XFC 31 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Young Rah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mike bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rah
vs
bob

180 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
20
245 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Young Rah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, mike bob!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rah connects with a jab.
bob shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rah sprawls well. Rah wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. bob gets slowly back to his feet.
bob misses with a takedown attempt - Rah sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd cheers as Rah lands an impressive looking overhand right. bob doesn't seem phased though.
bob tries to clinch but Rah is having none of it.
Rah fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches bob on the side of the head.
Rah smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

bob is rocked!
bob is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Rah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rah cracks bob with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
bob is still on wobbly legs! Can Rah finish him?
A solid leg kick lands there for Rah.
Rah measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes bob! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Young Rah!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and harry organs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Miles
vs
organs

180 cm
21
181 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
23
184 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Miles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, harry organs!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
organs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Miles gets a takedown into half guard.
organs is trying to stand back up but Miles is controlling him
Ground and pound from Miles.
organs manages to get to full guard.

organs pushes Miles off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Miles closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

organs manages to escape and get back to his feet!
No luck for Miles with that takedown attempt.
Miles tries to clinch but organs is having none of it.
Jay Miles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Miles misses.

Miles shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. organs is trying to defend but Miles finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Miles decides to stand up.
Miles connects with a right hand. organs shakes it off.
organs just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles misses with a hook to the body
and organs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miles thinking.

organs instigates a clinch.

Miles gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, organs regains guard.

organs pushes Miles off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
organs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miles throws out the jab.
organs cracks a nice hook into Miles's ribs.
Miles doesn't succeed with the takedown
and organs counters with a flying knee. Nice.
organs stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Miles. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and organs counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Miles's guard now.
Miles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
organs being controlled here momentarily.
organs looks gassed!
organs trying to control the position from guard on top but Miles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for organs!
Miles landing strikes from the mount.
Miles landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
organs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
organs is bucking up trying to escape but Miles cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Miles controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Miles is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in organs's half guard.
Miles stops organs from getting back to his feet.
Miles controlling the pace.
Miles lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Miles there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
organs has hold of Miles's hands but Miles slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miles trying to mount his opponent but organs defends it.
Miles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
organs is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Miles tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Miles wants to pass the guard but organs is defending well.
Miles lands with a punch from half guard.
Miles winds up and cracks organs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
organs taking some punishment here, with Miles in his half guard.
organs is staying active underneath Miles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Miles is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Miles performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles scoring with strikes to the body and head.
organs trying to control from the bottom.
organs pushes Miles off looking to stand but Miles dives back in and keeps control.
Miles is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Miles is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Miles seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
organs is in trouble now - Miles has advanced to mount!
Miles tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
organs is looking to improve his position but Miles isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of organs's face.
Jay Miles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miles landing strikes, looking to finish!
Miles working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Miles lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Miles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for organs on the ground.
Miles takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
organs wants to hold on but Miles pushes him away.
Miles raining down shots from the mount!
Miles lands a nice shot to the head.
organs takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Miles with shots to the head and body - organs looks very uncomfortable down there.

organs is rocked!
Miles looking to finish organs with some ground and pound. This is bad for organs!
organs is still in real trouble! Can Miles finish him?
organs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Miles lands a big elbow - organs is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and organs is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jay Miles!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Strikes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Strikes
vs
Drake

186 cm
19
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

187 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Strikes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Drake!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Strikes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carlos Strikes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strikes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Drake throws a body punch but Strikes moves out of range.
Strikes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strikes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strikes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drake. That did some damage!
Strikes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Jason Drake has been cut.
Strikes is looking to clinch but Drake is avoiding it.
Strikes moves in looking to clinch but Drake pushes him off.
Strikes misses with a two punch combination.
Strikes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drake moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strikes lands a jab to Drake's midsection.
Strikes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strikes tries to clinch but Drake moves out of range.
Drake on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Strikes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strikes wants to clinch.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Strikes! Drake is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Strikes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sten Biller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and danny dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). dunn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. pokemon lol!!! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Biller
vs
dunn

182 cm
21
178 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

183 cm
22
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Nemesis Cage Clothing
[MMABR]FALCON CLOTHING[†]

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sten Biller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, danny dunn!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dunn tries a head kick but it misses.

Biller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. dunn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
dunn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Biller in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Biller working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
dunn tries to escape but Biller is in control.
dunn is looking for a sweep.

Biller stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Biller shoots in but no luck this time.
dunn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Biller counters by clinching up.
dunn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Biller breaks from the clinch.
Biller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
dunn wants to clinch

and Biller counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for dunn!

That's one minute gone in the round.
dunn is bucking up trying to escape but Biller cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Biller is going oldschool here, as he tries to force dunn to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so dunn shrugs it off.
dunn wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Biller.
Biller thowing shots but they're missing.

Biller moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, dunn has worked his arm free - good work by dunn!
Biller is breathing heavily.
Biller blocks the strikes from dunn.

Biller wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by dunn, who protects the arm well.
dunn struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biller tries to move into full mount but can't pass dunn's legs.
dunn wants to control but Biller postures up.
dunn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Biller kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Biller tries to score with some ground and pound. dunn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
dunn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biller scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at dunn to see if he's OK.
Biller working the head and body with strikes.
dunn is looking to reverse the position.

Biller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
dunn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
dunn wants to get back to his feet but Biller drags him back down.
Biller tries to advance to mount but can't.
dunn is working to avoid the ground and pound but Biller connects with a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sten Biller!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between LeMac Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Red comes to the cage accompanied by shimmy she wobble. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Red
vs
Bob

182 cm
18
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
200 lbs
0 - 7 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

HATE Technologies [MMABR]
HATE Technologies [MMABR]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, LeMac Red!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Joe Bob!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

It looks like Joe Bob has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Red.
Red has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Red circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bob closes this distance looking for a takedown but Red circles away.

Red is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bob's half guard.
Bob is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Red jumps into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An elbow from Red crashes against the mat.
Red staying calm.
Red 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.
Red tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Red is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bob's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Red wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bob keeps working.
Red in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Red wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bob keeps working.
Bob tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Red scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Bob is looking for a way out.
A lull in the action here.
Red doesn't have the hooks in and Bob manages to turn into his guard.
Red controlling the position.
Red trying to keep a closed guard but Bob is proving a slippery customer.

The referee stands the fighters back up. LeMac Red just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Red has managed to clinch.
Red is stalling here.

Red has hold of one of Bob's legs. Bob is fighting the takedown attempt but Red gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red sitting in guard here, content to control.
Red seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bob for as long as he can get away with.
Bob controls Red momentarily but Red frees himself.
Red is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Red has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bob looks gassed!
Red trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Red controls from within his opponent's guard.
Red trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.

The referee stands the fighters back up. LeMac Red just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Red moves into the clinch.

Red turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Red wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bob keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

LeMac Red dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Bob's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Red lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Red shoots in and bounces Bob off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Red wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving.
Red is stalling in the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Red accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bob is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Red trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
Red tries to free his leg and advance position but Bob is retaining full guard.
Red slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Red accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bob throws a jab when Red was well out of range.
Red throws a right hand that Bob ducks under and follows up with a left that Bob also avoids with ease.
Red misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bob tries for a takedown but Red circles away easily
and Red counters with a series of strikes. Bob will be more careful next time no doubt.

Bob gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Red to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Red controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Red is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Red landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Red works his way into full mount!
Red controlling the pace for now.

Red jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bob manages to avoid the submission attempt.
LeMac Red overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Red remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

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

Red decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bob to his feet.
LeMac Red is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Red gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Red manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Red.

Red instigates a clinch.

Red has hold of one of Bob's legs. Bob is fighting the takedown attempt but Red gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bob can't keep his opponent in guard - Red advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bob wants to control but Red is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

LeMac Red dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Bob's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Red lands a with a good body shot.
Red misses with a combination
and Bob cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Red scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Red tries to move to mount but Bob blocks the move with his legs.
Red advances nicely into full mount.
Red controlling his opponent.

Red looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Red controlling the pace for now.
Bob is in all sorts of trouble here.
Red tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

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

The referee stands the fighters back up. LeMac Red just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Red moves into the clinch.

Red has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bob clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Red controls the position.
Red is looking to finish with some ground and pound!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red controlling from the back.
Bob can't escape the position.

Bob defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Red's arms.
Red just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bob trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bob takes a big shot to the side of the head.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Red controlling the positon.
LeMac Red is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Joe Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
LeMac Red showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Red 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LeMac Red!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between rick johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and sonny bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying bishop's choice of entrance music: ard boddy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

johnson
vs
bishop

225 cm
23
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, rick johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, sonny bishop!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from bishop.
bishop shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with johnson in particular looking to stall.
johnson trying to control the action but bishop is working from the bottom.
johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if bishop can do anything to dispel that myth.

johnson stands up from half guard.
johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so bishop counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
bishop thows a big elbow that misses.
johnson keeping moving, preventing bishop from controlling successfully.
johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
bishop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
bishop throwing strikes but missing.

bishop drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and johnson dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
bishop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
bishop is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
johnson moves into full guard.
bishop postures up in johnson's guard and throws a big left but johnson blocks it.
bishop preventing the sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

johnson is looking for a triangle but bishop pushes his legs off easily.

johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
johnson is breathing heavily.
bishop trying to control but johnson is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now johnson is on top in guard.
johnson trying to control but bishop is working from the bottom.

johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
bishop wants to clinch.
johnson misses with a takedown attempt - bishop sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
johnson misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
bishop is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

It looks like rick johnson has been cut.
johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - bishop circles away.
johnson fails with the takedown

and bishop holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for rick johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

bishop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
sonny bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
johnson with a poor takedown

and bishop counters with a nice double leg into side control. johnson won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
johnson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
bishop is looking to advance position but johnson won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from bishop.

johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but sonny bishop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on rick johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

bishop fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. johnson sprawls well initially but bishop persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
bishop thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
johnson wants to get back to full guard.
johnson trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
bishop is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
johnson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for bishop!
bishop can't escape the position.
bishop is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bishop looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

johnson is persistently looking for the submission but bishop is defending it well.

johnson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

johnson looking for the RNC.
bishop can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

johnson is working for a rear naked choke. bishop is not defending it well and johnson has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! bishop refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of bishop's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). rick johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Franz Beckenbauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazar Assamita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assamita is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Click Click Boom. Kazar Assamita will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Beckenbauer
vs
Assamita

187 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

205 cm
23
167 lbs
1 - 2 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

[MMABR]FALCON CLOTHING[†]
5th Round

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Franz Beckenbauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Kazar Assamita!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assamita misses with a wild combination.
A nice combination there by Assamita.
No joy there for Assamita, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Beckenbauer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Assamita manages to get to full guard.

Beckenbauer drops back looking for a leg! Assamita is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Assamita manages to kick Beckenbauer off! Beckenbauer jumps back into Assamita's guard.
Assamita wants to improve his position but instead Beckenbauer has moved into half guard.
Assamita is looking to improve his position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assamita has a hand on Beckenbauer's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Beckenbauer takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Assamita is looking to improve his position but Beckenbauer isn't that keen on the idea.

Beckenbauer goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Assamita is on top in guard.

Beckenbauer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Assamita defends it easily.
Assamita cracks Beckenbauer with a solid left hand.
Assamita missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Assamita passes Beckenbauer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Beckenbauer is looking for a sweep. Assamita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Assamita throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Beckenbauer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Assamita wants to free his trapped foot but Beckenbauer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Assamita thows a huge punch but Beckenbauer dodges it nicely.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Assamita throws a jab when Beckenbauer was well out of range.
Assamita misses with a double jab.
Assamita throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Assamita misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Assamita swinging wilding here.
Kazar Assamita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Beckenbauer 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.
Beckenbauer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Beckenbauer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Beckenbauer throws a strike but Assamita rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Beckenbauer looking for a guillotine here but Assamita defends easily.
Beckenbauer is breathing heavily.
Assamita thows a big elbow that misses.

Beckenbauer throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Assamita escapes and throws Beckenbauer's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Assamita lands an elbow.
Beckenbauer is trying to get back to half guard.
Beckenbauer taking punishment in the form of punches.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckenbauer is trying to get back to his feet.
Assamita scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Beckenbauer to see if he's OK.
Beckenbauer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beckenbauer is looking for a sweep.
Beckenbauer misses with a strike from the bottom.
Assamita is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Beckenbauer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Assamita working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Assamita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Beckenbauer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ground and pound from Assamita seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Assamita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beckenbauer keeps working.
Beckenbauer throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Assamita landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazar Assamita dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Beckenbauer closes the distance and clinches up with Assamita, looking for a takedown. Beckenbauer pushes Assamita against the cage but Assamita circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Assamita, as that shot connected.
Assamita missing with a left hand there. Beckenbauer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Assamita with a poor takedown

and Beckenbauer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Assamita keeping full guard, as Beckenbauer tries to pass.

Beckenbauer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Assamita is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Beckenbauer, into his guard.
Beckenbauer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Assamita is one step ahead there.

Beckenbauer is looking for a triangle but Assamita pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Assamita scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assamita preventing the sweep.

Assamita stands up and waves to Beckenbauer to follow him.
Beckenbauer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Assamita.

Assamita feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Beckenbauer sprawling to the canvas! Beckenbauer rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Assamita finish him?!
Assamita misses with a double jab.
Beckenbauer fails to land the takedown.
Beckenbauer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franz Beckenbauer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Assamita throws a combination that misses

and Beckenbauer counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Beckenbauer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Assamita dives on top into guard.
Assamita makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assamita with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Assamita slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Assamita with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Assamita's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Assamita won't allow Beckenbauer to get back to his feet.
Assamita scoring with punches to the head and body.
Assamita trying to control but Beckenbauer is working from the bottom.

Beckenbauer has his foot on Assamita's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Assamita works his way back into a safe position though.
Assamita lands a couple of elbows.
Assamita content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Assamita looking to pass the guard.
Assamita wants to control from the top but Beckenbauer keeps moving.

Beckenbauer working for a triangle but Assamita defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assamita lands a couple of digs.

Assamita got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beckenbauer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Assamita has managed to get both his arms back between Beckenbauer's legs - danger averted.
Assamita is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckenbauer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Assamita is one step ahead there.
Assamita wants to control from the top but Beckenbauer keeps moving.

Beckenbauer looking for a guillotine here but Assamita defends easily.
Assamita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Assamita wants to control from the top but Beckenbauer keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Assamita advances position into side control!
Beckenbauer tries to improve position but can't.
Assamita landing a few strikes.
Beckenbauer is looking to regain half guard here but Assamita keeps moving and retains side control.
Assamita lands some shots froms side control.
Assamita scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Beckenbauer to see if he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Check out the look on Assamita's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Beckenbauer tries to improve position but can't.
Assamita scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Beckenbauer to see if he's OK.
Assamita working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazar Assamita showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! 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.

Beckenbauer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Assamita to the mat! Assamita manages to get full guard.
Beckenbauer prevents Assamita from getting back to his feet.
Beckenbauer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beckenbauer preventing the sweep.
Assamita is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Assamita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Beckenbauer has gone for a leg lock! Assamita slips out almost immediately though and dives into Beckenbauer's guard.
Beckenbauer has momentary wrist control but Assamita slips an elbow through the middle.

Beckenbauer has an active guard here but Assamita has managed to pass into half guard.
Assamita throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beckenbauer is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assamita thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beckenbauer's head.
Beckenbauer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Assamita scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kazar Assamita has got the better of the ground game so far.
Assamita drops an elbow to the side of Beckenbauer's head.
Assamita throws a strike but Beckenbauer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Assamita is working Beckenbauer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Beckenbauer pushes Assamita off and scrambles back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Assamita.
Assamita is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Assamita throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Assamita will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beckenbauer shoots in looking for a takedown. Assamita tries to sprawl out of it but Beckenbauer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Assamita manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assamita misses with the combination.
Beckenbauer shoots in looking for a takedown. Assamita tries to sprawl out of it but Beckenbauer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Assamita manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Assamita keeps the fight on the outside.
Assamita lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beckenbauer circles away quickly and effectively.
Kazar Assamita is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Beckenbauer gets a takedown into half guard.
Assamita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assamita regains full guard. Nicely done.
Beckenbauer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Assamita looking for a sweep. Not yet Assamita, not yet.

Beckenbauer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Assamita is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Beckenbauer, into his guard.
Assamita scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Assamita throwing strikes from guard but Beckenbauer blocks nicely.
Assamita wants to control from the top but Beckenbauer keeps moving.

Beckenbauer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Assamita defends well.
Assamita is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assamita landing with the ground and pound.

Beckenbauer is looking for a triangle but Assamita pushes his legs off easily.
Assamita lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Beckenbauer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Franz Beckenbauer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Beckenbauer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Assamita uses it to pass to side control.
Beckenbauer is trying to improve his position.
Assamita scoring with punches from side control.
Kazar Assamita is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Assamita working the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kazar Assamita.
Well Assamita has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazar Assamita!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between All American (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Smyth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Smyth has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

American
vs
Smyth

185 cm
22
195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

192 cm
23
190 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, All American!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Smyth!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smyth fails to land the takedown.
Smyth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but American avoids it really well and circles away.

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

Smyth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
American throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
American working over Smyth with some ground and pound. Smyth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
American trying to pass the guard but Smyth defending well.
American throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
American is looking to take a break and control but Smyth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Smyth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
American thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
American missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smyth is looking to improve his position.
American slows the pace down in half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smyth doesn't succeed with the takedown

and American counters with a nice double leg into guard.
All American has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Smyth.
American postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
American throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Smyth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. American is aware though and is defending well.
Smyth looks gassed!

Smyth is looking for a triangle but American pushes his legs off easily.
American wants to control from the top but Smyth keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
American thows a big elbow that misses.
American is looking to work some ground and pound but Smyth has wrist control.
American wanted to stand there but Smyth had control of the position.

Smyth looking for a guillotine here but American defends easily.
American missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
American pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smyth is keeping the position for now.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

American closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - American lands in his opponent's guard.

Smyth is looking for a triangle but American pushes his legs off easily.

American decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth clinches but American breaks the clinch

and American counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Smyth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
American lands strikes from half guard.
American is keen to just control but Smyth is a slippery customer.

Smyth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smyth has hold of American's hands but American slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
American working over Smyth with some ground and pound. Smyth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
American lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
American missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Smyth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but American pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smyth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but American pulls his head out easily.
Smyth is looking for a sweep. American is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
American is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Smyth actively working from the bottom here.
American takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Smyth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but American pulls his head out easily.

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

American closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - American lands in his opponent's guard.
American postures up and lands a big shot to Smyth's brow.
American knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smyth on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smyth has momentary wrist control but American slips an elbow through the middle.
American is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

American shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Smyth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smyth keeping moving, preventing American from controlling successfully.
American distracts Smyth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

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

Smyth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
American trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
American working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smyth's head.
American scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
American missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
American trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Smyth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. American doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. American manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
American wants to pass the guard but Smyth is keeping the position.
American is looking to work some ground and pound but Smyth has wrist control.
American tries to free his leg and advance position but Smyth is retaining full guard.

Smyth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
American connects with a couple of short punches.
American postures up and lands a big shot to Smyth's brow.
American is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
American lands a couple of digs.
American in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
All American overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

American got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smyth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, American has managed to get both his arms back between Smyth's legs - danger averted.
American in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
American lands a couple of decent looking shots.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by American.
American wants to control but Smyth is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
American winds up and cracks Smyth with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Smyth actively working from the bottom here.
Smyth moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Smyth working for a triangle but American defends it easily.
American with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Smyth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smyth looking for a guillotine here but American defends easily.

Smyth is looking for a triangle but American pushes his legs off easily.
American working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Smyth working for submissions but it's allowed American to get to half guard.
American missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smyth wants to get back to full guard.
American working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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 All American will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

American getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smyth misses the body punch

and American counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smyth won't be happy with that.
Smyth manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Smyth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
American stalling.
American is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
American seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smyth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
American is nestled in close to Smyth, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smyth tries to roll over but American keeps him under control.
American lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smyth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from American.

That's one minute gone in the round.
American winds up and cracks Smyth with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
American thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smyth's head.

Smyth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but American pulls his head out easily.
Smyth wants to improve his position but American is controlling well.
American is keen to just control but Smyth is a slippery customer.
American not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Smyth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

Smyth gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows American to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smyth wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smyth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
American postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

American avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smyth keeping moving, preventing American from controlling successfully.

Smyth is looking for a triangle but American pushes his legs off easily.
American scoring with some ground and pound.
Smyth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by American.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth regains half guard.

Smyth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
American throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Smyth looking for submissions off his back.
American missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Smyth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smyth is looking to improve his position.

Smyth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

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

American fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smyth sprawls well initially but American persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
American is keen to just control but Smyth is a slippery customer.
Smyth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of American's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take American's back!

American defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Smyth working for a choke but American is defending well.
Smyth has the hooks in. American is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Josh Smyth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
All American is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
American is working hard here to advance position.

And that's the end of the fight!
All American showed his dominance in that final round.
Well American 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... All American!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Masajada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Anderson
vs
Masajada

180 cm
22
185 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

179 cm
21
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Masajada!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masajada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Masajada moves out of range easily.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Masajada is just out of range.
Anderson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Masajada throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Masajada misses with a kick to the body
and Anderson counters with a left to the body.
Masajada throws a leg kick but Anderson checks it.
Masajada tries to work over Anderson's front leg with a kick but Anderson checks it.
Anderson moves out of range as Masajada strikes.
Masajada lands a front kick.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masajada misses with a head kick.
Masajada gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Anderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Masajada's guard.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Masajada blocks nicely.
Masajada is pulling down on Anderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Anderson, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masajada works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Masajada is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson working some strikes from top position.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masajada works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masajada works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anderson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Anderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Masajada avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson prevents Masajada from getting back to his feet.
Anderson landing some decent shots from guard.

Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Masajada has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Masajada's legs - danger averted.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Masajada trying to control the position.
Masajada avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Masajada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson passes Masajada's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anderson lands a nice short elbow.
Anderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masajada has hold of Anderson's hands but Anderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Masajada has his hands clasped together around Anderson's back. He's all about the action.
Masajada is trying to stand back up but Anderson is controlling him
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Masajada wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anderson 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.
Masajada wants to get back to his feet.
Masajada is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Masajada won't allow Anderson to pass to mount.
Anderson winds up and cracks Masajada with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anderson lands a nice short elbow.

Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anderson working over Masajada with some ground and pound. Masajada looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Anderson there.
Masajada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderson.
Masajada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderson.
Masajada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masajada is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Anderson is staying active.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Anderson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Anderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Masajada pinned against the cage. Masajada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Masajada looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Andrew Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masajada falls off balance throwing a combination

and Anderson counters with a single leg into guard. Masajada didn't expect that.
Masajada doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Anderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anderson postures up.
Anderson stops Masajada from standing up.
Masajada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Masajada is retaining full guard.
Anderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Masajada pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Masajada.
Masajada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Masajada blocks nicely.
Andrew Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Masajada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown. Masajada fights it but they end up in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson won't allow Masajada to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Masajada is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anderson is controlling him.
Masajada is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Masajada is breathing heavily.
It looks like Masajada is going to stand back up.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.

Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anderson tries to roll over but Masajada keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Masajada performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Masajada is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Anderson looking for submissions off his back.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Anderson!
Masajada misses with a double jab
and Anderson counters with a nice body shot.
Masajada throws a lazy head kick
and Anderson counters with a head kick. That will keep Masajada thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Masajada checks a leg kick.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.

Anderson shoots in and bounces Masajada off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Anderson 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.

Masajada throws a left and a right that both miss

and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Masajada defending well though.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Masajada is looking to escape.
Masajada wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Masajada is trying to stand.
Anderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Anderson with the ground and pound but Masajada uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Masajada blocks nicely.
Masajada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masajada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masajada is looking to stand up but Anderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Anderson postures up and lands a big shot to Masajada's brow.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Masajada is retaining full guard.
Masajada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Masajada wants to control but Anderson passes easily into half guard.
Anderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Masajada trying to control from the bottom.
Masajada might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anderson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Masajada is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Anderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Masajada has managed to free his arm - good work.
Masajada is looking to escape.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Masajada defending well though.
Masajada keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Masajada tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Masajada slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anderson is fighting to break Masajada's control of his arms but Masajada is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Anderson lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masajada works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Masajada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Masajada is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Masajada wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Masajada moves out of range easily.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masajada.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick from Masajada.
Masajada looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Masajada throws a left and a right that both miss

and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Anderson working over Masajada with some ground and pound. Masajada looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Masajada defending well though.
Masajada tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anderson working over Masajada with some ground and pound. Masajada looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Masajada preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Anderson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Anderson clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A low kick from Masajada misses
and Anderson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Masajada's knee momentarily.
Anderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anderson clobbers Masajada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Masajada falls off balance throwing a combination

and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown. Masajada fights it but they end up in guard.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anderson postures up.
Masajada is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Masajada's guard.
Masajada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderson.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Masajada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Masajada keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Anderson.
Anderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Anderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Anderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Anderson seems to be looking for submissions.
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Masajada wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Masajada knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Masajada makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Masajada.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Masajada looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anderson is working Masajada over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Masajada pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anderson scoring with some ground and pound.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masajada can do to turn this around?
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Masajada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Masajada manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Masajada controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Masajada tries to pass.
Anderson controls Masajada momentarily but Masajada frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Masajada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Anderson looking to control.

Anderson has his foot on Masajada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Masajada works his way back into a safe position though.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Masajada from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Masajada misses with the body kick
and Anderson counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Anderson had his way with Daniel Masajada in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
Masajada throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
Masajada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masajada falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masajada misses with a combination
and Anderson counters with a head kick. That will keep Masajada thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Masajada throws a combination that misses

and Anderson counters with a takedown into side control.
Anderson working the ground and pound.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Anderson scores with a couple of short elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Anderson tries for a kimura but Masajada is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masajada is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson is putting a hurting on Masajada here, landing some big shots from side control.

Anderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Anderson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Masajada manages to work his way to half guard, despite Anderson's best efforts.
Masajada is trying to stand back up but Anderson is controlling him
Anderson thows a huge punch but Masajada dodges it nicely.
Masajada keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Masajada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderson.
Masajada taking some punishment here, with Anderson in his half guard.
Masajada wants to get back to his feet.
Masajada wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Masajada on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Anderson connects with a nice short shot to Masajada's temple.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Masajada defends it.
Anderson winds up and cracks Masajada with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Anderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masajada is trying to stand back up but Anderson is controlling him
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Masajada has one foot on Anderson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Masajada misses with a jab to the body

and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Masajada won't be happy with that.
Anderson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Anderson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Masajada some visible discomfort.
Anderson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Masajada tries to improve position but can't.

Anderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Masajada knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sloppy strikes there by Anderson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masajada struggling a bit here.
Anderson working the ground and pound from side control.
Masajada is pushing Anderson's head away, looking to escape. Anderson manages to hold on to the position though.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Masajada goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Masajada misses with a jab to the body
and Anderson counters with a head kick.
Anderson scores with a nice body kick.
Masajada throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Anderson jabs at Masajada's body.
Daniel Masajada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good work by Anderson as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masajada gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Anderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Danga de danga de dang - Anderson scores with a four punch combination!
Andrew Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Anderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Masajada's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anderson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Anderson!
Andrew Anderson retains his middleweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between sparka man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wuzz has chosen Lützenkirchen - Cairo on Acid as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

man
vs
Wuzz

170 cm
22
155 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

189 cm
24
160 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, sparka man!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Al Wuzz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wuzz wants to clinch up but man keeps it at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from man as Wuzz shoots in.
man looks to score with a jab to the body but Wuzz is just out of range.
Wuzz shoots in for a takedown but man shows good takedown defense.
Wuzz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wuzz looks gassed!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from man misses.
man swings for the body but Wuzz moves out of range.
man throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wuzz.
man keeps the fight on the outside.
man lands with a right hand.
Wuzz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but man swivels and escapes.
sparka man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Wuzz.
man lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
man stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

man lands a big uppercut and Wuzz crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Wuzz looks OK. man waves Wuzz back to his feet!

Wuzz is rocked!
Wuzz circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by man. Wuzz falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). sparka man!
sparka man retains his lightweight title!