalski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roberts.
Kowalski is trying to stand back up but Roberts is controlling him

Kowalski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roberts wants to control but Kowalski is keeping him busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kowalski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roberts.
Kowalski tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Roberts counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Roberts works over Kowalski with some ground and pound from guard.
Roberts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Kowalski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roberts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski wants to get back to his feet but Roberts is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roberts connects with a couple of short punches.
Roberts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Roberts scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kowalski is looking to stand up but Roberts isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Roberts drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roberts jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Roberts dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kowalski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Roberts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roberts misses with a two punch combination.
Oliver Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kowalski tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Roberts counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Roberts trying to control but Kowalski is working from the bottom.

Roberts drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kowalski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kowalski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kowalski!
Roberts is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kowalski is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Roberts looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kowalski gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Roberts is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kowalski lets go of the hold and Roberts can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Patryk Kowalski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Mozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James The Executioner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo Mozzi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Mozzi
vs
The Executioner

170 cm
22
130 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Mozzi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James The Executioner!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Executioner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mozzi as he jumps to the side.
No luck for The Executioner with that takedown attempt.
Mozzi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mozzi wants it to stay on the feet.
Ricardo Mozzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James The Executioner.
The Executioner moves in looking to clinch but Mozzi pushes him off.
Mozzi stuffs the takedown attempt from The Executioner. The Executioner gets slowly back to his feet.
Mozzi tries to clinch but The Executioner is having none of it.
The Executioner shoots in looking for a takedown. Mozzi tries to sprawl out of it but The Executioner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mozzi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mozzi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Executioner.
The Executioner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mozzi avoids it really well and circles away.

Mozzi clinches up against the cage.
Mozzi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mozzi stops a takedown attempt from The Executioner.

The Executioner is trying to trip Mozzi. He has hold of a leg but Mozzi is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. The Executioner persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mozzi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mozzi controlling from the full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Executioner tries to reverse the position but Mozzi maintains control.
The Executioner is in a horrible position here. Mozzi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mozzi controlling the pace for now.
The Executioner in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mozzi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mozzi unloading with bombs!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mozzi controlling from mount.
A nice elbow there by Mozzi.
Mozzi controlling his opponent.
The Executioner is trying to escape the mount.
Mozzi controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Ricardo Mozzi just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
The Executioner clinches but Mozzi breaks the clinch
and Mozzi counters with a left and a right that stings The Executioner.

The Executioner shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mozzi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The Executioner trying to control the position from guard on top but Mozzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mozzi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mozzi is on top in guard.
The Executioner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Executioner looks gassed!
Mozzi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The Executioner wants to stand and escape but Mozzi is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Executioner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mozzi is one step ahead there.

The Executioner working for a triangle but Mozzi defends it easily.

Mozzi gets to his feet. The Executioner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
James The Executioner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mozzi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

It looks like James The Executioner has been cut.

Excellent takedown into side control there by The Executioner.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mozzi is trying to get back to half guard.
Mozzi regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Mozzi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James The Executioner's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mozzi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Excellent takedown into side control there by The Executioner.
The Executioner laying and praying for a moment but Mozzi takes advantage and regains half guard.
Mozzi gets back to full guard.
Mozzi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The Executioner has gone for a leg lock! Mozzi slips out almost immediately though and dives into The Executioner's guard.
The Executioner is breathing heavily.
Mozzi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mozzi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The Executioner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The Executioner tries to get to full guard but Mozzi has control of the leg.
The Executioner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Mozzi seems content to 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.
The Executioner is looking for a sweep. Mozzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mozzi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mozzi wants to pass the guard but The Executioner is defending well.
Mozzi wants to take a breather but The Executioner is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Ricardo Mozzi just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
The Executioner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Mozzi counters by clinching up.
The Executioner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mozzi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mozzi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ricardo Mozzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James The Executioner.
Mozzi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The Executioner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mozzi prevents it.
Mozzi gets underhooks to prevent The Executioner's takedown attempt.
Mozzi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mozzi gets through The Executioner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mozzi lands with a light punch inside.
The Executioner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mozzi wants to get back to striking at distance but The Executioner won't allow it.
Mozzi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mozzi gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The Executioner keeps control of Mozzi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Executioner keeps control of Mozzi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Executioner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mozzi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mozzi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning The Executioner up against the cage.
Mozzi prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mozzi.
The Executioner wants a takedown.
The Executioner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mozzi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mozzi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Mozzi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James The Executioner's cut.
That's time! Mozzi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mozzi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The Executioner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mozzi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mozzi tries to clinch up but The Executioner circles away and keeps his distance.
The Executioner doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Mozzi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mozzi.
Mozzi lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Executioner takes a shot to the head.
The Executioner is working for takedown but Mozzi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ricardo Mozzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James The Executioner.
Mozzi working hard to break the clinch.
Mozzi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Executioner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mozzi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mozzi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mozzi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mozzi blocks an elbow strike.
Mozzi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mozzi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Executioner or not.
Mozzi avoiding damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Executioner prevents Mozzi from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mozzi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mozzi has The Executioner pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The Executioner tries to land knees in the clinch but Mozzi avoids the damage to the body.

Mozzi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mozzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mozzi with a hook.
The Executioner tries for a takedown but Mozzi circles away easily
and Mozzi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The Executioner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Mozzi moves into the clinch.
The Executioner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mozzi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The Executioner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mozzi prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mozzi stops a takedown attempt from The Executioner.
Mozzi is trying to break free.
Mozzi slowing the pace effectively.
The Executioner wants a takedown but no success here.
Mozzi has had enough of the clinch but The Executioner keeps him there for the moment.
The Executioner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mozzi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Executioner tries to score a body lock takedown but Mozzi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The Executioner is trying to break the clinch but Mozzi is controlling him.
The Executioner wants a takedown.
The Executioner tries for a takedown but Mozzi manages to get underhooks.
The Executioner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mozzi prevents it.
Mozzi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The Executioner wants a takedown but no success here.
Mozzi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mozzi prevents the takedown attempt.
The Executioner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mozzi avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Executioner wants a takedown.
Mozzi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mozzi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Executioner tries for a takedown but Mozzi manages to get underhooks.
The Executioner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The Executioner goes for a takedown attempt but Mozzi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The Executioner fails with the takedown

and Mozzi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mozzi blocks an uppercut.
Mozzi stalling against the cage.
The Executioner has Mozzi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mozzi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mozzi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Executioners head.
The Executioner blocks a body shot from Mozzi.
Mozzi stops a takedown attempt from The Executioner.
Mozzi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mozzi avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mozzi is trying to force a seperation but The Executioner has the dominant position.
Mozzi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Executioner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mozzi lands an uppercut.
Mozzi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Executioner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mozzi prevents it.
The Executioner misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Executioner fails to pull guard.
A short body shot lands from Mozzi as the two fighters clinch.
Mozzi prevents the takedown attempt.
Mozzi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Executioner is working for takedown but Mozzi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mozzi stalls.
The Executioner looking for a takedown.
The Executioner is looking to control Mozzi's arms but Mozzi gets an underhook and turns him. Now The Executioner has his back to the cage.
Mozzi lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Mozzi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on James The Executioner's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mozzi stuns The Executioner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Executioner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mozzi counters with a nice uppercut.
Mozzi misses with a double jab.

Mozzi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows The Executioner to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The Executioner stands up over Mozzi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The Executioner wants to control from the top but Mozzi keeps moving.
The Executioner tries to free his leg and advance position but Mozzi is retaining full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The Executioner trying to control the position from guard on top but Mozzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mozzi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mozzi keeping moving, preventing The Executioner from controlling successfully.
Mozzi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for The Executioner!
Mozzi controlling the pace for now.
The Executioner tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mozzi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The Executioner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mozzi controlling the pace for now.
Mozzi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Executioner is desperately trying to improve his position but Mozzi has a good base and remains in mount.
Mozzi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mozzi wants to control the pace but The Executioner is squirming around nicely.
The Executioner can't escape the position.
Mozzi controlling from mount.
The Executioner is trying to escape the mount.

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.
Mozzi controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Executioner blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Mozzi had his way with James The Executioner in that round.
The cut man is working on James The Executioner's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Mozzi tries to clinch there but The Executioner circles away.
The Executioner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mozzi counters with a stiff right hand.
Mozzi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Executioner.
The Executioner defending well as Mozzi loads up on a big left hand.
The Executioner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mozzi counters with a right hand to the body.
No joy there for Mozzi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Executioner tries for a takedown but Mozzi circles away easily

and Mozzi counters by clinching up.
Ricardo Mozzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James The Executioner.
The Executioner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mozzi smiles and moves away.
Mozzi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Executioner doesn't seem bothered though.
The Executioner misses with a takedown
and Mozzi counters with a left to the body.
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.

The Executioner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mozzi was covering up waiting for the punch and The Executioner finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Executioner is posturing up here but Mozzi has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! The Executioner tries to roll out but it's too tight and The Executioner has to tap! Slick submission there by Mozzi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Mozzi!
Ricardo Mozzi retains his bantamweight title!