CFL 155: Karev vs Armstrong! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Ferro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Durden
vs
Ferro

185 cm
26
210 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

187 cm
30
215 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Bushido Clothing

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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruno Ferro!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Durden darts in and clinches Ferro up against the cage.
Ferro tries to throw a body punch but Durden avoids it by throwing Ferro back against the cage.
Durden with a knee to the head.

Durden lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Durden prevents Ferro from improving his position.
Ferro is trying is best to control the position here.
Ferro is looking for a sweep. Durden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden controlling the action here.
Ferro wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Durden on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferro. Ferro obviously looking to wear him down.
Durden scores with a sloppy right hand. Ferro should have avoided that one.
Ferro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ferro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Durden finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ferro throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Durden's head.
Durden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durden avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Durden closes the distance and pushes Ferro back into the cage.
Ferro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Durden tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Durden has a couple of punches blocked by Ferro.
Ferro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Durden has him pressed against the cage.
Ferro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ferro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Durden or not.
Ferro working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Durden just stands there and leans against the cage.
Durden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ferro tries to pull guard but Durden holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferro drops back down to his feet.
Tyler Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Ferro.
Ferro jumps guard but Durden stands there with Ferro around his waist. Ferro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ferro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durden with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Durden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durden misses with some punches.

Ferro successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferro is trying to keep Durden in close.

Durden stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ferro misses with a low kick.
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ferro defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Durden checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferro misses with a low kick.
Durden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Durden moves out of range of the body kick.
Ferro throws a front kick aimed at Durden's knee but Durden avoids it well.
Durden throws a head kick that misses.
Durden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Durden moves out of range of the body kick.
Ferro slaps away a takedown attempt from Durden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Durden scores with a nice strike.
Durden fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Durden.
Durden slips a straight right by Ferro.

Ferro throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Durden was covering up waiting for the punch and Ferro finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden is pulling down on Ferro's head. It's preventing any offense from Ferro, at least for the moment.
Ferro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Durden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferro is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferro is positioning himself well to prevent Durden advancing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tyler Durden will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ferro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
Ferro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Durden throws a right hand that Ferro ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferro also avoids with ease.
Ferro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ferro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durden throws a combination that misses
and Ferro counters with a leg kick.
Durden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferro checks a leg kick.
Durden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferro misses with a takedown attempt - Durden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ferro misses with the body kick
and Durden makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
Durden works the jab nicely.
Durden misses with a left hand

and Ferro counters with a takedown into side control.
Ferro tries to score with some ground and pound. Durden controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferro is staying tight to Durden's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Durden is not content to let Ferro control the position.

Ferro swings around for an armbar but Durden sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ferro's guard.
Durden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ferro's guard.
Ferro is looking for a sweep. Durden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Durden wants to take a breather but Ferro is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Durden stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ferro to get to his feet.
A head kick misses from Ferro.
Durden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferro throws a leg kick but Durden moved away.
Durden throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ferro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferro throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Durden rushes Ferro and presses him up against the cage.
Ferro tries to score a body lock takedown but Durden shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ferro struggles to land a body shot inside as Durden controls his hands.
Ferro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferro can't get the takedown.
Tyler Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Ferro.
Ferro is breathing heavily.
A short left from Durden.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Durden just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ferro tries to work over Durden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ferro backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durden.
Durden digs a right hand underneath Ferro's ribcage. Ferro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Durden lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durden.
Durden connects with a knee to the head.
Durden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferro backwards.
Ferro prevents the takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durden connects with a knee to the head.
Tyler Durden has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Durden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Durden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferro backwards.
Durden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Durden lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Durden.
Durden lands with a light punch inside.
Ferro wants to get back to striking at distance but Durden won't allow it.
Durden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Durden is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ferro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Durden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Durden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ferro's face.
Still in the clinch, Durden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Durden lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Durden on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden cracks Ferro with a nice body shot.
Durden lands a left hand.
Durden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durden tries to land a knee to the head but Ferro blocks with his arms.
Ferro takes a shot to the head.
Durden blocks a body shot from Ferro.

Ferro has clasped his hands together around Durden's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Durden can't do much from the bottom here.
Ferro trying to control the position but Durden is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Durden gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Durden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Durden pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Durden rushes Ferro and presses him up against the cage.
Durden lands a left hand.
Durden throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durden.
Durden misses with some punches.
Ferro tries to break the clinch but Durden is controlling the position.
Durden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Durden digs a right hand underneath Ferro's ribcage. Ferro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durden.
Ferro takes a shot to the head.
Durden misses with a knee to the head.
Durden misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Durden.

Ferro jumps into guard, dragging Durden to the mat.
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!
Durden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Durden taking a breather here.
Bruno Ferro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Durden wants to control but Ferro is keeping him busy.
Ferro is trying to get back to half guard.
Tyler Durden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferro is being controlled here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Tyler Durden just wasn't active enough.
Durden's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Durden duly obliges.
Ferro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Durden misses with a takedown attempt - Ferro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A punch combination from Durden misses.
Tyler Durden is winning the standup battle so far.
Durden moves out of range of the body kick from Ferro.

Ferro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Durden manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ferro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Durden swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden seems keen to control Ferro's posture.
Ferro trying to control the position from guard on top but Durden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Durden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Durden controlling the position.
Bruno Ferro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tyler Durden wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ferro.
Ferro leaves Durden with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Durden throws a lazy right hand but Ferro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Durden. Those never looked like landing.

Ferro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Durden on his heels. He'll look to pass Durden's guard now, I'm sure.
Ferro tries to free his leg and advance position but Durden is retaining full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tyler Durden.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Durden, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Durden!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casper Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taite Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Snow- Informer. Gordon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Whistlin' Dixie. 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.

Jenkins
vs
Gordon

190 cm
29
212 lbs
16 - 4 - 1

190 cm
28
222 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Casper Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Taite Gordon!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gordon. Gordon obviously looking to wear him down.
Gordon throws a right hand that Jenkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Jenkins also avoids with ease.
Gordon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gordon was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
Jenkins cracks Gordon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jenkins dips to his left and cracks Gordon with an uppercut!
Jenkins works Gordon's body with a nice hook.
Jenkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Gordon.
Jenkins swings for the body but Gordon moves out of range.
Jenkins misses with a looping right.
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!
Gordon slips under a jab from Jenkins.
Jenkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon scores with a jab. Jenkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gordon throws a series of punches but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins avoids the body shot from Gordon.
Gordon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Gordon.
Gordon moves out of range of the strikes.
Jenkins moves out of range of the body kick from Gordon.
Jenkins lands a slapping body shot.
Jenkins thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Gordon.
Jenkins blocks a head kick by Gordon.
Gordon throws a one two combo.
Gordon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jenkins.
Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Jenkins.
Gordon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Jenkins misses the jab.
Jenkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gordon manages to avoid it.
Jenkins throws the left hand but Gordon avoids the punch easily.
Gordon throws a jab but it's blocked by Jenkins.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins thows a body shot but no joy.
Gordon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gordon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jenkins throws out the jab.
Jenkins connects with a body shot.
Jenkins throws a shot to the body.
Jenkins connects with the punch.
Jenkins throws a big shot that misses.
Jenkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jenkins throws a hook but Gordon avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins connects with a nice looking jab.
Gordon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jenkins on the side of the head.
Gordon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins scores with a jab.

Gordon is rocked!
Jenkins misses with a looping left.
Gordon is still on wobbly legs! Can Jenkins finish him?
Nice defenses there by Gordon.
Jenkins throws a hook but Gordon avoids it easily.
Jenkins is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jenkins throws a hook to the side of Gordon's head but Gordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jenkins misses with a looping right.
Jenkins throws a lazy right hand but Gordon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jenkins looks to land a right hand but Gordon moved out of range.
Gordon moves out of range of the strikes.
Jenkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gordon looks gassed!
Jenkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jenkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gordon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Gordon.
Gordon defending well as Jenkins loads up on a big left hand.
Gordon moves out of range as Jenkins strikes.
Jenkins throws the left hand but Gordon avoids the punch easily.
Jenkins misses with a straight right.
Jenkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gordon.
Jenkins throws the left hand but Gordon avoids the punch easily.
Jenkins misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Jenkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gordon slips a straight right by Jenkins.
Jenkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gordon.
Gordon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gordon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Jenkins.
Jenkins looks to land a left hand but Gordon moved out of range nicely.
Jenkins throws a shot from downtown. Gordon moves away and avoids it.
Jenkins looks to throw the jab but Gordon is out of range.
Jenkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gordon.
Gordon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jenkins throws out the jab.
Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jenkins.
Jenkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gordon.
A swing and a miss from Jenkins.
Gordon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a straight right.
A big right from Jenkins misses.
Jenkins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gordon defending well as Jenkins loads up on a big left hand.
Casper Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jenkins.
Jenkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jenkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jenkins misses with a looping left.
Gordon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jenkins.
Gordon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gordon slips under a jab from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gordon slips under a jab.
Jenkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Jenkins misses.
A slow jab from Jenkins misses its intended target.
Gordon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jenkins.
Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Jenkins.
Nice defenses there by Gordon.
Jenkins looks to land a left hand but Gordon moved out of range nicely.
Jenkins misses with a straight right.
Jenkins looks to land a right hand but Gordon moved out of range.
Jenkins misses with a straight left.
Jenkins throws a hook but Gordon blocks it.
Gordon staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Gordon.
Jenkins lands with a nice body punch.
Gordon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a big shot that misses.
Jenkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jenkins throws a lazy right hand but Gordon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jenkins throws a big shot that misses.
Gordon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jenkins throws a hook but Gordon blocks it.
Jenkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Jenkins misses the target.
Gordon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jenkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gordon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jenkins missing with a left hand there. Gordon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gordon missing with a left hand there. Jenkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jenkins.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jenkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gordon slips under a jab from Jenkins.
Gordon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jenkins throws out the jab.
Jenkins misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a hook to the side of Gordon's head but Gordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jenkins throws a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Gordon.
Gordon slips a jab from Jenkins.
Gordon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jenkins.
Gordon staying out of range there.
Jenkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gordon.
Gordon defending well as Jenkins loads up on a big left hand.
Jenkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Gordon.
Gordon moves away from the strike by Jenkins.
Jenkins missing with a left hand there. Gordon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jenkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gordon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jenkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gordon.
Gordon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jenkins misses with an uppercut. Gordon saw that one coming.
Gordon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jenkins throws out the jab.
Gordon slips under a jab.
Gordon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jenkins.
Gordon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jenkins throws an overhand right that lands on Gordon's shoulder, as Gordon tries to avoid the shot.
Jenkins throws a looping overhand right but Gordon ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Jenkins misses.
Jenkins looks to throw the jab but Gordon is out of range.
Gordon moves out of range of the strikes.
Jenkins throws the left hand but Gordon avoids the punch easily.
Jenkins throws a hook but Gordon blocks it.
Jenkins throws a shot from downtown. Gordon moves away and avoids it.
Jenkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jenkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gordon.
Gordon moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Jenkins misses the target.
Jenkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gordon.
Gordon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Jenkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jenkins throws a big shot that misses.
Gordon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jenkins throws out the jab.
Jenkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jenkins throws out a loose jab but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenkins throws a hook but Gordon blocks it.
Jenkins throws a jab when Gordon was well out of range.
Jenkins throws a shot from downtown. Gordon moves away and avoids it.
Jenkins throws a hook to the side of Gordon's head but Gordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gordon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a slapping body shot.
Jenkins throws the left hand but Gordon avoids the punch easily.
Gordon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jenkins.
Jenkins misses the jab.
Jenkins throws a hook but Gordon avoids it easily.
Jenkins throws a shot to the body.
Jenkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jenkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jenkins missing with a left hand there. Gordon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jenkins looks to throw the jab but Gordon is out of range.
A slow jab from Jenkins misses its intended target.
Jenkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gordon.
Jenkins misses the jab.
Jenkins throws a hook but Gordon blocks it.
Nice body punch from Jenkins.
A head kick by Gordon misses
and Jenkins scores with a counter punch that sends Gordon to the canvas! Jenkins smells blood - he's punishing Gordon with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Gordon has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Casper Jenkins!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Broph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David has chosen Craig David - Rise and Fall as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Broph
vs
David

190 cm
25
190 lbs
17 - 8 - 1

179 cm
27
197 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Craig Broph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig David!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broph displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Craig David has been cut.
Broph works David's body with a nice hook.
A combination from Broph does no damage.
Broph plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from David is defended easily by Broph.
David fails with the takedown
and Broph counters with a left to the body.
Broph scores with a crisp jab that stopped David in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
David misses with a takedown attempt
and Broph counters with a body kick that stops David in his tracks momentarily.
Craig Broph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig David.
David shoots and misses
and Broph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
David looks gassed!
Broph keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Broph tests David's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Broph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
David fails with the takedown
and Broph counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Broph is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Broph fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and David has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
David fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Broph scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Broph decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half 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!

Broph decides to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Broph drives through with a takedown into guard.
David has momentary wrist control but Broph slips an elbow through the middle.

Broph gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Broph connects with a looping right hand.
David doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Broph lands with a kick to the ribs.
A cross from Broph lands.
A nice combination there by Broph.
Broph is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Broph - that will leave a mark!
Broph scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Broph swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by David.
Broph lands the left hand.
Broph scores with a hook.

That has opened up Craig David's cut even more.
David chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Broph can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Broph smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
David takes a kick to the side of the head.
David gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Broph counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
David walks into a jab.
David tries to clinch up.
A jab lands there for Broph.
Broph connects with a right hand. David shakes it off.
David walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Broph closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Broph seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Broph 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Broph dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig David's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Broph moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David tries for a takedown but Broph sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Broph stuns David with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Broph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
David takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
David is breathing heavily.
Broph fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Broph throws a nice inside leg kick.

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

David is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Broph cracks David with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends David tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Broph pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! David is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Broph!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mir is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sub-Mission. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dean
vs
Mir

188 cm
26
195 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

185 cm
26
190 lbs
19 - 7 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Cain Mir!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mir.
Dean leaves Mir with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dean tries for a takedown but Mir sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mir.
Cain Mir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dean gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mir to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dean is breathing heavily.
Mir pushing down on Dean's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Dean looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mir controlling the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
It looks like Mir might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dean has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mir is working away from the top position though.
Dean taking some punishment here, with Mir in his half guard.
Dean is staying active underneath Mir, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mir is pressing down on Dean's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dean is holding on for now.
Dean is not content to let Mir control the position.
Mir is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cain Mir has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dean crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mir - the referee stops the clock and Dean gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mir. Dean manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mir shoots in looking for a takedown. Dean tries to sprawl out of it but Mir keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mir shoots in looking for a takedown but Dean manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mir's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eddie Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Mir.
Mir with a jab.
Mir thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mir's waist but Mir gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dean off to one side.
Mir connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dean momentarily.

Mir feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dean keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
Mir controlling from the top position.
Mir looking to pass the guard.
Dean controls Mir momentarily but Mir frees himself.
Mir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee asks Mir politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mir prefers to stall for the moment though.
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!
Mir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dean keeps working.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dean tries to improve position but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mir working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mir controls the position from side control.
Dean takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mir connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Mir looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mir takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Mir is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Dean actively working from the bottom here.
Mir lands with a punch from half guard.
Mir passes the guard and advances to mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mir raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir trying to control but Dean is having none of it.
Mir lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dean hang on?
Mir lands a big shot there that rocks Dean but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dean taking shots to the head.

Dean is rocked!
Mir tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oh Dean is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice elbow there by Mir.
Mir content just to control the position here.
Mir looking to finish Dean with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dean!
Dean is trying to escape the mount.
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!
Mir raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir lands a big shot to the head and Dean winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cain Mir!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lightning Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Storm might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jay Z - Moment of Clarity. Kyle has chosen Big Booty Woman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Lightning Storm has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Storm
vs
Kyle

170 cm
26
155 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

179 cm
23
155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

•‡• LION Clothing •‡• [CBK]
•‡• LION Clothing •‡• [CBK]

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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Lightning Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, David Kyle!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Storm misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Storm darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Storm tries to move into range but Kyle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kyle takes one on the button.

Storm closes the distance and clinches.
Kyle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Storm tries to work over Kyle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kyle lands a knee to the head.

Storm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kyle throws a series of punches but Storm avoids them all with ease.
Kyle misses with a straight left.
Kyle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Storm.
Kyle lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm swats away the attempt to clinch by Kyle.
Kyle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kyle tries to clinch up but Storm circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle's jab looks to have found its range, popping Storm under the eye.
Storm misses with a looping right.
Kyle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kyle lands a body shot.
Kyle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Storm connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kyle scrambles back to his feet.
Kyle scores with the left hand. Storm knows he should have avoided that one.
Lightning Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Storm clinches with his opponent.
Storm lands a left hand.
Storm takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kyle tries a knee to the head but Storm blocks it.
A body shot lands from Storm.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Storm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyle is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kyle tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Kyle tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Kyle back against the cage.
Storm lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Storm.
Storm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Storm takes an elbow to the temple.
Kyle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Storm is defending well for now.
Storm managing to block the knees to the body from Kyle.
Kyle looks gassed!
A hook to the body from Storm.
Storm lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Storm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Storm.
Kyle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Storm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Storm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Storm tries to work over Kyle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Storm lands a hook that snaps the head of Kyle backwards.

Kyle is rocked!
Storm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kyle is still on wobbly legs! Can Storm finish him?
Storm scores with a hook to the body.

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

Storm darts in and clinches Kyle up against the cage.
Kyle misses with a punch on the inside.

Storm manages to break the clinch.

Kyle tries to keep at a distance but Storm has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kyle struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
Storm lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Storm.
A nice left hand lands by Storm.
Storm works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Storm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kyle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Storm. Storm obviously looking to wear him down.
Kyle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Storm lands a brutal head kick. Kyle looks out on his feet and Storm throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Didell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkov has chosen The Trooper by Iron Maiden as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Vincent Volkov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Didell
vs
Volkov

180 cm
27
185 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
182 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Legal High's [CBK]

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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Chuck Didell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent Volkov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Didell is out of range.
Volkov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Didell.
Didell digs a good hook to Volkov's body.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Didell.
Volkov slips under a jab.
Didell defending well as Volkov loads up on a big left hand.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Didell motions for Volkov to come forward. Didell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Didell with a nice cross.
Volkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Didell lands a two punch combo.
Didell scores with a body shot.
Volkov looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Didell as Volkov shoots in.
Didell checks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Didell checks a leg kick.

Didell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Didell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Didell has Volkov pressed against the cage, preventing Volkov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Didell.
Volkov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Didell.
Didell just leaning against Volkov, taking a breather.

Volkov breaks from the clinch.
Vincent Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Didell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Didell scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Didell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Didell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Volkov.
Didell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Didell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Volkov's calf.
Didell lands a body shot.
Didell lands a nice shot to the body.

Didell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Didell.
Didell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Didell lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Didell is working Volkov over against the cage.
Volkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Didell.
Didell swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Didell breaks the clinch.
Didell cracks a nice hook into Volkov's ribs.
Didell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Didell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Didell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Volkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Didell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkov circles away quickly and effectively.
A solid body kick from Didell.
Chuck Didell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Didell tries to clinch up but Volkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Didell is looking to wear down Volkov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Didell scores with a jab to the body.
Didell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Volkov checks it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Didell's shoulder, as Didell tries to avoid the shot.
Volkov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Didell looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Volkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice inside leg kick there by Didell. That's going to slow Volkov down.
Didell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Didell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Volkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chuck Didell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Volkov.
Didell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Volkov tries to land a front kick but Didell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Volkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Didell pinned against the cage. Didell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Didell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Volkov connects with a high kick.
Volkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Didell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Didell stuffs the takedown attempt from Volkov. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Didell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Volkov. Volkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Didell instigates a clinch.
Volkov is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Didell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Volkov tries to break the clinch but Didell is controlling the position.
Didell scores with a shoulder strike.
Didell lands a left hand.
Didell scores with a hook to the body.
Didell lands with a short shot to the head.

Volkov is rocked!
Nice body punch from Didell.
Volkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Didell finish him?
Volkov takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Didell fails to land.

Didell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Didell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chuck Didell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Volkov.
Didell scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Didell misses with a two punch combination.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Didell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Didell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Volkov misses with an uppercut. Didell saw that one coming.
Didell misses with a wild combination.
Didell scores with a push kick.
Didell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Volkov seems to have recovered his senses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Didell's head.
Chuck Didell is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Didell. That's going to slow Volkov down.
Didell lands with a right hand.
Volkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Didell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Volkov if he has to take too many more of those.

Didell clinches up against the cage.
Didell lands an uppercut.
Didell misses with a punch on the inside.
Didell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Volkov's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Didell misses with some punches.
Didell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Didell.
Didell lands a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Didell misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Didell.
Didell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Didell.
Didell tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Didell back against the cage.
Volkov is trying to break the clinch but Didell has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Didell.
Didell misses with some punches.
Didell gets through Volkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Volkov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Didell is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Volkov.
Didell lands a left hand.
Didell tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Didell back against the cage.
Didell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Didell lands a big right hand that drops Volkov! The killer instinct kicks in and Didell finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Didell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Didell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Tuhkasaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tero Rokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuhkasaari's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Proteus - Full Metal Jacket. Rokka has chosen Drowning Pool - Bodies as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Tuhkasaari
vs
Rokka

164 cm
25
147 lbs
17 - 4 - 0

166 cm
23
144 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Perkele!
M/S Paint Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Tuhkasaari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tero Rokka!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuhkasaari throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rokka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tuhkasaari is looking to land body kicks.
A solid body kick from Tuhkasaari.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rokka.
Rokka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rokka slaps away a takedown attempt from Tuhkasaari, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tuhkasaari swings for the body but Rokka moves out of range.
Rokka misses with a hook.
Tuhkasaari throws a low kick but Rokka moves out of range easily.
Tuhkasaari thows a leg kick but Rokka checks it
and Rokka counters with a stiff right hand.
Tuhkasaari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Teppo Tuhkasaari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rokka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuhkasaari takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rokka, right into the meat.
Tuhkasaari looks for the body kick but Rokka saw that one coming.
Tuhkasaari throws a leg kick
and Rokka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tuhkasaari is breathing heavily.
Rokka loads up on a big right hand but Tuhkasaari slips the punch.
Tuhkasaari moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tuhkasaari misses with a hook
and Rokka counters with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Rokka.
Nice sprawl there from Rokka as Tuhkasaari shoots in.
Tuhkasaari throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rokka counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rokka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rokka scores with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Rokka.
Rokka throws an overhand right that lands on Tuhkasaari's shoulder, as Tuhkasaari tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tuhkasaari tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rokka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rokka.
Tuhkasaari throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rokka.
Tuhkasaari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rokka.
Rokka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rokka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari shoots in looking for a takedown. Rokka tries to sprawl out of it but Tuhkasaari keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rokka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teppo Tuhkasaari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tuhkasaari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rokka.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Tuhkasaari. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

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

Tuhkasaari is rocked!

It looks like Teppo Tuhkasaari has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokka throws a head kick but Tuhkasaari moves out of range.
Oh Tuhkasaari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rokka missing with a left hand there. Tuhkasaari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rokka throws a leg kick but Tuhkasaari moved away.
Rokka misses with a straight left.
Rokka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tuhkasaari.
Rokka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rokka avoids the body shot from Tuhkasaari.
Rokka misses with an uppercut.
Rokka throws a leg kick but Tuhkasaari checks it.
Tero Rokka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tuhkasaari. Rokka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tuhkasaari seems to have got his legs back now.
Rokka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tuhkasaari throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rokka counters with a right hand to the body.
Tuhkasaari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rokka throws out the jab.
Rokka checks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Tuhkasaari misses
and Rokka counters with an inside leg kick.
Rokka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rokka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tuhkasaari was well out of range. Poor timing from Rokka.
Tuhkasaari lands a glancing blow to the side of Rokka's head.
Tuhkasaari thows a leg kick but Rokka checks it
and Rokka counters with a good low kick that Tuhkasaari was not able to check.
Rokka keeps Tuhkasaari at a distance using the push kick.
Rokka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tuhkasaari's calf.
Rokka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari is looking to wear down Rokka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rokka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tuhkasaari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rokka was well out of range. Poor timing from Tuhkasaari.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rokka, right into the meat.
Tuhkasaari on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tero Rokka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Teppo Tuhkasaari's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rokka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tuhkasaari ducks under a wild hook from Rokka.
Rokka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tuhkasaari moves away.
Tero Rokka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rokka thumps Tuhkasaari with a low kick.
Tuhkasaari stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rokka.
Tuhkasaari looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rokka is fending him off so far but Tuhkasaari persists. Nope, Rokka circles away and we're back to standing.
Tuhkasaari looks for the body kick but Rokka saw that one coming.
Tuhkasaari thows a body shot but no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rokka.
Rokka is looking to slow Tuhkasaari down with leg kicks.
Rokka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rokka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tuhkasaari.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tuhkasaari might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rokka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tuhkasaari.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Rokka.
Nice uppercut lands for Rokka. That snapped Tuhkasaari's head back.
Tuhkasaari stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rokka.
Tuhkasaari is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tuhkasaari moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rokka.
Tuhkasaari throws a lazy body kick
and Rokka counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rokka closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Tuhkasaari! Rokka dives in looking to finish! Tuhkasaari is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tero Rokka!

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A

C
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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 Alessandro Rizzuto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klas Micropop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klas Micropop has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rizzuto
vs
Micropop

215 cm
24
275 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

183 cm
23
275 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

•‡• LION Clothing •‡• [CBK]

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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alessandro Rizzuto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Klas Micropop!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Micropop tried to score with a low kick but Rizzuto checks it.
Micropop scoring well with a low kick there.
Micropop throws a leg kick which misses Rizzuto's front leg but catches the back leg as Rizzuto tries to avoid it.
Rizzuto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Micropop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy left from Rizzuto finds it's target.
Micropop connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzuto misses with a double jab.
Micropop wants to slow Rizzuto down by chopping away at his legs.
Rizzuto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Micropop is out of range.
Rizzuto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Micropop.
Micropop on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Micropop.
Micropop slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

It looks like Alessandro Rizzuto has been cut.
Micropop checks a leg kick.
Micropop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rizzuto.

Micropop pushes Rizzuto up against the cage in a clinch.
Micropop misses with an elbow strike.
Micropop lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rizzuto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Micropop pushes off an throws an elbow but Rizzuto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Micropop unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rizzuto is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Micropop lands an elbow inside that Rizzuto shrugs off.
Micropop landing knees to the body.
Micropop throws an elbow that misses.
Rizzuto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Micropop.

Alessandro Rizzuto's cut is getting worse.
Micropop creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rizzuto's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Micropop pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rizzuto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice elbow from Micropop.

Alessandro Rizzuto's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Micropop lands an elbow just above Rizzuto 's eye.
Rizzuto dodges an elbow strike from Micropop.
Rizzuto dodges an elbow strike from Micropop.
Rizzuto blocks an elbow strike from Micropop.
Rizzuto blocks the elbow strike.
Rizzuto is trying to push Micropop away but Micropop has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Micropop throws an elbow but it misses.
Micropop keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rizzuto's efforts to push away.
Micropop creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Micropop lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Jeez, Alessandro Rizzuto's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Rizzuto blocks the elbow strike.
Micropop lands a damaging elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Klas Micropop!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Bertha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piru Parka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parka has chosen as his entrance music. Big Bertha had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Bertha
vs
Parka

180 cm
27
300 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

210 cm
24
310 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Legal High's [CBK]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Bertha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Piru Parka!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bertha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parka.
Parka throws a hook but Bertha avoids it easily.
Bertha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Parka checks it well.
Parka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bertha.
Bertha misses with a kick to the body.

Parka shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bertha's guard.
Parka looking to pass the guard.
Bertha looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bertha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Parka on the ground.
Parka wants to pass the guard but Bertha is keeping the position.
Parka passes Bertha's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bertha is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parka works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parka lands with some strikes.
Parka unloads with some shots from mount but Bertha bucks and avoids them well.
The referee warns Bertha that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
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!
Bertha tries to reverse the position but Parka maintains control.
Parka throwing strikes here but Bertha is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Parka controlling the position easily from mount.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Piru Parka!
Piru Parka is the new super heavyweight champion!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Karev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Armstrong's choice of entrance music: We Were Soldiers by Sgt. Mackenzie. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Karev
vs
Armstrong

193 cm
23
252 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

186 cm
25
275 lbs
15 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

White Gorilla Nutrition

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Oleg Karev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karev moves away from the strike by Armstrong.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karev. That's going to slow Armstrong down.
Armstrong takes one to the chin there.

It looks like Craig Armstrong has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Armstrong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Karev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Armstrong shoots in but no luck this time.
Armstrong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karev.
Armstrong fails in his attempt to clinch.

Armstrong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Karev manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Armstrong with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong stopping the sweep attempt from Karev.
Karev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Armstrong passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Armstrong sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Karev is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Armstrong is looking to take a break and control but Karev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Armstrong works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Armstrong goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Karev rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Armstrong's guard! Nice work there by Karev!

Karev is posturing up here but Armstrong has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Karev tries to roll out but it's too tight and Karev has to tap! Slick submission there by Armstrong!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Craig Armstrong!