RSM 18 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and True Vengeance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ellis
vs
Vengeance

182 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Ellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, True Vengeance!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ellis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ellis misses with a combination

and Vengeance counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Ellis!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vengeance thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ellis's head.
Vengeance works his way into full mount!
Ellis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Vengeance is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ellis to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ellis shrugs it off.
Ellis holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Vengeance tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ellis is desperately trying to improve his position but Vengeance has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vengeance trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellis really wants to buck Vengeance off and get back to his feet.
Vengeance misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ellis is looking to get to half guard.
Ellis wants to hold on but Vengeance pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vengeance thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ellis wants to control but Vengeance is having none of it.
Vengeance prevents Ellis from getting the reversal.
Vengeance has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vengeance looking to ground and pound but Ellis is blocking nicely.
Ellis blocking the ground and pound.
Vengeance postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ellis looks a forlorn figure.
Ellis tries to lock up and control but Vengeance gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vengeance landing punches.

Vengeance goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ellis is on top in guard.
Vengeance has a closed guard, preventing Ellis from standing up.
Ellis scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vengeance keeping moving, preventing Ellis from controlling successfully.
Ellis 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.
Ellis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Vengeance is looking for a triangle but Ellis pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ellis is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Vengeance has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ellis is looking to defend but Vengeance has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ellis! Vengeance pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ellis taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). True Vengeance!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frisco Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolling Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lee
vs
Master

178 cm
20
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Inexperienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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, Frisco Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rolling Master!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Master fails with the takedown

and Lee counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Master!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lee with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lee jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Master manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Master tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Master struggling a bit here.
Master tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Lee stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Master gets tackled into the cage by Lee. Lee maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lee wants the takedown. Master is fighting it off but Lee persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Master's guard against the cage.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Master is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lee postures up.
Lee wants to stand but Master is controlling his posture from full guard.

Lee stands up from Master's guard - Lee perhaps looking for a knockout.
Master tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Master somewhat.
Master looks gassed!
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Lee gets a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Master wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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

Lee is working for a kimura but Master is defending it quite comfortably.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee moves nicely into side control.
Master on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Lee decides to stand back up.
A jab from Lee does it's job there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to clinch but Master is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Master.
Frisco Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolling Master.
Lee tries to clinch but Master is having none of it.

Lee drives through with a takedown into guard.
Master utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lee is looking to stand up but Master won't let him.
Master keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee is looking to work some ground and pound but Master has wrist control.
Master is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lee wants to stand but Master is controlling his posture from full guard.
Master is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Master throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lee scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Master keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Master looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
Master has momentary wrist control but Lee slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lee drives through and clinches with Master against the cage.

Master manages to pull guard.
Master trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Master's guard.
Master lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lee!
Lee is desperately trying to improve his position but Master has a good base and remains in mount.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Master on the ground.

Master is working for a guillotine from mount but Lee frees his head quite easily.
Lee can't escape the position.

Master working for a guillotine from mount but Lee is in no mood to give up.
Master is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Master is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lee can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lee can't escape the position.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.

Master working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Master has hold of Lee's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lee manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lee is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to hold on but Master pushes him away.
Lee working to try and regain half guard.

Master looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Master has control of Lee's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lee regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lee regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.

Lee has one foot on Master's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lee closes the distance and clinches.

Lee has Master pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lee pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Master tumbling to the mat - Lee dives into Master's guard.
Lee tries to stand but Master is controlling from the bottom.
Lee throws a big right hand that misses.
Master trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee postures up and lands a big shot to Master's brow.
Lee tries to stand but Master is controlling from the bottom.

Lee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Master swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Master has his feet on Lee's thighs here. He's pushed Lee off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Lee screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rolling Master!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angry BlackGuy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daljit Dhillon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

BlackGuy
vs
Dhillon

205 cm
24
185 lbs
8 - 13 - 1

190 cm
24
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Angry BlackGuy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Daljit Dhillon!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dhillon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with BlackGuy but BlackGuy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dhillon scores with a jab.
Dhillon stuffs the takedown attempt from BlackGuy. BlackGuy gets slowly back to his feet.
Dhillon tries to score a power double leg takedown but BlackGuy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dhillon somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from BlackGuy.
Dhillon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. BlackGuy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dhillon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Angry BlackGuy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daljit Dhillon.
Dhillon throws a head kick that misses
and BlackGuy counters with an inside leg kick.

BlackGuy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dhillon on his heels. He'll look to pass Dhillon's guard now, I'm sure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BlackGuy with a flurry of punches that miss.

Dhillon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. BlackGuy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dhillon controls BlackGuy momentarily but BlackGuy frees himself.
BlackGuy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dhillon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dhillon looking to control.
BlackGuy is pushing down on Dhillon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dhillon is fighting to maintain full guard but BlackGuy has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

BlackGuy is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BlackGuy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
BlackGuy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dhillon's head.
BlackGuy looks to land a strike but Dhillon avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

BlackGuy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dhillon, up you get!
A nice inside leg kick there by Dhillon. That's going to slow BlackGuy down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BlackGuy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dhillon is fending him off so far but BlackGuy persists. Nope, Dhillon circles away and we're back to standing.
BlackGuy circles away from the clinch attempt
and BlackGuy counters with a nice leg kick.
Dhillon shoots in for a takedown but BlackGuy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dhillon tries for a takedown but BlackGuy circles away easily

and BlackGuy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dhillon's guard.
Dhillon looks gassed!
BlackGuy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dhillon's guard.
BlackGuy wants to pass to mount but Dhillon is defending the position.
Dhillon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but BlackGuy scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BlackGuy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dhillon trying to control from the bottom.
Dhillon is trying to control but BlackGuy manages to pass to mount!
BlackGuy controlling from the full mount.
BlackGuy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dhillon looks a forlorn figure.
Dhillon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with BlackGuy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BlackGuy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

BlackGuy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dhillon's guard.
BlackGuy passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
BlackGuy is nestled in close to Dhillon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dhillon wants to get back to full guard.
Dhillon is trying to stand up here but BlackGuy is controlling him well.
BlackGuy wants to control but Dhillon is keeping him busy.

Dhillon manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dhillon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dhillon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. BlackGuy defends it nicely.
Dhillon is breathing heavily.
BlackGuy shoots for a double leg takedown but Dhillon sprawls well. He's pushed BlackGuy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BlackGuy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
BlackGuy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dhillon.
Dhillon tries to close the distance and clinch up but BlackGuy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dhillon tries for a takedown but BlackGuy circles away easily

and BlackGuy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dhillon's guard.
Angry BlackGuy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daljit Dhillon.
Dhillon keeping full guard, as BlackGuy tries to pass.
BlackGuy pushes down on Dhillon's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhillon is refusing to be controlled, as BlackGuy sits in half guard.
BlackGuy working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BlackGuy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dhillon wants to get back to full guard but BlackGuy has mounted him!
Dhillon is looking to improve his position but BlackGuy isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by BlackGuy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BlackGuy raining down shots from the mount!
BlackGuy connects with a bit shot that sees Dhillon covering up! More strikes from BlackGuy and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! BlackGuy is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angry BlackGuy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Nagatomo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes to the cage accompanied by RAWR. The crowd seem to be enjoying Nagatomo's choice of entrance music: RAWR. Marvin Jenkins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jenkins
vs
Nagatomo

175 cm
20
159 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

174 cm
26
160 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marvin Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, George Nagatomo!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jenkins misses with a two punch combination.
Nagatomo thuds his shin into the meat of Jenkins's side.
Crunch! Nagatomo slams his shin into Jenkins's torso.

Nagatomo clinches up with Jenkins and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Nagatomo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nagatomo connects with an inside leg kick.
Nagatomo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Nagatomo.
A head kick misses from Nagatomo.
Nagatomo slaps away a takedown attempt from Jenkins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nagatomo tries a head kick but it misses.
Jenkins connects with a single shot there.
Nagatomo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jenkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Nagatomo moves into the clinch.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagatomo scores with a head kick. Jenkins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nagatomo ducks under a wild hook from Jenkins.
Nagatomo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nagatomo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jenkins.
Jenkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nagatomo is fending him off so far but Jenkins persists. Nope, Nagatomo circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marvin Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagatomo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Jenkins misses.
Jenkins tries for a takedown but Nagatomo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Nagatomo has managed to clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nagatomo obliges.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.

Nagatomo breaks the clinch.
Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt
and Nagatomo counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins shoots in but Nagatomo avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nagatomo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Nagatomo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jenkins blocks a head kick by Nagatomo.
A combination from Jenkins does no damage.
Jenkins shoots in but no luck this time.
Jenkins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nagatomo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nagatomo throws a head kick but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jenkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Nagatomo lands a head kick. Jenkins smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Nagatomo moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nagatomo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jenkins looks to throw the jab but Nagatomo is out of range.
George Nagatomo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagatomo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nagatomo wants it to stay on the feet.
Jenkins blocks a head kick by Nagatomo.
Jenkins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nagatomo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jenkins. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nagatomo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nagatomo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nagatomo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jenkins's head.
Jenkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nagatomo defends it nicely.
A slow jab from Jenkins misses its intended target.
Jenkins blocks a head kick by Nagatomo.
Jenkins stuns Nagatomo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Jenkins or perhaps it was just good defense by Nagatomo which made him look bad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins scores with a jab to the body.

Nagatomo rushes Jenkins and presses him up against the cage.

Nagatomo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nagatomo throws a head kick but Jenkins moves out of range.
Nagatomo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nagatomo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nagatomo wants it to stay on the feet.
Jenkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nagatomo counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jenkins thows a body shot but no joy.
Jenkins has his takedown stuffed
and Nagatomo counters with a good, hard body kick but Jenkins shrugs it off.
Nagatomo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A punch combination from Jenkins misses.
Jenkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nagatomo circles away quickly and effectively.
Nagatomo lands with a kick to the temple. Jenkins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Nagatomo.
Jenkins connects with a right hand. Nagatomo shakes it off.
Nagatomo throws a head kick but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jenkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Nagatomo throws a sloppy head kick and Jenkins moves out of range easily.
Nagatomo tries to clinch but Jenkins moves out of range.
Nagatomo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marvin Jenkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jenkins shoots in but Nagatomo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jenkins.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marvin Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jenkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nagatomo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nagatomo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jenkins somewhat.
Nagatomo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nagatomo misses with a head kick.
Jenkins lands a really nice looking cross but Nagatomo seems unphased.
Jenkins shoots in but no luck this time.
Jenkins fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Nagatomo.
Nagatomo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jenkins misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nagatomo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nagatomo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nagatomo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jenkins misses with an uppercut. Nagatomo saw that one coming.
George Nagatomo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jenkins tries for a takedown but Nagatomo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nagatomo lands with a slapping head kick.
Nagatomo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Jenkins as he connects with a hook.
Nagatomo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A punch combination from Jenkins misses.
Jenkins blocks a head kick by Nagatomo.
Jenkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jenkins finds it's way through Nagatomo's defenses.
Nagatomo slaps away a takedown attempt from Jenkins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jenkins takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but Nagatomo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nagatomo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jenkins's calf.
Nagatomo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jenkins misses with a few strikes there.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nagatomo as he avoids it easily.

Nagatomo clinches up with Jenkins and pushes him back against the cage.
Nagatomo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Nagatomo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jenkins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nagatomo tries to avoid it but Jenkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nagatomo to the ground. Nagatomo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nagatomo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jenkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nagatomo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagatomo scores with a spinning back kick!
Jenkins will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jenkins takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nagatomo sprawls well. Nagatomo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jenkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Nagatomo throws a nice outside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Nagatomo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Nagatomo 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!

Nagatomo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagatomo tries a head kick but it misses.
Jenkins shoots in and drives through. Nagatomo sprawls well.
Nagatomo throws a head kick that Jenkins semi-blocks.
Jenkins misses with the combination.
Jenkins avoids the head kick by Nagatomo.
Jenkins blocks the body kick.
Jenkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jenkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marvin Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins swinging wildly here.
Nagatomo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagatomo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins dives in and grabs Nagatomo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nagatomo pushes down on Jenkins's head and hops out.
Nagatomo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good shot there by Jenkins.
Jenkins takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jenkins dives in and grabs Nagatomo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nagatomo pushes down on Jenkins's head and hops out.
Jenkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nagatomo throws a head kick that misses.
Jenkins takes a swing at Nagatomo's ribcage but misses.
Jenkins dives in and grabs Nagatomo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nagatomo pushes down on Jenkins's head and hops out.
Nagatomo scores with a head kick.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but Nagatomo shows good takedown defense.

Nagatomo moves into the clinch.

Nagatomo breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagatomo misses with a low kick.
Jenkins shoots in but Nagatomo avoids the takedown attempt easily.

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

Nagatomo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jenkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagatomo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jenkins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but Nagatomo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Nagatomo.
Good standup being displayed there by Jenkins as he connects with a hook.

Jenkins tries to keep at a distance but Nagatomo has taken the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagatomo is trying to force a seperation but Jenkins has the dominant position.
Nagatomo is trying to force a seperation but Jenkins has the dominant position.

Jenkins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nagatomo uses from the top position.
Jenkins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nagatomo is controlling him.
Nagatomo wants to stand but Jenkins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nagatomo prevents Jenkins from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagatomo wanted to stand there but Jenkins had control of the position.
Jenkins is looking to stand up but Nagatomo isn't so interested in that idea.
Nagatomo wants to stand but Jenkins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nagatomo stops Jenkins from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagatomo wants to stand and escape but instead Jenkins has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Nagatomo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nagatomo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Nagatomo!
A relieved looking George Nagatomo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tom Bielawski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Handel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bielawski comes into the arena with The Last of the Mohican blaring out of the sound system. Robert Handel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bielawski
vs
Handel

170 cm
19
137 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
138 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Bielawski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Handel!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bielawski.
Bielawski thows a body shot but no joy.
Bielawski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bielawski throws a sloppy head kick and Handel moves out of range easily.
Handel blocks a leg kick.

Handel closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Bielawski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bielawski missing with knees to the body.
Bielawski looking to throw knees to the head but Handel is blocking nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Bielawski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Handel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bielawski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bielawski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Handel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bielawski blocks it with crossed arms.
Handel digs a right hand underneath Bielawski's ribcage. Bielawski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bielawski working hard to break the clinch.
Handel unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Handel unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Handel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bielawski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bielawski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Handel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bielawski tries to stall but Handel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bielawski misses with a knee strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Handel continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Bielawski missing with knees to the body.
Handel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Handel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bielawski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bielawski wants to get back to striking at distance but Handel won't allow it.
Bielawski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bielawski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Handel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bielawski missing with knees to the body.
Bielawski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Handel is defending well for now.
Handel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bielawski's face.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Handel.
Handel leaning against his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bielawski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Handel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bielawski avoids it.
Handel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bielawski.
Bielawski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Handel scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bielawski avoiding damage as Handel throws knees to the body.
Handel looks gassed!
Bielawski is looking to control Handel's arms but Handel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bielawski has his back to the cage.
Handel scores a nice knee to the body.
Bielawski throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Handel.
Handel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bielawski avoids it.
Handel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Handel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bielawski avoids it.
Handel misses with a knee strike.
Bielawski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bielawski tries to land knees in the clinch but Handel avoids the damage to the body.
Handel managing to block the knees to the body from Bielawski.
Bielawski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Handel is defending well for now.
Handel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bielawski tries to circle away but Handel has him pinned against the cage.

Bielawski manages to break the clinch.
Bielawski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bielawski throws a sloppy head kick and Handel moves out of range easily.
Bielawski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bielawski shoots in for a takedown but Handel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bielawski swings for the body but Handel moves out of range.
Bielawski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Handel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bielawski misses with a head kick.
Bielawski throws a leg kick which misses Handel's front leg but catches the back leg as Handel tries to avoid it.
Bielawski wants to land a leg kick but Handel is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bielawski shoots in for a takedown but Handel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Bielawski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bielawski scores with a spinning back kick!
Bielawski thumps Handel with a low kick.
Bielawski throws a leg kick which misses Handel's front leg but catches the back leg as Handel tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bielawski.
That kick from Bielawski tenderised Handel's leg. Handel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bielawski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bielawski throws a leg kick but Handel sees it coming and moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Handel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bielawski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handel.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bielawski. That's going to slow Handel down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tom Bielawski will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Good leg kick by Bielawski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bielawski is looking to wear down Handel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bielawski throws a leg kick but Handel checks it.
Handel throws a sloppy head kick and Bielawski moves out of range easily.

Handel closes the distance and clinches.
Robert Handel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Handel letting Bielawski take a breather here.
Handel has Bielawski pressed against the cage, preventing Bielawski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hand to the body from Handel.
Handel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Handel as Bielawski tries to tie him up.
Handel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Handel slowing the pace effectively.
Bielawski throws a knee to the head but misses.

Bielawski manages to pull guard.
Bielawski is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bielawski has his feet on Handel's thighs here. He's pushed Handel off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Handel screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Bielawski!
A relieved looking Tom Bielawski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Lovell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gzrel Mephistopheles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gzrel Mephistopheles will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Lovell
vs
Mephistopheles

191 cm
22
275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

196 cm
21
270 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Great elbows
Good in bed

Dangerous GnP
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Lovell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gzrel Mephistopheles!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mephistopheles slaps away a takedown attempt from Lovell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mephistopheles looks to land a combination but Lovell avoids it well.
Mephistopheles lands a jab-cross combination.
Lovell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mephistopheles swivels and escapes.
Mephistopheles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mephistopheles stuns Lovell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mephistopheles looks to land a combination but Lovell avoids it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lovell. That's going to slow Mephistopheles down.
Mephistopheles feints a jab promting Lovell to slip. Mephistopheles then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lovell slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mephistopheles ducks under a wild hook from Lovell.
Lovell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lovell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mephistopheles. That did some damage!

Lovell has Mephistopheles up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mephistopheles tries to pull guard but Lovell holds him up against the cage and eventually Mephistopheles drops back down to his feet.
Mephistopheles jumps guard but Lovell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lovell lands an elbow that stopped Mephistopheles in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Gzrel Mephistopheles has been cut.
Mephistopheles blocks an elbow strike from Lovell.
Lovell pushes off an throws an elbow but Mephistopheles leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lovell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lovell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lovell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovell lands an elbow that stopped Mephistopheles in his tracks for a moment.
Lovell lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That has opened up Gzrel Mephistopheles's cut even more.
Lovell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mephistopheles is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Lovell fails to land.
Lovell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lovell trying to land knees to the body.
Mephistopheles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lovell smiles and moves away.
Max Lovell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gzrel Mephistopheles.
A nice combination there by Mephistopheles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mephistopheles connects with a body shot.

Lovell rushes Mephistopheles and presses him up against the cage.
Lovell throws a head punch that misses.
Lovell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lovell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mephistopheles avoids it.
Mephistopheles tries to pull guard but Lovell holds him up against the cage and eventually Mephistopheles drops back down to his feet.
Mephistopheles avoids a wild elbow strike from Lovell.
Mephistopheles managing to block the knees to the body from Lovell.
Lovell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mephistopheles is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mephistopheles blocks an elbow strike from Lovell.
Lovell scores with a shoulder strike.
Lovell misses with an elbow over the top.
Lovell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mephistopheles is defending well for now.
Lovell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mephistopheles tries to pull guard but Lovell won't allow it.
Mephistopheles is trying to pull guard but Lovell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mephistopheles blocks an elbow strike from Lovell.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot in the inside from Lovell.
Lovell misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Lovell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gzrel Mephistopheles's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lovell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mephistopheles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mephistopheles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lovell.
Lovell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mephistopheles's calf.
Mephistopheles lands the left hand.
Lovell misses with a few strikes there.
Mephistopheles swings for the body but Lovell moves out of range.
Lovell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mephistopheles.
Lovell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lovell misses with a low kick.
Mephistopheles misses the shot to the body.

Lovell rushes Mephistopheles and presses him up against the cage.
Lovell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mephistopheles is defending well for now.
Lovell lands an elbow that stopped Mephistopheles in his tracks for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovell throws a head punch that misses.
Lovell lands a shoulder strike.
Lovell lands an elbow that stopped Mephistopheles in his tracks for a moment.
Lovell has a couple of punches blocked by Mephistopheles.
Lovell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Lovell.

The cut above Gzrel Mephistopheles's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mephistopheles is trying to pull guard but Lovell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mephistopheles blocks an elbow strike from Lovell.
Mephistopheles blocks an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovell misses with the head strike.
Mephistopheles blocks an elbow strike from Lovell.
Lovell misses with an elbow strike.
Lovell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mephistopheles backwards.
Lovell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mephistopheles jumps guard but Lovell stands there with Mephistopheles around his waist. Mephistopheles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mephistopheles tries to pull guard but Lovell won't allow it.
Max Lovell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gzrel Mephistopheles.
Lovell is working Mephistopheles over against the cage.
Mephistopheles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lovell smiles and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovell takes a swing at Mephistopheles's ribcage but misses.
Mephistopheles with a hook.
Mephistopheles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lovell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mephistopheles misses with a series of wild punches.
Mephistopheles misses with the combination.
Mephistopheles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lovell shoots in for a double leg but Mephistopheles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mephistopheles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lovell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mephistopheles will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mephistopheles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lovell.
Nice defenses there by Mephistopheles.
Lovell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mephistopheles.
Lovell shoots for a double leg takedown but Mephistopheles sprawls well. He's pushed Lovell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lovell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mephistopheles.

Lovell rushes Mephistopheles and presses him up against the cage.
Mephistopheles jumps guard but Lovell stands there with Mephistopheles around his waist. Mephistopheles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mephistopheles fails to pull guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mephistopheles jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lovell walks away with a smile on his face. Mephistopheles gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gzrel Mephistopheles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lovell throws a hook but Mephistopheles avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Lovell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gzrel Mephistopheles's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mephistopheles blocks a head kick by Lovell.
Good shot there by Lovell.

Lovell has managed to clinch.
Lovell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mephistopheles.
Lovell misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Lovell.
Mephistopheles jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lovell walks away with a smile on his face. Mephistopheles gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mephistopheles misses with a looping left.
Lovell works Mephistopheles's body with a nice hook.
Lovell stuns Mephistopheles with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lovell shoots in but no luck this time.
Mephistopheles lands a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mephistopheles misses with the combination.
Lovell throws the left hand but Mephistopheles avoids the punch easily.
Lovell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mephistopheles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lovell connects with a right hand. Mephistopheles shakes it off.
Lovell ducks right into an uppercut from Mephistopheles.
Mephistopheles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lovell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Lovell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lovell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mephistopheles is looking to get to half guard.
Lovell controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mephistopheles bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lovell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lovell wants to stand but Mephistopheles is controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mephistopheles throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mephistopheles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mephistopheles lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mephistopheles stopping the sweep attempt from Lovell.
Lovell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mephistopheles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mephistopheles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mephistopheles throws a big right hand that misses.
Lovell keeping moving, preventing Mephistopheles from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mephistopheles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mephistopheles being controlled here momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mephistopheles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lovell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mephistopheles landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mephistopheles throwing strikes but missing.
Mephistopheles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lovell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Gzrel Mephistopheles just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Gzrel Mephistopheles'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.

Lovell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lovell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mephistopheles lands with a good body shot.
Mephistopheles lands a nice shot that snaps Lovell's head back.
Mephistopheles throws a right and a left that Lovell avoids nicely.
Mephistopheles lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Lovell closes the distance and pushes Mephistopheles back into the cage.
Lovell throws an elbow that misses.
Lovell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mephistopheles avoids it.
Mephistopheles is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lovell to keep the fight standing.
Mephistopheles avoiding damage as Lovell throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mephistopheles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good body shot from Lovell.
Lovell lands a body shot.
Mephistopheles tries to pull guard but Lovell won't allow it.
Lovell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lovell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mephistopheles avoids it.
Mephistopheles jumps guard but Lovell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Max Lovell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gzrel Mephistopheles.
Mephistopheles is trying to pull guard but Lovell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lovell throws an elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mephistopheles jumps guard but Lovell stands there with Mephistopheles around his waist. Mephistopheles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mephistopheles tries to pull guard but Lovell won't allow it.
Mephistopheles tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lovell just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lovell throws an elbow but misses.
Lovell lands with a right to the head.

Gzrel Mephistopheles's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mephistopheles avoids the elbow strike from Lovell, against the cage.
Mephistopheles prevents a body shot from Lovell.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lovell.
Lovell has a couple of punches blocked by Mephistopheles.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lovell throws an elbow but misses.
Mephistopheles is trying to drag Lovell to the mat but Lovell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mephistopheles dodges an elbow strike from Lovell.
Mephistopheles avoids a wild elbow strike from Lovell.
Mephistopheles jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lovell walks away with a smile on his face. Mephistopheles gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mephistopheles moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lovell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mephistopheles.
Mephistopheles looks to score with a jab to the body but Lovell is just out of range.
A left lands for Lovell.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Max Lovell!
Max Lovell retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Max Lovell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.