Pipeline 23 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between SDf Asdf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sad Sak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Asdf
vs
Sak

180 cm
24
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

205 cm
19
217 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, SDf Asdf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sad Sak!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asdf throws a head kick but Sak moves out of range.
Asdf tries to land a front kick but Sak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Asdf throws a leg kick but Sak moved away.
Asdf misses with a combination
and Sak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asdf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sak doesn't manage to clinch there - Asdf circles away.

Sak closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Asdf to the mat! Asdf manages to get full guard.
Asdf could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Asdf not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sak preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asdf has momentary wrist control but Sak slips an elbow through the middle.
Sak not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sak thows a big elbow that misses.
Sak wants to pass the guard but Asdf is keeping the position.
Sak stops Asdf from standing up.
Sak advances position into side control!
Sak trying to control the action but Asdf is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sak works to advance to full mount. Asdf defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sak throwing strikes here but Asdf is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sak throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sak throwing strikes here but Asdf is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Asdf knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sak on the ground.
Asdf holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sak tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
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!
Asdf is in all sorts of trouble here.
Asdf is breathing heavily.
Sak controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sak punching from mount but Asdf doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sak looking to finish with strikes here!
Sak dominating with strikes here.

It looks like SDf Asdf has been cut.
Sak with good strikes from the mount here!
Sak unloading with bombs!

SDf Asdf's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sak throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Asdf tries to hold on but Sak postures up.
Sak thowing shots but they're missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sak is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Asdf can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

SDf Asdf's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sad Sak!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Black DragonBro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Williams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

DragonBro
vs
Williams

190 cm
26
220 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Black DragonBro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Williams!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a right and a left that DragonBro avoids nicely.
DragonBro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Alexander Williams has been cut.
DragonBro tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams motions for DragonBro to come forward. Williams throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DragonBro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but DragonBro ducks down to avoid it.
Williams throws a right hand that DragonBro ducks under and follows up with a left that DragonBro also avoids with ease.
Williams lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Black DragonBro has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Williams throws a right and a left that DragonBro avoids nicely.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams misses with the combination.

DragonBro cracks Williams with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Williams looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can DragonBro finish him?

Williams is rocked!
DragonBro lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can DragonBro finish him?
Williams looks gassed!
DragonBro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
Williams looks to land a combination but DragonBro avoids it well.
Williams is holding his hands too far apart here. DragonBro throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Williams is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

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

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between AL James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave London (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). AL James has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

James
vs
London

215 cm
26
204 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

183 cm
20
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, AL James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave London!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

London is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in James's half guard.
London is keen to just control but James is a slippery customer.
London working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

James is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but London pulls his head out easily.
London sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

James is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but London pulls his head out easily.
London wants to stand but his hand is trapped. James uses the opportunity to regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
London trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

London avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
James really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
London wants to stand but James is controlling his posture from full guard.
London in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
London wants to stand but James is controlling his posture from full guard.
James will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James keeping full guard, as London tries to pass.
London really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. London defends it easily.
London wants to stand but James has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James keeping moving, preventing London from controlling successfully.

London has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing James to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! London is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - James pulls down on the head and he's put London to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). AL James!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Catfish Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aewult Byrne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Davis
vs
Byrne

185 cm
26
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
25
180 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Catfish Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Aewult Byrne!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Byrne.
Davis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Catfish Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Davis gets a takedown into half guard.
Davis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Davis throwing shots but Byrne is blocking nicely.
Davis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Byrne on the ground.

Byrne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davis pulls his head out easily.
Davis is stalling here. Byrne is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Davis seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Byrne has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Davis is trying to buck Byrne off.
Byrne creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Davis sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Davis defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byrne working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrne misses with the ground and pound.
Davis avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Byrne.

Byrne thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Davis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Byrne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Byrne is trying to control the action in half guard but Davis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Davis tries to get to full guard but Byrne has control of the leg.
Byrne is trying to control the action in half guard but Davis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Davis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Byrne.
Byrne is keen to just control but Davis is a slippery customer.
Byrne stops Davis from getting back to his feet.

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

Byrne is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davis is just riding it out for now. Byrne eventually gives up the hold.
Byrne is trying to control the action in half guard but Davis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Byrne thows a huge punch but Davis dodges it nicely.

Davis kicks Byrne off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byrne throws out the jab.
Davis shoots for a double leg takedown but Byrne sprawls well. He's pushed Davis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Davis lands with a right hand.
Davis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Byrne.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Byrne shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Davis doesn't manage to clinch there - Byrne circles away.
Byrne works over Davis's head and body with a nice combination.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Davis tries for a takedown but Byrne circles away easily
and Byrne counters with a nice low kick that buckles Davis's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Catfish Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Byrne gets the takedown into side control.
Davis defending against the ground and pound.
Davis is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byrne works to advance to full mount. Davis defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Byrne scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Davis?
Byrne looking to finish with strikes here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrne looking to finish with strikes here!

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

Byrne is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Davis rolls with it to try and escape but Byrne cranks on the arm and Davis is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aewult Byrne!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roman Leonitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Guinness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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?

Leonitis
vs
Guinness

180 cm
25
146 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

172 cm
19
154 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Leonitis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Guinness!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Leonitis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Leonitis seems to be working for a kimura but Guinness defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonitis trying to pass the guard but Guinness defending well.
Leonitis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leonitis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Guinness is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Leonitis is trying for a kimura here. Guinness looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Leonitis wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roman Leonitis!
Roman Leonitis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Allan Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Schmelzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes into the arena with Twinkle Twinkle Little Star blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Allan Nelson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Allan Nelson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Nelson
vs
Schmelzer

187 cm
21
168 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

191 cm
18
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Kobra Clothing Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Allan Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Schmelzer!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nelson rushes Schmelzer and presses him up against the cage.
Nelson lands a knee to the body.
Nelson misses with a knee to the head.
Nelson misses with an elbow over the top.
Nelson lands an elbow inside that Schmelzer shrugs off.

It looks like Thomas Schmelzer has been cut.
Nelson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nelson blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schmelzer.
Nelson lands an elbow that stopped Schmelzer in his tracks for a moment.
Nelson tries to land knees in the clinch but Schmelzer avoids the damage to the body.
Schmelzer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schmelzer avoiding damage as Nelson throws knees to the body.
Nelson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nelson landing knees to the body.
Schmelzer takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson scores with a knee to the head.
Nelson lands a knee to the body.
Nelson looking to throw knees to the head but Schmelzer is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nelson throws an elbow but misses.
Nelson lands a nice elbow.
Schmelzer takes an elbow to the temple.

That has opened up Thomas Schmelzer's cut even more.
Nelson prevents Schmelzer from breaking the clinch.
Nelson lands a nice knee to the body.
Nelson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Schmelzer is looking to break free of the clinch but Nelson has double underhooks.
Nelson looking to throw knees to the head but Schmelzer is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nelson.
Schmelzer wants to stall.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the head but Schmelzer blocks with his arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nelson lands an elbow inside that Schmelzer shrugs off.

The cut above Thomas Schmelzer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Schmelzer trying to control the position but instead, Nelson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Schmelzer into the cage.
Nelson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nelson tries to land a knee to the head but Schmelzer blocks with his arms.
Nelson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schmelzer's defenses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nelson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Thomas Schmelzer's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Allan Nelson!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domink Stansbury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stansbury has chosen Me Against The World as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Evans
vs
Stansbury

185 cm
25
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

164 cm
26
173 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Evans !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Domink Stansbury!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans looks for a takedown but Stansbury sprawls well.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Stansbury shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Evans looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Evans . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stansbury sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Evans somewhat.
Stansbury looks for a takedown but Evans sprawls well.
Stansbury is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Stansbury shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Stansbury was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
A nice elbow there by Stansbury.
Evans avoids a series of strikes thrown by Stansbury.
Evans tries to reverse the position but Stansbury maintains control.
Stansbury has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Evans 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.
Stansbury prevents Evans from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stansbury missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stansbury throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Evans trying to get back to full guard but Stansbury takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Evans regains half guard.
Stansbury thows a huge punch but Evans dodges it nicely.
Evans works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stansbury throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Evans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stansbury throwing strikes from guard but Evans blocks nicely.
Evans is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stansbury thows a big elbow that misses.
Stansbury is looking to work some ground and pound but Evans has wrist control.
Stansbury throwing strikes but missing.
Evans throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Stansbury working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Evans 's head.
Stansbury chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stansbury throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Evans has his foot on Stansbury's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stansbury works his way back into a safe position though.
Stansbury throwing strikes from guard but Evans blocks nicely.

Stansbury thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Evans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stansbury.
Stansbury connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stansbury cracks Evans with a solid left hand.
Stansbury looking to sit in guard and control but Evans gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws and elbow that misses. Stansbury uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Evans 's guard. Nice move by Stansbury!
Stansbury throws a strike but Evans rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Evans thows a big elbow that misses.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Evans drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stansbury manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Evans has Stansbury in his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stansbury wants to pass the guard but Evans is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Evans fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stansbury avoids it really well and circles away.
Evans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stansbury swivels and escapes.
Evans fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Evans . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stansbury misses with a takedown attempt - Evans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Evans keeps the fight on the outside.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt

and Stansbury counters with a takedown into side control.
Evans prevents Stansbury from improving position.
Evans avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stansbury.
Domink Stansbury has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stansbury misses with the ground and pound.
Evans is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stansbury off and has taken his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is trying to stick to Stansbury's back but Stansbury is turning into Evans . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Evans 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stansbury.
Stansbury with a flurry of punches that miss.
Evans has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Evans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stansbury.
Stansbury throwing strikes from guard but Evans blocks nicely.
Stansbury landing some decent shots from guard.
Stansbury in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to sweep but no luck.
Stansbury postures up and lands a big shot to Evans 's brow.

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

Stansbury avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stansbury scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stansbury postures up and lands a big shot to Evans 's brow.
Stansbury scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stansbury controlling the position.
Stansbury working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans .
Stansbury pulls Evans in close to his closed guard and prevents Evans from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stansbury working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans .
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stansbury working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans .
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Stansbury blocks nicely.
Evans throws a big right hand that misses.
Evans postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Evans throws and elbow that misses. Stansbury uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Evans 's guard. Nice move by Stansbury!
Stansbury missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Evans will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stansbury lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domink Stansbury showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Evans tries for a takedown but Stansbury circles away easily

and Stansbury decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Evans 's guard.
Evans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Evans is trying to control the position but Stansbury postures up.
Stansbury is looking to work some ground and pound but Evans has wrist control.
Stansbury trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stansbury connects with a couple of short punches.
Stansbury slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Evans trying to keep a closed guard but Stansbury is proving a slippery customer.
Stansbury is fighting to break Evans 's control of his arms but Evans is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stansbury loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans wants to get back to his feet but Stansbury passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stansbury is thwarting Evans 's attempts to control the position.
Stansbury thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Evans 's head.
Evans avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stansbury.
Evans has hold of Stansbury's hands but Stansbury slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Stansbury is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Evans defends it well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stansbury connects with a nice short shot to Evans 's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stansbury.
Stansbury throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stansbury wants to take a breather but Evans is having none of it.
Evans avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stansbury.
Evans tries to roll over but Stansbury keeps him under control.
Stansbury sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Evans defending well though.
Evans avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stansbury.
Stansbury is thwarting Evans 's attempts to control the position.
Stansbury thows a huge punch but Evans dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stansbury passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Evans !
Marcus Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stansbury punishing his opponent with strikes.
BOOM! Stansbury connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Evans wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Stansbury.
Stansbury trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Evans is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stansbury landing shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stansbury in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Evans is rocked!
Stansbury scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Evans ?
Oh Evans is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stansbury lands a heavy elbow.
Stansbury postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Evans badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Stansbury around the waist but Stansbury pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Stansbury is the winner by TKO! Stansbury jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Domink Stansbury!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruff Ice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forest Gump (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.

Ice
vs
Gump

200 cm
23
250 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

200 cm
26
275 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

London eXchange - Laundry / Recovery

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ruff Ice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Forest Gump!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ice on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ice throws a right hand that Gump ducks under and follows up with a left that Gump also avoids with ease.
Gump pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ice is out of range and Gump settles back down.
Gump 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.
Gump throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ice takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gump throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ice counters with a three punch combo that has Gump backing up. Gump nods at Ice to acknowledge the strikes.
Ice missing with a left hand there. Gump was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gump lands a lovely overhand right.
Gump throws a leg kick but Ice checks it.
Gump swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gump connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gump lands a jab.
Gump avoids the body shot from Ice.
Ice tries to move into range but Gump moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gump misses the shot to the body.
Gump lands with a hook. Ice tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gump manages to avoid it.
Gump jabs Ice to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gump takes a swing at Ice's ribcage but misses.
Ice lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gump misses the shot to the body.
Gump misses with a body shot.
Gump works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gump throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gump punishes Ice's body with a nice straight punch.
Gump throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gump takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gump tests Ice's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gump lands a right hook to the body.
Gump lands with a hook. Ice tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump lands with a shot to the body.
Gump lands with a nice body punch.
Ice is breathing heavily.
Gump throws a leg kick but Ice sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gump is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ice rather than just go for the knockout.
Gump throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ice.
Ice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gump manages to avoid it.
Gump connects with a single shot there.
Gump lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ice at a distance.
Gump fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gump is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ice had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gump ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gump's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gump duly obliges.

It looks like Ruff Ice has been cut.
Ice takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ice needs to keep his hands up - Gump had a free shot at his head there.
Gump tries to work over Ice's front leg with a kick but Ice checks it.
Gump just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gump tries to work over Ice's front leg with a kick but Ice checks it.
Gump stalks Ice and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ice's face. Ice staggers backwards, shaken.

Ice is rocked!
Gump uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ice.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gump.
Ice scores with a jab to the head.
Gump throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ice takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gump fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ice looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gump fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ice looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gump with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ice takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gump connects with a right hand. Ice shakes it off.
Gump misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump works the jab nicely.
Gump checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gump scores with a jab to the body.
Gump lands a body shot.
Ice drops his hands momentarily and Gump takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Gump drops Ice with a big left hand and mounts him. Ice is in big trouble!
Oh Ice is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gump throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ice is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Gump jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ice manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gump sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ice is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gump has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ice managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gump.
Ice seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gump throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ice avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gump.
Gump lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forest Gump dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruff Ice's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gump scores with a hook to the body. Ice takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gump misses with a body shot.
Ice takes one to the side of the head.
Ice takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gump punishes Ice's body with a nice straight punch.

Gump waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Ice. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Ice to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ice keeping full guard, as Gump tries to pass.
Gump throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gump tries to free his leg and advance position but Ice is retaining full guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gump stands up from Ice's guard - Gump perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ice is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gump.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ice gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Gump gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Forest Gump!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odafin Tutuola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Smith
vs
Tutuola

183 cm
20
183 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
180 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

[CBK] The Smashwear Corporation
[CBK] The Smashwear Corporation

[CBK] The Smashwear Corporation

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Odafin Tutuola!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tutuola fails with the takedown.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Tutuola.
Tutuola shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Tutuola walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Tutuola's head back.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Tutuola counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Tutuola misses with a wild combination.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutuola throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith tests Tutuola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tutuola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith thuds a left hand into Tutuola's body.
Smith throws a right and a left that Tutuola avoids nicely.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Robert Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odafin Tutuola.
Smith tries to bum rush Tutuola with a series of wild strikes but Tutuola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Tutuola with an uppercut!
Tutuola misses with a wild body shot.
Tutuola misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith connects with a right hand. Tutuola shakes it off.

Tutuola is rocked!
Tutuola misses with a few strikes there.
Tutuola is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Tutuola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tutuola looks gassed!
Tutuola ducks into an uppercut from Smith and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Smith!
Robert Smith retains his welterweight title!