XFC 33 The End PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mike bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by a great song. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

James
vs
bob

200 cm
25
250 lbs
3 - 9 - 0

225 cm
21
245 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, mike bob!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from James as bob shoots in.

bob feints and as James raises his hands in defense, bob changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is adopting a defensive guard.
bob wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
bob wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
bob trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
bob looking to pass the guard.
bob trying to stand up but can't free himself from James's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bob stopping the sweep attempt from James.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
bob goes for a takedown in the clinch but James prevents it.
bob looking to slow down the pace here.
bob jumps guard but James stands there with bob around his waist. bob gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nathan James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mike bob.
James changes levels and goes for a takedown here. bob fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

James 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.

James drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and James jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

bob working for submissions but it's allowed James to get to half guard.
bob looks gassed!

James is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but bob does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James works his way into full mount!
James tries to control but bob wriggling away.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
James has control of bob's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and bob regains control of the situation pretty easily.
bob is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James works his way to his opponent's back.
bob just trying to survive but James is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
bob looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

bob is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan James dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

bob misses with a kick to the body.
bob tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
bob takes a shot to the body in his stride.
bob is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
bob closes the distance but James moves to the side

and James counters by clinching up.
bob working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James prevents bob from breaking the clinch.

James manages to break the clinch.
James moves in looking to clinch but bob pushes him off.

James shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than James was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
James prevents bob from getting the reversal.
bob wants to hold on but James pushes him away.
bob tries to improve his position but instead James has taken his back!
bob can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
bob is trying to get back to his feet but James has full control of the position and if anything, bob has just worked his way into a worse spot.
bob is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

James looking to break bob's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. bob remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise James will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
bob holding both James 's hands and preventing any damage.

James has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
bob is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bob trying to control the hands but James won't let him.

bob is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if James gets his way!

bob is looking to escape here. Oh dear - James has locked on a rear naked choke here! bob is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nathan James!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between nate kaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

kaka
vs
Bob

200 cm
25
200 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

180 cm
21
200 lbs
0 - 8 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, nate kaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Joe Bob!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob tries to close the distance and clinch but kaka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bob tries to clinch there but kaka circles away.
Bob scores with a three punch combo!
kaka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bob's sensitive parts.
kaka throws a right hand that Bob ducks under and follows up with a left that Bob also avoids with ease.
Bob throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around kaka's waist but kaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bob off to one side.

kaka drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bob looking for a sweep. Not yet Bob, not yet.

kaka gets to his feet - Bob follows without any prompting.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob is looking to clinch but kaka is avoiding it.
Bob tries for a takedown but kaka circles away easily
and kaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Joe Bob has been cut.
kaka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
kaka is struggling to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

kaka breaks the clinch.
Bob has his takedown stuffed

and kaka counters by moving into the clinch.
nate kaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Bob.
Bob looks gassed!
A nice left hand lands by kaka.
kaka taking a breather.

kaka manages to break the clinch.

kaka has managed to clinch.
Bob wants to break the clinch but can't.

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

kaka has Bob up against the cage in a clinch.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

kaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bob wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bob is trying to break the clinch but kaka has him pressed against the cage.
Bob looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

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

kaka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
kaka is looking to work some ground and pound but Bob has wrist control.

kaka gets to his feet. Bob looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

kaka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
kaka with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

kaka decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

kaka throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bob was covering up waiting for the punch and kaka finishes the takedown easily into guard.

kaka decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

kaka darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bob wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob wants to control but kaka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
kaka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from kaka.
Bob is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bob is trying to control but kaka passes into side control!

kaka decides to stand back up. kaka steps back and let's Bob get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

kaka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bob sprawls well initially but kaka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

kaka decides to stand and escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

nate kaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Bob's cut.
That's time! kaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A nice inside leg kick there by kaka. That's going to slow Bob down.

kaka shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bob napping and manages to drive through into side control!

kaka decides to stand back up. kaka steps back and let's Bob get back to his feet.
Bob has his takedown stuffed
and kaka counters with a lovely shot to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knees in the clinch landing for kaka.
Bob wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

kaka breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
kaka with a hook.
Bob walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.

kaka drives through and clinches with Bob against the cage.

kaka breaks from the clinch.
kaka looks to land a combination but Bob avoids it well.

kaka closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bob did well to prevent kaka getting side control.
kaka frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bob tries to lock up and control but kaka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
kaka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bob is looking to escape.
kaka throws some wild stikes that Bob manages to avoid easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob is trying desperately to improve position.

Bob tries to improve his position but kaka has taken his back! kaka has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Bob tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! kaka pushes Bob away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). nate kaka!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Smyth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeMac Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Red has chosen shimmy she wobble as his entrance music. Josh Smyth has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Smyth
vs
Red

192 cm
23
190 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

182 cm
19
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Smyth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, LeMac Red!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Red fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smyth, pushing him back against the cage.
Red throws an elbow but it misses.
Red taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Red lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Red taking a breather.
Smyth drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

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

Red gets a clinch.
Smyth takes an elbow to the temple.

Red breaks the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Red.

Red rushes Smyth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Red lands a shoulder strike.
Red lands with a light punch inside.
Smyth has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Red is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Red breaks the clinch.
Smyth shoots in and drives through. Red sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Smyth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Red slaps away a takedown attempt from Smyth, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Red drops Smyth with a beautiful combination! Smyth stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Red is looking for the KO!

Smyth is rocked!

It looks like Josh Smyth has been cut.
Smyth is breathing heavily.
Red misses with a wild combination.
Smyth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Red can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Red pushes Smyth up against the cage in a clinch.
Red is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Red scores with a nice hook to the head.
Red scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Red creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knees to the body from Red.

Red's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smyth tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Red counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Red controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Smyth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Red must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Smyth is working an open guard so Red takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Red lands with a nice combination. Smyth backs away looking to recover.

Red closes the distance and clinches.

Red manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Red misses.

Red closes the distance and pushes Smyth back into the cage.

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

Red darts in and clinches Smyth up against the cage.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Red throws a head kick but Smyth moves out of range.

Red rushes Smyth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Red lands a damaging elbow.

Red breaks from the clinch.

Red lands a left and a right that send Smyth crashing to the mat, dazed. Red thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Whack! Red lands a heavy head kick that drops Smyth. The ref tackles Red to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Smyth was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). LeMac Red!

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 Andy Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Deamon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wuzz's entrance music is Lützenkirchen - German Kiss. A fine choice. Shawn Deamon has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Wuzz
vs
Deamon

187 cm
21
210 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

196 cm
22
197 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Nemesis Cage Clothing

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Wuzz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shawn Deamon!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wuzz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Deamon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Deamon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wuzz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Deamon some visible discomfort.

Wuzz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Deamon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wuzz but great work by Deamon.
Wuzz is trying to get back to half guard.
Wuzz manages to get back to half guard.

Wuzz actively working from the bottom here.
Deamon tries to stand but can't do so whilst Wuzz controls his leg.

Wuzz looking for submissions off his back.
Deamon not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wuzz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wuzz is refusing to be controlled, as Deamon sits in half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Deamon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wuzz slips a jab and a cross from Deamon.
Wuzz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Deamon pinned against the cage. Deamon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A combination from Deamon does no damage.
Wuzz blocks a head kick by Deamon.

Wuzz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wuzz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Wuzz is working for a guillotine from mount but Deamon frees his head quite easily.

Wuzz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wuzz is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wuzz looking to secure an arm triangle but Deamon defends it well.
Wuzz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Wuzz goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Deamon turns into him and now he's in Wuzz's guard.
Deamon wants to get up but he can't break Wuzz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wuzz working for a triangle but Deamon defends it easily.
Wuzz trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Deamon trying to control but Wuzz is working from the bottom.
Deamon throwing strikes but missing.

Wuzz pushes Deamon off and gets back to his feet.
Deamon throws a head kick but Wuzz moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Wuzz scores with a takedown into Deamon's guard.
Wuzz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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

Wuzz drops back looking for a leg! Deamon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Deamon manages to kick Wuzz off! Wuzz jumps back into Deamon's guard.
Wuzz preventing the sweep.
Wuzz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Deamon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Wuzz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wuzz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Horrible takedown by Wuzz or perhaps it was just good defense by Deamon which made him look bad.
Deamon lands a slapping body shot.
Deamon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wuzz throws a head kick that misses.
Wuzz tries to clinch but Deamon is having none of it.
Deamon tries a head kick but it misses.
Deamon throws a one two combo.
Deamon looks to land a combination. Wuzz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wuzz shoots in for a takedown but Deamon shows good takedown defense.
Wuzz moves in looking to clinch but Deamon pushes him off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some bone on bone action there as Wuzz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wuzz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Deamon tries to avoid it but Wuzz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Deamon to the ground. Deamon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Wuzz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wuzz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Deamon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Deamon swats away the attempt to clinch by Wuzz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deamon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Deamon leaves Wuzz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Deamon throws a leg kick but Wuzz checks it.
Wuzz moves out of range of the leg kick from Deamon.
Deamon tries to bum rush Wuzz with a series of wild strikes but Wuzz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Deamon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wuzz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Wuzz jumps into guard, dragging Deamon to the mat.

Wuzz has his foot on Deamon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deamon works his way back into a safe position though.

Wuzz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Deamon wants to control from the top but Wuzz keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz has a closed guard, preventing Deamon from standing up.
Deamon preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deamon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Wuzz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Wuzz has his foot on Deamon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deamon works his way back into a safe position though.
Wuzz 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.

Wuzz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deamon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Deamon thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deamon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wuzz's guard.

Wuzz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Deamon tries to stand but Wuzz is controlling from the bottom.
Deamon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Wuzz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Wuzz has his foot on Deamon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deamon works his way back into a safe position though.

Wuzz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Deamon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Deamon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Deamon digs a good body shot into Wuzz's ribs.
Wuzz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wuzz shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice combination there by Deamon.
Wuzz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deamon.
Deamon tries a low kick but Wuzz avoids it.
Andy Wuzz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deamon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deamon throws and low kick but Wuzz moves out of range easily.
Wuzz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Deamon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Deamon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wuzz tries to clinch up.
Deamon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wuzz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Deamon 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!

Nice sprawl there from Deamon as Wuzz shoots in.
Deamon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wuzz's head.
Deamon throws a sloppy head kick and Wuzz moves out of range easily.
Wuzz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wuzz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Deamon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Deamon throws a leg kick but Wuzz checks it.
Deamon tries to land a front kick but Wuzz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Wuzz feints and as Deamon raises his hands in defense, Wuzz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wuzz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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

Wuzz drops back looking for a leg! Deamon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Deamon manages to kick Wuzz off! Wuzz jumps back into Deamon's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Wuzz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wuzz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deamon looking to control.
Deamon wants to sweep but no luck.
Wuzz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Wuzz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wuzz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Left hook, right uppercut from Deamon.
Deamon misses with a low kick.
Shawn Deamon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deamon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deamon working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wuzz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wuzz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Deamon working a defensive guard here.
Deamon looking for a sweep. Not yet Deamon, not yet.

Wuzz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wuzz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Wuzz 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.
Deamon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wuzz!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz is trying desperately to improve position.
Wuzz blocking the ground and pound.
Wuzz is desperately trying to improve his position but Deamon has a good base and remains in mount.
Wuzz is working hard here to advance position.

Deamon looking for a guillotine from mount but Wuzz is having none of it.
Andy Wuzz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wuzz tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Deamon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wuzz is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wuzz manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Wuzz actively working from the bottom here.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Wuzz!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saul Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Martello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Martello will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Hudson
vs
Martello

188 cm
19
234 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

200 cm
24
248 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Saul Hudson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Martello!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martello blocks a head kick by Hudson.
Hudson fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Martello does no damage.
Hudson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Martello moves into the clinch successfully.
Martello drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hudson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hudson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martello circles away.
Hudson wants to clinch

and Martello counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Martello wants a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hudson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Hudson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Martello manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martello is on top in guard.
Hudson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Martello puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martello thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hudson keeping control of the position.
Martello is keen to just control but Hudson is a slippery customer.
Hudson is trying to stand.
Hudson trying to control but Martello postures up.
Martello wants to pass the guard but Hudson is defending well.
Martello is thwarting Hudson's attempts to control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hudson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martello.

Martello changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hudson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Martello decides to stand back up.
Hudson misses with a head kick.
Hudson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Martello's head.

It looks like Max Martello has been cut.

Hudson clinches with his opponent.
Hudson stops a takedown attempt from Martello.
Martello looks gassed!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Martello wants to break the clinch but can't.

Hudson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martello swats away the attempt to clinch by Hudson.
Hudson wants to clinch

and Martello moves into the clinch.

Hudson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip 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!
Hudson with a flurry of punches that miss.

Hudson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hudson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hudson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hudson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hudson wants to control from the top but Martello keeps moving.
Hudson postures up in Martello's guard and throws a big left but Martello blocks it.
Martello wants to sweep here but Hudson controlling him for the moment.
Hudson trying to control but Martello is working from the bottom.
Martello keeping full guard, as Hudson tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hudson landing some decent shots from guard.
Martello trying to strike off his back.
Martello wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hudson is now in half guard.

Hudson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Hudson decides to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hudson gets a clinch.
Hudson wants to get back to striking at distance but Martello won't allow it.

Hudson jumps guard and drags Martello to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Hudson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Martello's cut.
That's time! Hudson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hudson closes the distance and clinches up with Martello, looking for a takedown. Hudson pushes Martello against the cage but Martello circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Martello throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Martello shoots in and bounces Hudson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hudson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martello manages to get himself to full guard.
Martello not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Martello is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hudson trying to control from the bottom.

Hudson actively working from the bottom here.
Martello is breathing heavily.
Hudson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Martello's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Martello's back!
Hudson throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Martello!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Martello hold on?!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hudson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Hudson working for a choke but Martello is defending well.
Martello wants to escape the position.
Hudson is punishing Martello with strikes - can he finish him?!
I really don't envy Martello right now.

Hudson is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Martello won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Hudson off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Saul Hudson!
Saul Hudson is the new heavyweight champion!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and All American (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berg kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger. All American has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Berg
vs
American

185 cm
24
205 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Berg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, All American!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

American shoots in and bounces Berg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Berg keeping moving, preventing American from controlling successfully.
American throwing strikes from guard but Berg blocks nicely.
American trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
American makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Berg pushes American off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
American shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Berg pinned against the cage. Berg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by American.
American closes the distance and clinches up with Berg, looking for a takedown. American pushes Berg against the cage but Berg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Berg with a lazy takedown attempt

and American counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Berg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of American's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take American's back!
You can see the frustration on American's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berg trying to control momentarily.

Berg is looking for the choke from the back position but American is controlling his hands well.
American tries to roll but Berg sticks to his back.
Berg controlling the position well here. American rolled but Berg kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Berg's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Berg has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
American trying to control the position but Berg manages to sink in the hooks.

Berg is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but American has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
You can see the frustration on American's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
American turns into Berg and is now in his guard.
American trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Berg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berg is on top in guard.
Berg won't allow American to sweep him here.

Berg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Berg is breathing heavily.
American looking for a sweep. Not yet American, not yet.
Berg trying to control but American is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but All American will probably get the nod.
That's time! Berg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

American with a poor takedown
and Berg counters with a series of strikes. American will be more careful next time no doubt.
American with a lazy takedown attempt

and Berg counters with a shoot takedown. American fights it but they end up in guard.
Berg pushing down on American's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Berg is looking for a kimura but American is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Berg to get the leverage.
American throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
American moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
American looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
American looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Berg puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berg is keen to just control but American is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
American throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Berg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
American tries to get to full guard but Berg has control of the leg.
Berg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but American does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
American shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Berg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alexander Berg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of All American.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
American misses with a takedown
and Berg counters with a nice body shot.
Berg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Berg lands a head shot.
American ducks under a wild hook from Berg.
Berg misses with a double jab

and American counters with a shoot takedown. Berg fights it but they end up in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berg trying to keep a closed guard but American is proving a slippery customer.
American trying to control the position from guard on top but Berg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berg is trying to keep American in close.
American trying to control but Berg is working from the bottom.
American missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Berg looking to hit a scissor sweep but American is one step ahead there.
Berg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as American accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
American shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Berg counters with a nice double leg into side control. American won't be happy with that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Berg decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Berg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and American counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Berg!
American working the ground and pound effectively.
American has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Berg's face.
Berg manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Berg is trying to maintain the position but American is very close to passing his half guard.
Berg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berg is trying to maintain the position but American is very close to passing his half guard.
Berg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Berg pushes American off looking to stand but American dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
American looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
American with a poor takedown
and Berg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
American lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by American.
Berg lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as American backs up against the cage.
American misses with a takedown

and Berg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
American really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
American really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

American defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Berg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
American keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Berg get's back to his feet.
Berg takes a swing at American's ribcage but misses.

American looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
American throws a strike but Berg avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
American landing some decent shots from guard.
American looking to sit in guard and control but Berg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Berg stopping the sweep attempt from American.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berg throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but All American just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

American gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Berg counters with a straight right hand.
All American seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
American doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berg counters with a series of strikes. American will be more careful next time no doubt.
Berg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Berg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and American counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Berg working a defensive guard here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
American throwing strikes but missing.
American throwing strikes from guard but Berg blocks nicely.
Berg pulls American in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as American accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Berg pushes American off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
American doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berg counters with a straight right hand.
Alexander Berg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of All American.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
American shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Berg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
American with a lazy takedown attempt
and Berg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Berg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and American counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
American has his takedown stuffed
and Berg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Berg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Berg misses with a double jab.

Excellent takedown into side control there by American.
Berg gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berg is looking to control American's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berg avoid being mounted?
Berg is looking to escape.
American wants to take a breather but Berg is having none of it.
Berg wants to get back to his feet.
Berg is looking to improve his position.
American not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if American is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Alexander Berg will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

American lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
American has his takedown stuffed

and Berg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in American's guard.
Berg won't allow American to sweep him here.
American is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Berg slips nicely into half guard.
American is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berg wants to stand but American has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Berg is working for a submission of some sort.
Berg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but American does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
American wants to get back to full guard but Berg has passed into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Berg prevents American from getting the reversal.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if American can do anything to dispel that myth.
Berg wants to control the pace but American is squirming around nicely.
Alexander Berg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berg prevents American from getting the reversal.
Berg avoids the attempt from American to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
American tries to reverse the position but Berg maintains control.
Berg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
American can't escape the position.
Berg controlling from the full mount.
American is wriggling around trying to escape.

Berg looking for a guillotine from mount but American is having none of it.
Berg trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
American is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berg trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Berg gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Berg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Berg 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alexander Berg!
Alexander Berg retains his light heavyweight title!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between sparka man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Archy Graf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for sparka man has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

man
vs
Graf

170 cm
22
155 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, sparka man!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Archy Graf!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graf shoots for a takedown but man saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Graf shoots in but no luck this time.
Graf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. man tries to avoid it but Graf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag man to the ground. man escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
sparka man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Archy Graf.
Graf has a takedown stuffed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Graf.
man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
man stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and man wants it to stay on the feet.
Graf has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from man finds it's way round the side to connect with Graf's head.

It looks like Archy Graf has been cut.

Graf gets the takedown into side control.
man dodges the ground and pound from Graf.
man dodges the ground and pound from Graf.
man bucks up and tries to throw Graf off but instead Graf has got his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.

man defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Graf looks gassed!
man trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Graf trying to control.
man has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Graf working for a choke but man is defending well.
Graf trying to control.
man has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Graf.

man defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

man is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Graf gets his way!
Graf is hanging on to man's back as he tries to escape.
Graf has good solid back control here.

Graf is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. man is defending well though. Graf let's go of the attempt for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Graf working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. man is doing well to defend. Graf seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! man is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Archy Graf!
Archy Graf is the new lightweight champion!