CFL-PG 44 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Faria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Hearns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Faria
vs
Hearns

180 cm
27
157 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

171 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Faria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Hearns!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hearns tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Faria counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Thomas Hearns has been cut.
Hearns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hearns thumps Faria with a low kick.
Hearns throws a head kick but Faria moves out of range.
Hearns slips a straight right by Faria.
Hearns moves to clinch but Faria breaks away
and Faria counters with a stiff right hand.
Hearns tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Faria connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Faria tries to clinch but Hearns moves out of range.

Hearns moves into the clinch.

Hearns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Faria shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hearns defends it nicely.
Hearns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hearns will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hearns misses with a head kick.

Hearns gets a clinch.

Hearns breaks the clinch.
Hearns throws a sloppy head kick
and Faria counters with a left and a right that stings Hearns.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Hearns misses

and Faria counters by clinching up.
Faria keeps control of Hearns as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Faria taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Hearns breaks from the clinch.
Hearns throws a head kick that misses

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

Hearns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hearns moves in looking to clinch but Faria pushes him off.

Hearns clinches with his opponent.
Faria trying to control the position but instead, Hearns has worked for underhooks and has pushed Faria into the cage.

Hearns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Hearns breaks from the clinch.
Hearns moves in looking to clinch but Faria pushes him off.

Hearns clinches with his opponent.

Hearns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hearns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Faria.
Hearns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Faria manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hearns misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Hearns clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faria avoiding damage as Hearns throws knees to the body.

Hearns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hearns closes the distance looking to clinch
and Faria counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hearns throws a sloppy head kick
and Faria cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Faria misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hearns wants to land a leg kick but Faria is out of range.
Faria is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hearns wants to clinch.

Hearns rushes Faria and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Faria can't find room to land a body shot as Hearns controls the action.

Hearns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hearns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hearns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Faria manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hearns misses with a wild combination.
Hearns tries to clinch up.
Hearns tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Faria counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!

Hearns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearns is trying to break the clinch but Faria is controlling him.

Hearns breaks the clinch.
Faria fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Faria is breathing heavily.

Hearns clinches up with Faria and pushes him back against the cage.

Hearns manages to break the clinch.
Hearns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hearns tries to clinch up.
Thomas Hearns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Hearns.
No luck for Faria with that takedown attempt.

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

Hearns breaks the clinch.

Hearns closes the distance and pushes Faria back into the cage.

Hearns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hearns throws a lazy head kick
and Faria counters with a one-two to the body.

Hearns closes the distance and pushes Faria back into the cage.

Hearns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Faria takes a kick to the side of the head.
Faria scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hearns.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hearns fails to land with a series of punches.

Hearns closes the distance and pushes Faria back into the cage.

Hearns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hearns rushes Faria and presses him up against the cage.

Hearns manages to break the clinch.

Hearns has taken the fight to the clinch.
Faria stalling in the clinch but Hearns improves position.

Hearns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hearns throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Faria.

Hearns rushes Faria and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Hearns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Faria tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hearns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faria swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hearns connects with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hearns clinches up with Faria and pushes him back against the cage.

Hearns manages to break the clinch.

Hearns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Hearns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hearns wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Hearns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Hearns's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hearns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faria swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Hearns moves into the clinch.

Hearns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hearns doesn't manage to clinch there - Faria circles away.
Hearns tries to clinch but Faria moves out of range.
Hearns lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Faria backs up against the cage.

It looks like Lucas Faria has been cut.
Hearns throws a lazy head kick
and Faria counters with a right hand to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hearns 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.
Hearns darts in trying to clinch
and Faria counters with a nice body shot.
Hearns tries to clinch
enabling Faria to counter with a crisp jab.

Hearns moves into the clinch successfully.
Faria tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hearns just stands there and leans against the cage.

Hearns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hearns moves to clinch but Faria breaks away
and Faria makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lucas Faria is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Hearns moves into the clinch.

Hearns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearns throws a sloppy head kick
and Faria counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hearns thinking.
Hearns tries to clinch but Faria moves out of range.
Faria shoots for a takedown but Hearns saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hearns throws a series of punches but Faria moves out of range.
Hearns tries to close the distance and clinch but Faria swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Hearns closes the distance and pushes Faria back into the cage.
Hearns is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Faria is defending well for now.

Hearns breaks the clinch.
Hearns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hearns swinging wildly here.
Hearns throws a sloppy head kick and Faria moves out of range easily.
Hearns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hearns tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Faria counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hearns thinking.
Hearns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Faria circles away from the clinch attempt.

Hearns has Faria up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faria misses with an elbow strike.

Hearns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Hearns gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Hearns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hearns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Faria paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Faria gets tackled into the cage by Hearns. Hearns maintains the clinch.

Faria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hearns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faria swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hearns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hearns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Faria paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hearns throws a head kick that Faria semi-blocks.
Hearns throws a sloppy head kick
and Faria counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hearns tries to clinch up.

Faria gets tackled into the cage by Hearns. Hearns maintains the clinch.
Hearns lands an elbow just above Faria 's eye.

Hearns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hearns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faria swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Faria closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hearns circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Faria. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hearns moves into the clinch.

Hearns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hearns lands a head kick. Faria smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hearns tries to close the distance and clinch but Faria swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hearns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Hearns forces Faria back against the cage and clinches.

Hearns breaks from the clinch.
Faria wants to clinch.
Hearns wants to clinch up but Faria keeps it at a distance.

Hearns clinches.

Hearns manages to break the clinch.
Hearns tries to clinch there but Faria circles away.

Hearns clinches.

Hearns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Hearns moves into the clinch.

Hearns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hearns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hearns closes the distance but Faria moves to the side
and Faria counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

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

Hearns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas Hearns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hearns moves in looking to clinch but Faria pushes him off.
Faria keeps the fight on the outside.

Hearns closes the distance and pushes Faria back into the cage.
Hearns lands a knee to the body.

Hearns manages to break the clinch.

Hearns gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Hearns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hearns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hearns doesn't manage to clinch there - Faria circles away.
Hearns throws a right hand that Faria ducks under and follows up with a left that Faria also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hearns moves into the clinch.
Faria avoids a wild elbow strike from Hearns.

Hearns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hearns gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Hearns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Hearns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hearns misses with a head kick.
Hearns fails with an attempt to clinch.

Hearns has Faria up against the cage in a clinch.
Hearns managing to block the knees to the body from Faria.

Hearns breaks from the clinch.
Hearns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Hearns has closed the distance and engaged Faria in a clinch.

Hearns breaks from the clinch.
Hearns throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Faria counters with a nice body shot.
Hearns tries to close the distance and clinch but Faria swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas Hearns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hearns darts in trying to clinch
and Faria counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Faria circles away from the clinch attempt
and Faria counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hearns avoids the body shot from Faria.
Hearns moves in looking to clinch but Faria pushes him off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hearns wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearns is looking to clinch but Faria is avoiding it.
Hearns throws a lazy head kick
letting Faria counter with a right hand.
Hearns throws a head kick that Faria semi-blocks.
Hearns throws a sloppy head kick
and Faria counters with a thumping low kick.
Faria avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hearns throws a one two combo.
Hearns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Faria.
Hearns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hearns feints and then cracks Faria's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Faria down.

Hearns moves into the clinch successfully.

Hearns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hearns tries to clinch up but Faria circles away and keeps his distance.
Hearns throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Hearns has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Faria's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearns scores a nice knee to the body.

Hearns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hearns thows a leg kick but Faria checks it
and Faria counters with a nice body shot.
Hearns tries a head kick but it misses.
Faria avoids a punch combination nicely.
Faria misses with a few strikes there.
Hearns throws a nice looking combination but Faria bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Faria, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Hearns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Hearns breaks the clinch.
Faria shoots in and drives through. Hearns sprawls well.
Hearns misses with a series of wild punches.
Hearns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hearns throws a head kick that misses.
Faria scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hearns moves away from the strike by Faria.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Faria paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hearns tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Faria counter with a right hand.
Hearns lands a high kick!

Hearns has closed the distance and engaged Faria in a clinch.

Hearns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hearns tries to clinch up.
Hearns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Faria's sensitive parts.

Hearns moves into range and clinches up with Faria.

Hearns breaks the clinch.
Hearns looks to land a combination but Faria avoids it well.
Faria lands a body shot.
Faria throws a nice looking combination but Hearns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hearns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faria swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hearns feints a jab promting Faria to slip. Hearns then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Faria slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Hearns moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hearns breaks the clinch.
Hearns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Faria manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hearns tries to close the distance and clinch but Faria swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hearns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hearns throws a series of punches but Faria avoids them all with ease.
Hearns tries to clinch up.
Hearns gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Faria counters by clinching up.
Hearns wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Faria has him pressed against the cage.
Faria prevents Hearns from breaking the clinch.
Faria jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hearns walks away with a smile on his face. Faria gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Faria throws a series of punches but Hearns moves out of range.
Hearns wants to land a leg kick but Faria is out of range.
Hearns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Faria keeps the fight on the outside.
Lucas Faria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hearns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hearns throws a head kick that misses
and Faria counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hearns tries to clinch there but Faria circles away.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Hearns!

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 Gauthier Lambert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid The Choke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Lambert
vs
The Choke

178 cm
22
192 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

225 cm
27
198 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gauthier Lambert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Sid The Choke!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Choke tries to clinch there but Lambert circles away.
The Choke shoots in for a double leg but Lambert sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab from The Choke does it's job there.
The Choke tries for a takedown but Lambert sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Choke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lambert's waist but Lambert gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Choke off to one side.
Gauthier Lambert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid The Choke.
Lambert throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Choke counters with a one-two to the body.

Lambert looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for The Choke!
The Choke is looking to improve his position but Lambert isn't that keen on the idea.
Lambert sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lambert wants to control the pace but The Choke is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lambert is really struggling to control The Choke but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The Choke can't escape the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The Choke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambert trying to control but The Choke is having none of it.
The Choke is trying to escape the mount.
The Choke slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The Choke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The Choke.
Lambertis looking to pass into half guard but The Choke pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now The Choke is in guard.
The Choke is working Lambert over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The Choke drops back looking for a leg! Lambert is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lambert manages to kick The Choke off! The Choke jumps back into Lambert's guard.
The Choke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lambert on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lambert tries to get out of the position.
The Choke is working Lambert over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lambert is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lambert working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Choke.

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

The Choke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Choke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The Choke landing some decent shots from guard.
Lambert wants to get back to his feet but The Choke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lambert is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

The Choke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Choke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The Choke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Choke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

The Choke drops back looking for a leg! Lambert is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lambert manages to kick The Choke off! The Choke jumps back into Lambert's guard.

The Choke 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.

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

The Choke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambert wants to stand up but The Choke is controlling him.
The Choke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lambert is looking to stand up but The Choke isn't so interested in that idea.
The Choke scoring with some ground and pound.
The Choke chips away with some ground and pound.
The Choke with a nice head shot there.

The Choke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Choke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The Choke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

The Choke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The Choke connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lambert blocks a head kick by The Choke.
The Choke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Choke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lambert tries to avoid it but The Choke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lambert to the ground. Lambert escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Choke tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lambert sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Choke somewhat.
The Choke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lambert swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Choke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Choke.
Gauthier Lambert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid The Choke.
A combination from The Choke does no damage.
Lambert throws a right hand that misses
and The Choke counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lambert misses with a combination
and The Choke counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The Choke is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lambert misses with an uppercut
and The Choke counters with a series of strikes. Lambert will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lambert throws a nice looking combination but The Choke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Lambert shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lambert wants to control from the top but The Choke keeps moving.
The Choke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Choke with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Lambert can't handle though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sid The Choke!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Gers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gers comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Maiden - The Trooper. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gers
vs
Rollins

184 cm
23
219 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

180 cm
23
220 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent 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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Gers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Rollins!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gers swats away the attempt to clinch by Rollins.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rollins darts in trying to clinch

and Gers counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rollins!
Gers raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gers throwing strikes but Rollins recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Gers wants to pass to mount but Rollins is defending the position.
Gers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rollins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gers is looking to take a break and control but Rollins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gers thows a huge punch but Rollins dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gers lands a nice short elbow.
Gers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rollins is trying to stand back up but Gers is controlling him
Gers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rollins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gers.
Rollins desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rollins is staying active underneath Gers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gers prevents Rollins from standing back up.
Gers trying to control from Rollins's half guard. Rollins has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gers scoring with some ground and pound.
Gers throwing strikes from guard but Rollins blocks nicely.
Gers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gers looking to pass the guard.
Gers 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.
Gers thows a big elbow that misses.
Gers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rollins's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gers passes Rollins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gers trying to mount his opponent but Rollins defends it.
Gers is working hard here to advance position.
Rollins is trying to maintain the position but Gers is very close to passing his half guard.
Rollins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rollins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gers.
Gers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rollins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gers trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom.
Rollins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rollins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rollins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rollins is keeping the position for now.
Gers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gers throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gers misses with a lunging right hand
and Rollins counters with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rollins.
Gers throws an off balance right hand
and Rollins counters with a series of strikes. Gers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rollins pushes Gers away with a front kick.

Rollins clinches with his opponent.
Gers trying to stall but Rollins improves his position.
Rollins missing with knees to the body.
Gers looking to slow down the pace here.
Gers being controlled against the cage.
Rollins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rollins lands a nice knee to the body.

Rollins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rollins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stephen Rollins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rollins.
Rollins slips a straight right by Gers.

Rollins clinches.
Rollins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rollins jumps guard but Gers stands there with Rollins around his waist. Rollins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rollins throws an elbow but it misses.

Rollins pulls guard.
Gers throws and elbow that misses. Rollins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gers's guard. Nice move by Rollins!
Gers wants to sweep here but Rollins controlling him for the moment.
Rollins wants to control from the top but Gers keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins preventing the sweep.
Gers is looking to sweep but instead, Rollins has passed into half guard.
Gers moves into full guard.
Rollins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gers is trying to keep Rollins in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rollins content to stall in guard here.
Gers lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rollins!
Dave Gers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gers throws some wild stikes that Rollins manages to avoid easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gers misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

Rollins defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gers.
Gers drops a big elbow. That's hurt Rollins! More shots from Gers and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Gers!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brent Blackadder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wacek Pierdzialowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackadder comes to the cage accompanied by Jester. Brent Blackadder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Blackadder
vs
Pierdzialowski

185 cm
20
205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

182 cm
25
212 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Brent Blackadder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wacek Pierdzialowski!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackadder throws a sloppy head kick and Pierdzialowski moves out of range easily.
Pierdzialowski moves away from the strike by Blackadder.
Blackadder misses with a takedown attempt

so Pierdzialowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Blackadder trying to control the position.
Pierdzialowski is looking to stand up but Blackadder won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blackadder fails with the takedown

and Pierdzialowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Blackadder trying to control the position.
Pierdzialowski wanted to stand there but Blackadder had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Blackadder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pierdzialowski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blackadder.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brent Blackadder. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pierdzialowski lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierdzialowski wants to get up but he can't break Blackadder's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Pierdzialowski gets to his feet. Blackadder looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Blackadder with a lazy takedown attempt

and Pierdzialowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Blackadder wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Blackadder with a poor takedown

and Pierdzialowski counters with a single leg into guard. Blackadder didn't expect that.
Blackadder is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pierdzialowski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blackadder's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Wacek Pierdzialowski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Blackadder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Pierdzialowski counters with a takedown into side control.
Pierdzialowski tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

Pierdzialowski stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackadder shoots and misses

and Pierdzialowski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Blackadder's guard now.
Blackadder working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Pierdzialowski stands up and waves to Blackadder to follow him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blackadder shoots and misses

and Pierdzialowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackadder trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Blackadder with a lazy takedown attempt

and Pierdzialowski counters with a shoot takedown. Blackadder fights it but they end up in guard.
Blackadder has a closed guard, preventing Pierdzialowski from standing up.

Wacek Pierdzialowski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Blackadder shoots and misses

and Pierdzialowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blackadder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Blackadder misses with a takedown attempt

and Pierdzialowski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brent Blackadder. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackadder trying to keep a closed guard but Pierdzialowski is proving a slippery customer.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Blackadder doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Pierdzialowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pierdzialowski wants to get up but he can't break Blackadder's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Blackadder trying to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brent Blackadder.
Blackadder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Pierdzialowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pierdzialowski stands up from Blackadder's guard - Pierdzialowski perhaps looking for a knockout.

Pierdzialowski feints and as Blackadder raises his hands in defense, Pierdzialowski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Pierdzialowski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blackadder's guard.
Wacek Pierdzialowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pierdzialowski postures up.
Pierdzialowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brent Blackadder has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Blackadder enables Pierdzialowski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Blackadder manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Blackadder is trying to keep Pierdzialowski in close.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Blackadder has closed the distance and engaged Pierdzialowski in a clinch.
Pierdzialowski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blackadder's efforts to push away.

Pierdzialowski has picked Blackadder up - he's going for a ride! Pierdzialowski dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Pierdzialowski is going to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blackadder is trying to maintain the position but Pierdzialowski is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wacek Pierdzialowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Blackadder fails with the takedown

and Pierdzialowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blackadder's guard.
Blackadder controls Pierdzialowski momentarily but Pierdzialowski frees himself.
Pierdzialowski should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Blackadder tries for a takedown but Pierdzialowski circles away easily

and Pierdzialowski counters with a takedown into side control.

Pierdzialowski stands up.
Blackadder throws a sloppy head kick and Pierdzialowski moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackadder misses with a takedown

and Pierdzialowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blackadder's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brent Blackadder. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pierdzialowski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Blackadder misses with a takedown attempt

and Pierdzialowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pierdzialowski.
Pierdzialowski tries to stand but Blackadder is controlling from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Wacek Pierdzialowski wasn't active enough on the ground.
Blackadder shoots and misses

and Pierdzialowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blackadder's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pierdzialowski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Wacek Pierdzialowski hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Blackadder with a poor takedown

and Pierdzialowski counters with a takedown into side control.

Pierdzialowski stands up and beckons Blackadder to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pierdzialowski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blackadder manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pierdzialowski wants to get up but he can't break Blackadder's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pierdzialowski postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Brent Blackadder wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Blackadder misses with a takedown attempt

and Pierdzialowski counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackadder wants to control but Pierdzialowski passes easily into half guard.

Pierdzialowski escapes and gets back to his feet.
Brent Blackadder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Pierdzialowski looking to score a takedown here. Blackadder is defending well but Pierdzialowski drives through and ends up in Blackadder's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pierdzialowski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Blackadder is proving hard to escape from.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wacek Pierdzialowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pierdzialowski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 24:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 24:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wacek Pierdzialowski!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jobby Jobberson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gronk Groenhud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Groenhud is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sometime Lonely by Kelly Chen. Gronk Groenhud has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jobby Jobberson's chin.

Jobberson
vs
Groenhud

150 cm
22
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
30
135 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jobby Jobberson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Gronk Groenhud!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jobberson darts in and clinches Groenhud up against the cage.

Jobberson gets control of Groenhud's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jobberson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jobberson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Groenhud trying to control but Jobberson is working from the bottom.
Groenhud is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Groenhud wants to pass the guard but Jobberson is keeping the position.
Jobberson keeping moving, preventing Groenhud from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Groenhud won't allow Jobberson to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Groenhud stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jobberson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Groenhud lands with a nice combination. Jobberson backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Jobby Jobberson has been cut.
Groenhud throws a head kick but Jobberson moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jobberson scores with a takedown into Groenhud's guard.

Groenhud is looking for a triangle but Jobberson pushes his legs off easily.
Jobberson stops Groenhud from standing up.
Jobberson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jobberson throwing strikes but missing.
Jobberson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jobberson with a nice head shot there.
Groenhud wants to get back to his feet but Jobberson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jobberson 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.
Groenhud wants to sweep but no luck.
Jobberson lands a couple of digs.

Groenhud working for a triangle but Jobberson defends it easily.
Jobberson trying to control the position from guard on top but Groenhud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Groenhud is on top in guard.
Groenhud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jobberson controls Groenhud momentarily but Groenhud frees himself.
Jobberson is really struggling to control Groenhud but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Groenhud is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jobberson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jobberson has escaped and now he's on top!
Jobberson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Groenhud had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jobberson defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jobberson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jobberson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Groenhud's head.
Groenhud wants to stand but Jobberson is controlling the position.
Jobberson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jobberson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jobberson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Groenhud's head.
Jobberson working some strikes from top position.
Jobberson is working Groenhud over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Groenhud trying to keep a closed guard but Jobberson is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groenhud is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jobberson tries to get to full guard but Groenhud has control of the leg.
Groenhud moves into full mount! Jobberson won't be happy about that!

Groenhud goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jobberson is on top in guard.
Groenhud wants to stand but Jobberson is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Groenhud has an active guard here but Jobberson has managed to pass into half guard.
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 Jobby Jobberson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jobby Jobberson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Groenhud misses with a takedown

and Jobberson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Groenhud!
Jobby Jobberson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Groenhud wants to control but Jobberson is having none of it.
Jobberson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Groenhud is working to get back to half guard.
Groenhud takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Groenhud tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jobberson cracks Groenhud with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Groenhud is rocked!
Jobberson loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Groenhud scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Jobberson land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Jobberson stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jobby Jobberson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Fists (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is England belongs to me. King Fists has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Gunn
vs
Fists

190 cm
23
157 lbs
8 - 7 - 1

176 cm
23
166 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Ray Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, King Fists!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fists swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gunn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gunn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fists throws an off balance right hand
and Gunn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fists avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fists lands with a nice body punch.
Gunn connects with an inside leg kick.
Fists fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gunn throws a jab but it's blocked by Fists.
A punch combination from Fists misses.
Gunn lands with a cross.
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fists swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fists throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Fists moves into the clinch successfully.
Gunn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fists blocks it with crossed arms.
Fists avoids a wild elbow strike from Gunn.
Gunn is trying to maintain a safe position but Fists gets an underhook and turns Gunn into the cage.
Gunn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gunn throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Fists.
Gunn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gunn tries a knee to the head but Fists blocks it.
Gunn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gunn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gunn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fists.
The referee calls for Gunn to work.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fists.
Gunn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gunn working aggressively here.
Fists stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gunn misses with a knee strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gunn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gunn is looking to control Fists's arms but Fists gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gunn has his back to the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fists.
Gunn lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gunn fails to land.
Gunn looking to throw knees to the head but Fists is blocking nicely.
Fists blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Fists scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gunn misses with an elbow strike.
Come on Fists - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fists blocks an elbow strike from Gunn.
Gunn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fists avoids it.
Gunn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gunn looking to throw knees to the head but Fists is blocking nicely.
Fists blocks an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Fists.
Gunn throws an elbow but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fists's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fists makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fists blocks an elbow strike.
Gunn misses with an elbow over the top.
Gunn throws an elbow but it misses.
A short left from Fists.
Gunn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fists is defending well for now.
Gunn has a couple of punches blocked by Fists.
Fists lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gunn.
Nice body punch from Fists.
Gunn looking to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gunn.
Fists lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fists lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.

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.
Fists controlling the action here for a moment.
Gunn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gunn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gunn misses with a knee strike.
Fists lands with a short shot to the head.
Gunn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fists in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gunn just leaning against Fists, taking a breather.
Gunn throws an elbow that misses.
Gunn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gunn swings wildly with an uppercut but Fists uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunn has a couple of punches blocked by Fists.
A short right from Fists on the inside.
Fists blocks an elbow strike from Gunn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fists looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunn is just out of range.
Fists loads up on a big right hand but Gunn slips the punch.
A jab lands there for Fists.
Fists swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gunn counters with a nice uppercut.
Fists swings widly with a right hand
and Gunn counters with a nice uppercut.
Fists misses with a jab to the body
and Gunn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fists has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gunn finds it's way round the side to connect with Fists's head.

Gunn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gunn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fists working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fists manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fists works on Gunn's body with a couple of short punches.
Fists digs a right hand underneath Gunn's ribcage. Gunn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gunn digs a right hand underneath Fists's ribcage. Fists let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Gunn scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fists managing to block the knees to the body from Gunn.
Fists avoids the elbow strike from Gunn, against the cage.
Gunn is trying to stall.
Gunn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fists avoids it.
Fists lands a left hand.
Fists taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fists as Gunn tries to tie him up.
Fists lands a body shot.
Fists has Gunn pressed against the cage.
Fists blocks an elbow strike from Gunn.
Gunn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fists avoids the elbow strike from Gunn, against the cage.
Gunn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gunn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

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.
Gunn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fists is defending well for now.
Fists lands a right hand.
Gunn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fists avoids it.
Gunn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fists avoids it.
Gunn crunches a lovely knee into Fists's ribcage.
Gunn throws an elbow that misses.
Gunn tries to land knees in the clinch but Fists avoids the damage to the body.
Fists lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
Fists takes a shot to the head.
Fists manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gunn throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fists lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fists avoids the elbow strike from Gunn, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gunn lands a body shot.
Fists tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gunn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fists stalling the fight.
Gunn lands a nice elbow.
Fists stalling the fight.
Fists takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gunn missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gunn keeps control of Fists as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fists digs a right hand into Gunn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gunn's gas tank.
Gunn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like King Fists has been cut.
Fists dodges an elbow strike from Gunn.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gunn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fists has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gunn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fists is defending well for now.
Gunn throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gunn throws an elbow but misses.
Fists blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fists takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fists.
Gunn lands a damaging elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Gunn.
Gunn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fists avoids the elbow strike from Gunn, against the cage.
Fists dodges an elbow strike from Gunn.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fists takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gunn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fists on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gunn lands a good knee to the midsection. Fists won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Gunn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on King Fists's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

A big left from Fists misses.
Fists throws a lazy uppercut
and Gunn counters with a solid body kick.
Fists misses with a hook to the body
and Gunn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Fists. Beautiful body shot.
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fists swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fists misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gunn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Fists closes the distance and pushes Gunn back into the cage.
Gunn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fists blocks an elbow strike from Gunn.
Fists is pushing Gunn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stalling in the clinch from Gunn.
Gunn is trying to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn lands an elbow that stopped Fists in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gunn throws an elbow but misses.
Gunn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fists as Gunn tries to tie him up.
Fists on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fists lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gunn is trying to maintain a safe position but Fists gets an underhook and turns Gunn into the cage.
Fists lands a hook that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
Fists pushes Gunn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gunn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gunn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gunn trying to land knees to the body.
Fists blocks an elbow strike from Gunn.
Fists takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fists avoids a wild elbow strike from Gunn.
Ray Gunn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fists avoids a wild elbow strike from Gunn.

That's two 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.
Gunn looking to throw knees to the head but Fists is blocking nicely.
Fists lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
Gunn misses with an elbow over the top.
Gunn has a couple of punches blocked by Fists.
Gunn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gunn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fists has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gunn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fists managing to block the knees to the body from Gunn.
Gunn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gunn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gunn pushes off an throws an elbow but Fists leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gunn looking to slow down the pace here.
Gunn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fists has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Fists.
A short right from Fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fists holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Gunn - that landed with a thud.
Gunn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fists is defending well for now.
Gunn misses with a knee to the head.
Fists avoiding damage as Gunn throws knees to the body.
Gunn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gunn misses with a knee strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gunn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fists avoiding damage as Gunn throws knees to the body.
Fists stalling against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fists as Gunn tries to tie him up.
Fists pushes Gunn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gunn trying to control the position but instead, Fists has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gunn into the cage.

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.
Fists lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
Fists lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fists on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fists working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gunn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fists up against the cage.
Fists lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gunn pushes off an throws an elbow but Fists leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gunn tries to land knees in the clinch but Fists avoids the damage to the body.
Fists is working Gunn over against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fists lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gunn.
Gunn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gunn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gunn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fists.
Fists digs a right hand underneath Gunn's ribcage. Gunn let out a lung full of air as it connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
King Fists comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fists 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Fists!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Calculus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanz Stokenhizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stokenhizer has chosen The Lucky Bullets "Cross the Line" as his entrance music. Kenny Calculus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hanz Stokenhizer's chin.

Calculus
vs
Stokenhizer

169 cm
24
156 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

184 cm
30
162 lbs
14 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenny Calculus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Hanz Stokenhizer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stokenhizer throws a combination that misses
enabling Calculus to counter with a crisp jab.
Calculus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Calculus misses with an uppercut.
Calculus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stokenhizer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Calculus finds it's way round the side to connect with Stokenhizer's head.
Stokenhizer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Calculus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stokenhizer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calculus.
Calculus misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calculus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stokenhizer.
Stokenhizer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Calculus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stokenhizer counters with a low kick, right behind Calculus 's knee.
Calculus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Stokenhizer is rocked!
Calculus lands with a good body shot.
Stokenhizer is still on wobbly legs! Can Calculus finish him?
Stokenhizer looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calculus cracks Stokenhizer with a left hook right on the temple and Stokenhizer goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Calculus lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Stokenhizer is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenny Calculus!
Kenny Calculus retains his lightweight title!