VERSUS - Thursday Thunder V PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Harrinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Aldo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Aldo
vs
Harrinton

170 cm
23
135 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

175 cm
20
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lewis Harrinton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo moves to clinch but Harrinton breaks away

and Harrinton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Aldo's guard now.
Harrinton stopping the sweep attempt from Aldo.
Harrinton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Harrinton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harrinton is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrinton scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrinton postures up.
Harrinton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lewis Harrinton wasn't active enough on the ground.
A head kick by Aldo misses
and Harrinton counters with a nice leg kick.

Harrinton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Aldo keeping full guard, as Harrinton tries to pass.
Harrinton postures up.
Aldo is really struggling to control Harrinton but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Harrinton content to stall in guard here.
Aldo is trying to control the position but Harrinton postures up.
Harrinton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jose Aldo.
Harrinton circles away from the clinch attempt

and Harrinton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aldo's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrinton 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.
Harrinton lands a couple of digs.
Harrinton forces his way into half guard.
Ground and pound from Harrinton.
Aldo is looking to control Harrinton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aldo avoid being mounted?
Harrinton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aldo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harrinton decides to stand and escape the position.
Aldo darts in trying to clinch

and Harrinton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aldo won't be happy with that.
Aldo manages to get back to half guard.

Harrinton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aldo has hold of Harrinton's hands but Harrinton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrinton winds up and cracks Aldo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aldo is looking to control Harrinton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aldo avoid being mounted?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Harrinton in particular looking to stall.
Aldo wants to get back to full guard but Harrinton has passed into side control.
Aldo is being controlled here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Harrinton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harrinton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Harrinton working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Harrinton fails to land the takedown.
Aldo moves to clinch but Harrinton breaks away
and Harrinton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aldo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aldo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harrinton avoids the body shot from Aldo.
Aldo lands with a nice body punch.
Harrinton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aldo on the side of the head.
Aldo tries to clinch but Harrinton moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo misses with a left hand

and Harrinton counters with a single leg into guard. Aldo didn't expect that.
Aldo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harrinton is one step ahead there.
Harrinton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Harrinton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aldo looking to control.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrinton won't allow Aldo to sweep him here.
Harrinton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aldo is keeping the position for now.

Aldo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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!
Harrinton won't allow Aldo to sweep him here.
Aldo is trying to control the position but Harrinton postures up.
Harrinton tries to free his leg and advance position but Aldo is retaining full guard.
Aldo wants to sweep but no luck.
Harrinton stays in close to Aldo's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrinton tries to free his leg and advance position but Aldo is retaining full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Lewis Harrinton hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Aldo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harrinton swivels and escapes.
Aldo throws a combination that misses
and Harrinton counters with a thumping low kick.
Aldo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Harrinton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Aldo tries to clinch but Harrinton moves away
and Harrinton counters with an outside leg kick.

Harrinton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aldo's half guard.

Aldo kicks off Harrinton and gets to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Harrinton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Aldo to the ground. Harrinton is now in Aldo's guard.
Harrinton controls from within his opponent's guard.
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!

Aldo working for submissions but it's allowed Harrinton to get to half guard.
Aldo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aldo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Harrinton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Aldo tries to clinch but Harrinton moves away
and Harrinton finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harrinton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aldo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Harrinton clinches up with Aldo and pushes him back against the cage.

Harrinton successfully pulls guard.
Harrinton has control of Aldo's left arm, preventing Aldo from doing any damage.
Aldo wants to stand but Harrinton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Aldo wants to stand and escape but instead Harrinton has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harrinton stands and throws Aldo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Harrinton controls the position.
Harrinton working away.
Aldo is looking for a sweep.
Aldo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Harrinton lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrinton working away.
You can see the frustration on Aldo's face as Harrinton controls the position.
Aldo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Harrinton off and has taken his back!
Aldo gets his hands free as Harrinton looks to control.

Aldo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Harrinton has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Aldo doesn't have the hooks in and Harrinton manages to turn into his guard.
Harrinton 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrinton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Harrinton controls the position from side control.
Aldo tries to bench press Harrinton off him but Harrinton keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrinton controlling the position.
Harrinton gets to mount! Aldo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Aldo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harrinton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Harrinton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harrinton 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Harrinton!
Lewis Harrinton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henley Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josaf Tanil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Harris
vs
Tanil

175 cm
26
150 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

175 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Henley Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Josaf Tanil!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harris shoots in and bounces Tanil off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tanil is wriggling around but Harris manages to pass to half guard.

Harris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tanil is just riding it out for now. Harris eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Harris seems to be looking for submissions.

Harris seems to be looking for submissions.
Tanil tries to get to full guard but Harris has control of the leg.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Harris is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tanil is trying to control but can't.
Tanil is trying to get back to full guard.
Harris lands strikes from half guard.
Tanil has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harris is working away from the top position though.
Tanil trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Harris manages to pass to mount!
Harris trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Harris looking to secure an arm triangle but Tanil defends it well.
Harris raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris working the ground and pound effectively.
Harris avoids the attempt from Tanil to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tanil hang on?
Tanil has given up his back.
Harris avoiding Tanil 's attempts to control his hands.
Tanil rolls, trying to escape but Harris keeps control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harris is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Tanil with him. Tanil is trying to defend but Harris has an arm under the chin now! Tanil grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Henley Harris!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Parinias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parinias comes to the cage accompanied by Three Stars And a Sun by Francis M.. Bryan Parinias is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Parinias
vs
Strong

180 cm
23
170 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

182 cm
23
164 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryan Parinias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Damian Strong!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parinias moves out of range of the leg kick from Strong.
Strong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Parinias connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parinias looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Strong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parinias circles away quickly and effectively.
Parinias misses the jab.
Parinias is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Parinias fails with a takedown attempt.
Parinias misses with a takedown attempt - Strong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Parinias. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parinias throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strong looks to land a combination but Parinias avoids it well.
Strong swings for the body but Parinias moves out of range.
Parinias fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bryan Parinias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong throws a head kick but Parinias moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Parinias throws a series of punches but Strong avoids them all with ease.
Parinias misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Strong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parinias digs a good hook to Strong's body.
No joy there for Strong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parinias scores with a decent looking hook.
Parinias looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Strong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong misses with a wild combination.
Strong swings for the body but Parinias moves out of range.
Strong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Strong wants it to stay on the feet.
Strong avoids the body shot from Parinias.
Parinias scores with a jab to the jaw.
Strong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Parinias counters with a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parinias checks a low kick from Strong.
Strong's corner calls for a 1-2. Strong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Parinias lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strong at a distance.
Parinias checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Parinias jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strong misses the jab.
Parinias fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Parinias avoids the head kick by Strong.
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 Bryan Parinias will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Parinias throws a series of punches but Strong avoids them all with ease.
Damian Strong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body punch from Parinias.
Parinias misses with a two punch combination.
Parinias keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Strong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A clash of legs there as Parinias blocks the low kick.
Parinias works Strong's body with a nice hook.
Parinias misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strong.
Parinias fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Parinias pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Strong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Strong slips under a jab from Parinias.
Parinias looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Parinias ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strong moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parinias misses with a straight right.
Parinias fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strong manages to avoid it.
Strong misses with the combination.
Parinias misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strong.
Strong digs a good body shot into Parinias's ribs.
Strong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Parinias shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Strong defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Parinias. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parinias will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Danga de danga de dang - Strong scores with a four punch combination!
Strong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Parinias tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strong was well out of range. Poor timing from Parinias.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong throws a right hand that Parinias ducks under and follows up with a left that Parinias also avoids with ease.
Strong misses with a body shot.
Parinias misses with the combination.
Strong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parinias manages to avoid it.
Strong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Parinias cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Parinias throws a lazy right hand but Strong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice shot lands for Strong.
Parinias fails to land with a series of punches.
Parinias swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Parinias ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strong moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Parinias.
A punch combination from Parinias misses.
No joy there for Strong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parinias on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parinias takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Parinias misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Parinias misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Parinias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parinias is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Strong.
Strong slips a straight right by Parinias.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Strong throws a right and a left that both miss.
A cross from Strong lands.
Strong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Strong misses.
Parinias moves out of range as Strong strikes.
Strong misses with the combination.
Parinias will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parinias avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice combination there by Parinias.
A telegraphed right hand from Parinias misses the target.
Parinias throws an off balance right hand
and Strong counters with a nice uppercut.
Strong misses with an uppercut. Parinias saw that one coming.
Parinias shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strong as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Parinias throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strong avoids the body shot from Parinias.
Parinias throws a hook but Strong avoids it easily.
Parinias throws a right hand that Strong ducks under and follows up with a left that Strong also avoids with ease.
Parinias cracks Strong with an open hand slap.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Strong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strong 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 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Strong!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mazard Unis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and peter Tremain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Unis comes to the cage accompanied by War is the Answer. Mazard Unis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Unis
vs
Tremain

185 cm
25
180 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

167 cm
28
170 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mazard Unis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, peter Tremain!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Unis both land. Nice combination.
Tremain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Unis fails to land with a series of punches.
Tremain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Unis makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tremain really felt that one!
No luck for Tremain with that takedown attempt.
Mazard Unis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of peter Tremain.

Tremain drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tremain prevents Unis from getting back to his feet.
Unis has a closed guard, preventing Tremain from standing up.
Tremain prevents Unis from getting back to his feet.
Unis keeping full guard, as Tremain tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Unis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tremain.
Tremain's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tremain wants to control from the top but Unis keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by peter Tremain.
Unis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Unis wants it to stay on the feet.
Unis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tremain.

Tremain gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tremain dodges an elbow strike from Unis.
Tremain is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Unis to keep the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Unis as Tremain tries to tie him up.
Unis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Unis lands a damaging elbow.
Tremain is trying to pull guard but Unis has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Unis.
Tremain can't find room to land a body shot as Unis controls the action.
A short right from Unis on the inside.
Tremain landing knees to the head.
Unis lands with a right to the head.
Unis is working Tremain over against the cage.
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!

Unis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tremain's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tremain duly obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Unis.

Unis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Unis wants to control the pace but Tremain is squirming around nicely.
Tremain wants to hold on but Unis pushes him away.
Tremain throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Tremain is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Unis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Unis looking to control but Tremain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Unis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tremain looks a forlorn figure.
Tremain sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tremain is trying to stand.
Unis working the head and body with strikes.
Unis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tremain moves into full guard.
Tremain wants to get back to his feet but Unis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Unis stands up over Tremain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Unis throwing strikes but missing.
Unis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Unis trying to control but Tremain is working from the bottom.
Unis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Unis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tremain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Unis is fending him off so far but Tremain persists. Nope, Unis circles away and we're back to standing.
Tremain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Unis but Unis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tremain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Unis tries to avoid it but Tremain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Unis to the ground. Unis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mazard Unis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of peter Tremain.

Tremain instigates a clinch.
Unis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tremain.
Tremain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Unis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tremain takes a shot to the head.
Tremain tries to circle away but Unis has him pinned against the cage.
Tremain takes an elbow to the temple.
Unis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Unis landing knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Unis digs a right hand into Tremain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tremain's gas tank.
Tremain is breathing heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Unis on the inside.
Unis lands a left hand.
A short right from Unis on the inside.
Tremain fails to pull guard.
Unis lands a shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Unis.
Tremain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Unis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tremain taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Unis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Unis scores with a shoulder strike.
Tremain tries to pull guard but Unis holds him up against the cage and eventually Tremain drops back down to his feet.
Tremain is trying to break free.
Tremain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unis lands an elbow just above Tremain 's eye.
Tremain is trying to pull guard but Unis has him pressed against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Unis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Unis lands an uppercut.
Unis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mazard Unis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Unis.
Tremain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Unis has him pressed against the cage.
Unis scores with a shoulder strike.
Come on Tremain - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Unis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Unis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Unis works on Tremain's body with a couple of short punches.
Unis lands with a right to the head.
Tremain has had enough of the clinch but Unis keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Unis.
Unis lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Tremain is rocked!

Tremain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Unis throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Tremain stumbling backwards into the cage! Tremain bounces back off the cage towards Unis, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Unis lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Unis celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mazard Unis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Najman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Booker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcin Najman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Najman
vs
Booker

185 cm
27
300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

220 cm
25
300 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcin Najman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Booker!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Najman swats away the attempt to clinch by Booker.
Booker tries to close the distance and clinch but Najman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Booker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Najman to the ground. Booker is now in Najman's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Najman can't keep his opponent in guard - Booker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Booker seems to be looking for submissions.
Najman is pressing down on Booker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Najman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Najman looking for a guillotine here but Booker defends easily.

Najman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Booker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Najman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Booker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Booker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Booker trying to control but Najman is working from the bottom.
Booker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Najman kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Booker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Booker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booker wants to control from the top but Najman keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Booker sitting in guard here, content to control.

Najman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Najman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Booker has picked Najman up and slammed him! Najman can't keep hold of the triangle and Booker manages to pass to side control!
Najman defending against the ground and pound.
Najman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Booker is trying to work for a kimura but Najman is defending well.

Najman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Booker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Najman has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Najman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Najman tries to roll over but Booker keeps him under control.

Najman looking for submissions off his back.
Najman is breathing heavily.
Najman is staying active underneath Booker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Booker passes to side control.

Booker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Najman, who protects the arm well.
Booker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Najman keeps working.

Booker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Najman manages to get back to half guard.

Najman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Najman works his way to full guard. Good work.

Najman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Booker wants to control from the top but Najman keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Najman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Booker stands and throws Najman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Booker controlling from side mount.
Najman gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dan Booker will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Najman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Najman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Booker defends well.
Najman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Booker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Booker drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Booker as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Najman screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Booker! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Dan Booker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Callum Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Anthony
vs
Johnson

196 cm
26
273 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

210 cm
28
270 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Anthony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Callum Johnson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson moves into the clinch.
Anthony changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

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

Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.

Anthony is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Anthony is having none of it.
Johnson tries to stand and escape but Anthony is controlling the position.

Anthony looking for submissions off his back.

Anthony actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anthony is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.

Anthony actively working from the bottom here.

Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Johnson is looking for a kimura here.

Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anthony defends it well.

Anthony is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anthony doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.

Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Anthony is defending well.

Johnson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Anthony shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anthony gets slowly back to his feet.

Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Anthony's guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Anthony keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Anthony is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anthony looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Anthony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anthony swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anthony could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Anthony is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Anthony keeps moving.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Anthony is keeping the position.

Anthony has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anthony had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson wants to get up but he can't break Anthony's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Johnson advances to half guard.
It looks like Johnson is going to stand back up.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Anthony looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Anthony looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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 Stephen Anthony will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Johnson drives through with a takedown into Anthony's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Anthony looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Anthony keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Anthony has his feet on Johnson's thighs here. He's pushed Johnson 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! Johnson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stephen Anthony!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Hastings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Zackerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Zackerman told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Hastings
vs
Zackerman

210 cm
26
216 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

190 cm
26
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Hastings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Zackerman!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hastings shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zackerman as he avoids it easily.
Zackerman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hastings at a distance.
Hastings fails with a takedown attempt.
Hastings shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Hastings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hastings shoots in for a takedown but Zackerman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zackerman!
Hastings has a takedown stuffed.
Hastings shoots in for a double leg but Zackerman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hastings takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hastings shoots in and drives through. Zackerman sprawls well.
Hastings is breathing heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zackerman.
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!
Hastings tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zackerman swivels and escapes.
Hastings closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zackerman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zackerman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hastings with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zackerman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zackerman stuffs the takedown attempt from Hastings. Hastings gets slowly back to his feet.
Hastings really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zackerman connects with a looping right hand.
Zackerman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hastings is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hastings takes one to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Zackerman.
Zackerman lands a glancing blow to the side of Hastings's head.
Hastings throws a combination that misses
and Zackerman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hastings has closed the distance and engaged Zackerman in a clinch.

Hastings breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zackerman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hastings fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zackerman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zackerman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice cross by Zackerman.
Zackerman circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hastings.
Zackerman lands an overhand right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hastings.
Zackerman lands with a cross.
Zackerman lands a body shot.
Hastings will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zackerman lands with a good body shot.
Zackerman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hastings had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Zackerman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zackerman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hastings has a takedown stuffed.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hastings. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Zackerman scores with a three punch combo!
Hastings walks into a straight right hand from Zackerman.
Zackerman scores with a jab. Hastings acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hastings takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hastings shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hastings takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hastings looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hastings wants to clinch.
Jab, jab by Zackerman - just one landing.
Josh Hastings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hastings moves to clinch but Zackerman breaks away
and Zackerman counters with a nice body shot.
Hastings shoots for a takedown but Zackerman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hastings tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hastings is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zackerman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zackerman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zackerman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zackerman duly obliges.
Zackerman lands a slapping body shot.
Zackerman with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hastings shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zackerman defends it nicely.
Zackerman connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Zackerman dominated that round.
That's time! Hastings's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Zackerman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hastings has time to react.
Hastings fails to land with a series of punches.
Josh Hastings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hastings tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zackerman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hastings somewhat.
Hastings tries for a takedown but Zackerman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hastings shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zackerman pinned against the cage. Zackerman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Hastings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zackerman with a hook.
Zackerman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hastings under the eye.
Jab, jab by Zackerman - just one landing.
Hastings is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zackerman catches Hastings with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hastings throws a series of punches but Zackerman avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hastings looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hastings throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zackerman counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zackerman looks to land a combination. Hastings sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Good shot there by Zackerman.
Zackerman scores with a shot to the body.
Hastings walks into a stiff left hand from Zackerman.
Hastings is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zackerman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hastings in his tracks.
Hastings shoots in for a takedown but Zackerman shows good takedown defense.
Zackerman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Zackerman.
Hastings misses with a takedown attempt - Zackerman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zackerman lands a jab to Hastings's midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hastings walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hastings fails with the takedown.
Zackerman cracks Hastings with an open hand slap.
Zackerman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hastings walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zackerman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hastings looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zackerman stuffs the takedown.
Hastings takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zackerman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hastingss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice uppercut there from Zackerman.
Zackerman lands a lovely overhand right.
Hastings wants to clinch but Zackerman slips to the side
and Zackerman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hastings takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zackerman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hastings misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zackerman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hastings's head backwards.
Jab from Zackerman.
Danny Zackerman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zackerman sizes up Hastings with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zackerman throws a good cross that connects.
Hastings shoots in and drives through. Zackerman sprawls well.
Zackerman lands with a cross.
Jab, jab by Zackerman - just one landing.
Hastings takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zackerman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hastings has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hastings there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zackerman cracks Hastings with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hastings walks into a stiff left hand from Zackerman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hastings needs to keep his hands up - Zackerman had a free shot at his head there.
Hastings takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zackerman 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.
Hastings shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zackerman counters with a left to the body.
Zackerman scores with a decent looking hook.
Hastings gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hastings fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zackerman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hastings takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zackerman scores with a nice strike.
Hastings takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Zackerman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hastings shoots in but Zackerman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hastings tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zackerman swivels and escapes.
Zackerman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hastings tries to clinch there but Zackerman circles away.
Hastings takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hastings misses with a takedown attempt - Zackerman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Hastings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zackerman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hastings walks into a straight right hand from Zackerman.
Horrible takedown by Hastings or perhaps it was just good defense by Zackerman which made him look bad.
Zackerman scores with a nice right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zackerman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hastings closes the distance and clinches up with Zackerman, looking for a takedown. Hastings pushes Zackerman against the cage but Zackerman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hastings takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zackerman connects with a looping right hand.
Hastings takes one to the side of the head.
Zackerman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hastings backs up against the cage.
A lazy left from Zackerman finds it's target.
Zackerman scores with a jab.
Danny Zackerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zackerman looks to land a combination. Hastings sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Hastings has managed to clinch.
Zackerman is trying to force a seperation but Hastings has the dominant position.
Zackerman scores with a shoulder strike.
Hastings tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zackerman avoids it.
Hastings lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hastings breaks the clinch.
Hastings tries to clinch but Zackerman is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hastings takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hastings shoots in looking for a takedown but Zackerman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hastings's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hastings misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zackerman connects with a crisp jab.
Zackerman throws a good cross that connects.
Danga de danga de dang - Zackerman scores with a four punch combination!
Hastings tries for a takedown but Zackerman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zackerman with a nice cross.
Zackerman lands with a straight right. Hastings didn't see that one coming.
Hastings throws a sloppy head kick and Zackerman moves out of range easily.
Zackerman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hastings.
Josh Hastings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zackerman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zackerman scores with a jab to the head.
Hastings shoots in for a takedown but Zackerman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zackerman throws a series of punches but Hastings moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Hastings or perhaps it was just good defense by Zackerman which made him look bad.
Zackerman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zackerman lands with an overhand left.
Zackerman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zackerman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zackerman scores with a jab. Hastings acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zackerman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hastings. Hastings circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zackerman throws a one two combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hastings misses with a takedown
and Zackerman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zackerman cracks Hastings with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zackerman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hastings shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zackerman as he avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Zackerman finds it's target.
Danny Zackerman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hastings fails with the takedown.
Zackerman lands with a cross.
Hastings shoots in looking for a takedown. Zackerman tries to sprawl out of it but Hastings keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zackerman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zackerman cracks Hastings with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Zackerman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zackerman 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Zackerman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lon Sihanouk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Krook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sihanouk comes into the arena with Traditional Thai Fighting Music blaring out of the sound system. Krook is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Courage. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Sihanouk
vs
Krook

192 cm
27
207 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

188 cm
22
209 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

[CBK] Legal Highs ↑ 160Q RECOVERY ↑
[CBK] Legal Highs ↑ 160Q RECOVERY ↑

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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Lon Sihanouk !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kalle Krook!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sihanouk throws a sloppy head kick and Krook moves out of range easily.
Sihanouk with a nice cross.
Kalle Krook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sihanouk misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Sihanouk . No joy for Krook on that attempt.
Sihanouk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Krook is able to avoid easily.
Krook with a hook.

It looks like Lon Sihanouk has been cut.
Sihanouk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Krook swats away the attempt to clinch by Sihanouk .
Sihanouk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sihanouk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krook waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sihanouk .
Krook looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sihanouk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Krook paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Krook misses.
Krook throws out a loose jab but Sihanouk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krook misses with a two punch combination.
Sihanouk scores with the left hand. Krook knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Krook lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sihanouk doesn't seem phased though.
Sihanouk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Krook.
Krook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Krook misses its intended target.
Krook motions for Sihanouk to come forward. Krook throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krook fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Krook tries to move into range but Sihanouk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sihanouk throws a head kick but Krook moves out of range.
Krook scores with a jab. Sihanouk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sihanouk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sihanouk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Krook blocks a low kick nicely.
Sihanouk throws a solid leg kick but Krook takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sihanouk .
Krook misses with a looping left.
Krook takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sihanouk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sihanouk throws a hook to the side of Krook's head but Krook sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sihanouk tries a head kick but it misses.
Krook avoids a kick to the body.
Krook lands a body shot.
Krook connects with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Krook.
Krook fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sihanouk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krook throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sihanouk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sihanouk misses the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Krook is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sihanouk 's half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Krook thows a huge punch but Sihanouk dodges it nicely.
Sihanouk is breathing heavily.
Krook moves nicely into side control.
Check out the look on Krook's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Krook working the ground and pound but Sihanouk is defending the strikes.
Sihanouk on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Sihanouk is rocked!
Krook cracks Sihanouk with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Krook immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Sihanouk is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Krook!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Krook!
A relieved looking Kalle Krook 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
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudzian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Pudzian
vs
Po

190 cm
24
285 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

185 cm
22
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 !

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mariusz Pudzian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tong Po!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzian shoots for a takedown but Po saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Po swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pudzian.
Pudzian fails to land the takedown.
Po lands a slapping body shot.

Pudzian bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Po is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pudzian has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pudzian misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Pudzian in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Po tries to escape but Pudzian is in control.
Po taking a bit of punishment here - Pudzian scoring with strikes.
Po wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Po is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pudzian scoring with punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Po wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Po can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pudzian trying to control the action but Po is working from the bottom.
Po is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pudzian has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Check out the look on Pudzian's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pudzian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Po keeps working.
Po is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pudzian asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Pudzian landing a few strikes.

Pudzian looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pudzian trying to control the action but Po is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Po wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Po is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pudzian connects with a decent elbow.
Pudzian is working Po over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pudzian in side control lands a decent elbow.
Po wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Pudzian is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Po has escaped the position, nice work there.
Po is pushing Pudzian's head away, looking to escape. Pudzian manages to hold on to the position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzian works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pudzian is chipping away with strikes.
Pudzian in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Po looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Pudzian turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mariusz Pudzian!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Up Loaded (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Christ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loaded's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, BOOOOOT!!!. Christ is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Stephen Lynch - Craig. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Loaded
vs
Christ

180 cm
24
175 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

175 cm
24
163 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

[CBK] Legal Highs ↑ 160Q RECOVERY ↑
[CBK] Legal Highs ↑ 160Q RECOVERY ↑

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients
{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Up Loaded!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Craig Christ!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ digs a good body shot into Loaded's ribs.
Christ jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Christ moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Christ misses with a leg kick.
Loaded looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice defenses there by Christ.
Loaded slips under a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Loaded. Christ shrugs it off though.
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!
Christ slips a jab and a cross from Loaded.
Loaded tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christ throws a body punch but Loaded moves out of range.
Christ throws a leg kick but Loaded sees it coming and moves out of range.
Loaded throws a big shot that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Loaded.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Loaded has Christ up against the cage in a clinch.
Loaded throws a head punch that misses.

Loaded's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christ looks to score with a jab to the body but Loaded is just out of range.
Christ takes one to the chin there.
Loaded motions for Christ to come forward. Loaded throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christ throws a hook but Loaded avoids it easily.
Loaded throws a quick inside leg kick.
Christ misses with a series of wild punches.
Loaded throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loaded misses with a two punch combination.
Christ rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Loaded moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loaded darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Christ blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christ scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Loaded tries to clinch there but Christ circles away.
Christ scores with a shot to the body.
Christ misses with a low kick.
Loaded works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Loaded.

Christ is rocked!
Loaded is stalking Christ. Christ circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Loaded, and it's lights out! Christ really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Up Loaded!
Up Loaded retains his welterweight title!
Up Loaded thanked the fans post fight for their support.