NEI - Kismet (3) PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tatanka Stag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heng Longwei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Longwei is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 夜叉 (Yaksa) - Keep On Fighting . Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Heng Longwei enters the ring!

Stag
vs
Longwei

182 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
187 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tatanka Stag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Heng Longwei!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Longwei was well out of range. Poor timing from Stag.
Longwei tries for a takedown but Stag circles away easily

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

Stag drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Stag seems to have locked his on tight now - Longwei screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Stag, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tatanka Stag!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cody Pedro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pedro
vs
Johnson

205 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cody Pedro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Pedro's guard.
Pedro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pedro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Pedro keeps moving.
Pedro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pedro tries to get out of the position.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson stands and throws Pedro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Pedro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pedro is trying to buck Johnson off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Johnson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pedro dodges the ground and pound from Johnson.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pedro takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pedro avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Johnson.

Johnson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Pedro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pedro wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pedro jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Pedro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pedro wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pedro clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pedro lands a head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Pedro misses its intended target.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Pedro sprawls well.
Cody Pedro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Johnson.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pedro swivels and escapes.
Johnson looks gassed!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pedro sprawls well. Pedro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pedro closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Anthony Johnson has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Pedro counters with a straight right hand.
Pedro tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Pedro drops Johnson with a beautiful combination! Johnson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pedro is looking for the KO!

Johnson is rocked!
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!
Pedro connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
BOOM! Pedro lands a beautiful left hook that drops Johnson. Johnson tries to recover but Pedro is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Johnson lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Pedro!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rick Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Smalling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Dick
vs
Smalling

179 cm
20
163 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

172 cm
20
140 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rick Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Smalling!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dick darts in and clinches Smalling up against the ropes.
Smalling wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dick has him pressed against the ropes.

Dick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Dick forces Smalling back against the ropes and clinches.

Dick breaks the clinch.
Dick misses with a hook
and Smalling counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smalling throws a series of punches but Dick avoids them all with ease.
Dick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smalling counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dick wants to clinch up but Smalling keeps it at a distance.

Dick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dick lands with a light punch inside.

Dick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smalling misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Dick.
Smalling works over Dick's head and body with a nice combination.
Smalling uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dick.
Smalling throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Dick clinches up with Smalling and pushes him back against the ropes.
Smalling wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dick has him pressed against the ropes.

Dick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smalling swings for the body but Dick moves out of range.
Dick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smalling throws a series of punches but Dick moves out of range.
Dick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalling lands with a nice body punch.
Smalling displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dick throws out the jab.
A nice combination there by Smalling.
Dick throws a combination that misses
and Smalling counters with a series of strikes. Dick will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rick Dick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dick drops his hands momentarily and Smalling takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dick misses with a right hand
letting Smalling counter with a right hand.
Dick throws a head kick that misses.
Smalling scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dick is breathing heavily.
Dick wants to clinch.
Smalling scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Dick is rocked!
BOOM! Smalling lands a beautiful left hook that drops Dick. Dick tries to recover but Smalling is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Dick lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Smalling!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Liechtenauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andres Bonifacio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonifacio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: push me!!!. Johannes Liechtenauer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Liechtenauer
vs
Bonifacio

180 cm
20
168 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
25
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johannes Liechtenauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andres Bonifacio!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liechtenauer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Liechtenauer.
Bonifacio blocks a jab.
Bonifacio avoids the head kick by Liechtenauer.
Liechtenauer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liechtenauer.
Liechtenauer throws a head kick but Bonifacio moves out of range.
Bonifacio moves out of range as Liechtenauer strikes.

Bonifacio dives in and scores a takedown into Liechtenauer's guard.
Bonifacio connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bonifacio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Liechtenauer's head.

Liechtenauer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bonifacio trying to control but Liechtenauer is working from the bottom.

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

Bonifacio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Liechtenauer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonifacio landing some decent shots from guard.
Bonifacio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Bonifacio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bonifacio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bonifacio sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bonifacio passes Liechtenauer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Bonifacio is looking for a kimura but Liechtenauer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bonifacio to get the leverage.
Bonifacio controlling the action here.
Bonifacio trying to pass the guard but Liechtenauer defending well.
Liechtenauer wants to control but Bonifacio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bonifacio is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Liechtenauer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonifacio pulls his head out easily.
Bonifacio wants to control but Liechtenauer is keeping him busy.
Bonifacio is looking to advance position but Liechtenauer won't allow it.
Bonifacio working over Liechtenauer with some ground and pound. Liechtenauer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bonifacio wants to control but Liechtenauer is keeping him busy.
Liechtenauer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Liechtenauer.

Liechtenauer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bonifacio defends well.
Liechtenauer is breathing heavily.
Bonifacio passes into half guard.
Bonifacio scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio slows the pace down in half guard.
Liechtenauer wants to get back to full guard.
Bonifacio wants to free his trapped foot but Liechtenauer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bonifacio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Liechtenauer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Liechtenauer is staying active underneath Bonifacio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Liechtenauer looking for submissions off his back.
Bonifacio working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bonifacio not doing much here.
Liechtenauer gets 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Liechtenauer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bonifacio wants to control from the top but Liechtenauer keeps moving.
Bonifacio should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bonifacio passes into half guard.
Bonifacio working the head and body with strikes.
Bonifacio tries to pass to full mount but Liechtenauer defends it.

Bonifacio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Liechtenauer throws a shot from downtown. Bonifacio moves away and avoids it.
Liechtenauer throws a sloppy head kick and Bonifacio moves out of range easily.
Liechtenauer throws a hook but Bonifacio blocks it.
Liechtenauer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liechtenauer.
Johannes Liechtenauer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liechtenauer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Bonifacio shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bonifacio showed some decent athleticism there.
Bonifacio controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonifacio trying to control the action but Liechtenauer is working from the bottom.
Bonifacio might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Liechtenauer kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Liechtenauer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bonifacio in particular looking to stall.

Bonifacio wants to work for an arm triangle but Liechtenauer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Liechtenauer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Bonifacio 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.
Bonifacio prevents Liechtenauer from improving his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Bonifacio is looking for a kimura but Liechtenauer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bonifacio to get the leverage.
Bonifacio looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bonifacio working over Liechtenauer with some ground and pound. Liechtenauer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Bonifacio there.
Bonifacio is trying to control. Liechtenauer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Bonifacio is working for a kimura but Liechtenauer is defending it quite comfortably.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bonifacio connects with a nice short shot to Liechtenauer's temple.
Liechtenauer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bonifacio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bonifacio's back!
I really don't envy Bonifacio right now.
Liechtenauer doesn't have the hooks in and Bonifacio manages to turn into his guard.
Bonifacio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Liechtenauer has his foot on Bonifacio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bonifacio works his way back into a safe position though.

Liechtenauer working for a triangle but Bonifacio defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Liechtenauer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bonifacio defends it easily.
Bonifacio wants to control from the top but Liechtenauer keeps moving.

Liechtenauer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bonifacio defends it easily.

Bonifacio drops back looking for a leg! Liechtenauer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Liechtenauer manages to kick Bonifacio off! Bonifacio jumps back into Liechtenauer's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonifacio controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andres Bonifacio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Liechtenauer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonifacio throws a leg kick but Liechtenauer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Liechtenauer misses with a straight right.
Liechtenauer throws a head kick that misses.
Bonifacio defending well as Liechtenauer loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick from Liechtenauer lands but Bonifacio takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liechtenauer throws a poor cross that misses

and Bonifacio counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bonifacio.
Liechtenauer can't keep his opponent in guard - Bonifacio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bonifacio works his way into full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bonifacio lands a big elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liechtenauer is in all sorts of trouble here.

Bonifacio is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Liechtenauer to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Liechtenauer shrugs it off.

Bonifacio working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Liechtenauer turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Bonifacio off and cradles Liechtenauer's limp body as Bonifacio celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Andres Bonifacio!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Shockey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winter Soon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Shockey
vs
Soon

180 cm
26
220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shockey avoids the head kick by Soon.
Soon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soon tries to clinch

and Shockey counters by clinching up.
Soon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shockey has him pressed against the ropes.
Shockey scores with a shot to the side of Soon's head.
Shockey managing to block the knees to the body from Soon.
Soon should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Shockey lands a shoulder strike.

It looks like Winter Soon has been cut.

Shockey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Shockey rushes Soon and presses him up against the ropes.
Soon wants to break free but Shockey has control.
Soon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shockey just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Soon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Soon is trying to push Shockey away but Shockey has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Shockey presses Soon against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Soon looks gassed!
A left hand lands to the body for Shockey.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shockey works on Soon's body with a couple of short punches.
Shockey lands a hook that snaps the head of Soon backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Shockey.

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

Shockey has managed to clinch.
Shockey digs a right hand underneath Soon's ribcage. Soon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shockey lands a right hand.
Shockey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.

Shockey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shockey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shockey lands a nice shot to the body.
Shockey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soon backwards.
Shockey lands with a short shot to the head.

That has opened up Winter Soon's cut even more.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shockey lands with a left to the head.

Shockey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Shockey moves into range and clinches up with Soon.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shockey.
Shockey lands a nice shot to the body.
Shockey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Shockey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jack Shockey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shockey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Shockey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shockey.
Shockey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Soon in his tracks.

Shockey rushes Soon and presses him up against the ropes.
Shockey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Shockey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soon backwards.
Nice body punch from Shockey.
Shockey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Shockey as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Shockey.

The cut above Winter Soon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

Shockey breaks the clinch.
Soon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab, jab by Shockey - just one landing.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shockey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shockey is working Soon over against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shockey breaks from the clinch.

Shockey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Soon, pushing him back against the ropes.
Shockey digs a right hand into Soon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Soon's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Shockey.
A short right from Shockey on the inside.
Shockey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Shockey cracks Soon with a nice body shot.
Soon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shockey avoids it.
Shockey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soon backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Shockey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Shockey manages to break the clinch.
Shockey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shockey wants it to stay on the feet.
Jack Shockey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winter Soon.
Shockey closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Soon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Shockey to counter with a crisp jab.
Shockey catches Soon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Soon darts in trying to clinch
and Shockey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Shockey.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shockey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shockey.
Soon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Soon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shockey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soon thinking.
Soon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Shockey pushes Soon up against the ropes in a clinch.
Soon is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Shockey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shockey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shockey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Soon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shockey avoids it.

Shockey breaks from the clinch.
Shockey works Soon's body with a nice hook.
Shockey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Shockey clinches up with Soon and pushes him back against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Shockey.
Shockey is leaning against Soon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Soon taking a breather.

Shockey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soon takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shockey rushes Soon and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Shockey lands a shot to the body.
Soon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shockey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soon backwards.
Shockey presses Soon against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Soon is trying to break free.

Shockey breaks from the clinch.

Shockey takes the fight into the clinch.

Shockey manages to break the clinch.

Soon gets tackled into the ropes by Shockey. Shockey maintains the clinch.
Shockey works on Soon's body with a couple of short punches.
Shockey lands a hook that snaps the head of Soon backwards.
Shockey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Soon just leaning against Shockey, taking a breather.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shockey digs a right hand underneath Soon's ribcage. Soon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Shockey.
Nice body punch from Shockey - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shockey as Soon tries to tie him up.
Shockey lands with a short shot to the head.
Soon wants a takedown.
Soon is trying to drag Shockey to the mat but Shockey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.

Shockey manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Shockey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Winter Soon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Shockey takes the fight into the clinch.

Shockey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soon wants to clinch but Shockey slips to the side

and Shockey counters by clinching up.
Shockey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Soon is trying to drag Shockey to the mat but Shockey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Soon looking for a takedown.
Shockey digs a right hand into Soon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Soon's gas tank.
Shockey scores with a hook to the body.
Shockey works on Soon's body with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shockey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soon backwards.
Shockey lands a nice uppercut.
Shockey lands a nice shot to the body.
Shockey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shockey.
Still in the clinch, Shockey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shockey lands a right hand.
Shockey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Soon backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Shockey.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soon takes a shot to the head.
Shockey lands with a light punch inside.
Shockey lands a body punch.
A short right from Shockey on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Shockey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shockey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Soon.
Shockey pushes Soon back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Shockey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soon backwards.
Still in the clinch, Shockey scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shockey.
Shockey is leaning against Soon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shockey digs a right hand into Soon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Soon's gas tank.
Shockey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soon can do to turn this around?
Soon fails to pull guard.
Jack Shockey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winter Soon.
A right hook to the body lands for Shockey.
Soon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shockey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shockey presses Soon against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Soon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shockey fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Shockey clinches.
Soon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shockey gets underhooks to prevent Soon's takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Shockey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Soon tries to pull guard but Shockey holds him up against the ropes and eventually Soon drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shockey.
Shockey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shockey.

Shockey breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shockey rushes Soon and presses him up against the ropes.
Soon tries to pull guard but Shockey holds him up against the ropes and eventually Soon drops back down to his feet.
A short body shot lands from Shockey as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Shockey.
Soon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shockey is leaning against Soon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Shockey breaks the clinch.
Winter Soon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Soon tries to keep at a distance but Shockey has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Shockey.

Shockey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Shockey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Soon, pushing him back against the ropes.
A short right from Shockey.
Soon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Soon stalling in the clinch but Shockey improves position.
Shockey lands a body shot in the clinch.

Shockey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Soon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Shockey darts in and clinches Soon up against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Shockey.
Soon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shockey working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soon tries for a takedown. No joy.

Shockey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shockey avoids the head kick by Soon.

Shockey closes the distance and clinches.
Shockey lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Shockey.
Shockey prevents Soon from breaking the clinch.
Soon is trying to push Shockey away but Shockey has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.

Shockey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soon takes one on the button.
Soon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shockey if he has to take too many more of those.
Shockey lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Soon backs up against the ropes.
Shockey scores with a shot to the body.
Shockey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Shockey moves into the clinch.
Shockey lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Shockey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shockey is working Soon over against the ropes.
Shockey scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Shockey.
A right hand to the body from Shockey.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shockey lands a hook that snaps the head of Soon backwards.
Soon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shockey as Soon tries to tie him up.
Soon tries to break free but Shockey pushes him back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Shockey - that landed with a thud.
Shockey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shockey digs a right hand underneath Soon's ribcage. Soon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soon tries to land knees in the clinch but Shockey avoids the damage to the body.

Shockey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Shockey moves into the clinch.

Soon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Soon working a defensive guard here.
Soon wants to sweep here but Shockey controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soon is trying to control the position but Shockey postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Shockey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Winter Soon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Shockey moves into the clinch.
Soon is trying to push Shockey away but Shockey has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.

Shockey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Shockey.

Shockey pushes Soon up against the ropes in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Shockey.
Soon is looking to control Shockey's arms but Shockey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Soon has his back to the ropes.
Soon wants to get back to striking at distance but Shockey won't allow it.
Shockey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soon backwards.
Shockey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soon backwards.
Nice body punch from Shockey.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shockey.
Shockey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Shockey.
A short uppercut from Shockey.
Shockey is working Soon over against the ropes.

Shockey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shockey lands with a shot to the body.

Shockey has Soon up against the ropes in a clinch.
Shockey cracks Soon with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Shockey.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shockey digs a right hand into Soon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Soon's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Shockey.
A shot in the inside from Shockey.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shockey.

Shockey breaks from the clinch.

Shockey moves into range and clinches up with Soon.
Shockey gets through Soon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shockey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shockey is working Soon over against the ropes.
Shockey prevents a takedown attempt there.
Soon can't break the clinch.
Soon wants to break free but Shockey has control.

Shockey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Shockey has closed the distance and engaged Soon in a clinch.
Shockey digs a right hand underneath Soon's ribcage. Soon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shockey is leaning against Soon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shockey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jack Shockey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shockey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shockey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Shockey manages to break the clinch.

Shockey takes the fight into the clinch.
Shockey works on Soon's body with a couple of short punches.
Shockey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Soon has Shockey pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Shockey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Shockey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Shockey.
Shockey pushes Soon back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soon is trying to maintain a safe position but Shockey gets an underhook and turns Soon into the ropes.
Shockey lands a body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shockey lands a nice shot to the body.
Soon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shockey prevents it.
Jack Shockey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winter Soon.
Soon fails to pull guard.
Shockey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Soon's efforts to push away.
Soon wants to stall.
Shockey 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 Shockey.
A hook to the body from Shockey.
Shockey lands a hook that snaps the head of Soon backwards.
Soon tries to circle away but Shockey has him pinned against the ropes.
Shockey lands a right hand.
Soon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A hook to the body from Shockey.
Shockey lands with a short shot to the head.
Shockey lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shockey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Soon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shockey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shockey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shockey stops a takedown attempt from Soon.
Shockey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Shockey.
Shockey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Soon.

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

Shockey forces Soon back against the ropes and clinches.
A knee to the head by Soon.
Shockey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shockey.
Soon jumps guard but Shockey stands there with Soon around his waist. Soon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jack Shockey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soon fails to pull guard.
Soon tries to score a body lock takedown but Shockey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A hook to the body from Shockey.
Shockey lands with a right to the head.
Shockey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Soon's efforts to push away.
Shockey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Soons head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shockey lands a shoulder strike.
Shockey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soon backwards.
Soon has Shockey pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Shockey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shockey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shockey lands an uppercut.
Shockey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shockey lands a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shockey lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Shockey as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Shockey.
Shockey scores with a shot to the side of Soon's head.
Shockey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Shockey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shockey digs a right hand into Soon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Soon's gas tank.
Shockey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soon backwards.
Winter Soon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Shockey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shockey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Soon in his tracks.

Shockey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Jack Shockey!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Jack Shockey!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Jack Shockey!

Jack Shockey wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Berkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bisping
vs
Berkovic

188 cm
22
245 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

197 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Bisping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Berkovic!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bisping shoots in and drives through. Berkovic sprawls well.
Bisping fails with the takedown
and Berkovic counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Kyle Bisping has been cut.
Bisping fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Bisping. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bisping shoots in but Berkovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Berkovic gets caught flat footed, as Bisping shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Berkovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bisping manages to get himself to full guard.
Bisping is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Berkovic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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!
Berkovic scores with a nice strike.
Bisping displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Berkovic throws out the jab.
Bisping shoots in for a double leg but Berkovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bisping is breathing heavily.
Berkovic lands with a big left! Bisping is wobbled badly! Berkovic comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Bisping to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mario Berkovic!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sherlok Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ji Hong Cheng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes comes to the ring accompanied by Since I've Been Loving You. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Holmes
vs
Hong Cheng

184 cm
23
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sherlok Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ji Hong Cheng!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sherlok Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cheng misses with a low kick.
Holmes scores with a decent looking hook.
Holmes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cheng gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cheng throws an off balance right hand
and Holmes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Holmes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cheng fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cheng tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holmes smiles and moves away.
Cheng doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Holmes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sherlok Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ji Hong Cheng.
Cheng doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Holmes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holmes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cheng has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cheng there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cheng fails with the takedown
and Holmes counters with a stiff right hand.

Holmes moves into the clinch successfully.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holmes manages to break the clinch.
Holmes catches Cheng with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Holmes clobbers Cheng with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cheng takes one to the chin there.
Holmes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Holmes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cheng's head backwards.
Holmes with a jab.
A jab from Holmes finds it's way through Cheng's defenses.
Holmes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Holmes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Holmes scores with the left hand. Cheng knows he should have avoided that one.
Cheng shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Holmes to counter with a crisp jab.
Holmes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holmes scores with a jab.
Holmes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cheng looks gassed!
Holmes stalks Cheng and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cheng's face. Cheng staggers backwards, shaken.
Good standup being displayed there by Holmes as he connects with a hook.
Holmes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmes cracks Cheng with a good jab.
Holmes lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Holmes!

Cheng is rocked!
Cheng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holmes throws out the jab.
Cheng is still on wobbly legs! Can Holmes finish him?
The fighters circling - Holmes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cheng seems to have recovered his senses.
Cheng takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Holmes lands with a nice combination. Cheng backs away looking to recover.
Cheng walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Holmes clinches.
A right hand to the body from Holmes.
Holmes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cheng or not.
Holmes is stalling here.

Holmes breaks from the clinch.
Holmes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Holmes lands with a nice combination. Cheng backs away looking to recover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes cracks Cheng with an open hand slap.

Holmes closes the distance and pushes Cheng back into the ropes.
Holmes lands a shot to the body.
Holmes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Holmes seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A right hook to the body lands for Holmes.
Holmes lands a shot to the body.
Holmes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Holmes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cheng.
Holmes lands a nice knee to the body.
Holmes lands a body punch in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Holmes.
Holmes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Holmes breaks the clinch.
Holmes lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Holmes scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes jabs Cheng to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Holmes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Holmes thuds his right hand into Cheng's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A decent looking cross lands there for Holmes.
Holmes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Holmes throws a good cross that connects.
A right-left combo lands from Holmes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Holmes, as that shot connected.
Holmes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cheng. Cheng circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cheng's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Holmes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cheng scrambles back to his feet.
Sherlok Holmes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Holmes forces Cheng back against the ropes and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holmes scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Holmes pushes Cheng back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sherlok Holmes 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.

Holmes tests Cheng's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cheng on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cheng has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Holmes scores with a jab.
Holmes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Holmes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Holmes lands with a nice combination. Cheng backs away looking to recover.
Holmes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cheng can do to turn this around?
Holmes thuds his right hand into Cheng's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cheng is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Cheng clinches.

Holmes breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Holmes.
Cheng takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Holmes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holmes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cheng is breathing heavily.
Holmes lands a right hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Holmes - just one landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cheng's hands.
Decent striking displayed by Holmes there.
Holmes lands the left hand.
Holmes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Holmes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Holmes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Holmes lands a nice looking body shot.
Holmes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cheng. Cheng circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Holmes scores with a nice head shot.
Holmes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cheng stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holmes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cheng has time to react.

Holmes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Holmes.
Holmes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cheng swings wildly with an uppercut but Holmes uses good head movement to avoid it.

Holmes breaks the clinch.
Holmes lands a nice looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes stuns Cheng with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Holmes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cheng in his tracks.
Holmes lunges at Cheng with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cheng's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmes connects with a body shot that sends Cheng's belly button to the back.
Holmes cracks Cheng with an open hand slap.
Jab by Holmes.
Cheng takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Holmes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cheng back to the ropes. Holmes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cheng walks into a left hand.
Cheng shoots in looking for a takedown but Holmes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cheng's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cheng on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Holmes here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Holmes Rushes Cheng and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Cheng is up against the ropes and has nowhere to go. Holmes Piles on the pressure and Cheng crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sherlok Holmes!