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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Grisham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Scott (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.

Grisham
vs
Scott

225 cm
26
147 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grisham gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scott.

Grisham closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Scott's guard.
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grisham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grisham slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Grisham postures up in Scott's guard and throws a big left but Scott blocks it.
Scott wants to sweep but no luck.
Grisham slips nicely into half guard.
Grisham will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Grisham maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Scott could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Grisham has cracked it and Scott is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Grisham!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Grisham!

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FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Clark might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Uprising. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Clark
vs
Howard

168 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Howard!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard slips a jab and a cross from Clark.
Clark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Howard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Howard tries to clinch but Clark moves out of range.
Howard has a takedown stuffed.
Howard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clark swivels and escapes.
Clark lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Clark falls off balance throwing a combination

and Howard counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Clark!
Howard wants to control the pace but Clark is squirming around nicely.
Howard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Howard throwing strikes here but Clark is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Clark might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark avoids a series of strikes thrown by Howard.
Howard thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Howard 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard tries to control but Clark wriggling away.
Clark on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clark tries to get out of the position.
Clark keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

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.
Clark tries to buck Howard off but he can't manage it.
Howard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Howard unloads with some shots from mount but Clark bucks and avoids them well.

Howard is working for a guillotine from mount but Clark frees his head quite easily.
Howard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clark is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard controlling from the full mount.
Howard throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Clark because Howard loaded up on that one.

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.
Howard tries to control but Clark wriggling away.
Clark tries to reverse the position but Howard maintains control.
Clark is trying to stand up.

Howard looking to secure an arm triangle but Clark defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Howard tries to clinch but Clark moves out of range.
Clark misses with a two punch combination.
Jack Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Howard rushes Clark and presses him up against the cage.
Howard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Howard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clark just stands there and leans against the cage.
Howard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clark has him pressed against the cage.
Clark is trying to force a seperation but Howard has the dominant position.
Clark wants to break the clinch but can't.
Howard tries to break the clinch but Clark is controlling the position.
Clark tries to circle away but Howard has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard stalling against the cage.

Clark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Howard fails with the takedown.
Clark cracks a nice hook into Howard's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Clark moves into the clinch.
Howard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Clark is trying to break the clinch but Howard has him pressed against the cage.
Clark is trying to push Howard away but Howard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Howard has Clark pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clark manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jack Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Howard.
Howard tries to score a body lock takedown but Clark shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Howard is breathing heavily.

Clark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Howard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Clark takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Clark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Howard circles away quickly and effectively.
Clark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jack Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Clark closes the distance and clinches.

Clark manages to break the clinch.
Howard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Clark with a hook.
Clark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Howard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Clark!
Clark throws a right hand that Howard ducks under and follows up with a left that Howard also avoids with ease.
Howard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Clark lunges at Howard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Howard's hand.
Howard misses with a takedown attempt - Clark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Clark!
Howard walks into a straight right hand from Clark.
Jack Clark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Clark.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Howard.
A jab from Clark does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Clark.
Clark connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clark throws a series of punches but Howard avoids them all with ease.
Clark defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Howard.
Jab by Clark.
Clark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Howard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Clark misses with a double jab.
Howard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Clark looks to land a combination but Howard avoids it well.

Clark moves into the clinch successfully.
Clark is trying to break the clinch but Howard is controlling him.

Clark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Howard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Clark.

Clark clinches up against the cage.

Clark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Howard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Clark throws a low kick but it's checked well by Howard.
Howard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Howard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clark's waist but Clark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Howard off to one side.

Howard tries to keep at a distance but Clark has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Clark.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Clark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A lazy left from Clark finds it's target.

Clark clinches with his opponent.
Howard pushes off an throws an elbow but Clark leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Howard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clark smiles and moves away.
Howard moves forwards but Clark connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Clark throws a right hand that Howard ducks under and follows up with a left that Howard also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clark throws a right and a left that Howard avoids nicely.
Howard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Howard there as he acknowledges the shot.
No joy there for Clark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Clark moves into range and clinches up with Howard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Clark dominated that second round.
That's time! Clark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Clark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Howard.
Clark misses with a few strikes there.
Howard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clark sprawls well. Clark wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Howard gets slowly back to his feet.
Howard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Clark instigates a clinch.
Clark is looking to break free of the clinch but Howard has double underhooks.
Howard wants a takedown but no success here.

Clark breaks the clinch.
Howard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clark.
Clark misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Clark does it's job there.
Howard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from Howard.
Clark scores with a hook to the body. Howard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Howard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Clark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clark misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Clark.
Clark feints a jab promting Howard to slip. Clark then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Howard slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Clark connects with a crisp jab.
Clark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clark moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Howard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clark lands with an uppercut that bounces Howard off the cage and back into rage.
Clark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Clark gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Howard fails to land.
Clark tries to break free but Howard pushes him back against the cage.
Clark working hard to break the clinch.

Howard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Clark uses from the top position.
Howard manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Howard throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Clark because Howard loaded up on that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Howard with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Howard throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Howard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Clark wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

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.

Howard stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
A punch combination from Clark misses.
Clark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clark doesn't manage to clinch there - Howard circles away.
Clark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Clark swinging wildly here.
Clark avoids a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clark has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Clark!

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FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Stow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stow's entrance music is Wild Rover. A fine choice. Keith Davis is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Stow
vs
Davis

179 cm
21
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paddy Stow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Keith Davis!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sloppy strikes from Davis. Those never looked like landing.
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davis keeps the fight on the outside.
Keith Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis lands with a nice combination. Stow backs away looking to recover.
Stow dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Davis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stow's head.
Stow throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stow tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Davis misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Davis misses.
Davis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Davis stuns Stow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
Davis scores with the left hand. Stow knows he should have avoided that one.
Davis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Davis throws a series of punches but Stow avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Davis. Those never looked like landing.
Davis swats away the attempt to clinch by Stow.
Davis misses with a series of wild punches.
Davis swats away the attempt to clinch by Stow.
Stow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stow wants to clinch.
Davis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Davis both land. Nice combination.
Davis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Davis throws a nice looking combination but Stow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Davis. Those never looked like landing.
Davis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stow takes one to the side of the head.
Stow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Davis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stow there as he acknowledges the shot.
Davis scores with a body shot.
Davis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stow has time to react.
Davis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stow momentarily.
Stow tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Davis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Davis lands a body shot.
Davis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stow rather than just go for the knockout.
Davis jabs at Stow's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stow. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stow wants to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Davis, as that shot connected.
Davis thuds his right hand into Stow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Davis throws a right hand that Stow ducks under and follows up with a left that Stow also avoids with ease.
Davis lands a right hook to the body.
Davis looks to land a combination. Stow sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Davis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stow wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
Stow tries to clinch up but Davis circles away and keeps his distance.
Davis tests Stow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stow slips a jab and a cross from Davis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis jabs Stow to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Davis lands a head shot.
Davis throws a right and a left that Stow avoids nicely.
Stow dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Stow misses with a head kick.
Davis misses with a series of wild punches.
Davis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Davis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Davis scores with a nice strike.
Davis lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Davis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Davis misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Davis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Davis jabs at Stow's body.
Davis throws a combination. Stow tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stow throws a push kick but Davis slaps the foot to one side.
Davis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stow eats them both and turns towards Davis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Davis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Davis looks to land a combination. Stow sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Davis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stow has time to react.
Davis is working the combinations to good effect here.
Davis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Davis.
Stow tries to clinch there but Davis circles away.
Davis works over Stow's head and body with a nice combination.
Stow wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davis with a nice cross.
A combination from Davis does no damage.
Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Davis cracks Stow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab, jab by Davis - just one landing.
Stow takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice body punch from Davis.
Davis lands with a straight right. Stow didn't see that one coming.
Davis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Stow is rocked!
Davis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stow momentarily.
Oh Stow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davis Rushes Stow and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Stow is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Davis Piles on the pressure and Stow crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Davis!

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FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Berkeley Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Leszczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt comes to the cage accompanied by I Gotta Feeling. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Hunt
vs
Leszczynski

175 cm
19
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
160 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Berkeley Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Trevor Leszczynski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Hunt.
Leszczynski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leszczynski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hunt counters with a low kick, right behind Leszczynski 's knee.
Hunt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hunt, right into the meat.
Hunt goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Hunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leszczynski looks gassed!
Leszczynski is looking to clinch but Hunt is avoiding it.
Hunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leszczynski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunt.
Hunt scoring well with a low kick there.
Hunt feints and then cracks Leszczynski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leszczynski down.
Hunt feints and then cracks Leszczynski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leszczynski down.
Hunt scores with a head kick. Leszczynski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Trevor Leszczynski has been cut.
Hunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hunt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt scoring well with a low kick there.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunt is looking to slow Leszczynski down with leg kicks.
Hunt lands a high kick!
Hunt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leszczynski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

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

Leszczynski is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leszczynski is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
Hunt connects with a leg kick. Leszczynski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Leszczynski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Leszczynski seems to have recovered his senses.
Berkeley Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt cracks the inside of Leszczynski's front leg.
Hunt scores with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunt.
Hunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hunt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leszczynski's sensitive parts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunt.
Hunt cracks the inside of Leszczynski's front leg.
Good leg kick by Hunt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hunt throws a head kick that half lands.
Leszczynski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hunt with a jab.
Leszczynski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunt. That's going to slow Leszczynski down.
The fighters circle, before Hunt throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Leszczynski's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Hunt lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Berkeley Hunt!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between G I Jiggawhat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rustly Shackleford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

I Jiggawhat
vs
Shackleford

185 cm
25
180 lbs
6 - 4 - 1

184 cm
21
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Good low kicks
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 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, G I Jiggawhat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rustly Shackleford!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiggawhat throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shackleford counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jiggawhat throws a combination that misses
and Shackleford counters with a straight right hand.
Shackleford takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jiggawhat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jiggawhat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shackleford with a hook.
Jiggawhat lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jiggawhat misses with a double jab
and Shackleford counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jiggawhat misses with a combination
and Shackleford counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jiggawhat is lucky that one didn't land flush.
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!
Shackleford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jiggawhat.
Jiggawhat lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shackleford backs up against the cage.
G I Jiggawhat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jiggawhat misses with a double jab
and Shackleford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jiggawhat misses with a double jab
and Shackleford counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiggawhat displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shackleford avoids the body shot from Jiggawhat.
Jiggawhat misses with a right hand
and Shackleford counters with a head kick.
Jiggawhat misses with a double jab
and Shackleford counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jiggawhat thinking.
Shackleford misses with a looping right.
Shackleford looks to land a right hand but Jiggawhat moved out of range.
Jiggawhat misses with a double jab
and Shackleford counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jiggawhat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shackleford counters with a head kick. That will keep Jiggawhat thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jiggawhat throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shackleford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jiggawhat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Shackleford counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiggawhat falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Shackleford to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiggawhat is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jiggawhat misses with a combination
and Shackleford counters with a straight right hand.
Shackleford moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jiggawhat throws a combination that misses
and Shackleford counters with a head kick.
Jiggawhat throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shackleford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jiggawhat misses with a combination
and Shackleford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jiggawhat misses the body punch
enabling Shackleford to counter with a crisp jab.
Jiggawhat throws a combination that misses
and Shackleford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jiggawhat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shackleford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Jiggawhat is rocked!
Jiggawhat throws a combination that misses
and Shackleford counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Jiggawhat! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Shackleford!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rustly Shackleford!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ashley Banjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Kendall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Banjo
vs
Kendall

190 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

176 cm
19
173 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ashley Banjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Kendall!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Banjo darts in and clinches Kendall up against the cage.
Kendall scores with a shot to the side of Banjo's head.
Kendall gets through Banjo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

It looks like Ashley Banjo has been cut.
Kendall presses Banjo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Kendall.
Kendall pushes Banjo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Banjo is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kendall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banjo backwards.
Kendall scores with a hook to the body.
Kendall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Banjo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Kendall.
Kendall lands with a right to the head.

Banjo is rocked!
Kendall is leaning against Banjo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Banjo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kendall.
Oh Banjo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hand to the body from Kendall.
Kendall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kendall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Banjo seems to have got his legs back now.
Kendall prevents the takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Kendall.
A left hand lands to the body for Kendall.
Nice body punch from Kendall.
Kendall is leaning against Banjo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kendall lands a shot to the body.
Kendall lands a left hand.
Kendall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kendall stalling.
Kendall cracks Banjo with a nice body shot.
Kendall lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendall will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Banjo up against the cage.
Kendall works on Banjo's body with a couple of short punches.
Kendall scores with a hook to the body.
Kendall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Banjos head.
Kendall pushes Banjo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kendall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kendall lands a nice shot to the body.
Kendall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banjo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kendall digs a right hand into Banjo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Banjo's gas tank.
Kendall is working Banjo over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kendall - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Kendall.
Good body shot from Kendall.
A hook to the body from Kendall.
A hook to the body from Kendall.
A nice left hand lands by Kendall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kendall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kendall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Kendall.
Kendall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kendall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banjo or not.
Kendall digs a right hand underneath Banjo's ribcage. Banjo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kendall digs a right hand underneath Banjo's ribcage. Banjo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kendall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banjo or not.
Kendall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banjo.
Nice body punch from Kendall.
Kendall scores with a hook to the body.
Kendall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kendall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kendall is leaning against Banjo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kendall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kendall.
A short body shot lands from Kendall as the two fighters clinch.
Kendall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kendall works on Banjo's body with a couple of short punches.
Kendall lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kendall.
Kendall is pressed up against the cage. Banjo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kendall down to the mat. Kendall avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kendall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kendall - that will leave a mark!

Kendall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good body shot from Kendall.
Kendall lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kendall lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Kendall.
Kendall is leaning against Banjo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Kendall.
Kendall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kendall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kendall lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kendall is stalling here.
Kendall digs a right hand into Banjo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Banjo's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Kendall.
Kendall works on Banjo's body with a couple of short punches.
Kendall lands a nice shot to the body.
Kendall lands a body punch.
Kendall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kendall lands with a light punch inside.
Kendall scores with a hook to the body.
Kendall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Kendall - that landed with a thud.
Kendall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banjo backwards.
Nice body punch from Kendall - that landed with a thud.
Kendall presses Banjo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kendall is working Banjo over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kendall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kendall lands a body shot.
Kendall pushes Banjo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Kendall as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kendall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kendall.
Kendall digs a right hand into Banjo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Banjo's gas tank.
Kendall is leaning against Banjo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kendall presses Banjo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kendall.
Kendall scores with a hook to the body.
Kendall works on Banjo's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Kendall - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Kendall.
A right handed body shot lands from Kendall.
A shot in the inside from Kendall.
Kendall cracks Banjo with a nice body shot.
Kendall is working Banjo over against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Kendall - that landed with a thud.
Kendall leaning his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kendall.
Kendall lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Kendall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ashley Banjo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kendall closes the distance and clinches.
Kendall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kendall lands a nice uppercut.
Kendall is leaning against Banjo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kendall.
Kendall presses Banjo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Kendall as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kendall.
Nice body punch from Kendall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Kendall.
Nice body punch from Kendall - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Kendall.
Good body shot from Kendall.
Kendall lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Kendall.
Kendall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banjo backwards.
Kendall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kendall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banjo.
Kendall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kendall presses Banjo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kendall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Banjo backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A body shot lands from Kendall.
Kendall is working Banjo over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kendall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Kendall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kendall.
Good body shot from Kendall.
A right handed body shot lands from Kendall.
A body shot lands from Kendall.
Nice body punch from Kendall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Kendall.
A right hand to the body from Kendall.
Kendall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kendall manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kendall digs a right hand underneath Banjo's ribcage. Banjo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kendall.
Kendall gets through Banjo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kendall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right hand to the body from Kendall.
Kendall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kendall is working Banjo over against the cage.
Kendall lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kendall.
Kendall works on Banjo's body with a couple of short punches.
Kendall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kendall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kendall pushes Banjo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Kendall.
A right hook to the body lands for Kendall.
Kendall controlling the action here for a moment.
Kendall works on Banjo's body with a couple of short punches.
Kendall lands a body punch.
Kendall is working Banjo over against the cage.
Kendall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Kendall.
Still in the clinch, Kendall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kendall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banjo or not.
Chris Kendall seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kendall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Kendall - that landed with a thud.
Kendall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kendall lands a shot to the body.
Kendall pushes Banjo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Kendall.
Banjo fails to pull guard.
Kendall pushes Banjo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kendall pushes Banjo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kendall digs a right hand underneath Banjo's ribcage. Banjo let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kendall lands with a light punch inside.
Banjo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Kendall.
Kendall cracks Banjo with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Kendall.
Kendall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kendall cracks Banjo with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Kendall.
Nice body punch from Kendall - that landed with a thud.
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!
Kendall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kendall lands a body punch.
Kendall works on Banjo's body with a couple of short punches.
Kendall is leaning against Banjo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kendall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kendall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banjo or not.
A body shot lands from Kendall.
Kendall lands with a short shot to the head.
Kendall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kendall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banjo backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Kendall.
A short body shot lands from Kendall as the two fighters clinch.
Kendall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banjo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kendall presses Banjo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Kendall.
A right hook to the body lands for Kendall.
Kendall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kendall lands a body shot.
Kendall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banjo or not.
A short body shot lands from Kendall as the two fighters clinch.
Kendall lands a body punch.
Kendall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banjo or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Kendall.
A right handed body shot lands from Kendall.
A short body shot lands from Kendall as the two fighters clinch.
Kendall cracks Banjo with a nice body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Kendall.
Kendall lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kendall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Kendall as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kendall digs a right hand into Banjo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Banjo's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Kendall as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kendall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kendall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Banjo backwards.
A right hand to the body from Kendall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Kendall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ashley Banjo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kendall has closed the distance and engaged Banjo in a clinch.
Kendall cracks Banjo with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Kendall.
Kendall is working Banjo over against the cage.
Kendall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kendall is leaning against Banjo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kendall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kendall lands a left hand.
Kendall just leaning against Banjo, taking a breather.
Kendall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banjo.
A short body shot lands from Kendall as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Kendall.
Kendall digs a right hand into Banjo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Banjo's gas tank.
Kendall presses Banjo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Banjo takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Kendall - that landed with a thud.
Kendall lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Kendall.
Kendall presses Banjo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kendall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kendall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kendall.
Good body shot from Kendall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kendall avoiding damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kendall.
Nice body punch from Kendall.
Kendall is working Banjo over against the cage.
Kendall lands a nice shot to the body.
Kendall lands a body punch.
Kendall manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A body shot lands from Kendall.
Banjo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kendall as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kendall.
Kendall is leaning against Banjo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kendall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kendall leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kendall as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kendall.
Chris Kendall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kendall slows down the pace here.
Kendall lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kendall.
Kendall is working Banjo over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kendall.
Kendall digs a right hand underneath Banjo's ribcage. Banjo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kendall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Banjos head.
Kendall lands a nice shot to the body.
Banjo takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Kendall as the two fighters clinch.
Kendall scores with a hook to the body.
Kendall lands a body shot.
Kendall is leaning against Banjo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Banjo fails to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kendall dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kendall lands a shot to the body.
Kendall cracks Banjo with a nice body shot.
Kendall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kendall lands a shot to the body.
Kendall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banjo.
Kendall is working Banjo over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kendall.
A right handed body shot lands from Kendall.
Nice body punch from Kendall.
Kendall lands a body shot.
Kendall lands a nice shot to the body.
Kendall lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Kendall.
A right handed body shot lands from Kendall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kendall pushes Banjo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kendall presses Banjo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kendall.
Banjo jumps guard but Kendall stands there with Banjo around his waist. Banjo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kendall scores with a hook to the body.
Kendall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banjo.
Kendall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Kendall.
Banjo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kendall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banjo or not.
Kendall lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kendall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kendall is working Banjo over against the cage.
Kendall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ashley Banjo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kendall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kendall lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Kendall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kendall 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 24:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Kendall!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Kyronviita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hopkins
vs
Kyronviita

180 cm
24
190 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

177 cm
22
196 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Malcolm Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jussi Kyronviita!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyronviita misses with a telegraphed body shot

so Hopkins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hopkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyronviita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopkins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kyronviita's guard.
Kyronviita wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyronviita keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kyronviita preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Hopkins seems to be looking for submissions.
Hopkins is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kyronviita!
Kyronviita is trying desperately to improve position.

Hopkins swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kyronviita is now in Hopkins's guard. A big mistake from Hopkins there, giving up the dominant position!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyronviita is stalling in the full guard.
Hopkins is trying to keep Kyronviita in close.
Hopkins managing to control the position.
Kyronviita throws and elbow that misses. Hopkins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kyronviita's guard. Nice move by Hopkins!
Hopkins wants to control from the top but Kyronviita keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kyronviita is trying to control the position but Hopkins postures up.
Kyronviita pulls Hopkins in close to his closed guard and prevents Hopkins from doing any damage or advancing position.

Hopkins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kyronviita looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kyronviita looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kyronviita!
You can see the frustration on Hopkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kyronviita looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hopkins is avoiding damage well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyronviita in side control, throwing shots but Hopkins defends.
Hopkins is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins is looking to reverse the position.
Kyronviita scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hopkins to see if he's OK.
Kyronviita cracks Hopkins with a big elbow.
Kyronviita sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hopkins is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kyronviita working away.
Hopkins avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kyronviita.
Hopkins can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins regains half guard.
Hopkins keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hopkins is looking to improve his position.
Kyronviita not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kyronviita controlling the pace.
Kyronviita trying to advance position but Hopkins counters by regaining 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 Malcolm Hopkins will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kyronviita throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins with a nice cross.
Kyronviita keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kyronviita misses with a double jab
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jussi Kyronviita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyronviita throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kyronviita misses with a combination
and Hopkins counters with a left and a right that stings Kyronviita.
Kyronviita swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hopkins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kyronviita throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kyronviita misses with a combination
and Hopkins counters with an inside leg kick.
Kyronviita takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kyronviita is breathing heavily.
Hopkins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kyronviita falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hopkins counters with a series of strikes. Kyronviita will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyronviita throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hopkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kyronviita doesn't seem bothered though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hopkins.
Kyronviita falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hopkins counters with a two punch combo.
Hopkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kyronviita closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice shot by Hopkins.
Kyronviita throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a left and a right that stings Kyronviita.
Kyronviita throws a combination that misses
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kyronviita on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Hopkins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kyronviita was covering up waiting for the punch and Hopkins finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kyronviita working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins pushing down on Kyronviita's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hopkins sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hopkins is trying to control. Kyronviita wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kyronviita won't allow Hopkins to pass to mount.

Hopkins wants to work for an arm triangle but Kyronviita is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kyronviita is looking to control Hopkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kyronviita avoid being mounted?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hopkins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hopkins is keen to just control but Kyronviita is a slippery customer.
Kyronviita holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hopkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kyronviita's head.
Kyronviita wants to improve his position but Hopkins is controlling well.
Hopkins content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

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.
Kyronviita moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kyronviita avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hopkins passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hopkins throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kyronviita works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

Hopkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins wants to control but Kyronviita is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Hopkins dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kyronviita misses with a hook to the body
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kyronviita throws a predictable looking body shot

and Hopkins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hopkins advances to half guard.
Kyronviita is looking to improve his position.
Hopkins is trying to control. Kyronviita wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hopkins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kyronviita knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kyronviita is trying to escape back to his feet but Hopkins uses the scramble to pass into side control.

Hopkins is trying to get an arm triangle but Kyronviita is defending well.
Kyronviita regains half guard.
Kyronviita takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hopkins is working for a kimura but Kyronviita is defending it quite comfortably.
Hopkins throwing shots but Kyronviita is blocking nicely.
Hopkins is thwarting Kyronviita's attempts to control the position.
Hopkins wants to take a breather but Kyronviita is having none of it.
Kyronviita tries to get to full guard but Hopkins has control of the leg.
Kyronviita is not content to let Hopkins control the position.
Kyronviita is trying to stand.

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.
Hopkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kyronviita is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyronviita is refusing to be controlled, as Hopkins sits in half guard.
Hopkins controlling the action here.

We're going to have a standup here because Malcolm Hopkins wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kyronviita throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins tries to bum rush Kyronviita with a series of wild strikes but Kyronviita uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hopkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Hopkins drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hopkins trying to control but Kyronviita is working from the bottom.
Jussi Kyronviita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins preventing the sweep.
Hopkins trying to control but Kyronviita is working from the bottom.
Malcolm Hopkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hopkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Hopkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hopkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kyronviita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hopkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyronviita is keeping the position for now.
Malcolm Hopkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hopkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

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

Hopkins 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.
Hopkins wants to pass the guard but Kyronviita is keeping the position.
Kyronviita pulls Hopkins in close to prevent any damage.
Hopkins trying to control but Kyronviita is working from the bottom.
Kyronviita working a defensive guard here.
Hopkins wants to control from the top but Kyronviita keeps moving.
Hopkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kyronviita swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm Hopkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hopkins 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm Hopkins!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elite Pete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Snyder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pete comes to the cage accompanied by Gansta Party. Andrew Snyder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pete
vs
Snyder

176 cm
22
169 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

170 cm
20
163 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Elite Pete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Snyder!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snyder misses with a head kick.
Pete throws a left and a right that both miss
and Snyder counters with a nice body kick.
Elite Pete seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snyder throws a head kick that misses.
Pete checks a leg kick.
Snyder lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pete's sensitive parts.
Snyder scores with a push kick.
Pete misses with a hook.
Pete avoids the head kick by Snyder.
Some wild striking there from Pete.
Pete avoids the head kick by Snyder.
A nice combination there by Pete.
Pete misses with a double jab
and Snyder counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snyder misses with a head kick.
Pete misses with an uppercut
and Snyder counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pete crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Snyder - the referee stops the clock and Pete gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Snyder. Pete manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pete is breathing heavily.
Pete throws a looping overhand right but Snyder ducks down to avoid it.
Snyder keeps Pete at a distance using the push kick.
Pete avoids the head kick by Snyder.
Snyder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pete throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick misses from Snyder.
Pete takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick misses from Snyder.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snyder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Pete, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pete avoids the head kick by Snyder.
Snyder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snyder scores with a leg kick.
Snyder misses with a head kick.
Snyder lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snyder throws a sloppy head kick and Pete moves out of range easily.
Snyder connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pete throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Snyder counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Pete is rocked!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Snyder.
Pete blocks a head kick by Snyder.
Pete will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Snyder lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Oh Pete is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whack! Snyder lands a heavy head kick that drops Pete. The ref tackles Snyder to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Pete was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Andrew Snyder!