- RSM 4 - PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Putwick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shields has chosen RAWR as his entrance music. Ralph Shields will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Putwick
vs
Shields

163 cm
19
134 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
25
139 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charlie Putwick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ralph Shields!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putwick throws a right hand that misses

and Shields counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Putwick on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Putwick tries to get out of the position.
Shields throws a big right hand that misses.
Shields won't allow Putwick to sweep him here.
Shields postures up in Putwick's guard and throws a big left but Putwick blocks it.
Shields preventing the sweep.
Shields scoring with punches to the head and body.
Putwick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shields is one step ahead there.
Putwick trying to control the position.
Shields makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shields keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Putwick's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Putwick's head.
Shields preventing the sweep.
Shields thows a big elbow that misses.
Shields working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shields thows a big elbow that misses.
Putwick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shields on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shields accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Putwick might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Putwick pulls Shields in close to prevent any damage.
Shields trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shields throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shields content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Putwick looking for a sweep. Not yet Putwick, not yet.
Shields missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Putwick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Putwick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shields is one step ahead there.
Putwick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shields throws a big right hand that misses.
Putwick looking for a sweep. Not yet Putwick, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Putwick manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields working to try and regain half guard.
Shields is squirming around, avoiding Putwick's attempts to control the action.
BOOM! Putwick connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putwick is landing with some decent strikes but Shields is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Shields has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Putwick cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Putwick prevents Shields from getting the reversal.
Putwick unloading with bombs!
Putwick blocks Shields's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields can't escape the position.
Putwick working Shields over with strikes here.
Putwick cracks Shields with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Shields tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee warns Shields that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Putwick tries to control but Shields wriggling away.
Shields working to try and regain half guard.
Putwick landing strikes from the mount.
Putwick looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
BOOM! Putwick connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putwick is landing with some decent strikes but Shields is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Putwick dominating with strikes here.
Putwick is landing with some decent strikes but Shields is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Putwick lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Shields is rocked!
Putwick lands a big shot there that rocks Shields but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Shields is still in real trouble! Can Putwick finish him?
Shields tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Putwick is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Shields can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Putwick connects with a bit shot that sees Shields covering up! More strikes from Putwick and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Putwick is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Putwick!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Dino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dino's choice of entrance music: RAWR. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Brown
vs
Dino

166 cm
25
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
25
147 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Aggressor

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Dino!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brown looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dino misses with a series of wild punches.

Dino clinches.
Brown is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dino is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Dino's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dino's efforts to push away.
Brown avoiding damage.
Brown gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chris Brown.

Dino clinches with his opponent.
Brown prevents a body shot from Dino.
Brown keeps control of Dino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dino tries to break free but Brown pushes him back against the cage.
Brown is stalling here.
Brown blocking some punches.
Brown dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dino looking to stall.
Brown is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dino.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brown has him pressed against the cage.

Brown gets control of Dino's arms and successfully pulls guard. Brown will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dino postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Brown lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dino!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dino is trying to stand up.
Brown trying to control but Dino is having none of it.
Brown throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control but Dino is having none of it.
Brown throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dino because Brown loaded up on that one.
Brown landing shots from mount.
Brown dominating with strikes here.
Brown 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.
Brown thowing shots but they're missing.
Brown looking to control but Dino is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Brown goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dino is on top in guard.
Brown managing to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brown working for a triangle but Dino defends it easily.

Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brown tries to get out of the position.
Brown lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dino!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Brown moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dino has worked his arm free - good work by Dino!
Brown throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Brown dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Brown misses the shot to the body.

Dino moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Brown.
Dino is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Brown keeps control of Dino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dino has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.
Dino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dino is trying to break free.
Brown dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dino is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown slowing the pace effectively.
A frustrated look appears on Dino's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Brown manages to pull guard.

Brown isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dino stacks Brown 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 Dino!
Brown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Brown prevents Dino from standing back up.

Brown is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dino is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Brown!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Paige (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gunn
vs
Paige

195 cm
25
209 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
215 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stan Paige!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn shoots for a takedown but Paige saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Paige swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paige lands the left hand.
Gunn has a takedown stuffed.
Stan Paige seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Paige bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gunn's head backwards.

It looks like Dave Gunn has been cut.
Paige lunges at Gunn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gunn's hand.
Paige connects with a single shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paige lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Paige misses with an uppercut.
Good exchange - Paige coming out on top.
Gunn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Paige defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunn tries for a takedown but Paige circles away easily
and Paige counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Paige is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunn.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paige lands with an uppercut that bounces Gunn off the cage and back into rage.
Paige cracks a nice hook into Gunn's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paige lands with an uppercut that bounces Gunn off the cage and back into rage.
Paige jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Paige cracks Gunn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Paige lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Paige 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.
Paige connects with a jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gunn. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Paige.

Dave Gunn's cut is getting worse.
Gunn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Paige 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.
Nice body punch from Paige.
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!
Paige connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Paige scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Dave Gunn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stan Paige is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paige swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paige misses with a wild combination.
Paige swinging wildly here.
Paige moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gunn walks into a stiff left hand from Paige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Paige dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Gunn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Paige lands a nice shot that snaps Gunn's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for Paige. That snapped Gunn's head back.
Paige misses with a hook.
Paige fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gunn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Paige smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Paige scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right-left combo lands from Paige.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paige lands a left and a right that send Gunn crashing to the mat, dazed. Paige thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Gunn is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stan Paige!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bert Ernie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by RAWR. 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.

Brown
vs
Ernie

176 cm
25
146 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

179 cm
26
114 lbs
13 - 18 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Zentrope Fighting Universe

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Bert Ernie!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Ernie.
A combination from Brown does no damage.

Ernie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Brown working for a triangle but Ernie defends it easily.

Ernie 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.
Ernie wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is trying to control the position but Ernie postures up.
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ernie on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brown is working an open guard so Ernie takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Brown looks for a takedown but Ernie sprawls well.

Brown gets a double leg takedown into Ernie's guard.
Ernie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown prevents Ernie from getting back to his feet.
Ernie looking for a sweep. Not yet Ernie, not yet.

Ernie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ernie is trying to keep Brown in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Ernie blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ernie is trying to keep Brown in close.
Ernie has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Ernie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ernie controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.

Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ernie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Ernie's legs - danger averted.
Ernie keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Ernie pulls Brown in to control the position.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Ernie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ernie is trying to keep Brown in close.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Ernie pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bert Ernie was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ernie throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brown misses with a takedown
and Ernie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Ernie. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ernie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brown's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Ernie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ernie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bert Ernie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ernie is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.

Ernie shoots in and gets a takedown into Brown's guard.
Ernie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ernie wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Bert Ernie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Ernie trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bert Ernie was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Ernie gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Ernie tightens his grip and picks Brown up, before dumping him to the ground. Brown manages to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ernie trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Ernie is proving a slippery customer.
Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brown tries to get out of the position.
Ernie thows a big elbow that misses.
Ernie wants to stand but Brown is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Brown working a defensive guard but Ernie passes into half guard.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
Ernie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ernie tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Ernie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ernie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ernie passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ernie trying to mount his opponent but Brown defends it.

Ernie decides to stand up.

Ernie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ernie tries for a kimura but Brown is defending well.

Ernie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Brown rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ernie's guard! Nice work there by Brown!
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ernie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Ernie controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ernie holds on and takes a little breather.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Ernie is retaining full guard.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ernie trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bert Ernie was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Ernie clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bert Ernie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ernie.

Ernie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brown is trying to improve his position.

Ernie decides to stand back up.
Charles Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Brown enables Ernie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brown manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ernie slips nicely into half guard.

Ernie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brown sees it coming and defends easily.
Ernie is nestled in close to Brown, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ernie wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.

Ernie 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.
Ernie passes into side control, despite Brown's attempt to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown controls the position for a moment.
The ground and pound from Ernie seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.

Ernie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brown wants to control but Ernie postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ernie. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Ernie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brown avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ernie.
Ernie lands a nice forearm strike.
Ernie creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Ernie tries for a kimura but Brown is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ernie wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Brown tries to bench press Ernie off him but Ernie keeps the position.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Brown wants to control but Ernie postures up.
Brown is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ernie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brown sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Charles Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ernie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bert Ernie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ernie stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bert Ernie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ernie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bert Ernie!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Park Sun Gogoplata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Janus (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.

Sun Gogoplata
vs
Janus

180 cm
27
158 lbs
13 - 4 - 1

179 cm
26
161 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Park Sun Gogoplata!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugh Janus!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janus slips a jab and a cross from Gogoplata.
Gogoplata will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gogoplata walks into a left hand.
Hugh Janus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gogoplata shoots in for a takedown but Janus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Janus throws a good cross that connects.
A swing and a miss from Janus.
Gogoplata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Janus.
Janus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Janus looks to score with a jab to the body but Gogoplata is just out of range.
Gogoplata tries for a takedown but Janus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Park Sun Gogoplata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Janus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gogoplata wants to clinch.
Gogoplata shoots in for a takedown but Janus shows good takedown defense.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Janus misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Janus, as that shot connected.
Janus throws a lazy uppercut
and Janus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Janus swings widly with a right hand

and Gogoplata counters with a single leg into guard. Janus didn't expect that.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gogoplata trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Janus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gogoplata passes Janus's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gogoplata not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gogoplata not doing much here.
Janus is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Gogoplata is working for a submission of some sort.
Gogoplata not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gogoplata is nestled in close to Janus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gogoplata lands with a punch from half guard.
Gogoplata working the head and body with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Janus can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gogoplata works his way into side control.
Janus dodges the ground and pound from Gogoplata.
Janus tries to buck Gogoplata off but Gogoplata is having none of it.
Janus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gogoplata. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Janus avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gogoplata.
Janus parries the strikes from Gogoplata easily there. Gogoplata is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Janus to escape.
Gogoplata scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Janus to see if he's OK.
Janus on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Janus managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gogoplata.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Gogoplata crashes against the mat.

Gogoplata wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Janus, who protects the arm well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gogoplata scores with a couple of short elbows.

Gogoplata has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Janus is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gogoplata yanks on the arm and Janus is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gogoplata.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Park Sun Gogoplata!
Park Sun Gogoplata is the new lightweight champion!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angry BlackGuy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephoune Father (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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!

BlackGuy
vs
Father

205 cm
22
185 lbs
7 - 11 - 1

178 cm
20
182 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Angry BlackGuy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephoune Father!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Father drives through with a takedown into guard.
Father preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Father trying to control the position from guard on top but BlackGuy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Father pushing down on BlackGuy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Father seems to be looking for submissions.

Father is working for a submission of some sort.
Father controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Father wants to lay and pray for a moment but BlackGuy keeps working.
BlackGuy is trying to maintain the position but Father is very close to passing his half guard.
Father is keen to just control but BlackGuy is a slippery customer.
Father misses with a head shot. BlackGuy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Father seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Father loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Father is looking to advance position but BlackGuy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Father is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
BlackGuy avoids the attempt from Father to control.
Father is desperately trying to improve his position but BlackGuy has a good base and remains in mount.
BlackGuy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Father wants to control but BlackGuy is having none of it.
Father might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control BlackGuy kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Father is working to get back to half guard.
Father sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Father is looking to improve his position.
Father makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Father.
BlackGuy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Father bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in BlackGuy's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Father distracts BlackGuy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
BlackGuy is breathing heavily.
Father in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Father lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Father wants to pass the guard but BlackGuy is keeping the position.
Father passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Father working the head and body with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Father wants to control but BlackGuy is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Father punishes BlackGuy's body with a nice straight punch.
Angry BlackGuy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Father shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as BlackGuy sprawls well. BlackGuy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Father gets slowly back to his feet.

Father closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into BlackGuy's guard.
Father wants to pass the guard but BlackGuy is keeping the position.
Father controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Father is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Father accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Father trying to control the position from guard on top but BlackGuy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Father's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Father postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Father works over BlackGuy with some ground and pound from guard.
Father trying to control the position from guard on top but BlackGuy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Father is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Father thows a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Father lands a couple of digs.

BlackGuy is rocked!
Father stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. BlackGuy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BlackGuy keeping moving, preventing Father from controlling successfully.

Father 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.
Stephoune Father has got the better of the ground game so far.
BlackGuy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Father controls the pace.
Father has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Father in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Father sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed BlackGuy's guard.
Father lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Father is looking for a kimura but BlackGuy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Father to get the leverage.
BlackGuy is trying to get back to full guard.
BlackGuy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Father.
Father moves nicely into side control.
Father is looking to take a break and control but BlackGuy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Father lands a few punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Father in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Oh BlackGuy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Father landing a few strikes.
Father trying to control the position but BlackGuy is working away.
Father cracks BlackGuy with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Father immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! BlackGuy is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Father!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephoune Father!
Stephoune Father is the new middleweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Dino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keast Gaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dino comes to the cage accompanied by RAWR. Gaard has chosen Otto Brandenburg - Når en Sailor Går i Land as his entrance music. Frankie Dino could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Keast Gaard's chin.

Dino
vs
Gaard

178 cm
25
172 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

194 cm
23
178 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Dino!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Keast Gaard!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gaard lands a left and a right that send Dino crashing to the mat, dazed. Gaard thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Frankie Dino has been cut.

Gaard lands a big right hand that sends Dino crashing to the mat! Gaard stays standing though and waves Dino back to his feet!

Dino is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaard digs a good body shot into Dino's ribs.
Oh Dino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dino is breathing heavily.
Gaard lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Dino - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Gaard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keast Gaard!
Keast Gaard is the new welterweight champion!