EMPIRE London.14 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Gahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Gahan
vs
Smith

180 cm
25
190 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

191 cm
27
191 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Gahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a combination that misses

and Gahan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Gahan improves position.
Gahan cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Gahan gets an underhook and turns Smith into the ropes.
Smith stalls.
Gahan tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Gahan.
Smith tries a body shot but Gahan blocks it.
A short right from Gahan on the inside.
Gahan can't break the clinch.
Gahan lands with a right to the head.
Gahan blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Gahan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith has Gahan pressed against the ropes, preventing Gahan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gahan working hard to break the clinch.
Smith misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Gahan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gahan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gahan is keeping busy.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gahan.
Gahan blocks a body shot from Smith.
Gahan lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gahan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gahan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Gahan cracks Smith with a nice body shot.

Gahan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gahans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gahan lands a lovely overhand right.

It looks like Robert Smith has been cut.
Robert Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith looks gassed!
Gahan tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.

Gahan sends Smith crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gahan is motioning to the referee to let Smith up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Smith is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gahan connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Smith out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dave Gahan!

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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 Jonas Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fungus Mcanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcanus is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gubben i Lådan. 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?

Gustafsson
vs
Mcanus

183 cm
20
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

178 cm
21
180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonas Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Fungus Mcanus!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Mcanus there.
Gustafsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gustafsson tries for a takedown but Mcanus circles away easily
and Gustafsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gustafsson fails with the takedown
and Mcanus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gustafsson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Mcanus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mcanus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gustafsson trying to control the position.
Mcanus wanted to stand there but Gustafsson had control of the position.
Mcanus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Gustafsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mcanus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gustafsson's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcanus thows a big elbow that misses.
Mcanus trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Mcanus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gustafsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mcanus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcanus manages to get himself to full guard.

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

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.
Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but Mcanus is keeping the position.

Gustafsson 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.
Gustafsson prevents Mcanus from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gustafsson passes Mcanus's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mcanus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mcanus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mcanus wants to stand up but Gustafsson is controlling him.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mcanus's head.
Mcanus is trying to keep Gustafsson in close.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mcanus can do anything to dispel that myth.

Gustafsson 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.
Gustafsson throwing strikes from guard but Mcanus blocks nicely.
Mcanus wants to get back to his feet but Gustafsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gustafsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mcanus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gustafsson is one step ahead there.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Gustafsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mcanus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mcanus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gustafsson is controlling him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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

Gustafsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mcanus sees it coming and defends easily.
Mcanus has his hands clasped together around Gustafsson's back. He's all about the action.
Mcanus is trying to stand.
Mcanus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gustafsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura but Mcanus is defending well.

Gustafsson stands up from half guard.
Fungus Mcanus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustafsson closes the distance and clinches up with Mcanus, looking for a takedown. Gustafsson pushes Mcanus against the ropes but Mcanus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gustafsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mcanus counters with a two punch combo.
Gustafsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mcanus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gustafsson scrambles back to his feet.

Gustafsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mcanus to the ground. Gustafsson is now in Mcanus's guard.
Gustafsson is breathing heavily.
Gustafsson preventing the sweep.
Mcanus keeping full guard, as Gustafsson tries to pass.
Gustafsson is working hard here to advance position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Gustafsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gustafsson postures up in Mcanus's guard and throws a big left but Mcanus blocks it.
Mcanus is looking to stand up but Gustafsson isn't so interested in that idea.

Gustafsson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mcanus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gustafsson has Mcanus in his guard.
Gustafsson is trying to keep Mcanus in close.

Gustafsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mcanus defends well.
Mcanus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gustafsson is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Mcanus decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gustafsson looks to clinch

and Mcanus counters with a shoot takedown. Gustafsson fights it but they end up in guard.

Mcanus is sitting in close to Gustafsson's body. Gustafsson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mcanus is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mcanus is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gustafsson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jonas Gustafsson!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns's entrance music is Barren Earth - Deserted Morrows. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Burns
vs
Muller

205 cm
21
275 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

204 cm
23
270 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Leon Muller!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Muller. No joy for Burns on that attempt.
Muller throws a head kick that misses.
Muller lands a jab to the nose.

It looks like Josh Burns has been cut.
Burns backs away from a small jab...but Muller lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Burns crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Muller with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Leon Muller!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carling Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Igali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igali has chosen Firestarter - The Prodigy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Foster
vs
Igali

185 cm
23
205 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

180 cm
22
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Carling Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Igali!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster misses with a low kick as Igali jumps back.
Igali swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Foster counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Igali striking from the bottom.
Foster is just content to waste time from the top position. Igali takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Igali looking for a sweep. Not yet Igali, not yet.
Igali keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.

Igali has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Foster is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Igali.
Igali is trying to control Foster's posture but Foster avoids it.
Igali is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Foster tries for a kimura but Igali is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Foster is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Igali is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Foster decides to stand back up. Foster steps back and let's Igali get back to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Igali checks a leg kick.
Igali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Foster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Igali. No joy for Foster on that attempt.
Foster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Igali throws out the jab.
Igali scores with a hook to the body. Foster takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Igali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Foster.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Igali misses with a few strikes there.
Igali throws a lazy uppercut

and Foster counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Foster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Igali gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Igali manages to break the clinch.
Igali just misses with a punch to the body.
Foster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Igali circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carling Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Foster does no damage.
Igali throws an overhand right that lands on Foster's shoulder, as Foster tries to avoid the shot.
Foster shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Foster throws a right hand that Igali ducks under and follows up with a left that Igali also avoids with ease.
Igali connects with a good right hand that stumbles Foster. Foster circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Christian Igali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Igali throws a lazy uppercut

and Foster counters with a takedown into side control.
Igali can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igali isn't going anywhere.

Foster tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Foster throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Igali regains half guard.
Igali slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Foster wants to get up but he can't break Igali's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

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.
Igali is trying to keep Foster in close.
Foster stopping the sweep attempt from Igali.

Foster is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Igali is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Igali has escaped and now he's on top!
Igali postures up.
Igali throwing strikes but missing.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Foster keeping moving, preventing Igali from controlling successfully.
Igali passes into half guard.
Foster trying to control but Igali postures up.
Igali with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Igali scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Igali throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Igali sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Foster defending well though.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Igali looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Foster with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Igali thows a huge punch but Foster dodges it nicely.
Foster manages to get to full guard.
Foster is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Igali postures up in Foster's guard and throws a big left but Foster blocks it.
Igali wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
Foster is trying to keep Igali in close.
Igali throwing strikes but missing.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Igali scoring with punches to the head and body.
Foster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Igali postures up in Foster's guard and throws a big left but Foster blocks it.
Igali has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Foster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Carling Foster.
Igali throws a good cross that connects.

It looks like Carling Foster has been cut.
Foster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Foster.
Foster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Igali throws out the jab.
Foster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Igali.
Foster moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Igali misses with a double jab

and Foster counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Igali working hard to break the clinch.

Igali manages to break the clinch.
Igali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Foster clinches up against the ropes.
Igali wants to break the clinch but can't.
Foster keeps control of Igali as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Igali breaks from the clinch.
Christian Igali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Igali lands a jab to Foster's midsection.
Igali throws a left and a right that both miss

and Foster moves into the clinch.
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!
Igali tries to circle away but Foster has him pinned against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Igali wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Foster drags the fight down to the ground.
Foster wants to get back to his feet but Igali passes into half guard.
Igali passes to side control.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Igali throws an elbow but Foster slips to the side and avoids it well.
Igali throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Foster is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Foster tries to buck Igali off but Igali is having none of it.
Igali is looking to take a break and control but Foster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Igali is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Igali trying to control the action but Foster is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Igali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carling Foster's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Foster throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Igali's waist but Igali gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Foster off to one side.
Igali throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Foster counters with a takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Foster.
Foster lands some shots froms side control.
Igali can't do much from the bottom here.
Igali is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Igali tries to improve position but can't.

Foster is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Igali knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Igali is looking for a sweep.
Igali tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Foster presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Igali is bucking up trying to escape but Foster cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Foster can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Igali is looking to escape.
Igali tries to hold on but Foster pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Igali is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Foster is staying active.
Igali holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Foster tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Foster is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.

Foster looking for a guillotine from mount but Igali is having none of it.
Igali is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Foster working for a guillotine from mount but Igali is in no mood to give up.
Igali has given up his back here.
Igali trying to control the hands but Foster breaks the grip.
Igali tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Foster landing shots from mount.

Igali defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Foster.
Igali tries to reverse the position but Foster maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Igali slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

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

Foster is trying to work for a kimura but Igali is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Igali gets full guard.
Igali can't keep his opponent in guard - Foster advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Igali works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Foster stopping the sweep attempt from Igali.
Foster postures up and lands a big shot to Igali's brow.
Igali is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Igali has an active guard here but Foster has managed to pass into half guard.
Igali wants to improve his position but Foster is controlling well.
Igali gets full guard.

That's six 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.
Igali manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Igali avoids the attempt from Foster to control.
Foster is in all sorts of trouble here.
Igali looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Foster is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Igali breaks from Foster's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Foster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Igali looking for a guillotine from mount but Foster is having none of it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Igali lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Foster takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Igali has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Foster's face.
Foster is desperately trying to improve his position but Igali has a good base and remains in mount.
Foster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Igali lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Foster is desperately trying to improve his position but Igali has a good base and remains in mount.

Igali is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Foster is surviving well by controlling Igali's body position as best he can.
Igali looking to finish Foster with some ground and pound. This is bad for Foster!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Igali working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Foster is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oh Foster is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice elbow there by Igali.
Igali postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Foster badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Igali around the waist but Igali pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Igali is the winner by TKO! Igali jumps onto the ropes and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Igali!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Al Kaeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Ricardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo has chosen Here Comes as his entrance music. The key to victory for Al Kaeda has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Kaeda
vs
Ricardo

188 cm
23
170 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

175 cm
27
178 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Al Kaeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mauricio Ricardo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaeda connects with a high kick.
Kaeda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ricardo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kaeda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ricardo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ricardo avoids the head kick by Kaeda.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ricardo.
Kaeda scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kaeda lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick from Kaeda lands but Ricardo takes it in his stride.
Kaeda lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaeda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ricardo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kaeda lands a head kick. Ricardo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaeda throws a leg kick which misses Ricardo's front leg but catches the back leg as Ricardo tries to avoid it.
Kaeda throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ricardo is defended easily by Kaeda.
Al Kaeda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Ricardo.
Kaeda scores with a head kick.
Kaeda throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kaeda throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ricardo's head.
Ricardo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kaeda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ricardo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaeda stuffs the takedown attempt from Ricardo. Ricardo gets slowly back to his feet.
Kaeda throws a leg kick which misses Ricardo's front leg but catches the back leg as Ricardo tries to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaeda scores with a head kick. Ricardo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kaeda throws a head kick that Ricardo semi-blocks.
Ricardo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kaeda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ricardo looks gassed!
Kaeda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaeda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kaeda wants it to stay on the feet.

Kaeda forces Ricardo back against the ropes and clinches.
Kaeda looking to throw knees to the head but Ricardo is blocking nicely.
Ricardo tries for a takedown but Kaeda manages to get underhooks.
Kaeda connects with a knee to the head.
Kaeda putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ricardo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kaeda lands a knee to the body.
Kaeda lands a good knee to the midsection. Ricardo won't want to take too many of those.
Kaeda lands a knee to the body.
Kaeda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kaeda lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaeda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kaeda lands a knee to the body.
Kaeda unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kaeda obliges.
Kaeda connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Kaeda.
Kaeda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kaeda obliges.
Kaeda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kaeda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ricardo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kaeda scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kaeda obliges.
Kaeda putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ricardo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kaeda prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kaeda with a knee to the head.
Ricardo looking for a takedown.
Kaeda connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ricardo's face.
Ricardo is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Kaeda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Kaeda.
Kaeda prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaeda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ricardo blocks it with crossed arms.
Ricardo tries for a takedown but Kaeda manages to get underhooks.
Kaeda lands a good knee to the midsection. Ricardo won't want to take too many of those.
Kaeda with a knee to the head.
Ricardo is working for takedown but Kaeda is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kaeda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ricardo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kaeda prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ricardo wants a takedown.
Ricardo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kaeda connects with a knee to the head.
Ricardo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kaeda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kaeda lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ricardo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kaeda is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ricardo.
Ricardo looks for a takedown but Kaeda sprawls well.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kaeda lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Kaeda moves into the clinch.
Kaeda misses with a knee to the head.
Ricardo goes for a takedown attempt but Kaeda pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kaeda misses with a head kick.
Kaeda tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaeda lands with a slapping head kick.
Ricardo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Kaeda moves into range and clinches up with Ricardo.
Ricardo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ricardo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kaeda pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kaeda with a knee to the head.
Kaeda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kaeda working Ricardo over with knees to the body.
Kaeda putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ricardo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kaeda connects with a knee to the head.
Kaeda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kaeda lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kaeda lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ricardo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kaeda scores with a knee to the head.
Kaeda prevents the takedown attempt.
Kaeda misses with a knee to the head.
Ricardo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kaeda prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ricardo wants a takedown but no success here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kaeda prevents it.
Kaeda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kaeda crunches a lovely knee into Ricardo's ribcage.
Ricardo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kaeda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kaeda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kaeda lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kaeda with a knee to the head.
Ricardo avoiding damage as Kaeda throws knees to the body.
Kaeda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ricardo blocks it with crossed arms.
Ricardo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kaeda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ricardo is working for takedown but Kaeda is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ricardo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kaeda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ricardo has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's eight 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.
Kaeda throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ricardo's head.
Kaeda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ricardo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Al Kaeda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaeda scores with a spinning back kick!
Kaeda throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kaeda scores with a nice body kick.
Kaeda delivers a nice body kick.
That kick from Kaeda tenderised Ricardo's leg. Ricardo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kaeda lands a high kick!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kaeda lands a head kick. Ricardo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Kaeda rushes Ricardo and presses him up against the ropes.
Kaeda prevents the takedown attempt.
Kaeda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ricardo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kaeda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kaeda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kaeda connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ricardo's face.
A head punch on the inside from Ricardo fails to land.
A knee to the head by Kaeda.
Kaeda misses with a knee strike.
Ricardo tries for a takedown but Kaeda manages to get underhooks.
Kaeda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ricardo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A knee to the head by Kaeda.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ricardo is trying to drag Kaeda to the mat but Kaeda just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Kaeda lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Kaeda dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kaeda lands a head kick!
Kaeda thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ricardo if he has to take too many more of those.
Kaeda lands a nice looking body kick.
Kaeda throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ricardo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Al Kaeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaeda goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ricardo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kaeda as he jumps to the side.
That kick from Kaeda tenderised Ricardo's leg. Ricardo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ricardo is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaeda goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kaeda scores with a spinning back kick!
Ricardo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ricardo shoots in but no luck this time.
Al Kaeda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Ricardo.
Ricardo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kaeda moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kaeda lands with a slapping head kick.
Kaeda throws a head kick but Ricardo moves out of range.
Al Kaeda is winning the standup battle so far.
Ricardo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kaeda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ricardo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaeda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaeda lands with a slapping head kick.
Ricardo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kaeda counters with a head kick. That will keep Ricardo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kaeda throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaeda lands a head kick. Ricardo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice sprawl there from Kaeda as Ricardo shoots in.
Kaeda lands with a slapping head kick.
Kaeda throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kaeda throws a nice head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kaeda.
Kaeda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ricardo can do to turn this around?
Kaeda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kaeda scores with a head kick.
Kaeda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ricardo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kaeda scores with a push kick.
Kaeda lands with a kick to the temple. Ricardo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Kaeda has Ricardo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ricardo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Kaeda.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kaeda.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaeda connects with a knee to the head.
Ricardo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kaeda gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaeda landing knees to the body.
Kaeda scores with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kaeda crunches a lovely knee into Ricardo's ribcage.
Kaeda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kaeda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ricardo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kaeda pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kaeda with a knee to the head.
Kaeda with a knee to the head.
Kaeda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ricardo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kaeda pulls his leg out and moves away.

Kaeda forces Ricardo back against the ropes and clinches.
Kaeda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ricardo avoids it.
Ricardo is trying to maintain a safe position but Kaeda gets an underhook and turns Ricardo into the ropes.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Kaeda.
Kaeda looking to throw knees to the head but Ricardo is blocking nicely.
Kaeda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ricardo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ricardo tries to score a body lock takedown but Kaeda shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ricardo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ricardo wants a takedown.
Kaeda with a knee to the head.
Ricardo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kaeda prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kaeda.
Kaeda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ricardo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kaeda avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kaeda scores with a knee to the head.
Ricardo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kaeda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kaeda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ricardo blocks it with crossed arms.
Kaeda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ricardo is working for takedown but Kaeda is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ricardo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kaeda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kaeda lands a head kick!

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo shoots in for a takedown but Kaeda shows good takedown defense.
Kaeda lands with a kick to the temple. Ricardo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Kaeda clinches up with Ricardo and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kaeda looking to throw knees to the head but Ricardo is blocking nicely.
Kaeda crunches a lovely knee into Ricardo's ribcage.
Kaeda with a knee to the head.
Kaeda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ricardo tries to score a body lock takedown but Kaeda shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knees to the body from Kaeda.
Kaeda landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kaeda obliges.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kaeda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kaeda trying to land knees to the body.
Kaeda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kaeda is pressed up against the ropes. Ricardo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kaeda down to the mat. Kaeda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ricardo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kaeda connects with a high kick.
Crunch! Kaeda slams his shin into Ricardo's torso.
Al Kaeda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ricardo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kaeda. That one must have hurt.
Ricardo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kaeda throws a front kick that sends Ricardo stumbling back into the ropes.
Kaeda lands with a slapping head kick.
Ricardo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kaeda tries to avoid it but Ricardo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kaeda to the ground. Kaeda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kaeda thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ricardo if he has to take too many more of those.
Kaeda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaeda tries a head kick but it misses.

Kaeda moves into the clinch.
Ricardo is looking to control Kaeda's arms but Kaeda gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ricardo has his back to the ropes.
Ricardo goes for a takedown attempt but Kaeda pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kaeda scores with a head kick.
Kaeda buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kaeda scores with a kick to the body.
Al Kaeda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kaeda throws a head kick that misses.
Ricardo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kaeda's waist but Kaeda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ricardo off to one side.
Kaeda throws a head kick that half lands.
Ricardo takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Kaeda moves into the clinch successfully.
A knee to the head by Kaeda.
Kaeda is pressed up against the ropes. Ricardo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kaeda down to the mat. Kaeda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A head kick from Kaeda lands but Ricardo takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaeda throws a head kick that misses.
Mauricio Ricardo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaeda plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kaeda lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Al Kaeda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kaeda 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Al Kaeda!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Al Kaeda!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Al Kaeda!

Al Kaeda wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Standup BangBang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Hatton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think BangBang might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I'm not afraid!. Hatton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bret Hart theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

BangBang
vs
Hatton

180 cm
24
201 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

186 cm
27
217 lbs
10 - 7 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Standup BangBang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bret Hatton!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

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

and Hatton counters with a single leg into guard. BangBang didn't expect that.
Hatton wants to control from the top but BangBang keeps moving.

Hatton has gone for a leg lock! BangBang slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hatton's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

BangBang gets to his feet. Hatton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
BangBang throws a shot from downtown. Hatton moves away and avoids it.
BangBang throws a series of strikes that have Hatton backpedaling.
Hatton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hatton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
BangBang goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hatton shoots in and bounces BangBang off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Hatton trying to control but BangBang is working from the bottom.
BangBang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hatton on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BangBang wants to stand but Hatton is controlling the position.
Hatton controls from within his opponent's guard.
BangBang wants to sweep but no luck.
BangBang working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hatton trying to control but BangBang is working from the bottom.

Bret Hatton has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hatton with a poor takedown
and BangBang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hatton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and BangBang counters with a stiff right hand.
Standup BangBang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bret Hatton.
BangBang misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BangBang misses with a straight right.
Standup BangBang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
BangBang misses with a body punch

and Hatton counters with a takedown into side control.
Hatton throwing shots but missing, from side control.
BangBang tries to improve position but can't.
Hatton throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hatton looking to control but instead BangBang has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

Hatton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but BangBang sees it coming and defends easily.
Hatton is trying to control the action in half guard but BangBang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
BangBang works his way to full guard. Good work.

Hatton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but BangBang manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hatton has BangBang in his guard.

Hatton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BangBang wants to stand but Hatton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Hatton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and BangBang defends well.
BangBang has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hatton is proving hard to escape from.

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

Hatton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. BangBang is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BangBang wants to stand but Hatton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hatton trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hatton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Hatton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

BangBang decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hatton, up you get!
BangBang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hatton.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
BangBang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Hatton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hatton.
Hatton trying to control the position from guard on top but BangBang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
BangBang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Hatton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! BangBang is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hatton, into his guard.
BangBang wants to get up but he can't break Hatton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Hatton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. BangBang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hatton is tightening it up a little... BangBang has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! BangBang reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! BangBang taps out! nice BJJ there by Hatton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bret Hatton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Mansikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mansikka comes to the ring accompanied by Icepick - Born to Crush You. Teppo Mansikka has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mansikka
vs
Anderson

184 cm
22
195 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

185 cm
28
190 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Teppo Mansikka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arnold Anderson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Mansikka counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Arnold Anderson has been cut.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Anderson misses with a double jab
and Mansikka makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Anderson really felt that one!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mansikka has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.

Mansikka manages to break the clinch.
Mansikka wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Mansikka wants to clinch.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick
and Mansikka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Mansikka pushes Anderson up against the ropes in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Mansikka.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansikka landing knees to the body.
Anderson looks gassed!
A short right from Mansikka on the inside.
Mansikka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anderson.
Mansikka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mansikka lands a left hand.

Mansikka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mansikka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mansikka tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mansikka connects with a body shot that sends Anderson's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mansikka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mansikka lands with a shot to the body.

Anderson gets caught flat footed, as Mansikka shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mansikka sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mansikka slips nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mansikka trying to mount his opponent but Anderson defends it.
Mansikka trying to control the pace.
Mansikka wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Teppo Mansikka just wasn't active enough.
Anderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Mansikka counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Mansikka counter with a right hand.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and Mansikka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mansikka tries to clinch up.

Mansikka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mansikka - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mansikka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mansikka lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Mansikka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Mansikka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mansikka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mansikka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice left hand lands by Mansikka.
Mansikka lands with a light punch inside.
Anderson taking a breather.
Anderson avoids a wild elbow strike from Mansikka.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mansikka.
A frustrated look appears on Anderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mansikka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.

Mansikka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mansikka wants to clinch but Anderson slips to the side
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Mansikka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mansikka has a takedown stuffed.
Mansikka fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mansikka looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Mansikka takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Mansikka with a nice cross.
Mansikka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mansikka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anderson thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mansikka scores with a hook to the body. Anderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mansikka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anderson's waist but Anderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mansikka off to one side.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Mansikka.
Mansikka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teppo Mansikka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Mansikka counters with a left to the body.
Mansikka's corner calls for a 1-2. Mansikka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Anderson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Mansikka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arnold Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Anderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mansikka counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Anderson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Anderson misses with a left hand

and Mansikka counters by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mansikka blocks it with crossed arms.
A short uppercut from Mansikka.

Mansikka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mansikka tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mansikka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and Mansikka counters with a big head kick but Anderson shrugs it off.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mansikka wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Mansikka misses.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka throws a head kick that half lands.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Mansikka.
Anderson misses the body punch
and Mansikka counters with an inside leg kick.
Mansikka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson throws a sloppy body shot

and Mansikka counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Anderson's guard now.
Anderson can't keep his opponent in guard - Mansikka advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teppo Mansikka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arnold Anderson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Mansikka tries to clinch up.
Mansikka tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Mansikka counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Mansikka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Decent striking displayed by Mansikka there.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Anderson misses with a double jab
and Mansikka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Anderson
and Mansikka counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Mansikka to acknowledge the strikes.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Mansikka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anderson thinking.
Mansikka tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.

Mansikka pushes Anderson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mansikka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mansikka.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mansikka.
Mansikka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Anderson jumps guard but Mansikka stands there with Anderson around his waist. Anderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Mansikka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mansikka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Mansikka.
Mansikka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mansikka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anderson back to the ropes. Mansikka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mansikka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anderson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mansikka wants to clinch.
Mansikka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mansikka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Anderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Mansikka counters with a nice body kick.
Mansikka connects with a body shot.
Mansikka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson misses with a double jab
and Mansikka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mansikka pushes Anderson up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Mansikka as the two fighters clinch.

Mansikka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson throws a leg kick

and Mansikka counters by clinching up.
Mansikka lands a body shot.
Mansikka pushes Anderson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.

Mansikka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mansikka scores with a jab. Anderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Mansikka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka stuns Anderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Mansikka counters by moving into the clinch.
Mansikka pushes Anderson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Mansikka scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson takes an elbow to the temple.
Mansikka lands with a short shot to the head.

Mansikka manages to break the clinch.
Mansikka lands a head kick!
Mansikka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
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!
Anderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Mansikka shoots in and gets a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Mansikka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anderson's guard.
Mansikka moves nicely into side control.
Mansikka is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mansikka happy to just control the position for now.
Arnold Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Mansikka sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's eight 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.
Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mansikka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mansikka moves to the back.
Mansikka keeps control of the position easily here as Anderson tries to buck him off.
Teppo Mansikka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mansikka keeps control of the position easily here as Anderson tries to buck him off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teppo Mansikka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mansikka 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Teppo Mansikka!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Teppo Mansikka!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Teppo Mansikka!

Teppo Mansikka wins by unanimous decision!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
29%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moe Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olbrzymi Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lester might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Little Girls. Olbrzymi Vlad acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

Lester
vs
Vlad

200 cm
26
300 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

200 cm
30
313 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Moe Lester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Olbrzymi Vlad!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vlad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lester.
Vlad closes the distance looking to clinch

and Lester counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vlad won't be happy with that.
Vlad struggling a bit here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Lester is trying to get an arm triangle but Vlad is defending well.

Lester stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Vlad misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad dodges the punch combination from Lester.
Vlad tries to clinch up.
Vlad moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lester is working for takedown but Vlad is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vlad cracks Lester with a nice body shot.

Vlad has clasped his hands together around Lester's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Vlad decides to stand back up. Vlad steps back and let's Lester get back to his feet.
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!
Lester fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Lester feints and as Vlad raises his hands in defense, Lester changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vlad lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lester!
Vlad with good strikes from the mount here!

It looks like Moe Lester has been cut.
Vlad with good strikes from the mount here!

Moe Lester's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester is in a horrible position here. Vlad smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Jeez, Moe Lester's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Moe Lester's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Olbrzymi Vlad!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Callahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Redd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Callahan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Everybody Wants To Rule The World. Redd has chosen We Will Rock You as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Callahan
vs
Redd

175 cm
22
177 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

180 cm
29
179 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Callahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Redd!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Callahan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Redd doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Callahan counters with a left and a right that stings Redd.
Redd shoots and misses
and Callahan counters with a two punch combo.
Thomas Callahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Redd.

Redd dives in and scores a takedown into Callahan's guard.
Redd throwing strikes but missing.
Callahan trying to control the position.
Redd is looking to work some ground and pound but Callahan has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Callahan working a defensive guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Callahan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Redd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Callahan looking to control.

Redd postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Callahan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Redd, into his guard.

Redd is looking for a triangle but Callahan pushes his legs off easily.
Callahan thows a big elbow that misses.

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.

Callahan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Redd has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Callahan has managed to get both his arms back between Redd's legs - danger averted.
Callahan is pushing down on Redd's leg trying to pass to half guard. Redd is fighting to maintain full guard but Callahan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Redd is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Callahan is keen to just control but Redd is a slippery customer.
Callahan throwing shots but Redd is blocking nicely.
Redd gets back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Callahan throws and elbow that misses. Redd uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Callahan's guard. Nice move by Redd!
Redd tries to free his leg and advance position but Callahan is retaining full guard.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Callahan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callahan looking to control.
Redd keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Callahan's head.
Redd is working Callahan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Redd stopping the sweep attempt from Callahan.
Redd postures up.
Callahan is really struggling to control Redd but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Callahan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Redd is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Thomas Callahan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Redd misses with a takedown attempt
and Redd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Callahan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Redd with a poor takedown
and Callahan counters with a series of strikes. Redd will be more careful next time no doubt.
Callahan thows a body shot but no joy.
Redd has his takedown stuffed
and Callahan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Redd looks gassed!
Callahan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Redd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Callahan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Callahan connects with a jab.
Redd misses with a takedown attempt
and Callahan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Callahan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Redd at a distance.
Callahan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A clash of legs there as Redd blocks the low kick.
Callahan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Redd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Callahan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Redd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Callahan's corner calls for a 1-2. Callahan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Callahan scores with a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Callahan - just one landing.
Callahan punishes Redd's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Callahan looks to score with a jab to the body but Redd is just out of range.
Redd tries to move into range but Callahan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Callahan connects with a body shot.
Redd misses with a takedown
and Callahan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab by Callahan.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Callahan finds it's way through Redd's defenses.
Callahan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Callahan scores with a shot to the body.
Callahan sizes up Redd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Redd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Callahan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That kick from Callahan tenderised Redd's leg. Redd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jake Redd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Callahan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Redd.
Redd gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Callahan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Callahan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Redd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Callahan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Callahan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Redd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Callahan throws a chopping leg kick but Redd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Redd misses with a takedown attempt
and Callahan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Redd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Callahan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Redd.
Redd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Callahan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Callahan.
Callahan throws a chopping leg kick but Redd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Callahan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Callahan does it's job there.
Callahan connects with a body shot.
Callahan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab, jab by Callahan - just one landing.
Thomas Callahan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Callahan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Callahan duly obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Callahan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Redd has time to react.
Redd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Redd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Redd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Callahan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Callahan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Redds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Redd checks a leg kick.
Callahan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Redd shoots and misses
and Callahan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Redd blocks the low kick.
Callahan throws a shot to the body.
Callahan tests Redd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Redd gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Callahan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Redd is breathing heavily.
Callahan scores with a one two! Redd had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Callahan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas Callahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Redd.
Callahan connects with a body shot.
Callahan scores with a hook to the body. Redd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Callahan throws a combination. Redd tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Redd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Callahan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Callahan dips to his left and cracks Redd with an uppercut!
Redd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick from Callahan is predictable there

so Redd counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Callahan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redd scoring with punches to the head and body.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Callahan is on top in guard.
Callahan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Redd keeping moving, preventing Callahan from controlling successfully.
Callahan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Redd has an active guard here but Callahan has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Callahan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Callahan is thwarting Redd's attempts to control the position.
Redd is trying to get back to full guard.
Callahan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Redd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Callahan.

Callahan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Callahan is nestled in close to Redd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

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.

Callahan seems to be working for a kimura but Redd defends the submission attempt.
Callahan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Redd moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Redd is trying to keep Callahan in close.

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

Callahan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Redd has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Callahan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Redd.

Callahan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Redd is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Callahan working the ground and pound from side control.
Redd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Callahan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Callahan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Redd is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Redd is working to avoid the ground and pound but Callahan connects with a decent elbow.
Redd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Callahan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Redd manages to work his way to half guard, despite Callahan's best efforts.
Callahan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Redd's head.
Redd is not content to let Callahan control the position.
Redd is trying to maintain the position but Callahan is very close to passing his half guard.

Callahan wants to work for an arm triangle but Redd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thomas Callahan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Redd actively working from the bottom here.

Redd looking for submissions off his back.
Callahan passes the guard and advances to mount!
Redd is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jake Redd has got the better of the ground game so far.
Callahan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's eight 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.
Redd is looking to improve his position but Callahan isn't that keen on the idea.
Callahan looking to control but Redd is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Redd is looking to get to half guard.
Callahan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redd can do to turn this around?
Callahan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Callahan controlling his opponent.
Callahan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Callahan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Thomas Callahan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Callahan jabs Redd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Redd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Callahan.
Jake Redd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Callahan throws an overhand right that lands on Redd's shoulder, as Redd tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas Callahan is winning the standup battle so far.
Redd fails with the takedown
and Callahan counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Callahan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Callahan 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Thomas Callahan!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Thomas Callahan!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Thomas Callahan!

Thomas Callahan wins by unanimous decision!