G.F.C 31 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy NoMates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Houses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

NoMates
vs
Houses

178 cm
26
144 lbs
4 - 11 - 0

200 cm
25
135 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy NoMates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Houses!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

NoMates throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Houses was covering up waiting for the punch and NoMates finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
NoMates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Houses is keeping the position for now.
Houses trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Houses has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Houses is trying to control the position from the bottom.

NoMates is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Houses looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but NoMates puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Houses wants to control but NoMates is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Houses misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Houses is looking for a sweep. NoMates is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top 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. NoMates connects with a nice short shot to Houses's temple.
Houses is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Houses is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute NoMates jumps into side control!
NoMates creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Houses sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

NoMates is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Houses knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
NoMates working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houses is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Houses struggling a bit here.
NoMates wants to lay and pray for a moment but Houses keeps working.

NoMates swings around for an armbar but Houses sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into NoMates's guard.

NoMates looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Houses landing some decent shots from guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NoMates fails with the takedown
and Houses counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Houses gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
NoMates is breathing heavily.
NoMates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Houses is keeping the position for now.

Houses manages to escape and get back to his feet.
NoMates looks for a takedown but Houses sprawls well.
NoMates takes a jab right on the kisser.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Houses.
Houses tries to close the distance and clinch but NoMates swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
NoMates throws a poor cross that misses
and Houses counters with a nice leg kick.
Houses throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
NoMates stuffs the takedown attempt from Houses. Houses gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houses thuds a left hand into NoMates's body.
Houses tries to close the distance and clinch up but NoMates swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from NoMates. No joy for Houses on that attempt.
NoMates misses with a right hand

and Houses holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Houses is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Houses lands a hook to the side of the head.
Houses tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Billy NoMates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Houses.

NoMates breaks the clinch.
Houses lands with a slapping head kick.

Houses closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Houses lands in his opponent's guard.
NoMates throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Houses won't allow NoMates to get back to his feet.
Houses slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
NoMates is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Houses dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Houses tries to clinch but NoMates moves out of range.

NoMates shoots in and gets a takedown into Houses's guard.
Houses manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
NoMates wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Houses tries to get the hooks in deep but NoMates pushed the leg off.
NoMates grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Houses is riding his opponent, not letting NoMates buck him off.
NoMates prevents Houses from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on NoMates's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NoMates breaks Houses's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

NoMates drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Houses dives on top into guard.
Houses forces his way into half guard.
Houses wants to take a breather but NoMates is having none of it.
NoMates might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Houses stalling.
Houses is trying to control. NoMates wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Houses sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dave Houses.

Houses gets a takedown into half guard.
NoMates tries to get to full guard but Houses has control of the leg.
NoMates won't allow Houses to pass to mount.
NoMates is looking to improve his position.
NoMates makes his way to full guard. A much better position for NoMates.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now NoMates is on top in guard.
NoMates wants to control from the top but Houses keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houses is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Houses looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks NoMates with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Houses trying to control the pace.
Houses is looking to take a break and control but NoMates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
NoMates is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Houses scores with a couple of nice shots.
Houses is looking to advance position but NoMates won't allow it.
Houses sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Houses throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
NoMates tries to get to full guard but Houses has control of the leg.
Houses throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
NoMates is looking for a sweep. Houses is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
NoMates makes his way to full guard. A much better position for NoMates.
Houses 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Houses showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Houses throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. NoMates was covering up waiting for the punch and Houses finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Houses wants to control from the top but NoMates keeps moving.

NoMates is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Houses defends well.

NoMates has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Houses can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Houses trying to control the position from guard on top but NoMates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Houses wants to stand but NoMates is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Houses wants to control from the top but NoMates keeps moving.

NoMates has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Houses can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
NoMates wants to sweep here but Houses controlling him for the moment.

Houses decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A head kick from Houses lands but NoMates takes it in his stride.
NoMates misses with a takedown attempt

and Houses counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Houses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houses looking for a takedown.
NoMates tries to pull guard but Houses won't allow it.
Houses is trying to maintain a safe position but NoMates gets an underhook and turns Houses into the cage.
Houses wants a takedown.

Houses manages to break the clinch.
Billy NoMates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
NoMates throws a combination that misses
and Houses counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps NoMates thinking.

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

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

Houses is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in NoMates's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Houses wants to free his trapped foot but NoMates is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Houses seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but NoMates does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houses not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Houses looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
NoMates trying to hold on to Houses's head to control him but Houses postures up.
NoMates is trying to get back to full guard.
Houses thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Houses throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
NoMates is refusing to be controlled, as Houses sits in half guard.

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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
NoMates is trying to stand up here but Houses is controlling him well.
NoMates is trying to control but can't.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
NoMates tries for a takedown but Houses circles away easily
and Houses counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy NoMates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Houses lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Houses.
NoMates is trying to improve his position.
Billy NoMates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Houses is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. NoMates knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
NoMates is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Houses comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Houses 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Houses!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jigoro Samura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Franks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Samura might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Limp Bizkit-Rollin . Daniel Franks has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jigoro Samura's chin.

Samura
vs
Franks

170 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

172 cm
24
130 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jigoro Samura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Franks!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franks takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Franks looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Samura lands a high kick!
Samura throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Samura throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A slapping body kick lands there for Samura.
Franks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Samura scores with a push kick.
Samura scores with a kick to the body.
Samura plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Samura connects with a high kick.
Samura lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Franks backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samura scores with a jab to the body.
Samura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Franks.
Samura works over Franks's head and body with a nice combination.
Franks takes a jab right on the kisser.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Samura.
Samura shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Franks eats them both and turns towards Samura to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Samura clinches up against the cage.
Franks has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Samura.

Samura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice combination there by Samura.
Samura connects with a solid leg kick.
Samura lands a head kick. Franks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Samura cracks the inside of Franks's front leg.
Samura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Samura lands a nice looking kick to the body. Franks takes a step back to recover.
Samura is working the combinations to good effect here.
Samura lands with a kick to the temple. Franks shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Samura lands a nice looking kick to the body. Franks takes a step back to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samura connects with the punch.
Samura lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Samura cracks a nice hook into Franks's ribs.
Franks takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Samura scores with a head kick. Franks tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Samura connects with a high kick.
Samura stuns Franks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Samura lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Daniel Franks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samura is looking to slow Franks down with leg kicks.
Samura scores with a three punch combo!
Samura closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Samura's corner calls for a 1-2. Samura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Franks takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good leg kick by Samura there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice shot lands for Samura.
Samura scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samura lands with a good body shot.
Franks walks forward, straight into a front kick from Samura.
Samura thumps Franks with a low kick.

Samura moves into the clinch.
Samura is trying to break the clinch but Franks has him pressed against the cage.
Samura wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Franks has him pressed against the cage.
Samura tries for a takedown but Franks manages to get underhooks.

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

Samura is looking for the choke from the back position but Franks is controlling his hands well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samura is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Samura's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Samura trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Franks doesn't escape.

Samura has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Franks! Can he survive? No! He's out! Samura gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jigoro Samura!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joaquim Manuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tombstone Terry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manuel comes to the cage accompanied by Ole! . Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Manuel
vs
Terry

185 cm
20
130 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

188 cm
25
135 lbs
7 - 12 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Joaquim Manuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Tombstone Terry!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manuel has his takedown stuffed
and Manuel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Terry has closed the distance and engaged Manuel in a clinch.
Manuel is working for takedown but Terry is calmly controlling the position for now.
Terry using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Terry creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Manuel's defenses.
Manuel can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Manuel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manuel takes a shot to the head.
Manuel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Terry gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Manuel tries for a takedown. No joy.

Terry pulls guard.

Terry wriggles free and stands up.
Manuel fails with the takedown

and Terry counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Terry.
Terry using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Manuel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Terry working Manuel over with knees to the body.
Terry is struggling to control the position.
Manuel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Terry fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Terry gets the takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Terry wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Manuel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Manuel is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Terry is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Manuel tries to reverse the position but Terry maintains control.

Terry has hold of Manuel's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Manuel manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Terry connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Manuel is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terry wants to control the pace but Manuel is squirming around nicely.
Manuel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Terry can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Manuel is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terry with a couple of short strikes.
Manuel is desperately trying to improve his position but Terry has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terry wants to control the pace but Manuel is squirming around nicely.
Terry prevents Manuel from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Terry.
Manuel is looking to improve his position but Terry isn't that keen on the idea.
Terry landing punches.
Terry working the ground and pound effectively.
Terry in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Manuel is rocked!
Manuel is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terry trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Manuel is looking to get to half guard.
Manuel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Manuel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terry is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tombstone Terry dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Manuel fails with the takedown

and Terry counters with a nice double leg into side control. Manuel won't be happy with that.
Manuel sneaks back into half guard.
Manuel has hold of Terry's hands but Terry slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Terry moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Manuel.
Manuel is looking to regain half guard here but Terry keeps moving and retains side control.
Terry wants to control but Manuel is keeping him busy.
Manuel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Terry wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Terry stands up and beckons Manuel to his feet.

Terry has closed the distance and engaged Manuel in a clinch.

Terry manages to break the clinch.

Terry pushes Manuel up against the cage in a clinch.
Manuel takes an elbow to the temple.
Terry unloads a knee to the mid-section. Manuel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Manuel wants a takedown.
Terry prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Manuel. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Terry has picked Manuel up - he's going for a ride! Terry dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Tombstone Terry has got the better of the ground game so far.

Manuel actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manuel is trying to get back to full guard.

Terry moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Manuel.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Terry stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Manuel fails with the takedown

and Terry moves into the clinch.

Terry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manuel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Terry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manuel tries for a takedown but Terry circles away easily

and Terry counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Terry postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Manuel to stand up.

Terry shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Manuel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Manuel is being controlled here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Terry stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Manuel tries for a takedown but Terry circles away easily

and Terry counters with a nice double leg into side control. Manuel won't be happy with that.
Manuel is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Manuel takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Manuel is looking to regain half guard here but Terry keeps moving and retains side control.

Terry decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Manuel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Terry to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Manuel looking for a guillotine here but Terry defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Terry gets to his feet - Manuel follows without any prompting.
Joaquim Manuel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manuel takes one to the chin there.
Manuel misses with a takedown attempt

and Terry counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Terry tries to stand but Manuel is controlling from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Manuel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Terry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Manuel throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Terry escapes and throws Manuel's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tombstone Terry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Terry rushes Manuel and presses him up against the cage.
Terry gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Manuel.
Terry creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Manuel's defenses.
Terry lands with a left to the head.
Manuel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Terry lands an elbow that stopped Manuel in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Joaquim Manuel has been cut.
Manuel is working for takedown but Terry is calmly controlling the position for now.
Terry dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Terry lands a good knee to the midsection. Manuel won't want to take too many of those.
Terry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Manuel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knees in the clinch landing for Terry.
Manuel seems to have got his legs back now.

Terry breaks from the clinch.
Manuel throws a right and a left that both miss.

Terry darts in and clinches Manuel up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Terry has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Manuel uses from the top position.
Terry wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Manuel manages to pass to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terry missing with punches from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Manuel in particular looking to stall.

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.
Terry tries to roll over but Manuel keeps him under control.
Manuel passes into side control, despite Terry's attempt to control the position.
Terry wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Terry's face as Manuel controls the position.
Manuel trying to control the position but Terry is working away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Manuel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four 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.
Manuel laying and praying for a moment but Terry takes advantage and regains half guard.
Joaquim Manuel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tombstone Terry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manuel prevents Terry from standing back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tombstone Terry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Terry 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 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tombstone Terry!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terry Cheese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denis Opal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Cheese
vs
Opal

150 cm
22
124 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

156 cm
25
135 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Cheese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Denis Opal!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Opal fails with the takedown
and Cheese counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Opal rushes Cheese and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Cheese breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Opal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cheese swivels and escapes.

Opal clinches up against the cage.
Opal is looking to break free of the clinch but Cheese has double underhooks.
Opal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cheese's efforts to push away.
Opal is pressed up against the cage. Cheese has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Opal down to the mat. Opal avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cheese misses with a takedown attempt

and Opal counters with a shoot takedown. Cheese fights it but they end up in guard.
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.
Opal looking to sit in guard and control but Cheese gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cheese trying to control the position from guard on top but Opal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cheese is fighting to break Opal's control of his arms but Opal is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese trying to control the position from guard on top but Opal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cheese pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Opal is keeping the position for now.

Cheese gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Opal with a lazy takedown attempt

and Cheese counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Terry Cheese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Opal.

Cheese is working for a submission of some sort.
Opal controlling the position well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Opal tries to roll over but Cheese keeps him under control.
Cheese is trying to control the action in half guard but Opal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Opal wants to improve his position but Cheese is controlling well.

Opal looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese tries to pass to full mount but Opal defends it.
Opal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cheese.
Cheese tries to pass the half guard into mount. Opal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cheese lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Opal is looking to escape.
Cheese performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Opal trying to hold on to Cheese's head to control him but Cheese postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Opal is refusing to be controlled, as Cheese sits in half guard.
Cheese stops Opal from getting back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Opal is staying active underneath Cheese, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Terry Cheese.
Cheese throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cheese will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Terry Cheese will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Opal with a lazy takedown attempt

and Cheese counters with a shoot takedown. Opal fights it but they end up in guard.

Opal working for a triangle but Cheese defends it easily.
Opal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Opal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cheese is controlling him.
Cheese trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cheese tries to free his leg and advance position but Opal is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Opal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cheese defends well.
Opal looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cheese puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cheese thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cheese scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Cheese seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Opal is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Terry Cheese!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Diagana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and That Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diagana kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Judas Priest - Painkiller. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Diagana
vs
Guy

168 cm
25
133 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

175 cm
22
135 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

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 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Alberto Diagana!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, That Guy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diagana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diagana sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Diagana fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Guy, pushing him back against the cage.
Diagana lands a damaging elbow.
Guy managing to block the knees to the body from Diagana.
Guy blocks the elbow strike.
Diagana utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Diagana is pressed up against the cage. Guy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diagana down to the mat. Diagana avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Guy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diagana sprawls well. Diagana wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Guy gets slowly back to his feet.
Alberto Diagana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of That Guy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guy.
Guy tries for a takedown but Diagana circles away easily
and Diagana counters with a three punch combo that has Guy backing up. Guy nods at Diagana to acknowledge the strikes.
Diagana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Guy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diagana avoids it really well and circles away.

Diagana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Guy tries to break free but Diagana pushes him back against the cage.
Guy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diagana pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diagana stuffs the takedown.
Guy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diagana tries to clinch

and Guy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diagana won't be happy with that.
Diagana is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diagana is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Guy asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Guy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Diagana to see if he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy scoring with punches from side control.
Guy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Guy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Guy slows the pace down.
Diagana gets back to half guard.
Guy thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Diagana to regain full guard.
Guy tries to free his leg and advance position but Diagana is retaining full guard.
Guy won't allow Diagana to sweep him here.
Guy trying to control but Diagana is working from the bottom.
Diagana is looking to stand up but Guy isn't so interested in that idea.
Guy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy won't allow Diagana to sweep him here.

OK we're going to have a standup here. That Guy hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Diagana closes the distance looking to clinch

so Guy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Guy trying to control but Diagana is working from the bottom.
Diagana is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Guy is controlling him.
Guy wants to control from the top but Diagana keeps moving.
Diagana tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Guy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Diagana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Guy wants to pass the guard but Diagana is keeping the position.

Guy gets to his feet - Diagana follows without any prompting.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diagana closes the distance but Guy moves to the side

and Guy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guy won't allow Diagana to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That Guy 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.

Guy fails with the takedown

and Diagana counters by moving into the clinch.
Guy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diagana lands a nice elbow.
Diagana putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Guy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Guy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diagana gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Guy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diagana throws an elbow that misses.
Guy avoiding damage as Diagana throws knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Diagana throws an elbow but misses.
Guy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diagana avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alberto Diagana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of That Guy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy jumps guard but Diagana stands there with Guy around his waist. Guy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diagana looking to throw knees to the head but Guy is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for Diagana to work.
Guy tries for a takedown but Diagana manages to get underhooks.
Knees to the body from Diagana.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diagana is pressed up against the cage. Guy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diagana down to the mat. Diagana avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Guy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diagana is fending him off so far but Guy persists. Nope, Diagana circles away and we're back to standing.
Guy is breathing heavily.
Diagana tries to clinch

and Guy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Guy goes for a takedown attempt but Diagana pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alberto Diagana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diagana wants to clinch but Guy slips to the side

and Guy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Diagana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diagana is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Guy is controlling him.
Diagana keeping moving, preventing Guy from controlling successfully.
Diagana 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.
Diagana keeping moving, preventing Guy from controlling successfully.
Diagana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Guy gets to his feet - Diagana follows without any prompting.
Diagana wants to clinch but Guy slips to the side

so Guy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diagana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diagana keeping moving, preventing Guy from controlling successfully.
Guy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diagana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Guy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diagana wants to sweep here but Guy controlling him for the moment.
Guy distracts Diagana with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Guy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Diagana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Guy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Diagana tries to clinch

and Guy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Diagana's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Guy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Diagana is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Diagana has escaped and now he's on top!
Diagana with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diagana wants to stand but Guy is controlling his posture from full guard.

Diagana decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Guy, up you get!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Diagana as Guy shoots in.
Guy circles away from the clinch attempt

and Guy moves into the clinch.
Diagana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Guy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diagana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guy avoids it.
Diagana working Guy over with knees to the body.
Guy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diagana displaying some good clinch control by pressing Guy up against the cage.
Guy is trying to break the clinch but Diagana has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diagana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Guy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diagana smiles and moves away.
Diagana darts in trying to clinch
and Guy counters with a body kick that stops Diagana in his tracks momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That Guy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Guy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Guy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diagana tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Guy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Guy.
Guy wants to control from the top but Diagana keeps moving.
Guy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diagana's head.
Diagana pulls Guy in close to prevent any damage.
Guy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Guy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Guy distracts Diagana with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Diagana 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.
Guy postures up in Diagana's guard and throws a big left but Diagana blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diagana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guy wants to control from the top but Diagana keeps moving.

Diagana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Guy defends it easily.

Guy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Guy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diagana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Guy stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Diagana has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Guy manages to get his head free but now Diagana has transitioned to an armbar! Guy grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Diagana! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alberto Diagana!
Alberto Diagana is the new bantamweight champion!