FCC Lightweight Showcase PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Yuen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaysen Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Yuen
vs
Chambers

177 cm
21
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Yuen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaysen Chambers!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuen tries to bum rush Chambers with a series of wild strikes but Chambers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yuen misses with a few strikes there.

Chambers pushes Yuen up against the cage in a clinch.
Chambers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yuen's face.

It looks like Sean Yuen has been cut.
Chambers connects with a knee to the head.
Yuen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chambers crunches a lovely knee into Yuen's ribcage.
Chambers lands a nice knee to the body.
Yuen is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chambers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chambers connects with a knee to the head.
Chambers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chambers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yuen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chambers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chambers lands a knee to the head.
Chambers connects with a knee to the head.
Chambers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chambers scores a nice knee to the body.
Chambers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers lands a knee to the head.
Chambers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chambers.
Chambers unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chambers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chambers lands a knee to the body.
Chambers landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Chambers.
Chambers scores with a knee to the head.
Chambers unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chambers connects with a knee to the head.
Chambers lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chambers landing knees to the head.
Chambers landing knees to the body.
Chambers lands a nice knee to the body.
Chambers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chambers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chambers.
Yuen tries to pull guard but Chambers holds him up against the cage and eventually Yuen drops back down to his feet.
Chambers with a knee to the head.
Chambers crunches a lovely knee into Yuen's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Chambers.
Yuen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chambers lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Chambers.
Chambers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yuen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Chambers.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chambers obliges.
Chambers crunches a lovely knee into Yuen's ribcage.
Chambers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chambers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chambers scores a nice knee to the body.
Chambers landing knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers landing knees to the head.
Yuen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Yuen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chambers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chambers obliges.
Chambers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Yuen wants a takedown.
Chambers lands a knee to the body.
Chambers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yuen fails to pull guard.
Knees to the body from Chambers.
Chambers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yuen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chambers walks away with a smile on his face. Yuen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Chambers closes the distance and clinches.
Chambers lands a good knee to the midsection. Yuen won't want to take too many of those.
Chambers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yuen's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Chambers.
Chambers scores a nice knee to the body.
Yuen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yuen tries to pull guard but Chambers holds him up against the cage and eventually Yuen drops back down to his feet.
Chambers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chambers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chambers missing with knees to the body.
Yuen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chambers walks away with a smile on his face. Yuen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sean Yuen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuen shoots in looking for a takedown. Chambers tries to sprawl out of it but Yuen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chambers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yuen shoots in for a double leg but Chambers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaysen Chambers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Yuen's cut.
That's time! Yuen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Yuen shoots in but no luck this time.
Yuen shoots in looking for a takedown. Chambers tries to sprawl out of it but Yuen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chambers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yuen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chambers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yuen somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Yuen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuen fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers avoids the head kick by Yuen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuen throws a head kick that misses.
Sean Yuen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chambers tries to clinch but Yuen moves out of range.
Yuen wants to clinch

and Chambers counters by clinching up.
Chambers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chambers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chambers scores a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Chambers.
Yuen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chambers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chambers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yuen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yuen takes a knee right on the jaw!

Sean Yuen's cut is getting worse.
Chambers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yuen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chambers lands a nice knee to the body.
Chambers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chambers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Chambers.
Knees to the body from Chambers.
Chambers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yuen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Chambers.
Chambers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yuen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chambers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chambers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chambers with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers lands a knee to the head.
Chambers lands a nice knee to the body.
Chambers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yuen blocks it with crossed arms.
Chambers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yuen blocks it with crossed arms.
Yuen tries to score a body lock takedown but Chambers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chambers scores with a knee to the head.
Yuen is trying to drag Chambers to the mat but Chambers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chambers lands a nice knee to the body.
Chambers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yuen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chambers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chambers crunches a lovely knee into Yuen's ribcage.
Yuen tries to pull guard but Chambers won't allow it.
Chambers working Yuen over with knees to the body.
Chambers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Chambers.
Chambers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yuen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chambers crunches a lovely knee into Yuen's ribcage.
Chambers crunches a lovely knee into Yuen's ribcage.
Chambers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yuen.
Chambers scores a nice knee to the body.
Chambers working Yuen over with knees to the body.
Yuen fails to pull guard.
Chambers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chambers lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Chambers.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yuen takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Chambers.
Chambers unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Yuen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chambers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaysen Chambers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sean Yuen's cut.
That's time! Yuen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Chambers closes the distance and pushes Yuen back into the cage.
Chambers lands a good knee to the midsection. Yuen won't want to take too many of those.
Chambers crunches a lovely knee into Yuen's ribcage.
Jaysen Chambers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chambers.
Chambers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chambers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chambers lands a nice knee to the body.
Chambers lands a knee to the body.
Chambers landing knees to the body.
Chambers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yuen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chambers landing knees to the body.
Chambers crunches a lovely knee into Yuen's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chambers.
Chambers connects with a knee to the head.
Chambers trying to land knees to the body.
Chambers crunches a lovely knee into Yuen's ribcage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chambers working Yuen over with knees to the body.
Yuen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chambers walks away with a smile on his face. Yuen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yuen misses with a takedown

and Chambers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chambers.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Yuen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chambers lands a nice knee to the body.
Chambers scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chambers obliges.
Chambers scores with a knee to the head.
Yuen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chambers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chambers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chambers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yuen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yuen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chambers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chambers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chambers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chambers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chambers tries to land knees in the clinch but Yuen avoids the damage to the body.
Yuen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chambers just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chambers lands a knee to the body.
Yuen tries to score a body lock takedown but Chambers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Chambers.
Chambers lands a knee to the head.
Yuen is working for takedown but Chambers is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yuen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chambers unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers connects with a knee to the head.
Yuen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yuen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chambers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chambers stops a takedown attempt from Yuen.
Chambers with a knee to the head.
Yuen fails to pull guard.
Knees to the body from Chambers.
Chambers scores a nice knee to the body.
Yuen is working for takedown but Chambers is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chambers.
Chambers lands a good knee to the midsection. Yuen won't want to take too many of those.
Chambers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chambers tries to land knees in the clinch but Yuen avoids the damage to the body.
Yuen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yuen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

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.
Yuen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chambers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chambers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chambers landing knees to the head.
Chambers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yuen is defending well for now.
Chambers missing with knees to the body.
Yuen tries to pull guard but Chambers won't allow it.
Chambers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yuen's face.
Yuen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chambers connects with a knee to the head.
Chambers looking to throw knees to the head but Yuen is blocking nicely.
Yuen avoiding damage as Chambers throws knees to the body.
Yuen jumps guard but Chambers stands there with Yuen around his waist. Yuen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yuen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sean Yuen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chambers is pressed up against the cage. Yuen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chambers down to the mat. Chambers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaysen Chambers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chambers has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 24:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 24:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaysen Chambers!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tong Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sagat
vs
Smith

204 cm
22
245 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

199 cm
18
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sagat circles away quickly and effectively.
Sagat tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith tries to bum rush Sagat with a series of wild strikes but Sagat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith throws a series of punches but Sagat avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Sagat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Sagat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Sagat drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sagat.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sagat is trying to stall.
Sagat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith looks gassed!
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sagat fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tong Sagat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Smith.
Sagat avoids the body shot from Smith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Sagat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sagat tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bob Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Sagat, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Sagat against the cage but Sagat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sagat tries to clinch up.

Sagat moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith tries to break free but Sagat pushes him back against the cage.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Sagat.

Sagat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Sagat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Sagat is just out of range.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Sagat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sagat doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sagat swivels and escapes.
Smith throws a hook but Sagat avoids it easily.

Sagat rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sagat pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat misses with a knee to the head.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.
Sagat misses with an elbow strike.

Sagat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sagat tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith looks to land a combination but Sagat avoids it well.

Sagat drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sagat is looking for the KO!

It looks like Bob Smith has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sagat tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith throws a combination that misses

and Sagat counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Sagat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whack! Sagat lands a heavy head kick that drops Smith. The ref tackles Sagat to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Smith was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Tong Sagat!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Files (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yossy Ruga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Peter Files has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Files
vs
Ruga

165 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
22
166 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Files!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yossy Ruga!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Files, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruga shoots in for a double leg but Files sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ruga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Files sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruga somewhat.

Files cracks Ruga with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Files has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ruga to stand back up!

It looks like Yossy Ruga has been cut.

Ruga gets a takedown into half guard.
Ruga is pressing down on Files's thigh, looking to free his foot. Files is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruga works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ruga trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Files is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Files is desperately trying to improve his position but Ruga has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruga wants to control the action but instead Files gets a body lock and reverses into Ruga's guard! Nice work!

Ruga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Files defends it easily.
Ruga wants to sweep here but Files controlling him for the moment.

Ruga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Files defends well.
Files tries to stand but Ruga is controlling from the bottom.
Files might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Files looking to pass the guard.

Ruga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ruga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Files has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ruga lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Files!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Files tries to reverse the position but Ruga maintains control.
Files knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruga on the ground.
Ruga fails to take his opponent's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruga avoids the attempt from Files to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ruga looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ruga can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Files is looking to escape.

Ruga is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Files has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ruga looks gassed!
Files gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Files looking for submissions off his back.
Ruga trying to mount his opponent but Files defends it.
Files is looking for a sweep. Ruga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Files looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ruga has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Ruga goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Files is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Files dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yossy Ruga's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Files stuffs the takedown.
Files looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Files throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Ruga gets the takedown into side control.
Ruga has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Files!
Ruga can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Files is looking to escape.
Ruga wants to take Files's back here but Files is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ruga is breathing heavily.

Ruga has hold of Files's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Files manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ruga trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruga fails to advance to Files's back.
Files wants to control but Ruga is having none of it.
Files has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.

Files showing good submission defense here.
Ruga is trying to stick to Files's back but Files is turning into Ruga. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ruga's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Files.

That's two 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.
Files with a nice head shot there.
Files stopping the sweep attempt from Ruga.
Files wants to get up but he can't break Ruga's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ruga trying to control the position.
Ruga wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Files is looking to stand up but Ruga won't let him.
Files postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Files postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Files throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Files takes a swing at Ruga's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Files misses the target.
Files scores with a three punch combo!
Ruga looks for a takedown but Files sprawls well.
Ruga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Peter Files has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yossy Ruga.
Ruga looks for a takedown but Files sprawls well.
Files jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruga dodges the punch combination from Files.
Ruga shoots in for a double leg but Files sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruga shoots in for a takedown but Files shows good takedown defense.
No joy there for Files, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Files thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peter Files is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruga will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No joy there for Files, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruga fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruga shoots for a takedown but Files saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Files throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruga.

Ruga shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Files is trying to defend but Ruga finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ruga prevents Files from standing back up.
Files tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ruga manages to move to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yossy Ruga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yossy Ruga'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. This is the final round!

Files throws a series of punches but Ruga avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Files misses.

Files gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ruga to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ruga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Files swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruga passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Files isn't going anywhere.
Ruga has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ruga trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruga controlling from the full mount.
Files has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.

Files preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ruga.

Files is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Peter Files is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruga will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Ruga with that takedown attempt.
Files rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ruga shoots in for a double leg but Files sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Peter Files has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yossy Ruga.
Files throws a shot to the body.
Files scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ruga shoots for a takedown but Files saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Files throws a nice looking combination but Ruga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Files throws a series of punches but Ruga avoids them all with ease.

Ruga scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ruga wants to take a breather but Files manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ruga.
Files wants to stand but Ruga is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Files swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yossy Ruga has got the better of the ground game so far.

Files has his foot on Ruga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ruga works his way back into a safe position though.
Files keeping moving, preventing Ruga from controlling successfully.
Ruga controlling from the top position.
Ruga pushes down on Files's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Ruga is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Files sees it coming and defends easily.

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.
Ruga trying to mount his opponent but Files defends it.

Ruga is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Files has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ruga seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Files does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Ruga is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Files still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Files has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

Files tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yossy Ruga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruga has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yossy Ruga!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Vukovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Didier Drogba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vukovic
vs
Drogba

189 cm
21
232 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

193 cm
18
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mirko Vukovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Didier Drogba!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drogba blocks a head kick by Vukovic.
Vukovic dives in and grabs Drogba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drogba pushes down on Vukovic's head and hops out.
Drogba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vukovic shoots in but Drogba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vukovic delivers a nice body kick.
Vukovic lands with a nice body kick.
Drogba looks gassed!
Vukovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Didier Drogba has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vukovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vukovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vukovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mirko Vukovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vukovic thows a body kick. Drogba tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vukovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vukovic is looking to slow Drogba down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vukovic.

Vukovic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Drogba's half guard.
Vukovic slips a nice elbow through Drogba's hands, connecting with Drogba's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vukovic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Drogba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vukovic.
Drogba is staying active underneath Vukovic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vukovic connects with a nice short shot to Drogba's temple.
Vukovic is looking to take a break and control but Drogba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drogba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vukovic.
Vukovic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Drogba steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vukovic. That one must have hurt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vukovic.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vukovic.
Drogba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vukovic can pounce on him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vukovic, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vukovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirko Vukovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vukovic throws a head kick but Drogba moves out of range.
Drogba fails to land the takedown.
Vukovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Drogba tries to sprawl out of it but Vukovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drogba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Drogba's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vukovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Drogba moves out of range of the body kick from Vukovic.
Drogba has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vukovic.
Vukovic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vukovic thows a body kick. Drogba tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vukovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drogba's sensitive parts.

Drogba gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogba is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vukovic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vukovic preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vukovic pushes down on Drogba's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Drogba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drogba wants to get back to his feet.
Vukovic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vukovic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vukovic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vukovic is looking to take a break and control but Drogba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vukovic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vukovic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Drogba moves out of range of the body kick from Vukovic.
Vukovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vukovic.
Vukovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drogba.
Vukovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Drogba as he avoids it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vukovic!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Vukovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Didier Drogba's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Good standup being displayed there by Vukovic as he connects with a hook.
Vukovic thuds his shin into the meat of Drogba's side.
Vukovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vukovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drogba can do to turn this around?
Vukovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Drogba tries to clinch but Vukovic is having none of it.
Vukovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Vukovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Drogba on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vukovic. That's going to slow Drogba down.
Vukovic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vukovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Vukovic here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Vukovic connects with a high kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vukovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vukovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vukovic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Vukovic with that takedown attempt.
Good work by Drogba as he checks the leg kick.
Vukovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vukovic.
Drogba tries to close the distance and clinch but Vukovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drogba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drogba takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice sprawl there from Vukovic as Drogba shoots in.
Drogba doesn't manage to clinch there - Vukovic circles away.
Vukovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Drogba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vukovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vukovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vukovic.
Drogba shoots in but Vukovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mirko Vukovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Didier Drogba.
Vukovic lands with a nice body kick.
Drogba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Drogba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vukovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drogba's sensitive parts.
Vukovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vukovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Drogba has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vukovic.
Vukovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Drogba throws a right hand that Vukovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Vukovic also avoids with ease.
Vukovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vukovic.
Drogba shoots in but Vukovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vukovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vukovic checks a leg kick.
Drogba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vukovic.
Vukovic thumps Drogba with a low kick.
Drogba doesn't manage to clinch there - Vukovic circles away.
Vukovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drogba as he jumps to the side.
Drogba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vukovic sprawls well. Vukovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Drogba gets slowly back to his feet.
Vukovic fakes the leg kick and cracks Drogba in the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vukovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Drogba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vukovic can pounce on him.
Drogba blocks a head kick by Vukovic.
Drogba avoids the head kick by Vukovic.
Vukovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drogba's sensitive parts.
Drogba shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vukovic but Vukovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vukovic lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drogba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mirko Vukovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vukovic avoids the head kick by Drogba.
Vukovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mirko Vukovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Drogba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vukovic swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Vukovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Didier Drogba's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Horrible takedown by Vukovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Drogba which made him look bad.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vukovic.
Drogba looks for a takedown but Vukovic sprawls well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vukovic.
Vukovic lands a head kick. Drogba smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vukovic scores with a push kick.
Vukovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Drogba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vukovic.
Vukovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Crunch! Vukovic slams his shin into Drogba's torso.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick from Vukovic lands but Drogba takes it in his stride.

Vukovic shoots in and bounces Drogba off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Drogba can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drogba wants to get back to his feet but Vukovic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogba keeping full guard, as Vukovic tries to pass.
Drogba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vukovic is in close to Drogba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Drogba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vukovic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Drogba is controlling Vukovic's posture.
Vukovic trying to control but Drogba is working from the bottom.

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.
Vukovic lands a couple of elbows.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice body kick from Vukovic.
Drogba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vukovic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vukovic.
Vukovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vukovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drogba tries to avoid it but Vukovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drogba to the ground. Drogba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vukovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Drogba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vukovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vukovic cracks the inside of Drogba's front leg.
Vukovic scores with a spinning back kick!
Vukovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vukovic, right into the meat.
Drogba takes a kick to the side of the head.
Drogba takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Drogba avoids the head kick by Vukovic.

Drogba scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vukovic is trying to control Drogba's posture but Drogba avoids it.
Drogba trying to control the position but Vukovic is working away.
Drogba throwing strikes but Vukovic manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Drogba down.
Vukovic cracks Drogba with a big elbow.
Vukovic throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Drogba wants to control but Vukovic postures up.
Vukovic works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mirko Vukovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drogba wants to control but Vukovic postures up.
Vukovic controlling from side mount.
Vukovic is working Drogba over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vukovic is putting a hurting on Drogba here, landing some big shots from side control.
Didier Drogba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vukovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drogba keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Vukovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vukovic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Vukovic!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between dewi brevi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Banoch Brae (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.

brevi
vs
Brae

186 cm
22
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

208 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, dewi brevi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Banoch Brae!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
brevi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Banoch Brae has been cut.
Brae works the jab nicely.
Brae throws a hook but brevi avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - brevi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
brevi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
brevi tries a head kick but it misses.
brevi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brae.
Brae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but brevi manages to avoid it.
brevi is looking to clinch.
brevi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Brae has closed the distance and engaged brevi in a clinch.
brevi looking to slow down the pace here.
brevi blocks the elbow strike.

Brae escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
brevi looks to score with a jab to the body but Brae is just out of range.
brevi dives in and grabs Brae's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brae pushes down on brevi's head and hops out.
Brae moves out of range as brevi strikes.
brevi tries to clinch up
and Brae counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Brae misses.
Brae connects with a good right hand that stumbles brevi. brevi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like dewi brevi has been cut.
Brae showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from brevi.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brae darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brae avoids a punch combination nicely.
brevi throws a sloppy head kick and Brae moves out of range easily.
Brae moves forwards but brevi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brae moves out of range as brevi strikes.
brevi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brae counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Banoch Brae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brae feints and then cracks brevi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow brevi down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
brevi wants to clinch.
brevi falls off balance throwing a combination

and Brae counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Brae makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
brevi tries to break free but Brae pushes him back against the cage.
brevi avoiding damage as Brae throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brae makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
brevi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brae with a knee to the head.
Brae lands a right hand that snaps the head of brevi backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brae effectively controlling the action here.
brevi wants to get back to striking at distance but Brae won't allow it.
brevi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brae prevents brevi from breaking the clinch.
Brae effectively controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brae continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Brae works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brae effectively controlling the action here.
brevi is trying to force a seperation but Brae has the dominant position.
Brae tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brae effectively controlling the action here.
Brae lands a good knee to the midsection. brevi won't want to take too many of those.
brevi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brae walks away with a smile on his face. brevi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
brevi tries to clinch

and Brae counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brae.
brevi trying to control the position but instead, Brae has worked for underhooks and has pushed brevi into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Brae.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brae lands a body punch.
Brae lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Banoch Brae dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Some wild striking there from Brae.
Brae is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brae throws a front kick aimed at brevi's knee but brevi avoids it well.
brevi throws a wild body kick that Brae sees coming a mile off.

Brae closes the distance and clinches.

Brae pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brae connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed brevi momentarily.
brevi looks to score with a jab to the body but Brae is just out of range.
brevi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brae.
brevi lands a high kick!
brevi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brae defends it nicely.
brevi tries a head kick but it misses.
brevi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Banoch Brae seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from brevi.
Brae wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
brevi shoots in for a double leg but Brae sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Brae rushes brevi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brae leaning against his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Brae.
Brae content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brae landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brae using the Thai plumb to throw knees but brevi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brae works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brae lands a knee to the head.

dewi brevi's cut is getting worse.
Brae dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Brae pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brae has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
brevi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
brevi checks a leg kick nicely.
Brae looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
brevi throws a series of punches but Brae moves out of range.

Brae gets a clinch.
brevi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for dewi brevi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
brevi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Brae.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
brevi is trying to stall.

Brae pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brae with a hook.
brevi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brae forces brevi back against the cage and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brae.
Brae receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brae breaks from the clinch.
brevi blocks the body kick.
Brae misses with the combination.
Brae misses with the combination.
Brae lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
brevi throws a head kick that misses.
Brae lands a two punch combo.

dewi brevi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Brae throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Jeez, dewi brevi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Brae in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Brae lands a jab to the nose.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at dewi brevi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Banoch Brae!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Orja Kaleeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and R J MacReady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaleeri comes to the cage accompanied by Orjakaleeri. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Kaleeri
vs
J MacReady

182 cm
21
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

186 cm
19
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Cobra Kai Nutrition (St. Pete's Best)
Meat Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Orja Kaleeri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, R J MacReady!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kaleeri scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Kaleeri is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. MacReady knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
MacReady wants to control but Kaleeri postures up.
Kaleeri lands an elbow.
MacReady is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
MacReady sneaks back into half guard.

Kaleeri wants to work for an arm triangle but MacReady is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kaleeri sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. MacReady defending well though.
Kaleeri wants to take a breather but MacReady is having none of it.
MacReady trying to control from the bottom.
Kaleeri throwing shots but MacReady is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kaleeri wants to work for an arm triangle but MacReady is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MacReady tries to roll over but Kaleeri keeps him under control.
Kaleeri is keen to just control but MacReady is a slippery customer.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
MacReady pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacReady scores with a jab to the body.
MacReady throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacReady defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaleeri.
MacReady connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
MacReady throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacReady misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacReady looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacReady stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and MacReady wants it to stay on the feet.
MacReady misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacReady tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. MacReady catches Kaleeri right on the button with a cross.
Kaleeri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacReady but MacReady pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orja Kaleeri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacReady throws a sloppy head kick and Kaleeri moves out of range easily.
Kaleeri closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacReady circles away.
Kaleeri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacReady.

MacReady moves into range and clinches up with Kaleeri.
MacReady lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kaleeri is breathing heavily.
Kaleeri stops a takedown attempt from MacReady.
Kaleeri has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. MacReady is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
MacReady throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from MacReady.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacReady lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kaleeri or not.
MacReady lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from MacReady.
A short right from MacReady on the inside.
MacReady lands a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacReady.
MacReady lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kaleeri or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacReady.

MacReady breaks from the clinch.
MacReady throws a right hand that Kaleeri ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaleeri also avoids with ease.
MacReady misses with a straight right.

MacReady clinches up with Kaleeri and pushes him back against the cage.
MacReady has a couple of punches blocked by Kaleeri.
Kaleeri drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacReady lands a body punch in the clinch.
MacReady lands with a right to the head.
MacReady lands a body shot.
MacReady softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacReady lands with a right to the head.
MacReady cracks Kaleeri with a nice body shot.
MacReady lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacReady scores with a nice hook to the head.
MacReady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacReady throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from MacReady.
Still in the clinch, MacReady scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacReady lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kaleeri backwards.
MacReady lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!
MacReady lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacReady.
MacReady lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kaleeri or not.
MacReady lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by MacReady.
Kaleeri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from MacReady.
MacReady digs a right hand underneath Kaleeri's ribcage. Kaleeri let out a lung full of air as it connected.

MacReady's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
MacReady is looking to slow Kaleeri down with leg kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Kaleeri is rocked!
MacReady misses with a wild combination.
MacReady lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kaleeri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacReady.
Kaleeri walks into a stiff left hand from MacReady.
Oh Kaleeri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

MacReady is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Kaleeri is in big trouble! MacReady is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Kaleeri. Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). R J MacReady!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Art Connelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Renton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Connelly might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Deep down n dirty - Stereo mc's. Renton has chosen Pinball Wizard as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Connelly
vs
Renton

182 cm
23
183 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
19
194 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Art Connelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Renton!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renton slips a jab and a cross from Connelly.
Connelly misses with an uppercut. Renton saw that one coming.
Renton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Connelly's head.

It looks like Art Connelly has been cut.
Renton tries to clinch there but Connelly circles away.
Connelly throws a nice looking combination but Renton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Renton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Renton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Connelly's head backwards.
Renton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Connelly.
Connelly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Renton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Connelly. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Connelly misses.
Renton lands with a hook. Connelly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Renton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Connelly defending well as Renton loads up on a big left hand.
Renton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Connelly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Renton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Connelly throws a lazy right hand but Renton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Connelly is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Renton.
Connelly connects with a single shot there.
Renton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Renton scores with a one two! Connelly had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Renton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Connelly walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Renton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Connelly misses with an uppercut.
Renton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Renton misses with the combination.
Connelly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Connelly slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Renton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Renton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Art Connelly's cut is getting worse.
Connelly takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Connelly is breathing heavily.
Renton with a jab.
Justin Renton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Renton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Connelly throws a hook to the side of Renton's head but Renton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Renton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Connelly has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Renton finds it's way round the side to connect with Connelly's head.
Connelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Renton manages to avoid it.
Renton cracks Connelly with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renton dips to his left and cracks Connelly with an uppercut!
A head kick by Connelly misses
and Renton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Some wild striking there from Connelly.
Renton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Renton.
Renton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Connelly.
Justin Renton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connelly throws the left hand but Renton avoids the punch easily.
Renton moves out of range of the strikes.
Connelly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Connelly is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Renton throws a right hand that Connelly ducks under and follows up with a left that Connelly also avoids with ease.
Connelly shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Connelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Renton just misses with a punch to the body.
Connelly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Renton circles away.
Renton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Connelly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Connelly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Connelly throws a hook but Renton avoids it easily.
Renton lands with a kick to the temple. Connelly shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Renton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Connelly's head.
Renton stalks Connelly and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Connelly's face. Connelly staggers backwards, shaken.

Art Connelly's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Renton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Connelly doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renton throws a nice outside leg kick.

Renton connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Connelly to the floor! Renton dives in looking for the finish!

Connelly is rocked!

Jeez, Art Connelly's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Art Connelly's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Justin Renton!