FCFC 47: Savagery PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sandro Filcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hansen's choice of entrance music: The Prodigy - Breathe. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Filcic
vs
Hansen

178 cm
29
157 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

186 cm
30
165 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

Good takedowns
Dangerous knees
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Sandro Filcic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunner Hansen!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen tries to clinch up but Filcic circles away and keeps his distance.
Hansen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Filcic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hansen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Filcic is fending him off so far but Hansen persists. Nope, Filcic circles away and we're back to standing.
Filcic looks to score with a jab to the body but Hansen is just out of range.
Filcic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hansen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Filcic looks to throw the jab but Hansen is out of range.

Filcic rushes Hansen and presses him up against the cage.
Filcic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Gunner Hansen has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Filcic.
Hansen wants to take the fight to the mat but Filcic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sandro Filcic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Hansen.
A hook to the body from Filcic.
Filcic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Filcic pushes Hansen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Filcic lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filcic lands a knee to the body.

Filcic manages to break the clinch.
Filcic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hansen's head.
Hansen slips under a jab.
Filcic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Filcic connects with a single shot there.
A punch combination from Filcic misses.
Hansen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Nice combo by Filcic! Oh, that's hurt him - Hansen falls to the canvas and Filcic follows him into side control.

Hansen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hansen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Filcic.
Hansen is still in real trouble! Can Filcic finish him?
Hansen is looking to regain half guard here but Filcic keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Filcic stalls from top position.
Filcic working the ground and pound.
Filcic takes a little break here. Hansen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hansen seems to have recovered his senses.
Filcic trying to control the position but Hansen is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filcic is really struggling to control Hansen but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Sandro Filcic has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Filcic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That has opened up Gunner Hansen's cut even more.
Filcic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Filcic gets the takedown into side control.

Filcic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filcic trying to control the position but Hansen is working away.
Hansen struggling a bit here.
Filcic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hansen keeps working.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandro Filcic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunner Hansen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Filcic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sandro Filcic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hansen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Filcic sprawls well initially but Hansen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hansen not doing much here.
Filcic tries to roll over but Hansen keeps him under control.
Filcic desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Filcic is refusing to be controlled, as Hansen sits in half guard.
Hansen prevents Filcic from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filcic is pressing down on Hansen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hansen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Filcic trying to keep a closed guard but Hansen is proving a slippery customer.
Hansen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Gunner Hansen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Filcic fails to land with a series of punches.
Filcic throws a series of punches but Hansen moves out of range.
Filcic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Hansen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hansen showed some decent athleticism there.
Filcic wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hansen is trying to control. Filcic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Filcic is looking for a sweep. Hansen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gunner Hansen wasn't active enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hansen.
Hansen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Filcic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Filcic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hansen dives in and grabs Filcic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Filcic pushes down on Hansen's head and hops out.
Sandro Filcic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Hansen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filcic throws a jab but it's blocked by Hansen.
Filcic tries to score with a low kick but Hansen moves his leg out of the way.
Filcic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hansen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Filcic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hansen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Filcic. Those never looked like landing.
Filcic tries to bum rush Hansen with a series of wild strikes but Hansen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Filcic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hansen manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Filcic moves into range and clinches up with Hansen.
Hansen tries to score a body lock takedown but Filcic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Filcic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hansen looking for a takedown.
Filcic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hansen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Filcic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Filcic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filcic shoots in looking for a takedown but Hansen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Filcic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sandro Filcic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunner Hansen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hansen fails to land the takedown.
Filcic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hansen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Filcic somewhat.
No joy there for Filcic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sandro Filcic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hansen slips a straight right by Filcic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filcic shoots for a double leg takedown but Hansen sprawls well. He's pushed Filcic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Filcic throws a series of punches but Hansen moves out of range.
Hansen shoots in but Filcic avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen moves out of range of the body kick from Filcic.
Hansen pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Hansen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hansen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Filcic is trying to escape the mount.
Hansen controlling his opponent.
Filcic is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Filcic is looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hansen controlling from mount.
Hansen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Filcic is looking to escape.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gunner Hansen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Filcic stuffs the takedown attempt from Hansen. Hansen gets slowly back to his feet.
Sandro Filcic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Hansen.
Hansen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen tries for a takedown but Filcic circles away easily
and Filcic counters with a series of strikes. Hansen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Filcic throws a nice looking combination but Hansen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gunner Hansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hansen blocks the body kick.

Filcic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Filcic lands a left hand.
Hansen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Filcic after a bit of a struggle.
Filcic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hansen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hansen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Filcic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filcic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Filcic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Filcic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Filcic.
Filcic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filcic cracks Hansen with a nice body shot.
Sandro Filcic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Filcic prevents the takedown attempt.
Filcic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filcic working Hansen over with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Filcic as the two fighters clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandro Filcic!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ozzie Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorgen Jonsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonsson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Good Old South kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Castillo
vs
Jonsson

195 cm
30
215 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

189 cm
24
214 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ozzie Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorgen Jonsson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillo throws a series of punches but Jonsson moves out of range.
Jorgen Jonsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castillo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jonsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Castillo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Jonsson has managed to clinch.
Jonsson leaning against his opponent.

Jonsson has hold of one of Castillo's legs. Castillo is fighting the takedown attempt but Jonsson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jonsson throwing strikes but missing.
Jonsson wants to pass the guard but Castillo is keeping the position.
Castillo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Castillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castillo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Castillo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jonsson.
Jonsson content to stall in guard here.
Jonsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jorgen Jonsson.
Castillo misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jonsson back to the cage. Castillo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jonsson is looking to clinch but Castillo is avoiding it.
Jonsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jonsson tries to move into range but Castillo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Castillo throws a looping overhand right but Jonsson ducks down to avoid it.
Jonsson tries to clinch but Castillo is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Castillo. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jonsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Castillo letting Jonsson take a breather here.
Castillo is trying to break the clinch but Jonsson has him pressed against the cage.
Jonsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Castillo's efforts to push away.
Jonsson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Castillo after a bit of a struggle.
Castillo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jonsson has him pressed against the cage.

Jonsson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Castillo regains guard.
Jonsson throwing strikes from guard but Castillo blocks nicely.
Jonsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Castillo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jonsson.
Jonsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Castillo trying to control the position here.
Jonsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Castillo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jonsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Castillo fails to land with a series of punches.
Castillo misses with an uppercut. Jonsson saw that one coming.
Castillo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jonsson.
Castillo slips under a jab from Jonsson.
Castillo misses with a hook.
Jonsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jonsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castillo.
Castillo works the jab nicely.
Castillo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo misses the shot to the body.
Castillo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Castillo, as that shot connected.
Castillo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castillo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jonsson.
Castillo looks to land a left hand but Jonsson moved out of range nicely.
Castillo connects with a crisp jab.
Castillo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Castillo misses with an uppercut. Jonsson saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jonsson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Castillo's half guard.
Jonsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jonsson wants to take a breather but Castillo is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jonsson throwing shots but Castillo is blocking nicely.
Jonsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Castillo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jonsson.
Jonsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Castillo defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jonsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jonsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jonsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jonsson misses with a head shot. Castillo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jonsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson wants to control from the top but Castillo keeps moving.
Jonsson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Castillo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jonsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jorgen Jonsson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Castillo works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jorgen Jonsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Jonsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Castillo is just out of range.
Jonsson fails to land with a series of punches.

Jonsson rushes Castillo and presses him up against the cage.
Castillo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Castillo is trying to break the clinch but Jonsson has him pressed against the cage.
Castillo has Jonsson pushed against the cage.
Jonsson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Castillo is defending well.
A frustrated look appears on Castillo's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Castillo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castillo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jonsson.
Jonsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castillo is fending him off so far but Jonsson persists. Nope, Castillo circles away and we're back to standing.
Jonsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Ozzie Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorgen Jonsson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Castillo misses with a straight right.
Castillo lands a jab.
Jonsson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ozzie Castillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castillo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jonsson missing with a left hand there. Castillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jonsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castillo.
Castillo scores with the left hand. Jonsson knows he should have avoided that one.

Jonsson instigates a clinch.
Castillo is trying to break the clinch but Jonsson is controlling him.
Castillo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Castillo has had enough of the clinch but Jonsson keeps him there for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castillo is looking to break free of the clinch but Jonsson has double underhooks.
Castillo working hard to break the clinch.
Castillo has a couple of punches blocked by Jonsson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson stalling.
Castillo misses with a punch to the body.
Castillo has had enough of the clinch but Jonsson keeps him there for the moment.
Castillo wants to break free but Jonsson has control.
Jonsson stalling.
Jonsson has Castillo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Castillo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jonsson goes for a takedown attempt but Castillo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jonsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Castillo circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Castillo is just out of range.
Castillo clobbers Jonsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jonsson takes one on the button.
Castillo misses the jab.
Castillo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jorgen Jonsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jonsson just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castillo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Castillo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jonsson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ozzie Castillo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jonsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorgen Jonsson!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mister Birchum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Broph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mister Birchum could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Craig Broph's chin.

Birchum
vs
Broph

197 cm
25
192 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

190 cm
27
190 lbs
19 - 11 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mister Birchum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Craig Broph!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Birchum misses with a few strikes there.
Broph throws a hook but Birchum blocks it.
A jab from Birchum misses.

Broph scores with a takedown into Birchum's guard.
Broph postures up in Birchum's guard and throws a big left but Birchum blocks it.
Birchum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Broph.
Broph trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Broph throws a big right hand that misses.
Broph trying to control but Birchum is working from the bottom.
Broph is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchum can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Broph controls the pace.
Broph passes Birchum's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Broph is looking to take a break and control but Birchum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Birchum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Broph on the ground.
Broph sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Birchum defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Broph is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Broph working over Birchum with some ground and pound. Birchum looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Birchum trying to control from the bottom.
Broph throwing shots but Birchum is blocking nicely.
Broph thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Birchum's head.
Birchum tries to roll over but Broph keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broph sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Birchum defending well though.
Broph thows a huge punch but Birchum dodges it nicely.

Broph wants to work for an arm triangle but Birchum is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Broph throwing shots but Birchum is blocking nicely.
Birchum taking some punishment here, with Broph in his half guard.
Broph throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Broph content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broph tries to pass the half guard into mount. Birchum knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Birchum is trying to control but Broph manages to pass to mount!
Broph working Birchum over with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Broph lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Broph dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Birchum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Birchum throws a right hand that Broph ducks under and follows up with a left that Broph also avoids with ease.

Broph manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Birchum on his heels. He'll look to pass Birchum's guard now, I'm sure.
Broph's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Birchum keeping full guard, as Broph tries to pass.
Broph is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Birchum keeping full guard, as Broph tries to pass.
Craig Broph has got the better of the ground game so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Craig Broph.
Broph connects with a body shot that sends Birchum's belly button to the back.
Mister Birchum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchum slips under a jab from Broph.
Birchum swings away with a body shot that misses
and Broph counters with a stiff right hand.
Broph scores with a sloppy right hand. Birchum should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Birchum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Birchum avoids the body shot from Broph.
Birchum slips a straight right by Broph.
Broph feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Birchum's calf.
Broph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Birchum was well out of range. Poor timing from Broph.
Broph thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Broph there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Craig Broph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Broph needs to keep his hands up - Birchum had a free shot at his head there.
A lazy left from Birchum finds it's target.
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!
Birchum takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Broph moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Broph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Birchum.
Birchum throws a jab but it's blocked by Broph.
Birchum throws the left hand but Broph avoids the punch easily.
Birchum misses with a hook
and Broph counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Birchum thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Birchum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Broph was well out of range. Poor timing from Birchum.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broph lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Broph swings for the body but Birchum moves out of range.
That kick from Broph tenderised Birchum's leg. Birchum is trying to keep his angry face on.
Birchum moves forwards but Broph connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Birchum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Birchum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Broph.

Broph lands a left and a right that sends Birchum crashing to the canvas! Broph dives into mount looking to finish!

Birchum is rocked!

It looks like Mister Birchum has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Broph drops a big elbow. That's hurt Birchum! More shots from Broph and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Broph!
A relieved looking Craig Broph thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Santino Carolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rover Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Desperado by Los Lobos kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Carolla
vs
Gracie

195 cm
27
180 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

178 cm
31
175 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Santino Carolla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rover Gracie!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Carolla gets caught napping as Gracie dives in and scores a takedown. Carolla manages to retain guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie passes Carolla's left leg - he's now in half guard.

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

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Carolla is defending well.

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carolla has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Carolla is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rover Gracie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Highway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and London Saint James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saint James has chosen Rocky Road To Dublin as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Highway
vs
Saint James

201 cm
23
275 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

200 cm
25
230 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Highway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, London Saint James!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Highway.
Highway misses with a looping left.
Highway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saint James paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Highway lands a big head kick that sends Saint James tumbling to the mat! Highway takes a step backwards and waves Saint James back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Saint James is rocked!

It looks like London Saint James has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Highway throws a head kick that misses.
Highway scores with a push kick.
Saint James moves away from the strike by Highway.
Highway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Highway tries to land a front kick but Saint James steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Highway lands a big head kick that sends Saint James tumbling to the mat! Highway takes a step backwards and waves Saint James back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Highway lands a front kick.
Saint James looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Highway.
Highway throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Saint James crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thomas Highway!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Flame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blacko Mangetesmorts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blacko Mangetesmorts has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Flame
vs
Mangetesmorts

188 cm
23
195 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

180 cm
27
190 lbs
15 - 10 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Flame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Blacko Mangetesmorts!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangetesmorts looks for a takedown but Flame sprawls well.
Flame chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mangetesmorts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mangetesmorts is defended easily by Flame.
Flame throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flame is looking to clinch but Mangetesmorts is avoiding it.
Flame wants to clinch up but Mangetesmorts keeps it at a distance.
Mangetesmorts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mangetesmorts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jonny Flame has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blacko Mangetesmorts.
Mangetesmorts shoots in but Flame avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Flame tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangetesmorts just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangetesmorts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Flame throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Blacko Mangetesmorts has been cut.

Mangetesmorts is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Flame's half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mangetesmorts wants to free his trapped foot but Flame is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mangetesmorts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flame's head.
Mangetesmorts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mangetesmorts looks to land a strike but Flame avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangetesmorts wants to pass the guard but Flame is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mangetesmorts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mangetesmorts stands up over Flame, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mangetesmorts postures up and lands a big shot to Flame's brow.
Mangetesmorts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Flame wants to get back to his feet but Mangetesmorts is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mangetesmorts lands a couple of elbows.
Flame is looking to stand up but Mangetesmorts isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangetesmorts with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flame keeping full guard, as Mangetesmorts tries to pass.
Mangetesmorts is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mangetesmorts prevents Flame from getting back to his feet.
Mangetesmorts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mangetesmorts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mangetesmorts cracks Flame with a solid left hand.
Mangetesmorts throws an elbow that misses. Flame uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mangetesmorts's guard. Nice move by Flame!
Mangetesmorts wants to sweep here but Flame controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mangetesmorts working for a triangle but Flame defends it easily.
Flame wants to get up but he can't break Mangetesmorts's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Flame stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mangetesmorts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flame has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mangetesmorts looking for a guillotine here but Flame defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mangetesmorts tries for a takedown but Flame circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Flame. No joy for Mangetesmorts on that attempt.
Flame swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mangetesmorts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Flame does no damage.
Mangetesmorts blocks a head kick by Flame.
Flame tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mangetesmorts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mangetesmorts throws a lazy right hand but Flame sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mangetesmorts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flame moves away.

Flame gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mangetesmorts to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mangetesmorts trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Flame manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangetesmorts thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mangetesmorts looking for a sweep. Not yet Mangetesmorts, not yet.
Flame works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mangetesmorts wants to get back to full guard but Flame has mounted him!
Mangetesmorts regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mangetesmorts manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangetesmorts tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Mangetesmorts working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Flame has passed into half guard!
Flame is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mangetesmorts manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mangetesmorts looking for subs off his back but Flame has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mangetesmorts regains full guard. Nicely done.

Mangetesmorts throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Flame avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flame has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mangetesmorts is proving hard to escape from.
Mangetesmorts controls Flame momentarily but Flame frees himself.
Mangetesmorts looking for a sweep. Not yet Mangetesmorts, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blacko Mangetesmorts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Blacko Mangetesmorts's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mangetesmorts shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Mangetesmorts is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nice strikes from Mangetesmorts there.
Mangetesmorts perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Mangetesmorts is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Flame sees it coming and defends easily.

Flame kicks off Mangetesmorts and gets to his feet.
Flame throws a head kick that half lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Flame tries to sprawl but Mangetesmorts drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mangetesmorts scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blacko Mangetesmorts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mangetesmorts wants to pass to mount but Flame is defending the position.
Mangetesmorts slows the pace down in half guard.
Flame tries to kick Mangetesmorts off but Mangetesmorts keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Mangetesmorts is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Flame doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mangetesmorts.
Flame is staying active underneath Mangetesmorts, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flame preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Flame is trying to stand back up but Mangetesmorts is controlling him
Mangetesmorts trying to control from half guard but Flame is working away.

Mangetesmorts is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Flame to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Mangetesmorts throws an elbow that misses. Flame uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mangetesmorts's guard. Nice move by Flame!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangetesmorts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flame is one step ahead there.
Flame wants to stand and escape but instead Mangetesmorts has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mangetesmorts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flame works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Flame manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mangetesmorts is defended easily by Flame.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mangetesmorts 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.
Mangetesmorts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flame is keeping the position for now.

Flame kicks Mangetesmorts off and gets to his feet.
Mangetesmorts misses with a looping right.
Flame doesn't manage to clinch there - Mangetesmorts circles away.
Mangetesmorts tries for a takedown but Flame sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mangetesmorts.
Jonny Flame has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blacko Mangetesmorts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangetesmorts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flame but Flame pushes him off and we're back to square one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blacko Mangetesmorts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mangetesmorts 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 Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blacko Mangetesmorts!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milan Hosak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Roberts
vs
Hosak

195 cm
29
261 lbs
23 - 10 - 0

190 cm
27
260 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Rebel Pride Clothing. (Death Before Dishonor) $8 S

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 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Milan Hosak!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hosak ducks under a wild hook from Roberts.
Hosak thuds his right hand into Roberts's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

It looks like Bruce Roberts has been cut.
Roberts swinging wildly here.
Hosak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roberts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roberts throws a series of punches but Hosak avoids them all with ease.
Hosak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice takedown defense from Hosak. No joy for Roberts on that attempt.
Hosak staying out of range there.
Roberts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hosak manages to avoid it.

Roberts tries to keep at a distance but Hosak has taken the fight into the clinch.
Roberts scores with a shot to the side of Hosak's head.
A frustrated look appears on Hosak's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Roberts trying to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts keeps control of Hosak as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hosak pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Hosak's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Hosak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roberts misses with a head kick.
Roberts looks to throw the jab but Hosak is out of range.
Roberts throws a quick inside leg kick.
Roberts fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts lands a front kick.
Roberts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Milan Hosak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hosak will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roberts is looking to clinch but Hosak is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Roberts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hosak tries to clinch up.
Roberts slips under a jab from Hosak.
Hosak misses with a straight right.

Hosak closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Roberts quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hosak is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roberts sees it coming and defends easily.
Hosak throwing shots but Roberts is blocking nicely.

Roberts is defending against the submission attempts here by Hosak.
Hosak trying to pass the guard but Roberts defending well.
Hosak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hosak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Roberts is pressing down on Hosak's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hosak preventing the sweep.
Hosak tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberts is retaining full guard.

Roberts has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hosak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hosak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hosak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Hosak gets to his feet. Roberts looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Roberts gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hosak tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Roberts takes a swing at Hosak's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hosak looks gassed!
Roberts fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hosak throws a sloppy head kick
and Roberts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Milan Hosak has been cut.

Roberts closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Roberts.
Roberts taking a breather.
Roberts is trying to pull guard but Hosak has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Roberts.
Roberts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hosak looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Roberts holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Roberts with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Roberts dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hosak blocks a head kick by Roberts.
An inside leg kick lands from Roberts.
Hosak throws a looping overhand right but Roberts ducks down to avoid it.
Roberts tries to clinch
and Hosak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Roberts.
Hosak connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roberts momentarily.

Hosak cracks Roberts with a big right hand and Roberts goes down!

Roberts is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hosak stopping the sweep attempt from Roberts.
Hosak scoring with punches to the head and body.

Hosak 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.
Hosak trying to move into half guard but instead Roberts has managed to sweep!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roberts trying to control but Hosak is working from the bottom.
Roberts wants to pass the guard but Hosak is keeping the position.
Hosak wants to sweep here but Roberts controlling him for the moment.
Roberts throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts won't allow Hosak to get back to his feet.
Roberts stands up over Hosak, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roberts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roberts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hosak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roberts.
Roberts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roberts tries to free his leg and advance position but Hosak is retaining full guard.
Roberts slips nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hosak!
Roberts 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.
Roberts misses with a head shot.
Hosak sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hosak is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hosak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roberts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hosak wants to control but Roberts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hosak wants to control but Roberts passes into side.
Hosak takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roberts working the strikes but Hosak uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Roberts stops Hosak from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Milan Hosak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Roberts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Roberts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hosak swivels and escapes.
Roberts throws the left hand but Hosak avoids the punch easily.
Roberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hosak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Roberts.
Hosak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hosak moves out of range of the body kick.
Hosak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roberts circles away.
Roberts throws a series of punches but Hosak avoids them all with ease.
An inside leg kick from Roberts misses.
Roberts jabs Hosak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hosak throws a right hand that misses
and Roberts counters with a body kick.
Hosak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hosak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roberts. Roberts obviously looking to wear him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hosak.
Hosak fails to land with a series of punches.
Hosak blocks a head kick by Roberts.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hosak takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hosak is trying to push Roberts away but Roberts has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Roberts has Hosak pressed against the cage, preventing Hosak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Roberts lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Roberts prevents Hosak from breaking the clinch.
Roberts wants to take the fight to the mat but Hosak manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hosak prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hosak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Roberts on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hosak misses with a body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hosak crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Roberts - the referee stops the clock and Hosak gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Roberts. Hosak manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hosak looks to land a left hand but Roberts moved out of range nicely.
Roberts feints and then cracks Hosak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hosak down.
Hosak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hosak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Roberts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roberts tries to score with a low kick but Hosak moves his leg out of the way.
Roberts lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hosak misses with a low kick.
Hosak 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts punishes Hosak's body with a nice straight punch.
Roberts lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Roberts fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Roberts shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hosak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roberts.
Nice strikes from Roberts there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts wants to pass the guard but Hosak is defending well.
Roberts has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Roberts thows a huge punch but Hosak dodges it nicely.
Roberts thows a huge punch but Hosak dodges it nicely.
Roberts wants to pass the guard but Hosak is defending well.
Roberts throwing shots but Hosak is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice strikes from Roberts there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Roberts!
After the big win, Bruce Roberts made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Rebel Pride Clothing. (Death Before Dishonor) $8 S and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
95%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mclovin Mclovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank The Trashman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mclovin comes to the cage accompanied by Bulls On Parade . This should be a great matchup!

Mclovin Mclovin
vs
The Trashman

184 cm
29
180 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

168 cm
28
172 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

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 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Mclovin Mclovin !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank The Trashman!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from The Trashman. Mclovin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Mclovin .
The Trashman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mclovin .
The Trashman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Trashman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mclovin .
Mclovin misses with a body shot
and The Trashman counters with a nice body shot.
Mclovin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Trashman throws a jab but it's blocked by Mclovin .
The Trashman avoids the head kick by Mclovin .
Sloppy strikes from Mclovin . Those never looked like landing.
A jab from The Trashman finds it's way through Mclovin 's defenses.
Mclovin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclovin connects with a body shot.
Mclovin misses with an uppercut.
Mclovin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Trashman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Trashman moves out of range of the leg kick from Mclovin .
The Trashman throws a jab when Mclovin was well out of range.
Mclovin lands a really nice looking cross but The Trashman seems unphased.
Mclovin Mclovin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mclovin misses with a wild combination.
The Trashman moves out of range of the strikes.
Mclovin swings widly with a right hand
and The Trashman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Trashman cracks Mclovin with a hook to the temple - Mclovin is on wobbly legs here! The Trashman swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Mclovin falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! The Trashman wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frank The Trashman!