BCF 62: Ives vs Valjakkala II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaw has chosen Body Head Bangerz - Can't Be Touched as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Don Shaw acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Strong
vs
Shaw

180 cm
27
180 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

185 cm
23
182 lbs
10 - 6 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Resistance

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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Strong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Don Shaw!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strong misses the body punch
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shaw at a distance.
Strong misses with a body shot
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shaw misses with a straight right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shaw.
Strong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Strong scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shaw fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strong avoids it really well and circles away.
Shaw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Strong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strong thows a leg kick but Shaw checks it
and Shaw counters with a low kick, right behind Strong 's knee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shaw tries to clinch but Strong is having none of it.
Shaw defending well as Strong loads up on a big left hand.
Oliver Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Strong throws a low kick, looking for Shaw's leg but Shaw calmly moves out of range.
Shaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shaw takes a swing at Strong's ribcage but misses.
Strong misses with a body punch
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strong misses with a left hand
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shaw lands a really nice looking cross but Strong seems unphased.
Strong scores with a body shot.
Strong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaw moves away.

Strong feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Shaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Shaw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strong is aware though and is defending well.
Strong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shaw looking to control.
Strong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shaw is trying to keep Strong in close.
Strong thows a big elbow that misses.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Strong from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong throws a strike but Shaw rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Shaw seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shaw looking to pass the guard.

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

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.
Strong is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shaw accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw advances to half guard.
Strong is looking to improve his position.
Shaw lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaw content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shaw prevents Strong from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Strong lands the left hand.
Strong is looking to wear down Shaw with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Strong misses with a takedown
and Shaw counters with a leg kick.
Shaw lands with a good body shot.
Strong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shaw.
Strong misses with a body shot
and Shaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shaw.
Strong misses with a body punch
and Shaw counters with a series of strikes. Strong will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shaw scores with a hook to the body. Strong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaw shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strong misses with a left hand
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strong misses with a jab to the body
and Shaw counters with a left to the body.
Shaw stuns Strong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw shoots in but Strong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shaw tries to clinch there but Strong circles away.
Shaw takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Strong swings widly with a right hand
enabling Shaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Strong throws an off balance right hand
and Shaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Strong throws a poor cross that misses

and Shaw counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shaw.

Strong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shaw passes into side control.
Shaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strong keeps working.
Shaw is working Strong over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaw lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Strong tries to buck Shaw off but Shaw is having none of it.
Shaw is looking to take a break and control but Strong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strong is trying to improve his position.
Shaw cracks Strong with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Shaw is working Strong over with some ground and pound from side control.
Strong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shaw wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shaw lands a nice forearm strike.
Shaw scoring with punches and elbows.
Strong is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw working the ground and pound.
Shaw working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Shaw is chipping away with strikes.
Strong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Strong takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Shaw is chipping away with strikes.
Strong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shaw wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shaw scores with a couple of short elbows.
Check out the look on Shaw's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Strong is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw scores with punches from side control.
Oh Strong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Shaw tries for a kimura but Strong is defending well.
Strong seems to have got his legs back now.
Shaw working the head and body with strikes.
Shaw controls the position.
Strong taking a bit of punishment here - Shaw scoring with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Strong is looking to regain half guard here but Shaw keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Check out the look on Shaw's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Strong is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Shaw 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! This is the final round!

Strong swings widly with a right hand
and Shaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Strong misses with a wild body shot.
Strong misses with a body punch

and Shaw counters with a double leg that slams his opponent to the canvas! Strong is in trouble here! Shaw pounds away until the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Don Shaw!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kai Diao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason MacDougal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diao comes to the cage accompanied by 半斤八兩. MacDougal is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Scotland the Brave. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Diao
vs
MacDougal

173 cm
26
173 lbs
9 - 8 - 1

180 cm
24
170 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Kai Diao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason MacDougal!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diao. That's going to slow MacDougal down.
Diao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacDougal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diao lands a high kick!
Diao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

It looks like Kai Diao has been cut.
Diao throws a head kick but MacDougal moves out of range.
MacDougal throws a lazy uppercut
and Diao counters with a flying knee. Nice.
MacDougal fails with the takedown
and Diao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps MacDougal thinking.
MacDougal shoots and misses
and Diao counters with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!

MacDougal gets tackled into the cage by Diao. Diao maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDougal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diao smiles and moves away.
Kai Diao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason MacDougal.
MacDougal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diao counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
MacDougal on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Diao goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Diao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Diao has managed to clinch.
Diao taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Diao works on MacDougal's body with a couple of short punches.
Diao prevents the takedown attempt.
Diao is pressed up against the cage. MacDougal has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diao down to the mat. Diao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
MacDougal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diao counters with an outside leg kick.
MacDougal looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diao throws a leg kick which misses MacDougal's front leg but catches the back leg as MacDougal tries to avoid it.
Diao throws a nice head kick!
Diao scores with a leg kick.
Diao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacDougal tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
MacDougal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diao.
MacDougal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diao counters with a nice leg kick.
Diao lands a head kick. MacDougal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Diao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacDougal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diao connects with a high kick.
Good exchange - Diao coming out on top.
Diao lands with a kick to the temple. MacDougal shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A good leg kick by Diao.
MacDougal misses with a takedown attempt
and Diao counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
MacDougal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diao. Diao obviously looking to wear him down.
Diao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diao scores with a jab to the jaw.

Diao clinches.
MacDougal is trying desperately to land a takedown but Diao is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for MacDougal.
MacDougal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diao lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Diao connects with a knee to the head.
MacDougal can't get the takedown.
MacDougal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diao just leaning against MacDougal, taking a breather.
Diao lands a knee to the body.
Diao comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MacDougal drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kai Diao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diao lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

MacDougal fails with the takedown
and Diao counters with an outside leg kick.
MacDougal swings widly with a right hand
and Diao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacDougal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diao counters with a flying knee. Nice.

MacDougal pushes Diao up against the cage in a clinch.
Diao leaning against his opponent.

MacDougal turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and MacDougal manages to end up in side control.
Diao trying to control but MacDougal flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
MacDougal is breathing heavily.
Diao tries to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diao is working hard here to advance position.
Diao trying to control the hands but MacDougal breaks the grip.
Diao tries to escape but MacDougal has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
MacDougal not allowing Diao to control his hands.
MacDougal keeps control of the position easily here as Diao tries to buck him off.
Diao trying to control the action but MacDougal just sinks the hooks in.
Diao prevents MacDougal from getting a body triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diao is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Diao trying to control the hands but MacDougal breaks the grip.
I would not like to be Diao right now.
Let's hope that MacDougal has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Diao looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDougal struggling to keep hold of the position.
Diao is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by MacDougal.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacDougal misses with a takedown
and Diao counters with a head kick. That will keep MacDougal thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kai Diao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason MacDougal.
MacDougal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diao counters with a thumping low kick.
MacDougal tries for a takedown but Diao circles away easily
and Diao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diao throws a nice head kick!
MacDougal shoots and misses
and Diao counters with a nice body shot.
Diao lands with a thumping leg kick.
MacDougal tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
MacDougal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diao lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kai Diao will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kai Diao's cut.
That's time! Diao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Diao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
MacDougal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MacDougal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diao.
Diao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacDougal manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diao, right into the meat.
Diao tries to clinch but MacDougal moves out of range.
Diao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MacDougal.
MacDougal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diao.
MacDougal on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diao.
MacDougal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diao makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
MacDougal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Diao. Beautiful body shot.
MacDougal tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
MacDougal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diao counters with an outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
MacDougal misses with a lunging right hand
and Diao counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Diao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits MacDougals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diao cracks the inside of MacDougal's front leg.
Diao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MacDougal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diao counters with a nice leg kick.
Kai Diao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason MacDougal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diao stuns MacDougal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
MacDougal tries for a takedown but Diao circles away easily
and MacDougal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diao tries to clinch up but MacDougal circles away and keeps his distance.
Diao connects with a body shot that sends MacDougal's belly button to the back.
Kai Diao is winning the standup battle so far.
Diao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diao digs a good hook to MacDougal's body.
Kai Diao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacDougal takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

MacDougal closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Diao is trying to control MacDougal's posture but MacDougal avoids it.
Jason MacDougal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diao tries to improve position but can't.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Diao!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kris Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Marsh
vs
Taylor

163 cm
23
154 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

170 cm
28
155 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kris Marsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Travis Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marsh thows a body shot but no joy.
Marsh misses with a body shot
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
Marsh wants to land a leg kick but Taylor is out of range.
Marsh misses with a leg kick
and Taylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marsh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taylor's calf.
Marsh tries to work over Taylor's front leg with a kick but Taylor checks it.
Taylor swings for the body but Marsh moves out of range.
Kris Marsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Marsh scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.
Marsh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taylor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marsh thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Taylor to regain full guard.
Marsh stops Taylor from standing up.
Marsh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now.
Taylor can't keep his opponent in guard - Marsh advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor wants to improve his position but Marsh is controlling well.
Taylor won't allow Marsh to pass to mount.
Taylor wants to improve his position but Marsh is controlling well.
Taylor won't allow Marsh to pass to mount.
Taylor wants to improve his position but Marsh is controlling well.
Marsh has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marsh pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Taylor is desperately trying to improve his position but Marsh has a good base and remains in mount.
Marsh looking to ground and pound but Taylor is blocking nicely.
The referee warns Taylor that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Taylor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Taylor wants to hold on but Marsh pushes him away.
Marsh has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Marsh with shots to the head and body - Taylor looks very uncomfortable down there.
The referee warns Taylor that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Taylor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Marsh lands a big shot there that rocks Taylor but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Taylor is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Taylor looks gassed!
Taylor wants to control but Marsh is having none of it.
Taylor is looking to improve his position but Marsh isn't that keen on the idea.

Marsh goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Taylor is on top in guard.
Marsh wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Taylor postures up in Marsh's guard and throws a big left but Marsh blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is working Marsh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Marsh trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

We're going to have a standup here because Kris Marsh wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Marsh tries a low kick but Taylor avoids it.
Marsh doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
Marsh lands a leg kick that knocks Taylor off balance momentarily.
Marsh misses with a body shot.
Taylor misses with a takedown

and Marsh moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor can't break the clinch.

Marsh lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Marsh trying to mount his opponent but Taylor defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kris Marsh dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Marsh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taylor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Marsh forces Taylor back against the cage and clinches.
Taylor tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marsh.
Marsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands.
Marsh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marsh works on Taylor's body with a couple of short punches.
Marsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marsh stops a takedown attempt from Taylor.
Taylor tries to break free but Marsh pushes him back against the cage.
Taylor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marsh pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kris Marsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Taylor.

Marsh shoots in and gets a takedown into Taylor's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marsh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now.
Marsh advances position into side control!
Marsh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working.
Taylor regains half guard.
Taylor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Taylor is staying active underneath Marsh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marsh working Taylor over with strikes.
Taylor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marsh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marsh lands a nice short elbow.
Marsh stops Taylor from getting back to his feet.
Taylor is staying active underneath Marsh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marsh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Marsh is nestled in close to Taylor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Marsh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marsh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Taylor taking some punishment here, with Marsh in his half guard.
Marsh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working.
Marsh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is looking to control Marsh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taylor avoid being mounted?
Taylor has his hands clasped together around Marsh's back. He's all about the action.
Marsh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marsh trying to control from half guard but Taylor is working away.
Marsh lands with a punch from half guard.
Marsh working over Taylor with some ground and pound. Taylor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Marsh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taylor is just riding it out for now. Marsh eventually gives up the hold.
Marsh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor manages to get to full guard.
Marsh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Taylor's head.
Marsh passes Taylor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marsh throwing shots but Taylor is blocking nicely.
Marsh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working.
Marsh works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kris Marsh dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Marsh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor fails with the takedown

and Marsh counters with a shoot takedown. Taylor fights it but they end up in guard.
Marsh looking to pass the guard.
Marsh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marsh wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
Marsh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taylor has momentary wrist control but Marsh slips an elbow through the middle.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Marsh tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Taylor's head.
Marsh cracks Taylor with a solid left hand.
Marsh throwing strikes from guard but Taylor blocks nicely.
Marsh trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Marsh wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
Taylor wants to sweep but no luck.
Marsh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Marsh scoring with punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor taking a bit of punishment here - Marsh scoring with strikes.
Marsh scoring with punches from side control.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taylor wants to control but Marsh postures up.
Marsh cracks Taylor with a big elbow.
Marsh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Taylor tries to buck Marsh off but Marsh is having none of it.
Marsh trying to control the action but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Marsh tries to score with some ground and pound. Taylor controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Marsh scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Marsh working away.
Marsh in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Marsh cracks Taylor with a big elbow.

Marsh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Taylor has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kris Marsh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taylor controls the position for a moment.
Taylor defending against the ground and pound.
Marsh working the ground and pound but Taylor is defending the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is working to avoid the ground and pound but Marsh connects with a decent elbow.
Taylor is not content to let Marsh control the position.
Marsh connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Taylor some visible discomfort.
Taylor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marsh working the strikes but Taylor uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Taylor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marsh passes to full mount!
Travis Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marsh lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kris Marsh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marsh 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kris Marsh!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fifo Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adon Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Ortiz
vs
Sagat

190 cm
24
210 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

190 cm
25
203 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Fifo Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Adon Sagat!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sagat circles away.
Ortiz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sagat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ortiz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sagat. Sagat obviously looking to wear him down.
Adon Sagat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sagat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sagat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sagat tries to clinch but Ortiz moves away
and Ortiz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sagat scoring well with a low kick there.

Sagat gets caught flat footed, as Ortiz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ortiz wants to control from the top but Sagat keeps moving.
Sagat is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz throwing strikes from guard but Sagat blocks nicely.
Sagat trying to control the position here.
Ortiz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sagat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ortiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sagat is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ortiz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sagat trying to keep a closed guard but Ortiz is proving a slippery customer.
Sagat wants to sweep but no luck.
Ortiz throwing strikes but missing.
Ortiz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ortiz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sagat is looking to clinch but Ortiz is avoiding it.
Adon Sagat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fifo Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sagat misses with a left hand

and Ortiz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sagat's guard.
Sagat seems keen to control Ortiz's posture.
Ortiz throws and elbow that misses. Sagat uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ortiz's guard. Nice move by Sagat!
Sagat trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortiz is adopting a defensive guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz looking for a sweep. Not yet Ortiz, not yet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sagat cracks a nice hook into Ortiz's ribs.
Ortiz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Ortiz shoots in and bounces Sagat off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ortiz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ortiz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sagat scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Ortiz tries to keep at a distance but Sagat has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sagat misses with a knee to the head.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ortiz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sagat has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Sagat.
Sagat missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ortiz avoiding damage as Sagat throws knees to the body.
Ortiz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ortiz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sagat tries to stall but Ortiz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ortiz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sagat trying to stall but Ortiz improves his position.
Ortiz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat keeps control of Ortiz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but Ortiz blocks it.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.
Ortiz is trying to break free.
Sagat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sagat avoiding damage.
Sagat is breathing heavily.
Sagat misses with a knee strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ortiz as Sagat tries to tie him up.
Sagat landing knees to the head.
Sagat misses with a knee strike.
Sagat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sagat has Ortiz pressed against the cage, preventing Ortiz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ortiz is looking to break free of the clinch but Sagat has double underhooks.
Ortiz takes an elbow to the temple.
Sagat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ortiz tries to circle away but Sagat has him pinned against the cage.

Ortiz manages to break the clinch.
Ortiz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ortiz shoots for a takedown but Sagat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ortiz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sagat to the mat! Sagat manages to get full guard.
Sagat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ortiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Sagat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ortiz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sagat is looking to stand up but Ortiz isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ortiz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sagat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ortiz somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fifo Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sagat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ortiz misses with a straight left.
Sagat lands a leg kick that knocks Ortiz off balance momentarily.
Sagat takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Ortiz gets the takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz working away.
Sagat taking a bit of punishment here - Ortiz scoring with strikes.
Ortiz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sagat is trying to get back to half guard.
Ortiz working the body and head with strikes.
Ortiz is staying tight to Sagat's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sagat is trying to buck Ortiz off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Fifo Ortiz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Sagat stuffs the takedown attempt from Ortiz. Ortiz gets slowly back to his feet.
Ortiz keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters circling a little - Sagat finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ortiz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sagat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sagat - that will leave a mark!
Sagat swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ortiz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ortiz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sagat pinned against the cage. Sagat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fifo Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sagat. That's going to slow Ortiz down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat misses with a body kick.
Sagat tries to clinch but Ortiz moves out of range.
Ortiz has a takedown stuffed.
Sagat thows a leg kick but Ortiz checks it

and Ortiz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sagat's guard.
Ortiz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sagat keeping moving, preventing Ortiz from controlling successfully.
Ortiz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ortiz passes Sagat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sagat gets back to full guard.
Fifo Ortiz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ortiz controls the pace.
Ortiz won't allow Sagat to get back to his feet.
Sagat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ortiz is one step ahead there.
Sagat looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sagat wants to stand up but Ortiz is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is stalling in the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Fifo Ortiz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ortiz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sagat counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ortiz.
Sagat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ortiz's calf.
Ortiz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sagat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ortiz.
Sagat tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown but Sagat shows good takedown defense.
The fighters circling - Sagat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sagat scores with a leg kick.
Adon Sagat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sagat slaps away a takedown attempt from Ortiz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Sagat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sagat is working Ortiz over against the cage.
Sagat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sagat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ortiz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sagat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but Ortiz blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adon Sagat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ortiz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fifo Ortiz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Troy Mccoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Fox is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Mccoy
vs
Fox

185 cm
21
211 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
24
212 lbs
12 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Troy Mccoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Steve Fox!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mccoy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Mccoy.
Mccoy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mccoy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fox shoots and misses
and Mccoy counters with a two punch combo.
Mccoy throws a good cross that connects.
Steve Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mccoy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fox on the side of the head.
Fox with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mccoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mccoy thows a body shot but no joy.
Fox fails with the takedown
and Mccoy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Troy Mccoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Fox.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Mccoy misses.
Fox with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mccoy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mccoy cracks Fox with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mccoy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Steve Fox has been cut.
Fox misses with a takedown attempt
and Mccoy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fox looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Mccoy misses.
Mccoy stalks Fox and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fox's face. Fox staggers backwards, shaken.
Fox takes one to the chin there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mccoy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fox scrambles back to his feet.
Fox misses with a takedown
and Mccoy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Fox 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fox misses with an uppercut
enabling Mccoy to counter with a crisp jab.
Fox misses with a body punch
and Mccoy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mccoy thuds a left hand into Fox's body.
Fox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccoy throws a big shot that misses.
Fox has his takedown stuffed
and Fox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mccoy lands a nice shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Mccoy there.
Mccoy lands a nice hook to Fox's body. Fox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mccoy's corner calls for a 1-2. Mccoy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mccoy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mccoy misses with a double jab.
Fox is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mccoy is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Fox.
Fox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mccoy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fox tries for a takedown but Mccoy circles away easily
and Mccoy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fox thinking.
Mccoy cracks Fox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mccoy scores with the left hand. Fox knows he should have avoided that one.
Fox walks into a stiff left hand from Mccoy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Mccoy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Fox's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fox with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mccoy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fox misses with a lunging right hand
and Mccoy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fox doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mccoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mccoy.
Fox misses with a takedown attempt
and Mccoy counters with a two punch combo.
Troy Mccoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Fox.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fox takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mccoy scores with a nice strike.
Mccoy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccoy punishes Fox's body with a nice straight punch.
Mccoy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fox is breathing heavily.
Mccoy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Troy Mccoy is winning the standup battle so far.
Fox misses with a takedown
letting Mccoy counter with a right hand.
Mccoy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mccoy scores with a nice head shot.
Mccoy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fox.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fox misses the body punch
enabling Mccoy to counter with a crisp jab.
Mccoy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fox has time to react.
Mccoy lands a body shot.
Mccoy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mccoy digs a good hook to Fox's body.
Mccoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fox can do to turn this around?
Mccoy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mccoy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccoy misses with a two punch combination.
Fox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Fox is rocked!
Mccoy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mccoy throws out a powerful jab.
Fox shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mccoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox tries for a takedown but Mccoy circles away easily
and Mccoy counters with a straight right hand.
Fox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mccoy misses with a straight right.
Fox throws a poor cross that misses
and Mccoy counters with a left to the body.
Fox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mccoy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fox tries for a takedown but Mccoy circles away easily
and Mccoy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Mccoy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Fox's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Fox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mccoy.
Donk. Mccoy catches Fox right on the button with a cross.
Fox moves away from the strike by Mccoy.
Mccoy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mccoy just misses with a punch to the body.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Fox.
Mccoy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fox has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mccoy tries to bench press Fox off him but Fox keeps the position.

Fox is trying to get an arm triangle but Mccoy is defending well.
Mccoy is not content to let Fox control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox working away.
Fox tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mccoy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fox has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mccoy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fox off and has taken his back!
Fox tries to break free.
Mccoy lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Fox.
Mccoy biding his time, controlling Fox.
Mccoy loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Fox hold on?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Mccoy manages to miss with strikes from the back.

Fox is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Mccoy off. It looks like it's working - Mccoy slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Fox displaying calm under pressure there.
Fox throws a lazy uppercut
and Mccoy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fox moves forwards but Mccoy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mccoy just misses with a punch to the body.
Mccoy throws a combination. Fox tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fox throws a combination that misses
and Mccoy counters with a three punch combo that has Fox backing up. Fox nods at Mccoy to acknowledge the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox with a poor takedown
letting Mccoy counter with a right hand.
Fox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mccoy finds it's way round the side to connect with Fox's head.
Fox with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mccoy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steve Fox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fox throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mccoy counters with a left to the body.
Mccoy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mccoy lands with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccoy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fox shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mccoy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Troy Mccoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Fox.
Mccoy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fox's head.
Troy Mccoy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fox tries for a takedown but Mccoy circles away easily
and Mccoy counters with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Mccoy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Illy Niccolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hitoshi Masaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Niccolo
vs
Masaru

176 cm
26
165 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

170 cm
25
164 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Illy Niccolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Hitoshi Masaru!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niccolo with a hook.
Masaru throws a head kick that Niccolo semi-blocks.
Masaru ducks under a wild hook from Niccolo.
Niccolo throws an overhand right that lands on Masaru's shoulder, as Masaru tries to avoid the shot.
Niccolo lands a jab.
Niccolo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Masaru counters with a big head kick but Niccolo shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masaru tries a head kick but it misses.
Niccolo blocks a low kick nicely.
Niccolo blocks a head kick by Masaru.
Niccolo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Masaru under the eye.
Niccolo throws a right hand that misses
and Masaru counters with a nice low kick that buckles Niccolo's knee momentarily.
Niccolo scores with the left hand. Masaru knows he should have avoided that one.
Masaru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niccolo.
Niccolo misses with a looping right.
Masaru slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Niccolo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Masaru counters with a low kick, right behind Niccolo 's knee.
Niccolo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masaru counters with a head kick. That will keep Niccolo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Niccolo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Niccolo misses the jab.
Niccolo throws a sloppy body shot
and Masaru counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Niccolo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Niccolo connects with a body shot that sends Masaru's belly button to the back.
Niccolo throws an overhand right that lands on Masaru's shoulder, as Masaru tries to avoid the shot.
Masaru fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Niccolo misses with a series of wild punches.
Niccolo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Masaru counters with an inside leg kick.
Masaru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Niccolo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Masaru counters with a thumping low kick.
Masaru throws a head kick that misses.
Masaru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masaru has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Masaru there as he acknowledges the shot.
Niccolo misses with a body shot.
Masaru misses with a head kick.
Niccolo swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Niccolo misses
and Masaru makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Niccolo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masaru counters with a good low kick that Niccolo was not able to check.
Niccolo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Niccolo is breathing heavily.
Masaru throws a sloppy head kick and Niccolo moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Niccolo misses the target.
Masaru motions for Niccolo to come forward. Masaru throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Masaru swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Niccolo throws a poor cross that misses
and Masaru counters with a nice low kick that buckles Niccolo's knee momentarily.
Niccolo throws a poor cross that misses
and Masaru counters with a head kick. That will keep Niccolo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masaru tries a head kick but it misses.
Masaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masaru tries to work over Niccolo's front leg with a kick but Niccolo checks it.
Niccolo lands a nice shot to the body.
Niccolo misses with a hook
and Masaru counters with a leg kick.
Masaru throws a head kick that misses.
Masaru takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Masaru slips a jab from Niccolo.
Niccolo misses with a left hand
and Masaru counters with a slapping leg kick.
Niccolo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Masaru throws a head kick that half lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niccolo avoids the head kick by Masaru.
Niccolo lands a nice looking body shot.
Masaru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masaru scores with a leg kick.
Masaru moves out of range of the strikes.
Niccolo blocks a head kick by Masaru.
Masaru walks into a stiff left hand from Niccolo.
Niccolo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masaru throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Niccolo misses with a looping left.
Niccolo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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 Illy Niccolo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Niccolo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masaru stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Illy Niccolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masaru tries a head kick but it misses.
Masaru connects with a high kick.
Masaru tries a head kick but it misses.
Masaru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Niccolo throws out the jab.
Good exchange - Niccolo coming out on top.
Niccolo misses with a wild body shot.
Illy Niccolo is winning the standup battle so far.
Masaru needs to keep his hands up - Niccolo had a free shot at his head there.
A cross from Niccolo lands.
Masaru tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Niccolo is able to avoid easily.
Niccolo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masaru counters with a good low kick that Niccolo was not able to check.
Masaru takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Masaru takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Niccolo looks to throw the jab but Masaru is out of range.
Masaru throws a low kick but it's checked well by Niccolo.
Masaru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Niccolo.
Masaru throws out a leg kick but Niccolo moves out of range and Masaru only half commits.
Niccolo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masaru moves away.
Niccolo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Masaru looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Niccolo checks the leg kick.
Masaru takes one to the chin there.
Niccolo misses with an uppercut.
Masaru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niccolo.
Masaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Niccolo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masaru throws a front kick aimed at Niccolo's knee but Niccolo avoids it well.
Niccolo throws a right hand that misses
and Masaru counters with a leg kick.
Niccolo scores with a body shot.
A cross from Niccolo lands.
Masaru throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Niccolo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Niccolo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Masaru is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niccolo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masaru sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Niccolo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masaru stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Niccolo looks to land a combination but Masaru avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masaru scores with a head kick.
Masaru wants to slow Niccolo down by chopping away at his legs.
Niccolo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Niccolo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Niccolo connects with a jab.
Niccolo scores with a hook to the body. Masaru takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Niccolo lands with a hook. Masaru tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niccolo misses with a few strikes there.
Masaru gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Niccolo blocks a low kick nicely.
Masaru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Niccolo.
Niccolo throws a lazy right hand but Masaru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masaru throws a low kick but Niccolo moves out of range easily.
Niccolo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Niccolo lands with a right hand.
Niccolo missing with a left hand there. Masaru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masaru throws a sloppy head kick and Niccolo moves out of range easily.
Masaru tries to land a leg kick but Niccolo saw it coming and moves away.
Niccolo throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Niccolo does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Niccolo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Masaru throws a leg kick but Niccolo moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Illy Niccolo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Masaru on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Masaru misses with a shot to the body
and Masaru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masaru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Niccolo checks a low kick from Masaru.
Niccolo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Masaru counters with an inside leg kick.
Masaru throws a head kick that misses.
Niccolo checks a leg kick.
Niccolo throws a sloppy body shot
and Masaru counters with a nice low kick that buckles Niccolo's knee momentarily.
Niccolo lands a slapping body shot.
Masaru takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Niccolo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Niccolo scores with a sloppy right hand. Masaru should have avoided that one.
Masaru needs to keep his hands up - Niccolo had a free shot at his head there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masaru drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Niccolo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masaru.
A head kick misses from Masaru.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Masaru 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.
A head kick misses from Masaru.
Masaru throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Niccolo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Niccolo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masaru sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Niccolo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Niccolo throws out a powerful jab.
Masaru takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Masaru walks into a stiff left hand from Niccolo.
Niccolo lands a nice hook to Masaru's body. Masaru takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masaru takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Illy Niccolo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masaru drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Masaru gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Niccolo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Niccolo.
Niccolo blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick by Masaru misses
and Niccolo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masaru takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Niccolo lands an overhand right.
Niccolo lands a nice shot to the body.
Niccolo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Niccolo thuds his right hand into Masaru's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Niccolo lands with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niccolo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Niccolo duly obliges.
Niccolo lands an overhand right.
Niccolo throws a poor cross that misses
and Masaru counters with a slapping leg kick.
Niccolo throws out a powerful jab.
Niccolo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Niccolo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Niccolo misses with a wild combination.
Niccolo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Niccolo scores with a nice strike.
Masaru shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Masaru looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masaru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masaru has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Masaru throws a head kick that misses.
Masaru misses with a head kick.
Niccolo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Masaru blocks a jab.
Niccolo throws a good cross that connects.
Niccolo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Niccolo throws a right hand that misses
and Masaru counters with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masaru lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Niccolo misses with a hook. Masaru ducked under it nicely.
Hitoshi Masaru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, jab by Niccolo - just one landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Illy Niccolo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Niccolo 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Illy Niccolo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Rolston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urbloks Nokdoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Rolston has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Rolston
vs
Nokdoff

194 cm
23
215 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

183 cm
27
215 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, James Rolston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Urbloks Nokdoff!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nokdoff looks to land a combination but Rolston avoids it well.
Rolston misses with a head kick.
A jab from Rolston finds it's way through Nokdoff's defenses.

It looks like Urbloks Nokdoff has been cut.
Nokdoff scores with a one two! Rolston had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rolston throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rolston thows a body kick. Nokdoff tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nokdoff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A leg kick checked by Nokdoff.
Nokdoff takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rolston tries to land a leg kick but Nokdoff saw it coming and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nokdoff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nokdoff ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokdoff connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rolston momentarily.
Nokdoff scores with a jab to the body.
Nokdoff thows a body shot but no joy.
Rolston is looking to land body kicks.
Nokdoff throws a lazy uppercut
and Rolston counters with a thumping low kick.
Nokdoff looks to land a combination but Rolston avoids it well.

Rolston moves into the clinch.
A short left from Rolston.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nokdoff throws a head punch that misses.
Nokdoff misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rolston prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rolston stalling in the clinch but Nokdoff improves position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Nokdoff fails to land.
Nokdoff lands a right hand.
Rolston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rolston leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Nokdoff.
Nokdoff lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rolston is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nokdoff is defending well for now.
Rolston throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nokdoff blocks it with crossed arms.
Still in the clinch, Rolston scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rolston.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nokdoff presses Rolston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nokdoff misses with the head strike.
Nokdoff gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rolston creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nokdoff's defenses.

That has opened up Urbloks Nokdoff's cut even more.
Rolston on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rolston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rolston effectively controlling the action here.
Rolston is trying to push Nokdoff away but Nokdoff has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nokdoff scores with a hook to the body.
Nokdoff lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Nokdoff scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rolston effectively controlling the action here.
Rolston misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Rolston on the inside.
Nokdoff avoids the elbow strike from Rolston, against the cage.
Nokdoff scores with a nice hook to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice left hand lands by Nokdoff.
Nokdoff scores with a hook to the body.
Rolston is breathing heavily.
Nokdoff makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Nokdoff has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rolston is trying to keep an underhook but Nokdoff manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nokdoff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rolston's head.
Nokdoff controlling the action here.
Nokdoff is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nokdoff uses his free foot to push down on Rolston's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rolston.
Nokdoff raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nokdoff unloading with bombs!
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Nokdoff connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nokdoff can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rolston is looking to escape.
Rolston blocking the ground and pound.
Rolston tries to hold on but Nokdoff pushes him away.
Rolston squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
A big strike lands for Nokdoff! That's really hurt Rolston and he's turned his back - Nokdoff keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Nokdoff jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Urbloks Nokdoff!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Dimachaerus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dimachaerus has chosen Metallica - The Unforgiven as his entrance music. 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.

Cross
vs
Dimachaerus

190 cm
23
193 lbs
14 - 4 - 1

183 cm
22
200 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, David Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Dimachaerus!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross shoots in for a takedown but Dimachaerus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cross shoots for a double leg takedown but Dimachaerus sprawls well. He's pushed Cross's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimachaerus manages to avoid it.
Cross with a jab.
Dimachaerus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cross throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dimachaerus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cross tries to clinch
enabling Dimachaerus to counter with a crisp jab.
Cross misses with a wild body shot.
Cross misses with a wild body shot.
David Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross misses with an uppercut.
Cross tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dimachaerus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cross.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dimachaerus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cross moves to clinch but Dimachaerus breaks away
and Dimachaerus counters with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross throws a lazy uppercut
and Dimachaerus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dimachaerus checks a leg kick.
Dimachaerus lands a leg kick that knocks Cross off balance momentarily.
Dimachaerus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marcus Dimachaerus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dimachaerus lands a lovely overhand right.
Dimachaerus thumps Cross with a low kick.
Dimachaerus feints and then cracks Cross's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cross down.
Dimachaerus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dimachaerus wants it to stay on the feet.
Dimachaerus misses with a hook
and Cross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cross swings for the body but Dimachaerus moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dimachaerus.
Cross takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dimachaerus. That's going to slow Cross down.
Cross is breathing heavily.
Dimachaerus throws a leg kick which misses Cross's front leg but catches the back leg as Cross tries to avoid it.

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

Cross is rocked!

It looks like David Cross has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimachaerus lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Cross is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Cross. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That kick from Dimachaerus tenderised Cross's leg. Cross is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cross seems to have got his legs back now.
A cross from Dimachaerus lands.
Dimachaerus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dimachaerus lands an overhand right.
Cross fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dimachaerus.
Cross on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cross shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dimachaerus as he avoids it easily.
Cross looks to clinch
and Dimachaerus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dimachaerus scores with a sloppy right hand. Cross should have avoided that one.
Dimachaerus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Dimachaerus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dimachaerus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimachaerus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dimachaerus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cross stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dimachaerus jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dimachaerus cracks a nice hook into Cross's ribs.
Dimachaerus connects with a single shot there.
Cross has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dimachaerus.
A jab from Dimachaerus does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cross swings widly with a right hand
and Cross takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dimachaerus works Cross's body with a nice hook.
Dimachaerus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cross.
Dimachaerus swinging wildly here.
Cross is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dimachaerus misses with a wild body shot.
Cross slips a jab from Dimachaerus.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimachaerus fakes the leg kick and cracks Cross in the body.
Cross takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Dimachaerus lands a big head kick that sends Cross tumbling to the mat! Dimachaerus takes a step backwards and waves Cross back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cross takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dimachaerus.
Cross takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dimachaerus swings for the body but Cross moves out of range.
Cross is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cross misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dimachaerus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dimachaerus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cross thows a leg kick but Dimachaerus checks it
letting Dimachaerus counter with a right hand.
Cross looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dimachaerus is fending him off so far but Cross persists. Nope, Dimachaerus circles away and we're back to standing.
Dimachaerus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Dimachaerus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Cross's cut.
That's time! Cross's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cross throws a lazy uppercut
and Dimachaerus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dimachaerus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice sprawl there from Dimachaerus as Cross shoots in.
Cross closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dimachaerus circles away.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch but Dimachaerus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marcus Dimachaerus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cross with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dimachaerus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dimachaerus cracks Cross with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cross shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dimachaerus as he jumps to the side.
Dimachaerus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cross's calf.
Dimachaerus thows a body shot but no joy.
Dimachaerus misses the shot to the body.
Cross takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dimachaerus misses with a body kick.
Dimachaerus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dimachaerus throws a front kick that sends Cross stumbling back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dimachaerus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cross's knee momentarily.
Dimachaerus lands a nice looking body shot.
Cross lands with a nice body punch.
Dimachaerus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dimachaerus scores with a nice right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dimachaerus.
Dimachaerus connects with a body shot that sends Cross's belly button to the back.
Cross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cross wants to clinch
and Dimachaerus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimachaerus jabs at Cross's body.
Dimachaerus throws a shot to the body.
Dimachaerus is looking to slow Cross down with leg kicks.
Cross tries to bum rush Dimachaerus with a series of wild strikes but Dimachaerus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dimachaerus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dimachaerus connects with an inside leg kick.
Dimachaerus jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Dimachaerus.
Dimachaerus pushes Cross away with a front kick.
Dimachaerus lands with a nice body punch.

Dimachaerus lands a big head kick that sends Cross tumbling to the mat! Dimachaerus takes a step backwards and waves Cross back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Dimachaerus feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cross sprawling to the canvas! Cross rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dimachaerus finish him?!
Dimachaerus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cross throws a sloppy body shot
and Dimachaerus counters with a solid body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dimachaerus. Cross shrugs it off though.
Cross is looking to wear down Dimachaerus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dimachaerus connects with a single shot there.
Dimachaerus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimachaerus throws a nice looking combination but Cross bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cross wants to clinch but Dimachaerus slips to the side
and Dimachaerus counters with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dimachaerus.

Dimachaerus gets tackled into the cage by Cross. Cross maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimachaerus.
Dimachaerus tries a body shot but Cross blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dimachaerus lands a left hand.
Dimachaerus lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cross.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cross.
Cross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimachaerus takes a shot to the head.
Dimachaerus lands a nice uppercut.
Dimachaerus content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Dimachaerus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cross looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Dimachaerus as Cross shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Dimachaerus.
Cross takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cross will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A left lands for Cross.
Cross wants to clinch.
Cross on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cross misses with a body shot
and Dimachaerus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dimachaerus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cross scores with a jab to the body.
Dimachaerus misses with a straight right.
Dimachaerus keeps the fight on the outside.
Cross slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Dimachaerus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Cross's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Cross ducks under a wild hook from Dimachaerus.
Cross looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cross shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dimachaerus but Dimachaerus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cross dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cross shoots in for a double leg but Dimachaerus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cross lands with a straight right. Dimachaerus didn't see that one coming.
Dimachaerus leaves Cross with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cross shoots in and drives through. Dimachaerus sprawls well.
Cross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dimachaerus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cross throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dimachaerus's waist but Dimachaerus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cross off to one side.
Dimachaerus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cross fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dimachaerus stuns Cross with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cross throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dimachaerus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cross looks to clinch
and Dimachaerus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cross rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dimachaerus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dimachaerus digs a good body shot into Cross's ribs.
Dimachaerus tries to land a front kick but Cross steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dimachaerus connects with a right hand. Cross shakes it off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cross.
Cross darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dimachaerus circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dimachaerus counters with a left to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimachaerus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cross takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dimachaerus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cross moves to clinch but Dimachaerus breaks away
and Dimachaerus counters with a leg kick.
Dimachaerus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cross looks for a takedown but Dimachaerus sprawls well.

Dimachaerus drops Cross with a beautiful combination! Cross stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dimachaerus is looking for the KO!
Cross gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Dimachaerus gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Cross is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Dimachaerus!

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Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Ives (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juha Valjakkala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valjakkala has chosen QOTSA--No One Knows as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ives
vs
Valjakkala

190 cm
27
302 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

198 cm
28
272 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Ives!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Juha Valjakkala!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Ives. Beautiful body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Valjakkala lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ives has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ives and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Valjakkala misses with a body punch
and Ives counters with a straight right hand.
Valjakkala fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ives is out of range.
Ives getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Valjakkala misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ives counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ives digs a good body shot into Valjakkala's ribs.
Juha Valjakkala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ives.
Ives throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valjakkala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valjakkala misses with a right hand
and Ives counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Valjakkala darts in trying to clinch
and Ives counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ives misses with a hook to the body
and Valjakkala makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ives misses with an uppercut. Valjakkala saw that one coming.
Ives swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valjakkala takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Valjakkala blocks the low kick.
Valjakkala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ives was well out of range. Poor timing from Valjakkala.
Valjakkala misses with an uppercut
and Ives counters with a good low kick that Valjakkala was not able to check.
A jab from Ives misses.
Valjakkala with a nice cross.
Valjakkala moves in looking to clinch but Ives pushes him off.
Valjakkala checks a low kick from Ives.
Valjakkala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ives throws out the jab.
Valjakkala misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ives counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, jab by Valjakkala - just one landing.
Ives misses with a wild body shot.
Valjakkala closes the distance but Ives moves to the side
and Ives counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Valjakkala is predictable there
enabling Ives to counter with a crisp jab.
Valjakkala scores with a body shot.
Valjakkala wants to clinch but Ives slips to the side
and Ives counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valjakkala misses the body punch
and Ives counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valjakkala tries to clinch but Ives moves away
and Ives counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valjakkala misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ives counters with a nice low kick that buckles Valjakkala's knee momentarily.
Valjakkala closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ives circles away.
Valjakkala takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valjakkala looks gassed!
Valjakkala misses with a low kick as Ives jumps back.
A big left from Ives misses.
Valjakkala takes a swing at Ives's ribcage but misses.
Valjakkala has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ives.
Valjakkala takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ives connects with a single shot there.
Valjakkala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ives.
Ives takes a swing at Valjakkala's ribcage but misses.
Ives attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Valjakkala scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valjakkala throws a leg kick
and Ives counters with a slapping leg kick.
Valjakkala misses with a shot to the body
and Ives counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Valjakkala is predictable there
and Ives counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Valjakkala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ives jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ives cracks the inside of Valjakkala's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ives feints and then cracks Valjakkala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valjakkala down.
Ives turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valjakkala stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ives.
Valjakkala throws a lazy uppercut
and Ives counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Valjakkala moves out of range of the leg kick from Ives.
Ives ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valjakkala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ives is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Valjakkala avoids the body shot from Ives.
Valjakkala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ives.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valjakkala tries to clinch but Ives moves away
and Ives counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valjakkala is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ives rather than just go for the knockout.
Ives throws a big shot that misses.
Ives lands a body shot.
Ives keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valjakkala keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnny Ives is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Ives.
Ives connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Valjakkala shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ives lands a head shot.
Ives thuds a left hand into Valjakkala's body.
Ives throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ives connects with a body shot.
Valjakkala takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valjakkala takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Ives dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ives keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnny Ives is winning the standup battle so far.
Valjakkala throws a leg kick
and Ives counters with a straight right hand.
Ives tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valjakkala was well out of range. Poor timing from Ives.
Ives is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valjakkala can do to turn this around?
Valjakkala thows a leg kick but Ives checks it
and Ives cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Ives 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ives buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ives takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Valjakkala moves out of range as Ives strikes.
Valjakkala misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Ives to counter with a crisp jab.
Valjakkala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valjakkala is breathing heavily.
Ives misses with a hook to the body
and Valjakkala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valjakkala staying out of range there.
Ives connects with a solid leg kick.
Valjakkala misses with a jab to the body
and Ives counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valjakkala lands a slapping body shot.
Valjakkala has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Ives blocks the leg kick.
Ives moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Valjakkala connects with a solid leg kick.
Valjakkala throws a lazy right hand but Ives sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ives circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ives counters with a straight right hand.
Ives moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ives cracks Valjakkala with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ives throws a leg kick but Valjakkala moved away.
Valjakkala connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Valjakkala throws a hook but Ives blocks it.
Ives misses with an uppercut. Valjakkala saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Valjakkala.
Valjakkala misses with a hook to the body
and Ives counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Valjakkala wants to clinch up but Ives keeps it at a distance.
Valjakkala connects with a leg kick. Ives looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Valjakkala might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ives has got the better of the exchanges.
Valjakkala misses with a body shot.
Ives throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valjakkala swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ives counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ives throws a body punch but Valjakkala moves out of range.
Valjakkala feints and then cracks Ives's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ives down.
Ives circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ives counters with a leg kick.
Ives lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valjakkala throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valjakkala misses with a lunging right hand
and Ives counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Valjakkala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ives.
Valjakkala throws a head kick that misses.
Ives throws a looping overhand right but Valjakkala ducks down to avoid it.
Ives cracks Valjakkala with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Valjakkala connects with a right hand. Ives shakes it off.
Valjakkala just misses with a punch to the body.
Valjakkala fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ives throws a leg kick which misses Valjakkala's front leg but catches the back leg as Valjakkala tries to avoid it.
Valjakkala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valjakkala throws a sloppy body shot
and Ives cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ives. Valjakkala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valjakkala fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ives lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valjakkala's sensitive parts.
Ives jabs at Valjakkala's body.
Ives fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Valjakkala's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ives fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ives fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valjakkala.
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!
Ives lands a head shot.
Valjakkala on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ives lands a nice shot to the body.
Ives jabs Valjakkala right on the nose. Valjakkala blinks but takes it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ives.
Ives throws a nice looking combination but Valjakkala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valjakkala misses with a body punch
and Valjakkala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Ives dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The crowd cheers as Ives lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valjakkala doesn't seem phased though.
Valjakkala throws a leg kick but Ives moved away.
Valjakkala misses with a leg kick
and Ives counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ives swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valjakkala throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ives counters with a nice leg kick.
Ives lands a slapping body shot.
Good leg kick by Ives there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Donk. Ives catches Valjakkala right on the button with a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Ives. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ives.
Ives tries to score with a low kick but Valjakkala moves his leg out of the way.
Valjakkala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ives jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Valjakkala misses
and Ives counters with a low kick, right behind Valjakkala 's knee.
Nice uppercut there from Ives.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ives throws a leg kick but Valjakkala sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ives fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valjakkala manages to avoid it.
Ives throws a hook to the side of Valjakkala's head but Valjakkala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ives moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ives with a jab.
Valjakkala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Valjakkala tries to clinch up
and Ives counters with a nice leg kick.
Ives tests Valjakkala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ives looks to land a right hand but Valjakkala moved out of range.
Valjakkala checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Valjakkala throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ives takes a swing at Valjakkala's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ives throws a lazy uppercut
and Valjakkala makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Valjakkala wants to clinch
letting Ives counter with a right hand.
Ives darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Valjakkala misses with an uppercut
and Ives counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ives looks to land a combination but Valjakkala avoids it well.
Valjakkala throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ives connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ives.
Valjakkala walks into a straight right hand from Ives.
Ives takes a swing at Valjakkala's ribcage but misses.
Ives fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ives falls off balance throwing a combination
and Valjakkala counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Valjakkala lands an overhand right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Ives misses.
Valjakkala throws a leg kick
and Ives counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Valjakkala throws out a leg kick but Ives moves out of range and Valjakkala only half commits.
Valjakkala throws a leg kick
and Ives counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ives throws a chopping leg kick but Valjakkala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Valjakkala tries to clinch up
and Ives counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Valjakkala thinking.
Valjakkala tries to clinch up
and Ives counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Valjakkala checks a leg kick.
Valjakkala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ives.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ives lands a body shot.
Ives lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valjakkala at a distance.
Ives lands a nice hook to Valjakkala's body. Valjakkala takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valjakkala takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Valjakkala throws a leg kick
enabling Ives to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ives misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Valjakkala misses
and Ives cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ives throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ives ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ives wants to land a leg kick but Valjakkala is out of range.
Ives tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Valjakkala is able to avoid easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ives digs a good hook to Valjakkala's body.
Ives buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ives throws a jab when Valjakkala was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Ives clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Ives scores with a jab to the body.
Valjakkala darts in trying to clinch
and Ives counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valjakkala cracks a nice hook into Ives's ribs.
A low kick from Valjakkala misses
letting Ives counter with a right hand.
Valjakkala throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Ives to counter with a crisp jab.
Valjakkala lands with a good body shot.
Ives connects with a body shot that sends Valjakkala's belly button to the back.
Ives listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Valjakkala misses with an uppercut
and Valjakkala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ives misses with an uppercut. Valjakkala saw that one coming.
Ives ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valjakkala moves away.
Ives lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valjakkala moves to clinch but Ives breaks away
and Ives counters with a good low kick that Valjakkala was not able to check.
Valjakkala is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ives catches Valjakkala with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ives scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Valjakkala moves to clinch but Ives breaks away
and Ives counters with a stiff right hand.
Valjakkala moves out of range as Ives strikes.
Ives scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valjakkala closes the distance but Ives moves to the side
and Ives counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Valjakkala takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ives.
Ives lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valjakkala at a distance.
Ives misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valjakkala checks a leg kick.
Valjakkala misses with a leg kick
and Ives counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Valjakkala thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ives uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Ives throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valjakkala takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ives lands a jab to Valjakkala's midsection.
Ives moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valjakkala on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ives swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Valjakkala is predictable there
and Ives counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ives thuds a left hand into Valjakkala's body.
Ives lands with an overhand left.
Ives scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ives fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ives thows a body shot but no joy.
Ives jabs Valjakkala right on the nose. Valjakkala blinks but takes it well.
Ives lands a slapping body shot.
Ives swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ives keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valjakkala needs to keep his hands up - Ives had a free shot at his head there.
Ives throws out a leg kick but Valjakkala moves out of range and Ives only half commits.
Ives buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Valjakkala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ives.
Ives fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valjakkala has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ives comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ives lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valjakkala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ives connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ives throws a looping overhand right but Valjakkala ducks down to avoid it.
Ives looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valjakkala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ives lands a jab to the head.
Valjakkala throws a leg kick
and Ives counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ives misses with an uppercut.
Ives scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ives swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valjakkala misses with a body punch
and Ives counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good leg kick by Ives there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Valjakkala checks a leg kick.
Ives lands a right hook to the body.
Ives waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valjakkala.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Ives had his way with Juha Valjakkala in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ives connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ives fails to land with a series of punches.
Ives takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ives chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Valjakkala can pounce on him.
Valjakkala scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valjakkala is looking to clinch but Ives is avoiding it.
Valjakkala throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ives counters with an outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Ives misses its intended target.
Ives fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valjakkala closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ives counters with a thumping low kick.
Valjakkala is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Valjakkala shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Valjakkala was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Valjakkala is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ives has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ives!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Valjakkala looking for subs off his back but Ives has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ives keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Valjakkala wants to get back to full guard but Ives has mounted him!
Juha Valjakkala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Valjakkala keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Valjakkala is controlling an arm, preventing Ives from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ives trying to control but Valjakkala is having none of it.
Valjakkala is looking to improve his position but Ives isn't that keen on the idea.
Valjakkala bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valjakkala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Valjakkala preventing the sweep.
Valjakkala chips away with some ground and pound.
Valjakkala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valjakkala throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Valjakkala's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Valjakkala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valjakkala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

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.
Valjakkala postures up in Ives's guard and throws a big left but Ives blocks it.
Ives controlling the position.
Valjakkala is in close to Ives's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ives wants to get back to his feet but Valjakkala is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Valjakkala has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ives preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnny Ives is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ives looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valjakkala is one step ahead there.
Valjakkala postures up and lands a big shot to Ives's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juha Valjakkala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ives has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:43
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:43
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Ives!
Johnny Ives retains his super heavyweight title!