UKMMA 36 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Peezy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peezy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Majin Buu Theme Song. Warren has chosen London Calling - The Clash as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Peezy
vs
Warren

164 cm
26
135 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

175 cm
20
155 lbs
5 - 3 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Peezy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 2, fighting out of London, Frank Warren!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peezy throws a low kick, looking for Warren's leg but Warren calmly moves out of range.
Peezy fails with the takedown
and Warren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peezy closes the distance looking to clinch

and Warren counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Warren lands strikes from half guard.
Peezy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Peezy has hold of Warren's hands but Warren slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Warren lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peezy is not content to let Warren control the position.
Warren tries to pass the half guard into mount. Peezy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Warren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peezy missing with punches from the bottom.
Warren is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Peezy!
Warren prevents Peezy from getting the reversal.
Warren postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Peezy looks a forlorn figure.
Warren lands a heavy elbow.
Peezy tries to lock up and control but Warren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Warren looking to finish Peezy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Peezy!
Warren avoids the attempt from Peezy to control.
Warren lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Peezy wants to control but Warren is having none of it.
Warren looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peezy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Warren lands a big elbow.
Warren raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Warren is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Peezy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warren with good strikes from the mount here!
Warren lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Peezy taking shots to the head.
Peezy is breathing heavily.
Warren lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Peezy hang on?
Peezy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren dominating with strikes here.
Warren raining down hammerfists from mount.
A nice elbow there by Warren.
Peezy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Warren has his feet on Peezy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Peezy tries to clinch

and Warren counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Warren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peezy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Warren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Warren slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Warren slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peezy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Warren is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Peezy!
Warren controlling the pace for now.
Warren lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Peezy hang on?
Warren landing strikes, looking to finish!
Warren connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Warren with good strikes from the mount here!
Warren is landing with some decent strikes but Peezy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Warren cracks Peezy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Warren putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Warren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Peezy tries to reverse the position but Warren maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Warren dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Warren shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Peezy is trying to defend but Warren finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Warren working the head and body with strikes.
Peezy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Warren scores with a couple of nice shots.
Peezy is not content to let Warren control the position.
Warren slows the pace down in half guard.
Warren is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Warren drops an elbow to the side of Peezy's head.
Warren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Peezy is looking to control Warren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peezy avoid being mounted?
Peezy throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Warren lands a nice short elbow.
Warren is thwarting Peezy's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warren trying to mount his opponent but Peezy defends it.
Peezy has hold of Warren's hands but Warren slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peezy tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Warren has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Peezy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Warren working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Warren content just to control the position here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Warren cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Warren lands a heavy elbow.
Peezy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren lands a heavy elbow.
Peezy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Warren scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Warren landing strikes from the mount and Peezy is in trouble!

Peezy is rocked!
Warren working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Warren wants to control the pace but Peezy is squirming around nicely.
Peezy is looking to get to half guard.
Warren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Warren lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Warren with good strikes from the mount here!
Peezy taking shots to the head.
Peezy taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Frank Warren has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Warren raining down hammerfists from mount.
Warren is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oh Peezy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Warren working the ground and pound effectively.
Warren lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Peezy hang on?
The referee warns Peezy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Peezy seems to have got his legs back now.
Warren postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Peezy looks a forlorn figure.
Warren cracks Peezy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warren raining down shots from the mount!
Warren pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Warren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Warren tries for a takedown but Peezy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Peezy forces Warren back against the cage and clinches.
Peezy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Warren's defenses.
Peezy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Warren's defenses.
Warren blocks an elbow strike from Peezy.

Peezy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Warren is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Peezy to the mat. Peezy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Warren looking to pass the guard.
Peezy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Warren slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Peezy seems a little lost for a moment, as Warren dominates the positioning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peezy wants to control but Warren postures up.
Warren trying to control the position but Peezy is working away.
Peezy pushes Warren away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Warren gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren working away.
Warren is chipping away with strikes.
Peezy is trying to escape the position but Warren is controlling the position.
Warren connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Peezy some visible discomfort.
Warren working the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here as Warren stalls from top position.
Peezy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Warren advances to full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren tries to control but Peezy wriggling away.
Warren lands a nice shot to the head.
Warren tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Warren connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Warren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Peezy is looking to escape.
Warren putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren looking to control but Peezy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Warren is landing with some decent strikes but Peezy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Peezy wants to get back to his feet.
Warren working the ground and pound effectively.
Joe Peezy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warren lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Peezy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Warren landing strikes from the mount and Peezy is in trouble!
Warren pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Peezy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Warren 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Warren punishing his opponent with strikes.
Warren with shots to the head and body - Peezy looks very uncomfortable down there.
BOOM! Warren connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Peezy is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Peezy can't escape the position.
Peezy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Warren landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peezy taking shots to the head.
Warren looking to control and managing it successfully.
Frank Warren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Warren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Warren winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 25:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Warren!

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 Sparka Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahhammmad Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Khan's choice of entrance music: in da club. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Man
vs
Khan

170 cm
27
155 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

169 cm
25
153 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sparka Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mahhammmad Khan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man leaves Khan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Man on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Khan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Man gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Man manages to get to full guard.
Khan postures up in Man's guard and throws a big left but Man blocks it.

Man kicks Khan off and gets to his feet.
Khan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Man sprawls well. Man wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khan gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan scores with a one two! Man had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A good leg kick by Man.
Khan looks gassed!
Khan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Man sprawls well. Man wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khan gets slowly back to his feet.
Sparka Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahhammmad Khan.
Man closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Khan out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sparka Man!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gg Allin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Farmery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Farmery has chosen Metallica-Enter the sandman as his entrance music. Philip Farmery has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gg Allin's chin.

Allin
vs
Farmery

170 cm
26
164 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

203 cm
21
179 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gg Allin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Philip Farmery!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Farmery throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Allin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farmery is keeping the position for now.

Farmery is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Allin defends well.
Allin trying to control the position from guard on top but Farmery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allin looking to pass the guard.
Allin postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farmery keeping moving, preventing Allin from controlling successfully.
Allin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Farmery tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Farmery is looking for a sweep.

Allin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Farmery knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Allin trying to control the position but Farmery is working away.
Farmery is looking for a sweep.
Allin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farmery keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Allin controlling the position from side mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Farmery sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Allin is looking to take a break and control but Farmery is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Allin moves into full mount! Farmery won't be happy about that!
Farmery is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Farmery is squirming around, avoiding Allin's attempts to control the action.
Farmery is trying desperately to improve position.
Allin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Allin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Allin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Farmery is surviving well by controlling Allin's body position as best he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farmery is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Allin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Farmery tries to lock up and control but Allin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Allin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Allin fails to advance to Farmery's back.

Allin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Farmery manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Allin trying to control the action but Farmery is working from the bottom.
Farmery is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You can see the frustration on Farmery's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Allin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Farmery, who protects the arm well.
Farmery tries to improve position but can't.
Farmery is not content to let Allin control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Allin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gg Allin dominated that round.
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.

Allin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Farmery counters with a left to the body.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Farmery enables Allin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Farmery manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Allin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farmery swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Allin slips nicely into half guard.
Farmery tries to roll over but Allin keeps him under control.
Farmery wants to control but Allin is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Allin is trying to work for a kimura but Farmery is defending well.
Allin is thwarting Farmery's attempts to control the position.
Allin tries to pass to full mount but Farmery defends it.
Allin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farmery keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Allin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Farmery is just riding it out for now. Allin eventually gives up the hold.
Farmery regains full guard. Nicely done.
Allin slips nicely into half guard.
Allin is trying to control the action in half guard but Farmery is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Allin is pressing down on Farmery's thigh, looking to free his foot. Farmery is holding on for now.
Farmery tries to get to full guard but Allin has control of the leg.
Farmery wants to get back to his feet.
Allin trying to pass the guard but Farmery defending well.

Allin 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.

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.
Farmery is trying to maintain the position but Allin is very close to passing his half guard.

Farmery looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Allin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Farmery is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allin content to control rather than advance.
Allin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Farmery's thigh. Farmery counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Allin tries to free his leg and advance position but Farmery is retaining full guard.

Farmery has his foot on Allin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Allin works his way back into a safe position though.
Allin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Allin here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Allin is working hard here to advance position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Farmery working for a triangle but Allin defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Farmery had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Allin defends it easily.

Allin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Allin advances to half guard.
Allin trying to mount his opponent but Farmery defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farmery is trying to maintain the position but Allin is very close to passing his half guard.

Allin is trying to work for a kimura but Farmery is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gg Allin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Farmery scores with a nice right hand.
Farmery just misses with a punch to the body.
Philip Farmery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Allin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Farmery counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gg Allin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farmery lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Allin feints and as Farmery raises his hands in defense, Allin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Farmery keeping moving, preventing Allin from controlling successfully.
Allin wants to pass the guard but Farmery is keeping the position.

Allin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Farmery has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Allin has managed to get both his arms back between Farmery's legs - danger averted.
Allin passes into half guard.
Allin not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Farmery does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Allin slows the pace down in half guard.

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

Farmery looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Farmery wants to control but Allin is keeping busy.

Allin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Farmery defends it well.
Allin trying to pass the guard but Farmery defending well.

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.
Farmery moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Farmery 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.

Allin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Farmery manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Allin has Farmery in his guard.
Farmery won't allow Allin to sweep him here.
Farmery trying to control the position from guard on top but Allin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Allin is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allin trying to control the position from guard on top but Farmery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allin tries to free his leg and advance position but Farmery is retaining full guard.
Gg Allin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Allin stopping the sweep attempt from Farmery.

Farmery has his feet on Allin's thighs here. He's pushed Allin off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Allin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Philip Farmery!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Asdington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis comes to the cage accompanied by Fort minor Ft. 50 Cent&Eminem - Remember the name Remix. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lewis
vs
Asdington

195 cm
25
212 lbs
13 - 3 - 1

173 cm
25
210 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Junior Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, George Asdington!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asdington fails with the takedown
and Lewis counters with a stiff right hand.
Lewis misses with a wild body shot.
Asdington needs to keep his hands up - Lewis had a free shot at his head there.
Asdington with a lazy takedown attempt

and Lewis counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Lewis stands up from Asdington's guard - Lewis perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lewis throws a sloppy body shot

and Asdington counters with a shoot takedown. Lewis fights it but they end up in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asdington won't allow Lewis to sweep him here.
Lewis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asdington gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Asdington shoots and misses

and Lewis counters with a left and a right that hurts Asdington! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Lewis jumps into full mount!
Junior Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Asdington.
Lewis controlling the position easily from mount.
Lewis'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 two minutes gone in the round.
Asdington is trying desperately to improve position.
Lewis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Junior Lewis has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Lewis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Asdington to the ground. Lewis is now in Asdington's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis stands and throws Asdington's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Asdington seems a little lost for a moment, as Lewis dominates the positioning.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Asdington has eaten all the pies!
Lewis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Asdington for as long as he can get away with.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Junior Lewis has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lewis throws a series of punches but Asdington avoids them all with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab from Lewis.
Lewis misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lewis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Asdington at a distance.
Lewis looks to land a combination but Asdington avoids it well.
Lewis scores with a hook to the body. Asdington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Asdington drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lewis.
George Asdington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lewis takes a swing at Asdington's ribcage but misses.
Lewis misses with a low kick.
Asdington is breathing heavily.
Lewis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis cracks Asdington with a right hand to the side of the head.
Junior Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lewis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lewis showed some decent athleticism there.
Lewis works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Junior Lewis wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Lewis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lewis showed some decent athleticism there.
Lewis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis passes to full mount!
Lewis controlling from the full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Lewis dominated that second round.
That's time! Lewis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lewis misses the shot to the body.

Lewis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lewis taking a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Junior Lewis wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Asdington misses with a takedown
and Lewis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asdington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lewis throws a series of punches but Asdington avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Asdington on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lewis dips to his left and cracks Asdington with an uppercut!
Lewis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lewis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis scoring with punches and elbows.
Lewis slows the pace down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Junior Lewis wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lewis digs a good hook to Asdington's body.
Lewis lands with a hook. Asdington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lewis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Asdington has time to react.
Lewis throws a one two combo.
Junior Lewis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Asdington takes a shot right to the bread basket.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Asdington takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
George Asdington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lewis scores with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Lewis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lewis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Lewis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Dallas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Sadlos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dallas comes to the cage accompanied by Ace of Spades. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Dallas
vs
Sadlos

190 cm
27
213 lbs
9 - 21 - 0

195 cm
25
208 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid 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 9 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Dallas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kamil Sadlos!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dallas misses with a takedown attempt - Sadlos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sadlos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sadlos misses with the combination.
Sadlos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sadlos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dallas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dallas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sadlos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dallas tries to clinch but Sadlos is having none of it.
Dallas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sadlos keeps the fight on the outside.
Sadlos lands a jab to the head.
Sadlos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dallas back to the cage. Sadlos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Dan Dallas has been cut.
Dallas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sadlos avoids it really well and circles away.
Dallas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sadlos circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Dallas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dallas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sadlos as he avoids it easily.
Sadlos moves out of range as Dallas throws a body kick.
A nice combination there by Sadlos.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sadlos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dallas circles away quickly and effectively.
Dallas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sadlos.
Nice body kick from Dallas.
Dallas is breathing heavily.
Dallas tries to clinch up but Sadlos circles away and keeps his distance.
Sadlos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dallas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sadlos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dallas on the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dallas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good standup being displayed there by Sadlos as he connects with a hook.
Sadlos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kamil Sadlos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Dallas with that takedown attempt.
Sadlos fails to land with a series of punches.
Sadlos throws a series of punches but Dallas moves out of range.
Sadlos lands a really nice looking cross but Dallas seems unphased.
Sadlos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sadlos throws a series of punches but Dallas avoids them all with ease.
Sadlos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dallas tries to clinch but Sadlos moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sadlos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sadlos stalks Dallas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dallas's face. Dallas staggers backwards, shaken.
Dallas throws a series of punches but Sadlos avoids them all with ease.
Sadlos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sadlos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dallas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadlos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sadlos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sadlos throws a nice looking combination but Dallas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dallas looks for the body kick but Sadlos saw that one coming.
Dallas closes the distance and clinches up with Sadlos, looking for a takedown. Dallas pushes Sadlos against the cage but Sadlos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sadlos misses with a double jab.
Sadlos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sadlos stuffs the takedown.
Sadlos is working the combinations to good effect here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sadlos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sadlos throws a nice looking combination but Dallas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sadlos throws a combination that misses

and Dallas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dallas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dallas wants to stand but Sadlos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Dallas 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.
Dallas throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

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

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.

Sadlos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dallas throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Dallas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sadlos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sadlos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dallas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dallas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kamil Sadlos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dan Dallas'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.

Nice straight punches there by Sadlos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sadlos.
Sadlos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sadlos scores with a three punch combo!
Dallas shoots in but Sadlos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dallas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Dan Dallas's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Sadlos.
Sadlos throws a series of punches but Dallas avoids them all with ease.
Dallas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
No joy there for Sadlos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sadlos looks to land a combination. Dallas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dallas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sadlos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sadlos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dallas.
Sadlos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dallass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sadlos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sadlos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sadlos digs a good body shot into Dallas's ribs.
Dallas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadlos slaps away a takedown attempt from Dallas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Dallas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dallas tries to clinch up.
Kamil Sadlos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dallas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sadlos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sadlos tests Dallas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sadlos throws a right and a left that Dallas avoids nicely.
Sadlos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dallas shoots in for a takedown but Sadlos shows good takedown defense.
Dallas tries to clinch up but Sadlos circles away and keeps his distance.
Sadlos 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.
Dallas dodges the punch combination from Sadlos.

Dallas scores with a takedown into Sadlos's guard.
Dallas cracks Sadlos with a solid left hand.
Sadlos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dallas passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dallas is pressing down on Sadlos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sadlos is holding on for now.

Dallas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Dallas seems to be working for a kimura but Sadlos defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dallas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Dallas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
It looks like Dallas is going to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadlos looks like he's trying to stand up.

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.

Dallas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sadlos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dallas.

Dallas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dallas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sadlos has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamil Sadlos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dan Dallas'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. This is the final round!

Sadlos scores with a one two! Dallas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sadlos throws a combination. Dallas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Oooh a lovely combination from Sadlos sends Dallas down but not out. Sadlos dives into side control looking to finish.

Dallas is rocked!

Dan Dallas's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
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!
Sadlos blocks the strikes from Dallas.
Dallas tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Sadlos decides to stand back up.
Dallas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice sprawl there from Sadlos as Dallas shoots in.
Kamil Sadlos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sadlos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dallas dodges the punch combination from Sadlos.
Sadlos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sadlos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dallas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dallas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sadlos lands with a shot to the body.
Dallas tries to clinch up but Sadlos circles away and keeps his distance.
Sadlos looks to land a combination but Dallas avoids it well.
Sadlos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dallas circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab by Sadlos.
Dallas shoots for a double leg takedown but Sadlos sprawls well. He's pushed Dallas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sadlos scores with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Sadlos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sadlos.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dallas.
Dallas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sadlos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No joy there for Sadlos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sadlos misses the body punch
and Dallas counters with a nice leg kick.
Dallas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dan Dallas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sadlos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dallas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sadlos misses with a few strikes there.
Sadlos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Dallas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sadlos moves out of range of the body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dallas wants to clinch.
A left and a right from Sadlos both land. Nice combination.
A nice combination there by Sadlos.
Dallas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sadlos scores with a hook.
Sadlos misses with a double jab
and Dallas counters with a good low kick that Sadlos was not able to check.
Dallas tries to clinch but Sadlos is having none of it.
Sadlos scores with a nice right hand.
A combination from Sadlos does no damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dallas.
Sadlos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dallas, right into the meat.
Sadlos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sadlos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dallas has a takedown stuffed.
A lazy left from Sadlos finds it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadlos throws a right and a left that Dallas avoids nicely.
Dallas fails with a takedown attempt.
Dallas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dallas lands with a right hand.
Sadlos tests Dallas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dallas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sadlos throws a good cross that connects.
Sadlos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dallas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sadlos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dallas tries to clinch up.
Dallas fails to land the takedown.
Sadlos punishes Dallas's body with a nice straight punch.
Sadlos throws a right and a left that Dallas avoids nicely.
Sadlos misses with a double jab.
Dallas looks for a takedown but Sadlos sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadlos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sadlos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dallas tries to clinch up but Sadlos circles away and keeps his distance.
Dallas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sadlos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dallas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sadlos swivels and escapes.
Dallas shoots in for a takedown but Sadlos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sadlos jabs Dallas right on the nose. Dallas blinks but takes it well.
Horrible takedown by Dallas or perhaps it was just good defense by Sadlos which made him look bad.
Sadlos throws a combination. Dallas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dallas shoots in but Sadlos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Dallas with that takedown attempt.
Sadlos looks to land a combination but Dallas avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Sadlos misses.
Sadlos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dan Dallas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamil Sadlos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dallas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dallas fails in his attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamil Sadlos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sadlos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamil Sadlos!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reynald Mercier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bertie Bassett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bassett's choice of entrance music: ET. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Mercier
vs
Bassett

197 cm
24
247 lbs
4 - 3 - 1

191 cm
28
272 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Reynald Mercier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bertie Bassett!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bassett gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mercier counters with a two punch combo.

Bassett gets tackled into the cage by Mercier. Mercier maintains the clinch.
Mercier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mercier displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bassett up against the cage.

Bassett pulls guard successfully.
Bassett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bassett lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mercier!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercier wants to hold on but Bassett pushes him away.
Mercier really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bassett goes for an armbar but Mercier turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mercier.
Bassett keeping moving, preventing Mercier from controlling successfully.

Mercier drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bassett looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bassett looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bassett!
Bassett working the strikes but Mercier uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Bassett tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mercier knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercier tries to get to full guard but Bassett has control of the leg.
Bassett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mercier keeps working.
Bassett wants to pass to mount but Mercier is defending the position.
Bassett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mercier does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mercier on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bassett is keen to just control but Mercier is a slippery customer.
Bassett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mercier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercier is trying to maintain the position but Bassett is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mercier manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bassett trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mercier manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Mercier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bassett keeping moving, preventing Mercier from controlling successfully.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mercier looking to sit in guard and control but Bassett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mercier pulls Bassett in close to prevent any damage.
Bassett trying to control but Mercier is working from the bottom.

Bassett has gone for a leg lock! Mercier slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bassett's guard.
Mercier trying to control the position from guard on top but Bassett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bassett misses with a low kick.
A combination from Mercier does no damage.
Bassett with a lazy takedown attempt

and Mercier moves into the clinch.
Bassett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bassett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mercier throws a punch but it's blocked by Bassett.
Mercier just leaning against Bassett, taking a breather.
Mercier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bassett or not.
Mercier pushes Bassett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Bassett decides to pull guard.

Mercier drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bassett looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bassett looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bassett!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mercier here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Mercier is not content to let Bassett control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bassett decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mercier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bassett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bassett with a lazy takedown attempt

and Mercier holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reynald Mercier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bertie Bassett.
Mercier just leaning against Bassett, taking a breather.
Bassett can't get the takedown.
Mercier misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercier is struggling to control the position.
Bassett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mercier lands with a left to the head.

Mercier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mercier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bassett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Bassett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mercier's guard.
Bassett trying to move into half guard but instead Mercier has managed to sweep!
Bassett is breathing heavily.

Bassett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mercier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mercier looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mercier'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 three minutes gone in the round.
Bassett wants to hit a switch here but Mercier passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bassett there!
Mercier sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bassett is desperately trying to improve his position but Mercier has a good base and remains in mount.
Mercier punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mercier lands a heavy elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercier controlling from mount.

Mercier is working for a guillotine from mount but Bassett frees his head quite easily.
Mercier lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bassett hang on?
Mercier looking to finish Bassett with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bassett!
Mercier raining down shots from the mount!
Mercier controlling from mount.
Reynald Mercier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bassett tries to lock up and control but Mercier gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reynald Mercier dominated that second round.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Nice straight punches there by Mercier. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mercier.
Bassett shoots and misses

and Mercier counters by moving into the clinch.
Mercier has Bassett pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Mercier.
Mercier is stalling here.
Bassett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mercier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bassett misses with a takedown

and Mercier holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reynald Mercier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bertie Bassett.
Bassett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mercier avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mercier takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bassett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A hook to the body from Mercier.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercier landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mercier pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Reynald Mercier.
No joy there for Mercier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mercier tries to clinch up.
Bassett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mercier counters with a left and a right that stings Bassett.
Mercier misses with a few strikes there.
Bassett shoots and misses

and Mercier counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mercier.
Mercier holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mercier breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Mercier.
Bassett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mercier takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bassett throws a sloppy head kick and Mercier moves out of range easily.
Bassett has his takedown stuffed
and Mercier counters with a left and a right that stings Bassett.
Mercier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bassett gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Mercier moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bassett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mercier avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Mercier.
Mercier lands a body punch.

Mercier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reynald Mercier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Mercier. Those never looked like landing.
Mercier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Mercier rushes Bassett and presses him up against the cage.
Bertie Bassett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mercier stops a takedown attempt from Bassett.
Mercier blocks an uppercut.
Mercier gets through Bassett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Mercier.
Bassett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mercier fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Mercier has Bassett up against the cage in a clinch.
Reynald Mercier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercier digs a right hand underneath Bassett's ribcage. Bassett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bassett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mercier walks away with a smile on his face. Bassett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mercier misses with a wild combination.

Bassett tries to keep at a distance but Mercier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bassett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bassett goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mercier prevents it.
Mercier controlling the action here for a moment.
Bassett misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reynald Mercier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mercier has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reynald Mercier!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ray Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine comes to the cage accompanied by Stupid KId. Green has chosen yes as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Machine
vs
Green

165 cm
24
147 lbs
11 - 6 - 1

177 cm
28
158 lbs
13 - 7 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

GTI - 1337 Franchised

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Ray Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Mr Green!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Machine fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Green to the ground. Machine is now in Green's guard.
Green throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Machine sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machine passes Green's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Green is staying active underneath Machine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green is trying to control but can't.
Machine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.

Green looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Green makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Green.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Machine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Green not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Machine drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Green manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Machine has Green in his guard.
Machine pulls Green in close to his closed guard and prevents Green from doing any damage or advancing position.
Green won't allow Machine to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Machine keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
Green throws a strike but Machine rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Machine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.

Machine thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Green punching from the bottom - just letting Machine know he's still in a fight.

Machine 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.
Machine won't allow Green to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Machine trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Machine with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Machine stands and throws Green's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Green tries to bench press Machine off him but Machine keeps the position.
Machine throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Green is being controlled here.
Machine misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Green prevents Machine from moving into mount.

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.
Green tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Machine misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Machine tries for a kimura but Green is defending well.
Green manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Machine is working for a submission of some sort.
Green gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Machine dominated that round.
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.

Machine misses with a left hand
and Machine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Green tests Machine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick by Machine misses

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

Green jumps into guard, dragging Machine to the mat.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
Green keeping full guard, as Machine tries to pass.
Machine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machine trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Machine is looking to work some ground and pound but Green has wrist control.

Green is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Green wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Machine with a flurry of punches that miss.

Green is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Green is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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.

Machine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Green is breathing heavily.

Green has an active guard here but Machine has managed to pass into half guard.

Machine is working for a submission of some sort.

Green is defending against the submission attempts here by Machine.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine is trying to control. Green wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Green is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machine pulls his head out easily.

Machine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Green is just riding it out for now. Machine eventually gives up the hold.
Machine takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machine tries to pass the half guard into mount. Green knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

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.
Machine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Green tries to roll over but Machine keeps him under control.
Green works his way to full guard. Good work.
Machine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Green's head.
Green wants to sweep here but Machine controlling him for the moment.

Green is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mr Green will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Machine with a poor takedown
and Green counters with a straight right hand.
Machine lands a head shot.
Machine misses with a body shot
and Green counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Machine swings widly with a right hand
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Green avoids the head kick by Machine.
Machine swings away with a body shot that misses
and Green counters with a series of strikes. Machine will be more careful next time no doubt.
Machine misses with a lunging right hand

and Green counters with a shoot takedown. Machine fights it but they end up in guard.
Green throwing strikes from guard but Machine blocks nicely.
Machine lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Green!
Machine looking to control but Green is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machine jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Green is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Green and Machine has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The strikes coming from Machine are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Green is looking to reverse the position.

Machine is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Green is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Green is trying to buck Machine off.

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.
Machine throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Green works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

Machine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Green sees it coming and defends easily.
Green wants to get back to full guard but Machine has passed into side control.
Machine tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Machine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Green tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Machine wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green gets back to half guard.
Machine throwing shots but Green is blocking nicely.
Machine looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Green trying to hold on to Machine's head to control him but Machine postures up.

Machine looking for a submission but Green manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

Green is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Green takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
Machine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Machine trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Ray Machine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Green manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Machine manages to get himself to full guard.
Machine keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
Machine working a defensive guard here.
Green throwing strikes from guard but Machine blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Green has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Green!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sgt Parrotface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Haye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Haye will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Parrotface
vs
Haye

169 cm
26
191 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

191 cm
20
197 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Sgt Parrotface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, David Haye!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parrotface wants to clinch up but Haye keeps it at a distance.
Parrotface swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Haye counter with a right hand.
Parrotface shoots in looking for a takedown but Haye manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Parrotface's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Parrotface swings widly with a right hand
and Haye counters with a two punch combo.
Parrotface misses with a wild body shot.
Parrotface is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Parrotface tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haye is able to avoid easily.
Parrotface moves to clinch but Haye breaks away
and Haye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parrotface tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Parrotface misses with an uppercut
and Haye counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Haye. No joy for Parrotface on that attempt.
Parrotface fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haye checks it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haye circles away from the clinch attempt.

Parrotface is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Haye's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Parrotface is looking for a kimura but Haye is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Parrotface to get the leverage.
Parrotface tries to pass to full mount but Haye defends it.

Parrotface is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Haye is just riding it out for now. Parrotface eventually gives up the hold.
Parrotface prevents Haye from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parrotface looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Parrotface seems to be working for a kimura but Haye defends the submission attempt.
Parrotface tries to stand and escape but Haye is controlling 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.
Haye wants to get back to his feet.
Parrotface is pressing down on Haye's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haye is holding on for now.
Parrotface trying to control the action but Haye is working from the bottom.

Parrotface is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haye defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Parrotface misses with a low kick.
Parrotface fails with an attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Parrotface.
Sgt Parrotface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parrotface lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Haye steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parrotface.
Parrotface throws a sloppy body shot
and Haye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parrotface looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Haye is fending him off so far but Parrotface persists. Nope, Haye circles away and we're back to standing.
Haye scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice takedown defense from Haye. No joy for Parrotface on that attempt.
Parrotface tries to clinch but Haye is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parrotface misses with a hook
and Haye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haye circles away from the clinch attempt
and Haye counters with a stiff right hand.
Haye lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Parrotface at a distance.
Haye scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parrotface throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haye cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parrotface tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haye was well out of range. Poor timing from Parrotface.
Haye digs a good body shot into Parrotface's ribs.
Haye is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Haye with a hook.
Haye connects with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haye throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Oooooh!!! Haye has knocked Parrotface down with a huge combo! Haye steps away and waves a wobbly Parrotface back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Parrotface is rocked!

It looks like Sgt Parrotface has been cut.
Parrotface is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Haye's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Haye drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Parrotface's head, knocking him out cold! Haye is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Haye!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marc Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank The Trashman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by RAWR. Marc Anderson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Anderson
vs
The Trashman

186 cm
25
173 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

168 cm
26
172 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire
Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marc Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank The Trashman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson avoids the body shot from The Trashman.
The Trashman throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Trashman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Trashman throws out the jab.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Trashman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Trashman missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frank The Trashman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson with a poor takedown

and The Trashman counters with a nice right hand that sends Anderson toppling to the canvas! Anderson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can The Trashman finish him?!

Anderson is rocked!

It looks like Marc Anderson has been cut.
The Trashman scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Trashman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed
and The Trashman counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank The Trashman!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Rab Rehab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Garelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rehab comes to the cage accompanied by saturday nights alright for fighting. Garelli has chosen Patriarch on a Vespa as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Rehab
vs
Garelli

185 cm
22
177 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
184 lbs
16 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Granite chin

GTI - 1337 Franchised

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rab Rehab!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Garelli!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garelli throws a head kick that misses.
Rehab closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rehab swats away the attempt to clinch by Garelli.
Garelli lands a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Rehab misses.
Garelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Rehab throws a poor cross that misses
letting Garelli counter with a right hand.

Rehab forces Garelli back against the cage and clinches.

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.
Garelli throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rehab blocks it with crossed arms.
Rehab content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Rehab.
Rehab doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rehab lands a right hand.

Rehab drags the fight down to the ground.
Rehab wants to improve his position but instead Garelli has moved into half guard.
Rehab tries to roll over but Garelli keeps him under control.
Rehab is working hard here to advance position.
Garelli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Garelli prevents Rehab from improving his position.
Rehab works his way to full guard. Good work.

Rehab had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garelli defends it easily.
Garelli's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rehab is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Rehab working for submissions but it's allowed Garelli to get to half guard.
Garelli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rehab's head.
Rehab is staying active underneath Garelli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rehab trying to hold on to Garelli's head to control him but Garelli postures up.

Rehab looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rehab is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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.
Garelli tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rehab knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Garelli thows a huge punch but Rehab dodges it nicely.
Garelli works his way into full mount!
Rehab keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Garelli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rehab is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rehab throws a nice looking combination but Garelli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rehab swings widly with a right hand
and Garelli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rab Rehab 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.
Rehab throws an off balance right hand

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rehab lands a shoulder strike.

Rehab has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Garelli uses from the top position.
Rehab looking for a sweep. Not yet Rehab, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rehab looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Garelli puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Garelli seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Garelli lands a nice short elbow.
Garelli perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Garelli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rehab is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garelli trying to control the action but Rehab is working from the bottom.

Rehab looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Rehab looking for submissions off his back.
Garelli passes to side control.
Rehab tries to buck Garelli off but Garelli is having none of it.
Garelli controlling the position.
Rehab tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garelli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rehab looks to move to half guard but instead Garelli has passed into mount! Damn!
Rehab is wriggling around trying to escape.
Garelli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rehab tries to lock up and control but Garelli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Garelli has control of Rehab's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rehab regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Garelli breaks from Rehab's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rehab is trying desperately to improve position.
Garelli landing shots from mount.
Garelli working Rehab over with strikes here.
Garelli fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Garelli looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rehab is wriggling around trying to escape.
Garelli landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rehab sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rehab throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garelli counters with a solid body kick.
Garelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rehab moves away.
Garelli throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Rehab counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rehab slips nicely into half guard.
Rehab wants to pass the guard but Garelli is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rehab thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garelli's head.

Rehab is looking for a kimura but Garelli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rehab to get the leverage.

Rehab is trying to work for a kimura but Garelli is defending well.

Rehab is working for a kimura but Garelli is defending it quite comfortably.
Garelli manages to get to full guard.
Garelli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

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.
Rehab trying to stand up but can't free himself from Garelli's guard.
Rehab throws and elbow that misses. Garelli uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rehab's guard. Nice move by Garelli!
Garelli trying to control but Rehab is working from the bottom.
Rehab 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.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garelli wants to control from the top but Rehab keeps moving.
Rehab tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Rehab isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Garelli stacks Rehab on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Garelli!
Rehab manages to work his way to half guard, despite Garelli's best efforts.
Rehab is looking for a sweep. Garelli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rehab is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Garelli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Garelli's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rehab working for the choke.
Garelli prevents Rehab from getting a body triangle.
Garelli looking to control the position.
Garelli finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Rehab looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rehab with a jab.
Rehab misses the body punch
and Garelli counters with a big head kick but Rehab shrugs it off.
A big left from Rehab misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garelli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garelli throws a shot from downtown. Rehab moves away and avoids it.
Garelli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Garelli slips a jab and a cross from Rehab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Garelli drops his hands momentarily and Rehab takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rehab lands the left hand.
Garelli misses with a hook to the body
and Rehab counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Rehab forces Garelli back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rehab lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garelli or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garelli.
A head punch on the inside from Garelli fails to land.
Rehab stalling against the cage.
Garelli lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rehab.
Garelli blocks an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Garelli.
Garelli struggles to land a body shot inside as Rehab controls his hands.
Garelli misses with some punches.
Garelli lands an uppercut.
Rehab lands with a light punch inside.
Garelli tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rehab avoids it.
Garelli is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rehab takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rehab swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garelli can't find room to land a body shot as Rehab controls the action.
A short left from Rehab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Garelli in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garelli missing with knees to the body.
Garelli misses with some punches.
Garelli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rehab is defending well for now.
Rehab doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rehab blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rehab is working Garelli over against the cage.
Rehab scores with a shot to the side of Garelli's head.

Rehab pulls guard.
Rehab keeping moving, preventing Garelli from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rehab pulls Garelli in close to prevent any damage.
Garelli postures up.

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

Rehab had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garelli defends it easily.
Rehab looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rehab 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.
Rehab keeping moving, preventing Garelli from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rab Rehab had his way with Joe Garelli in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Rehab throws a series of punches but Garelli avoids them all with ease.
Garelli misses with a lunging right hand
and Rehab counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rehab throws a right hand that misses
and Garelli counters with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rehab throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garelli slips under a jab.
Rehab swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garelli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joe Garelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garelli takes a swing at Rehab's ribcage but misses.
Garelli throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rehab counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garelli throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rehab swings widly with a right hand
and Garelli counters with a nice kick to the body.
Garelli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Rehab moves into range and clinches up with Garelli.

That's four 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.
Rehab misses with the head strike.
Rehab lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garelli backwards.
Garelli gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rehab swings wildly with an uppercut but Garelli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rehab misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garelli lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Rab Rehab has been cut.
Garelli lands a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Rehab.
Rehab jumps guard but Garelli stands there with Rehab around his waist. Rehab gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rehab on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rehab misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rehab lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garelli or not.
Rehab softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Garelli lands a nice knee to the body.
Garelli is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rehab working aggressively here.

Rehab pulls guard effortlessly.
Rehab is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garelli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rab Rehab is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rehab wants to take a breather but Garelli is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rab Rehab showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rehab 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rab Rehab!
Rab Rehab retains his welterweight title!