RSM 13 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Martyn Ripley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ripley comes to the cage accompanied by Kasabian - Clubfoot. Singh has chosen Amazing- Kanye West as his entrance music. Martyn Ripley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ripley
vs
Singh

185 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

178 cm
25
148 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Martyn Ripley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Sid Singh!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Singh gets a clinch.
Singh drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ripley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Singh takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ripley misses with an elbow over the top.
Ripley goes for a takedown attempt but Singh pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ripley takes one to the side of the head.

It looks like Martyn Ripley has been cut.

Singh darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Singh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Singh tries to pass to full mount but Ripley defends it.
Ripley is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ripley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ripley is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ripley is looking to escape.
Singh controlling from the full mount.
Ripley tries to reverse the position but Singh maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Singh is working for a guillotine from mount but Ripley frees his head quite easily.

Singh is working for a guillotine from mount but Ripley frees his head quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singh forces the positional change into back control.

Singh looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Ripley taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sid Singh!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oskar Greda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Odinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greda comes to the cage accompanied by Matheo - This is the power. Oskar Greda has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Greda
vs
Odinson

197 cm
19
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
20
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Oskar Greda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thor Odinson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greda.
Greda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Odinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Greda tries a low kick but Odinson avoids it.
Odinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Greda is looking to clinch.
Greda fails with a takedown attempt.
Odinson misses with a two punch combination.
Odinson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Greda.
Odinson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Greda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Odinson tries to clinch but Greda moves out of range.
Greda tries to clinch there but Odinson circles away.
Odinson tries for a takedown but Greda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Odinson misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Greda.
Odinson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Odinson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Odinson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Greda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greda tries to clinch
and Odinson counters with a big head kick but Greda shrugs it off.
A punch combination from Odinson misses.
Odinson lands a nice shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Greda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Odinson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Odinson shoots in but Greda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oskar Greda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Odinson.
Greda looks to land a combination but Odinson avoids it well.
Greda throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Odinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Greda circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for Greda with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Greda.

Odinson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Greda, pushing him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greda tries to break the clinch but Odinson is controlling the position.
Greda trying to control the position but instead, Odinson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Greda into the cage.
Greda wants to break free but Odinson has control.
Greda is breathing heavily.
A bit of stalling here from Odinson.
Greda tries for a takedown. No joy.
Greda can't get the takedown.
Greda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Odinson is defending well.
Greda with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odinson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Odinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Odinson tries to land a leg kick but Greda saw it coming and moves away.
Greda moves to clinch but Odinson breaks away
and Odinson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Greda is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Odinson tries to clinch but Greda is having none of it.
Greda looks to land a combination but Odinson avoids it well.
Odinson misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thor Odinson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Greda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Greda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Odinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Greda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Greda gets caught flat footed, as Odinson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Odinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Odinson stops Greda from standing up.
Greda throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Odinson postures up.
Odinson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Greda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Odinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Greda. Greda gets slowly back to his feet.
Odinson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Odinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Odinson misses with a takedown attempt - Greda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Odinson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Greda's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odinson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greda blocks a head kick by Odinson.
Thor Odinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Odinson moves into the clinch.

Odinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Odinson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Greda if he has to take too many more of those.
Greda blocks a head kick by Odinson.

Odinson clinches.

Odinson manages to break the clinch.
Odinson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Odinson.
Greda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Odinson.
Odinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Greda.

Odinson instigates a clinch.
Odinson lands a good knee to the midsection. Greda won't want to take too many of those.

Odinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Odinson throws a one two combo.
Greda shoots in looking for a takedown but Odinson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Greda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oskar Greda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Odinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Odinson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Odinson cracks Greda with an open hand slap.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greda throws a lazy uppercut
and Odinson counters with a leg kick.
Oskar Greda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Odinson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Odinson has Greda pushed against the cage.

Odinson breaks the clinch.
Greda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Odinson.
Greda fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Odinson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Greda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thor Odinson 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. This is the final round!

A solid body kick from Odinson.
Greda swats away the attempt to clinch by Odinson.
Oskar Greda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greda blocks a head kick by Odinson.
Greda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Odinson slips a jab from Greda.
A shot to the liver by Odinson. Beautiful body shot.
Greda tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Odinson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Odinson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Odinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Greda.
Greda throws a lazy right hand but Odinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Odinson throws a sloppy head kick and Greda moves out of range easily.
Greda walks forward, straight into a front kick from Odinson.
Odinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Odinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Greda tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Odinson throws a sloppy head kick and Greda moves out of range easily.
Greda misses with a shot to the body
and Odinson counters with a good low kick that Greda was not able to check.
Odinson lands with a good body shot.
Greda tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odinson throws a leg kick which misses Greda's front leg but catches the back leg as Greda tries to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Odinson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Odinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Odinson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Odinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Greda is fending him off so far but Odinson persists. Nope, Greda circles away and we're back to standing.
Odinson keeps the fight on the outside.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Greda. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Odinson blocks the body kick.
Greda misses with the combination.
Nice body kick there by Odinson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Odinson.
Odinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Odinson closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greda.
Greda is trying to break the clinch but Odinson is controlling him.
Greda tries to land a knee to the head but Odinson blocks with his arms.
Greda wants to break free but Odinson has control.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greda fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Greda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Odinson circles away.
Odinson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Odinson throws a wild body kick that Greda sees coming a mile off.
Odinson wants to clinch.

Odinson rushes Greda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Odinson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oskar Greda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thor Odinson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oskar Greda. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Odinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Odinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Odinson 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Odinson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Brown's choice of entrance music: RAWR. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Smith
vs
Brown

188 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
26
146 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Dangerous GnP
Good kicks
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, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Brown!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith avoids the head kick by Brown.
Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Brown shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Brown stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Smith has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Brown manages to get his head free but now Smith has transitioned to an armbar! Brown grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Smith! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hank Bombay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hank Bombay is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Bombay
vs
Garcia

180 cm
25
164 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
30
170 lbs
13 - 21 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hank Bombay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Devon Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garcia looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sloppy strikes from Bombay. Those never looked like landing.
Bombay lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Devon Garcia has been cut.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches up with Bombay, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes Bombay against the cage but Bombay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bombay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Bombay. Those never looked like landing.
Bombay throws a series of punches but Garcia moves out of range.
Bombay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garcia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garcia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bombay is fending him off so far but Garcia persists. Nope, Bombay circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Bombay.
Bombay throws a series of punches but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bombay misses with a few strikes there.
Bombay misses with a double jab.
Bombay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hank Bombay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bombay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garcia circles away quickly and effectively.
Bombay throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Bombay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bombay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bombay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bombay throws a series of punches but Garcia avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Bombay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Bombay.
Bombay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hank Bombay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon Garcia.
Bombay throws a series of punches but Garcia avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hank Bombay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bombay looks to land a combination but Garcia avoids it well.
Bombay misses with a two punch combination.
Bombay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bombay fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Bombay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garcia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Garcia slips a jab and a cross from Bombay.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches up with Bombay, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes Bombay against the cage but Bombay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bombay throws a right and a left that Garcia avoids nicely.
Bombay lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Garcia backs up against the cage.
Bombay throws a series of punches but Garcia moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombay misses with a series of wild punches.
Bombay throws a series of punches but Garcia moves out of range.
Bombay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Garcia counters with a single leg into guard. Bombay didn't expect that.
Garcia stops Bombay from standing up.
Bombay keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.

Garcia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bombay is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bombay has escaped and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombay wants to get up but he can't break Garcia's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bombay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Garcia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bombay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bombay would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Garcia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bombay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Garcia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bombay wants to get up but he can't break Garcia's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Bombay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Garcia's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bombay throws a nice looking combination but Garcia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Bombay does no damage.
Bombay throws a series of strikes that have Garcia backpedaling.
Nice takedown defense from Bombay. No joy for Garcia on that attempt.
Bombay misses with a two punch combination.
Bombay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bombay wants it to stay on the feet.
Garcia slips a jab and a cross from Bombay.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bombay!
Bombay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bombay falls off balance throwing a combination

and Garcia counters with a shoot takedown. Bombay fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bombay is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Garcia is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garcia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bombay tries to bum rush Garcia with a series of wild strikes but Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bombay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bombay pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Garcia back to the cage. Bombay follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bombay scores with a three punch combo!
Garcia shoots for a takedown but Bombay saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hank Bombay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon Garcia.
Bombay throws a series of strikes that have Garcia backpedaling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bombay throws a combination that misses

and Garcia counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bombay's guard now.

Garcia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bombay is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bombay has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Garcia working for a triangle but Bombay defends it easily.

Garcia has his foot on Bombay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bombay works his way back into a safe position though.
Bombay wants to get up but he can't break Garcia's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Garcia controls Bombay momentarily but Bombay frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bombay wants to stand and escape but instead Garcia has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia stops Bombay from standing up.
Garcia looking to pass the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bombay looks to land a combination but Garcia avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bombay misses with a series of wild punches.
Bombay throws a right hand that Garcia ducks under and follows up with a left that Garcia also avoids with ease.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bombay fails to land with a series of punches.
Bombay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bombay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bombay throws a series of punches but Garcia moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bombay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bombay throws a series of punches but Garcia moves out of range.
Bombay throws a left and a right that both miss

and Garcia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Garcia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Devon Garcia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Devon Garcia's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bombay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Garcia.
Bombay fails to land with a series of punches.
Bombay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bombay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bombay throws a right hand that Garcia ducks under and follows up with a left that Garcia also avoids with ease.
Bombay throws a series of punches but Garcia avoids them all with ease.
Bombay throws a right hand that Garcia ducks under and follows up with a left that Garcia also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Bombay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hank Bombay is winning the standup battle so far.
Bombay stuffs the takedown attempt from Garcia. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
Bombay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bombay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bombay pinned against the cage. Bombay gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hank Bombay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon Garcia.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garcia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bombay circles away.
Bombay goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bombay shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Garcia eats them both and turns towards Bombay to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bombay throws a right hand that Garcia ducks under and follows up with a left that Garcia also avoids with ease.
A combination from Bombay does no damage.

Garcia pushes Bombay up against the cage in a clinch.
Garcia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bombay just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bombay has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia has Bombay pressed against the cage, preventing Bombay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Bombay manages to break the clinch.
Bombay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garcia shoots in looking for a takedown but Bombay manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Garcia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bombay misses with the combination.
Bombay lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bombay.

Garcia closes the distance and clinches.
Garcia has Bombay pressed against the cage, preventing Bombay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Bombay's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Bombay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Bombay. Those never looked like landing.
Bombay's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bombay duly obliges.
Bombay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hank Bombay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bombay displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garcia.
Bombay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bombay misses with a double jab.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice body kick there by Garcia.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombay scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bombay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garcia circles away quickly and effectively.
Bombay swinging wildly here.
Bombay throws a series of punches but Garcia moves out of range.
A combination from Bombay does no damage.
Bombay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bombay misses with a wild combination.
Bombay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bombay swinging wildly here.

Garcia shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bombay's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Bombay showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bombay has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Bombay!
Hank Bombay seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Mcdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walden Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walden Harper is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Mcdonald
vs
Harper

180 cm
18
148 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
157 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Mcdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Walden Harper !
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harper shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mcdonald taking some punishment here, with Harper in his half guard.
Mcdonald has hold of Harper 's hands but Harper slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Harper seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcdonald's head.
Harper slips a nice elbow through Mcdonald's hands, connecting with Mcdonald's forehead.
Harper working over Mcdonald with some ground and pound. Mcdonald looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Harper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harper looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mcdonald wants to improve his position but Harper is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper slips a nice elbow through Mcdonald's hands, connecting with Mcdonald's forehead.
Mcdonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harper is nestled in close to Mcdonald, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Harper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mcdonald wants to get back to full guard.
Harper is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Mcdonald is rocked!
Harper scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oh Mcdonald is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mcdonald taking some punishment here, with Harper in his half guard.
Harper scores with a big shot! Mcdonald's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Mcdonald! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walden Harper !
During a confident post fight interview, Walden Harper thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Connors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Charles Gordon has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Charles Gordon seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Gordon
vs
Connors

188 cm
24
236 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

202 cm
25
247 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Connors!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

It looks like Charles Gordon has been cut.
Connors rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gordon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Connors stuns Gordon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from Gordon.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Connors moves out of range easily.
Gordon scores with a push kick.
Gordon lands with a slapping head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gordon throws a head kick but Connors moves out of range.
Gordon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Connors drops Gordon with a beautiful combination! Gordon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Connors is looking for the KO!
Gordon is breathing heavily.

Connors pushes Gordon up against the cage in a clinch.
Gordon is trying to break the clinch but Connors is controlling him.
Connors lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Connors lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Connors is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Connors stalls.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Connors wants to break the clinch but can't.
Connors lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Connors lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Connors taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Connors pushes Gordon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Connors is trying to push Gordon away but Gordon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gordon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Connors is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice left hand lands by Connors.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connors stalling the fight.
A nice left hand lands by Connors.
Connors scores with a shoulder strike.
Connors has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gordon is trying to push Connors away but Connors has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Connors tries to circle away but Gordon has him pinned against the cage.
Gordon is trying to break the clinch but Connors is controlling him.
Gordon tries to land knees in the clinch but Connors avoids the damage to the body.
Connors is trying to push Gordon away but Gordon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gordon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Gordon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Connors drives through and clinches with Gordon against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is trying to break the clinch but Connors is controlling him.
Connors tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gordon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Connors has him pressed against the cage.
Connors tries to circle away but Gordon has him pinned against the cage.
Gordon has had enough of the clinch but Connors keeps him there for the moment.
Connors keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gordon's efforts to push away.
Connors has Gordon pressed against the cage, preventing Gordon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Connors breaks the clinch.

Connors clinches up against the cage.
Connors wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gordon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Connors holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gordon prevents Connors from breaking the clinch.
Connors works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Connors tries to break the clinch but Gordon is controlling the position.
Connors working hard to break the clinch.
Gordon prevents Connors from breaking the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Connors looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Connors.
Connors wants to break free but Gordon has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gordon wants to slow Connors down by chopping away at his legs.
Connors swinging wildly here.
Connors moves out of range of the body kick.
Charles Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gordon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Connors darts in and clinches Gordon up against the cage.
Connors wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gordon missing with knees to the body.
Connors looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gordon tries to break the clinch but Connors is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Connors's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gordon tries to break free but Connors pushes him back against the cage.
Craig Connors seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gordon is trying to push Connors away but Connors has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Connors can't break the clinch.
Gordon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gordon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Gordon breaks from the clinch.
Connors lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gordon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Connors takes the fight into the clinch.
Connors is trying to force a seperation but Gordon has the dominant position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Connors is trying to push Gordon away but Gordon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gordon tries to stall but Connors uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Connors wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gordon has him pressed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Connors can't break the clinch.
Gordon is trying to break the clinch but Connors is controlling him.
A short right from Connors on the inside.
Connors slows down the pace here.
Gordon tries a knee to the head but Connors blocks it.
Connors wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gordon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gordon misses the jab.
Connors scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Connors throws a shot to the body.
Connors tries to clinch there but Gordon circles away.
Connors rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gordon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Connors. Those never looked like landing.
Gordon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Connors scores with a three punch combo!
Gordon throws a nice head kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gordon slips a jab and a cross from Connors.
Gordon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Connors counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Connors tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connors wants to clinch up but Gordon keeps it at a distance.
Connors avoids the head kick by Gordon.
Gordon throws a body kick that misses.
Connors ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Connors throws a nice looking combination but Gordon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses.
Craig Connors seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Connors tries to clinch up.
Gordon throws a half hearted mid kick.

Connors rushes Gordon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gordon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Connors's efforts to push away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gordon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Connors lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Connors showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charles Gordon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Connors tries to clinch there but Gordon circles away.
Nice body kick from Gordon.
Connors throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Connors is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gordon throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Connors counter with a right hand.

Connors closes the distance and clinches.
Connors lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Connors tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Connors - that landed with a thud.
Connors working aggressively here.
Gordon pressing his opponent against the cage.

Gordon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Connors moves out of range of the body kick.
Connors wants to clinch up but Gordon keeps it at a distance.
Gordon misses with a body kick.
Connors is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gordon rather than just go for the knockout.
Gordon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Connors tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gordon counters with a nice body kick.
A jab from Connors does it's job there.
Gordon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Connors if he has to take too many more of those.
Left hook, right uppercut from Connors.
Connors throws a shot from downtown. Gordon moves away and avoids it.
Gordon misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connors tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Connors throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon lands a head kick. Connors smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses.
Gordon throws a head kick that half lands.
Connors tries to clinch but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon throws out a leg kick but Connors moves out of range and Gordon only half commits.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Connors lands a body shot.
Connors throws a right and a left that Gordon avoids nicely.
Connors tries to clinch but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gordon keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon throws a head kick but Connors moves out of range.
Connors scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gordon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Connors closes the distance and clinches.
Gordon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Connors's efforts to push away.
Gordon tries to break free but Connors pushes him back against the cage.
Connors is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Connors wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gordon has him pressed against the cage.

Gordon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Gordon.
Charles Gordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gordon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Connors is looking to clinch but Gordon is avoiding it.
Charles Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Connors is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gordon throws a head kick but Connors moves out of range.
Connors has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Connors lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Connors, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Connors shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gordon eats them both and turns towards Connors to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Connors tries to clinch there but Gordon circles away.
A shot to the liver by Connors. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gordon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Connors tries to clinch up.
Connors lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Connors comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Connors 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Connors!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Castillion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Thomas
vs
Castillion

190 cm
25
181 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dante Castillion!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillion lands a lovely overhand right.
Castillion uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Castillion misses with a few strikes there.
Castillion is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Thomas or perhaps it was just good defense by Castillion which made him look bad.
Thomas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Castillion circles away.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Castillion shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Castillion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Castillion lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Castillion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castillion thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Castillion stuffs the takedown.
Castillion misses with a straight left.
Castillion connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thomas's hands.
Thomas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Castillion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Castillion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Thomas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Thomas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Castillion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thomas is keen to just control but Castillion is a slippery customer.
Castillion tries to get to full guard but Thomas has control of the leg.
Castillion avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thomas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillion avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thomas.
Castillion manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castillion is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Castillion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thomas manages to get to full guard.
Castillion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet but Castillion is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Castillion postures up in Thomas's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillion lands a couple of digs.
Castillion throwing strikes from guard but Thomas blocks nicely.
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Castillion is controlling him.
Castillion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Castillion postures up in Thomas's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it.
Castillion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Castillion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Castillion postures up in Thomas's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it.
Castillion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Castillion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Castillion advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillion takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Castillion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
It looks like Castillion is going to stand back up.
Castillion throwing shots but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Castillion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Castillion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castillion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Castillion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thomas's head.
Castillion throwing shots but Thomas is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas is in trouble now - Castillion has advanced to mount!
Castillion landing strikes from the mount and Thomas is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Castillion connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Castillion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Castillion tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Castillion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Castillion misses.
Castillion lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Castillion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Castillion but Castillion pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castillion misses with the combination.
Dante Castillion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillion connects with a looping right hand.
Castillion might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Castillion bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thomas's head backwards.
Castillion lands a body shot.
Castillion looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Castillion tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Castillion misses with the combination.
Castillion throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Castillion throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Castillion's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thomas under the eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Castillion lands a lovely overhand right.
Castillion misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Castillion. That snapped Thomas's head back.
Castillion's corner calls for a 1-2. Castillion obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thomas slips under a jab.
Castillion is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Castillion looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Castillion smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mark Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Castillion misses.

Castillion gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Thomas preventing the sweep.
Castillion keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Castillion bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thomas's guard.
Dante Castillion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Castillion throws and elbow that misses. Thomas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Castillion's guard. Nice move by Thomas!
Castillion keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas stops Castillion from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Castillion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Castillion lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Thomas!
Thomas wants to control but Castillion is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castillion unloads with some shots from mount but Thomas bucks and avoids them well.
Thomas is in a horrible position here. Castillion smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas tries to hold on but Castillion pushes him away.
Castillion throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Thomas because Castillion loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Castillion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Castillion scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Castillion misses with an uppercut.
Castillion throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
Castillion works over Thomas's head and body with a nice combination.
Thomas moves out of range as Castillion strikes.
Castillion misses with a left hand

and Thomas counters with a takedown into side control.
Castillion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thomas in side control, throwing shots but Castillion defends.
Thomas lands a decent elbow from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castillion sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castillion is pressing down on Thomas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillion utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Castillion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Castillion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thomas postures up in Castillion's guard and throws a big left but Castillion blocks it.

Castillion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thomas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Castillion manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thomas manages to get himself to full guard.
Castillion throws a big right hand that misses.
Castillion lands a couple of elbows.
Castillion is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillion scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thomas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Castillion is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Castillion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Castillion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Castillion.
Thomas is looking to stand up but Castillion isn't so interested in that idea.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Castillion throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thomas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thomas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Castillion thows a big elbow that misses.
Thomas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Castillion on the ground.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Castillion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Castillion throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Castillion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Castillion throwing strikes but missing.
Castillion passes into half guard.
Castillion drops an elbow to the side of Thomas's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Castillion is looking for a kimura but Thomas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Castillion to get the leverage.
Mark Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Castillion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thomas's head.
Castillion scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Castillion seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castillion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Castillion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Castillion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castillion is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thomas!
The referee warns Thomas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Castillion pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Castillion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Castillion 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Castillion!
After winning the bout, Dante Castillion thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eduardo Costa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Costa
vs
Rogers

199 cm
20
234 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Olympic wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eduardo Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from Costa as Rogers shoots in.
Costa throws a wild body kick that Rogers sees coming a mile off.
Costa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rogers avoids it really well and circles away.

Rogers manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Costa on his heels. He'll look to pass Costa's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Costa trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rogers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rogers landing some decent shots from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Rogers drops back looking for a leg! Costa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Costa manages to kick Rogers off! Rogers jumps back into Costa's guard.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers throwing strikes from guard but Costa blocks nicely.
Rogers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rogers throwing strikes from guard but Costa blocks nicely.
Rogers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rogers landing with the ground and pound.
Rogers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rogers is in close to Costa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rogers is in close to Costa's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Costa is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers loads up on a big left hand. Costa felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Rogers looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Costa can't hide his disappointment, as Rogers celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Rogers!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lolo Delaroca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shields's entrance music is RAWR. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shields
vs
Delaroca

175 cm
26
139 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

168 cm
20
136 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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, Ralph Shields!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lolo Delaroca!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Delaroca closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shields quickly recovers to half guard.

Shields looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Shields looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Delaroca prevents Shields from improving his position.
Delaroca is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Delaroca has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Delaroca is looking for a kimura but Shields is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Delaroca to get the leverage.
Delaroca trying to control the action but Shields is working from the bottom.
Shields wants to improve his position but Delaroca is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shields looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Delaroca throwing shots but Shields is blocking nicely.
Delaroca is taking a breather. Shields says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Delaroca tries to pass to full mount but Shields defends it.
Shields is trying to control but can't.

Shields looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shields is staying active underneath Delaroca, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields is looking for a sweep. Delaroca is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Delaroca moves nicely into side control.
Delaroca cracks Shields with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Shields can't do much from the bottom here.
Delaroca scores with punches from side control.
Shields tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Delaroca wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Delaroca lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Delaroca is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shields knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Delaroca landing a few strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Delaroca's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Delaroca gets to mount! Shields was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Delaroca lands a heavy elbow.
Delaroca lands a big shot there that rocks Shields but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Shields taking shots to the head.
Delaroca looking to control but Shields is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Delaroca with shots to the head and body - Shields looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shields is trying to escape the mount.
Delaroca with shots to the head and body - Shields looks very uncomfortable down there.
Delaroca controlling the position easily from mount.
Delaroca scoring with strikes but Shields is staying in there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Delaroca raining down shots from the mount!

Shields is rocked!
Delaroca postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Shields in real trouble here! The ref calls for Shields to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lolo Delaroca! Lolo Delaroca retains his bantamweight title!