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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dean Sutherland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martyn Ripley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Sutherland
vs
Ripley

180 cm
18
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI

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, Dean Sutherland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Martyn Ripley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Sutherland. Those never looked like landing.
Sutherland really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head kick misses from Sutherland.
Ripley tries a head kick but it misses.
Ripley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sutherland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ripley shoots and misses
and Sutherland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ripley wants to clinch up but Sutherland keeps it at a distance.
Ripley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sutherland counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ripley's knee momentarily.
Ripley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sutherland fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ripley is out of range.

Ripley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sutherland is trying to defend but Ripley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ripley thows a huge punch but Sutherland dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripley wants to free his trapped foot but Sutherland is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ripley trying to control from Sutherland's half guard. Sutherland has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ripley trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sutherland manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Sutherland looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Sutherland got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ripley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sutherland has managed to get both his arms back between Ripley's legs - danger averted.
Sutherland passes Ripley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland is looking to take a break and control but Ripley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sutherland trying to control the pace.
Sutherland moves into full mount! Ripley won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sutherland controlling from the full mount.
Sutherland seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ripley for as long as he can get away with.
Ripley can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland controlling his opponent.

We're going to have a standup here because Dean Sutherland wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nice sprawl there from Sutherland as Ripley shoots in.
Dean Sutherland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martyn Ripley.
Ripley looks gassed!
Ripley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Sutherland counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sutherland working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ripley's head.
Sutherland looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sutherland lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sutherland trying to control but Ripley is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dean Sutherland just wasn't active enough.
Sutherland wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sutherland's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sutherland duly obliges.
Ripley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ripley doesn't manage to clinch there - Sutherland circles away.
Sutherland keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sutherland!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sutherland delivers a nice body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sutherland.
Sutherland connects with a body shot.
Sutherland scores with a nice right hand.
Sutherland shoots in for a takedown but Ripley shows good takedown defense.
Sutherland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ripley tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Sutherland counters with a shoot takedown. Ripley fights it but they end up in guard.
Sutherland trying to control but Ripley is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutherland wants to control from the top but Ripley keeps moving.
Ripley is trying to control the position but Sutherland postures up.

Ripley looking for a guillotine here but Sutherland defends easily.
Ripley is breathing heavily.
Sutherland's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dean Sutherland wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ripley tries to land a body kick
and Sutherland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body punch from Sutherland.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland throws a right hand that Ripley ducks under and follows up with a left that Ripley also avoids with ease.
Ripley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sutherland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sutherland stuffs the takedown.
Sutherland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ripley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ripley wants to clinch up but Sutherland keeps it at a distance.
Sutherland stuns Ripley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Sutherland clinches up against the cage.
Sutherland'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.
Ripley wants to get back to striking at distance but Sutherland won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sutherland gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sutherland 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.
Sutherland trying to control but Ripley is working from the bottom.
Sutherland stopping the sweep attempt from Ripley.
Sutherland works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sutherland sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sutherland works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sutherland looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ripley tries to hold on but Sutherland postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sutherland moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ripley has worked his arm free - good work by Ripley!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sutherland is putting a hurting on Ripley here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Sutherland dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Ripley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sutherland.
Ripley is looking to clinch but Sutherland is avoiding it.
Ripley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ripley misses with a wild body shot.
Sutherland avoids the head kick by Ripley.
Ripley misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Ripley.
Dean Sutherland is winning the standup battle so far.
Sutherland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dean Sutherland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sutherland circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ripley misses with the combination.
Ripley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Ripley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sutherland manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sutherland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutherland lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ripley!
Sutherland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ripley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sutherland prevents Ripley from improving his position.
Dean Sutherland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland controlling the action here.
Sutherland's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dean Sutherland just wasn't active enough.
Ripley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Sutherland shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sutherland was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ripley slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sutherland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because Dean Sutherland wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ripley misses with a takedown attempt
and Sutherland counters with a series of strikes. Ripley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sutherland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ripley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sutherland swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Ripley moves into the clinch.

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

Ripley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sutherland to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sutherland showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sutherland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dean Sutherland just wasn't active enough.
Ripley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martyn Ripley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sutherland scores with a three punch combo!

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Sutherland!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles Brown has chosen RAWR as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Brown
vs
Brown

166 cm
25
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
26
146 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Inexperienced

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 1 - 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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Brown!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charles Brown blocks a jab.

Charles Brown scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chris Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chris Brown tries to get out of the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Charles Brown wants to control but Chris Brown is keeping him busy.
Chris Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.
Charles Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Chris Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Charles Brown defends it easily.
Chris Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chris Brown passes to full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Chris Brown looking for a guillotine from mount but Charles Brown is having none of it.
Chris Brown looking to control but Charles Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chris Brown controlling his opponent.
Chris Brown trying to control but Charles Brown is having none of it.
Charles Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chris Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chris Brown with the ground and pound from mount.
Chris Brown working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chris Brown working Charles Brown over with strikes here.
Charles Brown can't escape the position.
Chris Brown throws some wild stikes that Charles Brown manages to avoid easily.

Chris Brown jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Charles Brown is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Charles Brown and Chris Brown has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Charles Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chris Brown in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Chris Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Charles Brown, who protects the arm well.

Chris Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Charles Brown is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chris Brown trying to control the action but Charles Brown is working from the bottom.
Chris Brown is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Charles Brown's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles Brown struggling a bit here.
Chris Brown taking a breather here.
Chris Brown throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charles Brown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chris Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chris Brown is looking to take a break and control but Charles Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Charles Brown gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chris Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Charles Brown defending well though.
Chris Brown is nestled in close to Charles Brown, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chris Brown working the head and body with strikes.
Charles Brown won't allow Chris Brown to pass to mount.
Chris Brown sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Charles Brown wants to control but Chris Brown is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chris Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charles Brown keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Brown dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Charles Brown gets a takedown into half guard.
Chris Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chris Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Charles Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chris Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Chris Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Charles Brown connects with a couple of short punches.

Chris Brown has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Charles Brown should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Chris Brown has tightened it up now! Charles Brown should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chris Brown!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Blackshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Kauo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kauo has chosen RAWR as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Blackshaw
vs
Kauo

165 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
26
137 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joshua Blackshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesse Kauo!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackshaw tries to clinch there but Kauo circles away.
Kauo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kauo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blackshaw sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Blackshaw bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Blackshaw throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kauo works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Kauo wants to control but Blackshaw is keeping busy.
Blackshaw with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kauo is not content to let Blackshaw control the position.
Blackshaw wants to pass to mount but Kauo is defending the position.
Kauo wants to control but Blackshaw is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kauo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blackshaw.
Kauo gets full guard.
Kauo has a closed guard, preventing Blackshaw from standing up.

Kauo working for a triangle but Blackshaw defends it easily.
Blackshaw wants to stand and escape but instead Kauo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kauo trying to control but Blackshaw is working from the bottom.
Blackshaw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blackshaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kauo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackshaw keeping moving, preventing Kauo from controlling successfully.
Kauo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kauo won't allow Blackshaw to sweep him here.
Kauo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blackshaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blackshaw trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kauo trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kauo prevents Blackshaw from getting back to his feet.
Blackshaw striking off his back but it's not causing Kauo any problems.
Kauo throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackshaw trying to strike off his back.
Blackshaw is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kauo is controlling him.
Blackshaw is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kauo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackshaw throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Blackshaw keeping moving, preventing Kauo from controlling successfully.
Kauo distracts Blackshaw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kauo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Blackshaw takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Blackshaw is trying to get back to half guard.
Kauo looks up at the clock and then as Blackshaw takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kauo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Blackshaw is looking for a sweep.
Blackshaw takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kauo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Blackshaw to see if he's OK.
Kauo wants to control but Blackshaw is keeping him busy.
Kauo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kauo lands an elbow.

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

Kauo has an Americana. Blackshaw didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kauo is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kauo hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jesse Kauo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Nagatomo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Montague (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nagatomo comes into the arena with RAWR blaring out of the sound system. George Nagatomo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Nagatomo
vs
Montague

174 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, George Nagatomo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey Montague!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montague avoids the head kick by Nagatomo.
Nagatomo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Mickey Montague has been cut.
Montague shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nagatomo as he jumps to the side.
Montague throws a series of punches but Nagatomo avoids them all with ease.
Montague blocks a head kick by Nagatomo.
Montague throws a push kick but Nagatomo slaps the foot to one side.
Montague blocks a head kick by Nagatomo.
Nagatomo leaves Montague with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Montague tries to land a body kick
and Nagatomo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Montague's knee momentarily.
Montague tries to bum rush Nagatomo with a series of wild strikes but Nagatomo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Montague stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nagatomo.
Montague misses with a takedown attempt - Nagatomo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
George Nagatomo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Montague.
Nagatomo misses with a head kick.
Nagatomo throws a head kick but Montague moves out of range.
Nagatomo throws a front kick that sends Montague stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagatomo is looking to clinch.
Nagatomo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Montague is rocked!
Montague fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Nagatomo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Montague looks gassed!
Nice body kick there by Nagatomo.
Nagatomo lands a big head kick that sends Montague to the canvas! Nagatomo follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Nagatomo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Devon Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Sutherland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devon Garcia has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Garcia
vs
Sutherland

170 cm
30
170 lbs
13 - 19 - 0

185 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI

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 13 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Devon Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Sutherland!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sutherland closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Garcia quickly recovers to half guard.
Garcia looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Garcia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sutherland working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sutherland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sutherland is pressing down on Garcia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garcia is holding on for now.
Sutherland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garcia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sutherland.
Sutherland is trying to control the action in half guard but Garcia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Garcia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sutherland.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sutherland takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Garcia taking some punishment here, with Sutherland in his half guard.
Sutherland controlling the pace.
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!
Garcia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sutherland looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sutherland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garcia defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutherland seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Sutherland stands up and beckons Garcia to join him on the feet.

Sutherland is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Garcia's half guard.
Sutherland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garcia defending well though.

Sutherland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sutherland is trying to control. Garcia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sutherland trying to mount his opponent but Garcia defends it.

Sutherland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sutherland throwing shots but Garcia is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garcia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sutherland looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sutherland frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Garcia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Garcia is looking to get to half guard.
Sutherland breaks from Garcia's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sutherland landing strikes, looking to finish!
Garcia throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Sutherland dominating with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sutherland trying to control but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
Garcia wants to hold on but Sutherland pushes him away.
Sutherland pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Garcia in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sutherland has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Garcia's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland with a couple of short strikes.
The referee warns Garcia that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sutherland with a couple of short strikes.
Sutherland looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Garcia is trying desperately to improve position.
Sutherland lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Garcia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sutherland lands a big shot there that rocks Garcia but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Garcia wants to hold on but Sutherland pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sutherland trying to control but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Garcia gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Garcia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sutherland with a nice head shot there.
Sutherland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Sutherland from controlling successfully.

Garcia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sutherland is aware though and is defending well.
Sutherland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sutherland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sutherland wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.

Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Sutherland defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Garcia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sutherland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sutherland manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sutherland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garcia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sutherland lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sutherland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sutherland must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sutherland trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Sutherland is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sutherland thows a big elbow that misses.

Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sutherland trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sutherland makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Sutherland drops back looking for a leg! Garcia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Garcia manages to kick Sutherland off! Sutherland jumps back into Garcia's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Sutherland from controlling successfully.
Sutherland working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garcia's head.
Sutherland postures up and lands a big shot to Garcia's brow.

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

Garcia has his foot on Sutherland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sutherland works his way back into a safe position though.
Sutherland wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Sutherland tries to pass.
Sutherland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sutherland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Garcia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sutherland defends it easily.

Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Sutherland from controlling successfully.
Garcia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Sutherland 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sutherland throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Garcia was covering up waiting for the punch and Sutherland finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sutherland slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sutherland working the ground and pound.
Sutherland working the head with strikes.
Garcia takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sutherland tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sutherland passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Garcia!
Garcia tries to reverse the position but Sutherland maintains control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Sutherland has control of Garcia's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Garcia regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutherland trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Sutherland looking for a guillotine from mount but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Garcia is trying desperately to improve position.
Sutherland lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Garcia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sutherland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland with shots to the head and body - Garcia looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ricky Sutherland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sutherland avoids the attempt from Garcia to control.
Sutherland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Garcia can't escape the position.
Sutherland looking to control and managing it successfully.
Garcia wants to hold on but Sutherland pushes him away.
Sutherland lands a heavy elbow.
Garcia is looking to improve his position but Sutherland isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland trying to control but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia is looking to improve his position but Sutherland isn't that keen on the idea.
Garcia takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sutherland looking to control and managing it successfully.
Garcia working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland with a couple of short strikes.
Sutherland tries to control but Garcia wriggling away.
Sutherland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sutherland wants to control the pace but Garcia is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Devon Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Sutherland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sutherland 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Sutherland!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by A minute in heaven. Allen has chosen On In Five - BoySetsFire as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Magomedov
vs
Allen

195 cm
23
260 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

194 cm
25
230 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fedor Magomedov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Allen!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Magomedov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but Allen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Allen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Allen tries to clinch up but Magomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Allen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Magomedov back to the cage. Allen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Fedor Magomedov has been cut.
Allen wants to clinch.

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

Magomedov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Allen drives through and clinches with Magomedov against the cage.

Allen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Allen just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! And now a right hook, right on the button! Magomedov has gone limp, and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dave Allen! Dave Allen retains his heavyweight title!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy NoMates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Buckingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy NoMates has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

NoMates
vs
Buckingham

178 cm
27
144 lbs
6 - 13 - 0

173 cm
21
152 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy NoMates!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Buckingham!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NoMates will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
NoMates shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Buckingham as he avoids it easily.
Buckingham misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Buckingham is predictable there
and NoMates counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Buckingham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Buckingham.
Buckingham keeps the fight on the outside.
Buckingham takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Buckingham throws a leg kick which misses NoMates's front leg but catches the back leg as NoMates tries to avoid it.
NoMates shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy NoMates. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NoMates throws a nice looking combination but Buckingham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
NoMates stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Buckingham.
NoMates tries for a takedown but Buckingham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Buckingham tries to land a leg kick but NoMates saw it coming and moves away.
NoMates fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Buckingham clobbers NoMates with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
NoMates misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Buckingham counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for NoMates with that takedown attempt.
NoMates throws a body punch but Buckingham moves out of range.
Buckingham thows a leg kick but NoMates checks it
and NoMates counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
NoMates shoots in for a takedown but Buckingham shows good takedown defense.
A jab lands there for Buckingham.
NoMates lands a nice shot to the body.
Buckingham stuffs the takedown attempt from NoMates. NoMates gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
NoMates connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckingham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Buckingham wants it to stay on the feet.
Buckingham tries to clinch but NoMates is having none of it.
Good leg kick by Buckingham there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
NoMates tries to clinch up but Buckingham circles away and keeps his distance.
Buckingham scores with a kick to the midsection.
Buckingham fails with an attempt to clinch.
NoMates shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckingham lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
NoMates blocks a head kick by Buckingham.
Buckingham tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and NoMates is able to avoid easily.
Buckingham tries to land a leg kick but NoMates saw it coming and moves away.
Buckingham shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick by Buckingham misses
and NoMates counters with a big head kick but Buckingham shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buckingham misses with a looping left.
Buckingham is looking to clinch but NoMates is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Buckingham dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Buckingham throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That kick from Buckingham tenderised NoMates's leg. NoMates is trying to keep his angry face on.
Buckingham displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from NoMates.
Jab by Buckingham.
NoMates changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Buckingham tries to avoid it but NoMates manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Buckingham to the ground. Buckingham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
NoMates fails in his attempt to clinch.
NoMates moves out of range as Buckingham throws a body kick.
NoMates on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NoMates is looking to clinch.
NoMates throws a right and a left that Buckingham avoids nicely.
NoMates fails to land with a series of punches.
NoMates misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buckingham slips a straight right by NoMates.
NoMates throws a head kick that misses.
Billy NoMates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as NoMates checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

NoMates drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckingham has his hands on NoMates's head, controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Billy NoMates wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Buckingham throws a leg kick but NoMates sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Buckingham.
Buckingham moves out of range as NoMates strikes.
NoMates throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Buckingham tries a low kick but NoMates avoids it.
Buckingham misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as NoMates blocks the low kick.
Buckingham pivots, looking for a leg kick but NoMates is out of range and Buckingham settles back down.
NoMates checks a low kick from Buckingham.
Horrible takedown by NoMates or perhaps it was just good defense by Buckingham which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy NoMates. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckingham throws a head kick but NoMates moves out of range.
NoMates misses with a takedown attempt - Buckingham sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Buckingham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from NoMates.
NoMates wants to clinch up but Buckingham keeps it at a distance.
NoMates shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Buckingham as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Patrick Buckingham will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

NoMates misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
NoMates shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Buckingham as he avoids it easily.
NoMates throws a looping overhand right but Buckingham ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from NoMates. Those never looked like landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buckingham.
That kick from Buckingham tenderised NoMates's leg. NoMates is trying to keep his angry face on.
A chopping leg kick lands by Buckingham.
Buckingham scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckingham scores with a hook.
Good work by NoMates as he checks the leg kick.
NoMates tries to bum rush Buckingham with a series of wild strikes but Buckingham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buckingham feints and then cracks NoMates's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow NoMates down.
Decent striking displayed by Buckingham there.
Buckingham shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Buckingham with a nice cross.
NoMates is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from NoMates.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy NoMates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from NoMates misses.
Patrick Buckingham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
NoMates avoids the head kick by Buckingham.
Buckingham tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Buckingham throws the kick towards the body but NoMates avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckingham shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
NoMates throws a looping overhand right but Buckingham ducks down to avoid it.
Buckingham is looking to slow NoMates down with leg kicks.
Buckingham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buckingham misses with a hook.
Buckingham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from NoMates.
NoMates falls off balance throwing a combination
and Buckingham counters with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckingham misses with a low kick.
Buckingham misses with a low kick.
Buckingham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but NoMates paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buckingham throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Billy NoMates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Buckingham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
NoMates swings away with an uppercut that misses.
NoMates wants to break the clinch but can't.
NoMates is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
NoMates goes for a takedown in the clinch but Buckingham prevents it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buckingham trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Buckingham really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Buckingham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
NoMates has a takedown stuffed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buckingham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
NoMates shoots in for a takedown but Buckingham shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy NoMates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid body kick from Buckingham.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NoMates takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
NoMates moves forwards but Buckingham connects with a nice, crisp jab.
NoMates sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
NoMates checks a low kick from Buckingham.
NoMates tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Buckingham manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Buckingham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
NoMates is looking to clinch.
Buckingham fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
NoMates is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Buckingham lands a leg kick that knocks NoMates off balance momentarily.
Buckingham is looking to slow NoMates down with leg kicks.
NoMates tries to clinch up.
NoMates throws the left hand but Buckingham avoids the punch easily.
Buckingham feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to NoMates's calf.
Horrible takedown by NoMates or perhaps it was just good defense by Buckingham which made him look bad.
Buckingham stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckingham tests NoMates's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buckingham scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Buckingham tries to work over NoMates's front leg with a kick but NoMates checks it.
Buckingham throws a front kick aimed at NoMates's knee but NoMates avoids it well.
NoMates dodges the punch combination from Buckingham.
Buckingham misses with a low kick as NoMates jumps back.
Patrick Buckingham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckingham throws a low kick but NoMates avoids it.
NoMates shoots in looking for a takedown but Buckingham manages to keep the fight standing, pushing NoMates's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Buckingham scores with a jab to the jaw.
Buckingham connects with a solid leg kick.
Buckingham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buckingham throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Buckingham dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

NoMates looks to land a combination but Buckingham avoids it well.
Buckingham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck with that takedown attempt from NoMates.
Buckingham throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
NoMates has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Buckingham.
Buckingham throws the kick towards the body but NoMates avoids it.
NoMates waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buckingham.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckingham scores with a kick to the body.
Buckingham misses with a low kick.

NoMates instigates a clinch.
NoMates tries to circle away but Buckingham has him pinned against the cage.
Buckingham lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
NoMates has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Buckingham avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Buckingham lands with a light punch inside.
NoMates tries to pull guard but Buckingham won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy NoMates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buckingham lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
NoMates wants to get back to striking at distance but Buckingham won't allow it.
Buckingham lands an elbow inside that NoMates shrugs off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckingham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through NoMates's defenses.
Buckingham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through NoMates's defenses.
NoMates takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buckingham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
NoMates tries for a takedown but Buckingham manages to get underhooks.
NoMates takes an elbow to the forehead.
Buckingham lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
NoMates avoids a wild elbow strike from Buckingham.
Buckingham trying to land knees to the body.
NoMates is trying to force a seperation but Buckingham has the dominant position.
Buckingham digs a right hand underneath NoMates's ribcage. NoMates let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice elbow from Buckingham.
Buckingham lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckingham lands a damaging elbow.
NoMates takes an elbow to the forehead.
Buckingham scores with a shoulder strike.
NoMates on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Buckingham.
Buckingham lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Buckingham gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Buckingham lands an elbow that stopped NoMates in his tracks for a moment.
NoMates is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Buckingham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Buckingham trying to land knees to the body.
Buckingham lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
NoMates has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Buckingham is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Buckingham.
Buckingham lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Buckingham pushes NoMates back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

NoMates is rocked!
Buckingham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through NoMates's defenses.
Oh NoMates is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice elbow from Buckingham.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Buckingham.
NoMates takes an elbow to the forehead.
NoMates tries to break free but Buckingham pushes him back against the cage.
Billy NoMates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buckingham lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buckingham misses with an elbow over the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buckingham throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buckingham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Clinched against the cage, Buckingham lands a big elbow that drops NoMates! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - NoMates is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Buckingham!
Patrick Buckingham is the new featherweight champion!

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FIGHT
RATING
58%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lolo Delaroca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bert Ernie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bert Ernie looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Delaroca
vs
Ernie

168 cm
20
136 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

179 cm
26
114 lbs
14 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lolo Delaroca!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Bert Ernie!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ernie scores with a takedown into Delaroca's guard.
Delaroca controlling Ernie's posture.
Ernie won't allow Delaroca to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delaroca looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ernie wants to stand but Delaroca is controlling his posture from 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.
Ernie preventing the sweep.
Delaroca pulls Ernie in close to prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Lolo Delaroca just wasn't active enough.
Delaroca fails to land the takedown.
Delaroca displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ernie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Ernie or perhaps it was just good defense by Delaroca which made him look bad.
Delaroca with a poor takedown

and Ernie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Delaroca goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ernie prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lolo Delaroca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ernie lands an elbow just above Delaroca 's eye.
Ernie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Delaroca.
Ernie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Delaroca.
Ernie prevents a takedown attempt there.

Ernie breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ernie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Delaroca avoids it really well and circles away.

Delaroca shoots in and gets a takedown into Ernie's guard.
Delaroca is pushing down on Ernie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ernie is fighting to maintain full guard but Delaroca has managed to sneak the leg through.
Delaroca working over Ernie with some ground and pound. Ernie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ernie wants to control but Delaroca is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ernie looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delaroca missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Delaroca looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Delaroca is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Delaroca landing punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Delaroca cracks Ernie with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Delaroca controlling the position easily from mount.
Ernie is desperately trying to improve his position but Delaroca has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Delaroca has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ernie's face.
Delaroca controlling his opponent.
The referee warns Ernie that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ernie in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Delaroca connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delaroca in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Ernie is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Delaroca! Ernie is hurt baaadly! Delaroca is firing away with more strikes - Ernie is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lolo Delaroca!
Lolo Delaroca retains his bantamweight title!