MMAL 88 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lars Van Kisse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Vergel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Van Kisse
vs
Vergel

172 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

186 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lars Van Kisse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ace Vergel!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Van Kisse clinches up against the cage.
Vergel looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nice elbow from Van Kisse.

It looks like Ace Vergel has been cut.
Van Kisse missing with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Kisse.
Van Kisse keeps control of Vergel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Van Kisse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Kisse.
Vergel takes a shot to the head.
Van Kisse misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vergel.
Van Kisse lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Van Kisse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vergel backwards.
Van Kisse lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Van Kisse.

Vergel is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Van Kisse.
Vergel is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Kisse finish him?
Clinched against the cage, Van Kisse lands a big elbow that drops Vergel! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Vergel is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Van Kisse!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Pump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Babsie Paneda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Babsie Paneda acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Pump
vs
Paneda

225 cm
29
300 lbs
2 - 16 - 1

179 cm
29
207 lbs
6 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Big Pump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Babsie Paneda!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paneda shoots in for a takedown but Pump shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pump takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pump lands a front kick.
Pump avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pump pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Paneda drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Paneda looking to sit in guard and control but Pump gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Paneda wants to stand but Pump is controlling the position.
Paneda looks gassed!
Pump passes into half guard.
Pump takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Paneda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pump. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pump is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Paneda!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pump moves to back control.

Pump is working for a rear naked choke. Paneda is not defending it well and Pump has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Paneda refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Paneda's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Big Pump!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Majin Boo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boo comes into the arena with I Fucking Hate You by Godsmack blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Boo
vs
Balboa

190 cm
31
275 lbs
18 - 4 - 0

185 cm
29
210 lbs
9 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Majin Boo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boo lands with an overhand left.
Balboa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

It looks like Rocky Balboa has been cut.
Balboa throws a head kick that misses.
Balboa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rocky Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa tried to score with a low kick but Boo checks it.
Balboa throws a predictable looking body shot

so Boo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Boo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boo is working Balboa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boo is working Balboa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Balboa is rocked!

Boo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Balboa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Boo, into his guard.
Boo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boo is working for a submission of some sort.
Boo winds up and cracks Balboa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That has opened up Rocky Balboa's cut even more.
Boo working over Balboa with some ground and pound. Balboa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

The cut above Rocky Balboa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Majin Boo!

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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 Deep Fryer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucio Margallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucio Margallo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Fryer
vs
Margallo

180 cm
26
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
212 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

RAW Nutrition Recovery *159 : 60$ *

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Margallo lands with a straight right. Fryer didn't see that one coming.

It looks like Deep Fryer has been cut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Margallo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Margallo's corner calls for a 1-2. Margallo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Margallo cracks Fryer with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fryer looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Margallo finish him?

Fryer is rocked!

Deep Fryer's cut is getting worse.
Fryer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Margallo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oh Fryer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Margallo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fryer was well out of range. Poor timing from Margallo.
Fryer seems to have got his legs back now.

Margallo gets caught napping as Fryer dives in and scores a takedown. Margallo manages to retain guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Margallo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fryer content to stall in guard here.

Fryer stands up from Margallo's guard - Fryer perhaps looking for a knockout.

Fryer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fryer wants to control from the top but Margallo keeps moving.
Fryer looking to pass the guard.
Fryer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

We're going to have a standup here because Deep Fryer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Margallo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margallo keeps the fight on the outside.
Margallo jabs Fryer to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Margallo gets a clinch.
Margallo has Fryer pressed against the cage.
Fryer is looking to break free of the clinch but Margallo has double underhooks.
Margallo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Margallo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Deep Fryer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Margallo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fryer backwards.
Fryer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Margallo pushes Fryer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Margallo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Margallo slows down the pace here.
Margallo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fryers head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margallo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Margallo.
Margallo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fryer backwards.

Jeez, Deep Fryer's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Margallo works on Fryer's body with a couple of short punches.
Fryer is breathing heavily.
A short left from Margallo.
Margallo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Margallo lands an uppercut.
Fryer tries to pull guard but Margallo won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Margallo.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lucio Margallo!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying King's choice of entrance music: Sway - Level Up. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Eriksson
vs
King

188 cm
23
200 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

180 cm
27
195 lbs
4 - 3 - 1

Decent wrestler
Great low kicks
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (159.49 $150)

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, William Eriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Steve King!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Eriksson.

Eriksson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the cage.
Eriksson lands with a light punch inside.
King wants to get back to striking at distance but Eriksson won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eriksson.
A short left from Eriksson.
Eriksson is stalling here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Eriksson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Eriksson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Eriksson lands with a right to the head.
King wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Eriksson has him pressed against the cage.
Eriksson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Eriksson.
Eriksson is working King over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King is looking to break free of the clinch but Eriksson has double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Eriksson.

Eriksson manages to break the clinch.

Eriksson clinches up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Eriksson.
Eriksson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Eriksson lands an uppercut.
Eriksson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Eriksson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Eriksson works on King's body with a couple of short punches.
Eriksson scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eriksson lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King letting Eriksson take a breather here.

Eriksson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eriksson throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Eriksson.

Eriksson darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
King can't break the clinch.
Eriksson tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Eriksson back against the cage.
King wants to get back to striking at distance but Eriksson won't allow it.
Eriksson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King tries to break free but Eriksson pushes him back against the cage.
King is trying to break the clinch but Eriksson is controlling him.
Eriksson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Eriksson breaks from the clinch.

Eriksson closes the distance and clinches.
King has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from Eriksson.
King letting Eriksson take a breather here.
King is trying to force a seperation but Eriksson has the dominant position.
Eriksson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Eriksson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Come on Eriksson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by William Eriksson.
King looks to throw the jab but Eriksson is out of range.
Eriksson wants to clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Eriksson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King tries to clinch up but Eriksson circles away and keeps his distance.
King scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like William Eriksson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Eriksson back to the cage. King follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Eriksson clinches up against the cage.

Eriksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from King.
King is looking to clinch.
Eriksson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eriksson throws a head kick that half lands.
Eriksson wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Eriksson clinches up with King and pushes him back against the cage.
Eriksson stalling against the cage.
King takes a shot to the head.
King working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Eriksson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eriksson tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Eriksson clinches.
Eriksson prevents King from breaking the clinch.

Eriksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eriksson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.

Eriksson has closed the distance and engaged King in a clinch.
Eriksson lands with a left to the head.
Eriksson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Eriksson blocking some punches.
Eriksson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning King up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Eriksson.
King has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Eriksson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Eriksson.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Eriksson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson blocking some punches.
Eriksson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Eriksson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Eriksson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Eriksson.
Eriksson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Eriksson breaks the clinch.
William Eriksson is winning the standup battle so far.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson lands a right hand.
Eriksson keeps control of King as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Eriksson lands a right hand.
Eriksson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through King's defenses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Eriksson lands a shoulder strike.
Eriksson scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eriksson displaying some good clinch control by pressing King up against the cage.
King can't break the clinch.
The referee calls for Eriksson to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by William Eriksson.

Eriksson has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson lands a nice shot to the body.
Eriksson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Eriksson scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
Eriksson stalling in the clinch.
King wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Eriksson has him pressed against the cage.
Eriksson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Eriksson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
A shot in the inside from Eriksson.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eriksson lands on the inside with an uppercut.

King is rocked!
King has had enough of the clinch but Eriksson keeps him there for the moment.

Eriksson manages to break the clinch.

Eriksson takes the fight into the clinch.
King avoiding damage as Eriksson throws knees to the body.
Eriksson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Eriksson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Eriksson lands a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King letting Eriksson take a breather here.
Eriksson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Eriksson lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eriksson.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Eriksson finish him?
Eriksson lands a body punch in the clinch.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Eriksson.
King is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Eriksson.

Eriksson breaks from the clinch.
Eriksson seems to be stalking King here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! King drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). William Eriksson!
A victorious William Eriksson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

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

Executioner
vs
Pring

194 cm
25
191 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Experienced

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Executioner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Pring!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Executioner is defended easily by Pring.
Executioner misses with a takedown

and Pring counters by clinching up.
Pring lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Alex Executioner has been cut.
Executioner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pring after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Executioner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pring with a knee to the head.
Pring unloads a knee to the mid-section. Executioner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Executioner is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pring with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pring utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pring slows down the pace here.
Knees to the body from Pring.
Pring landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pring lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pring scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Pring.
Pring landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pring connects with a nasty looking knee right to Executioner's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pring obliges.
Pring lands a good knee to the midsection. Executioner won't want to take too many of those.
Pring unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pring holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Pring.
Pring landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pring is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pring connects with a nasty looking knee right to Executioner's face.
Pring lands a knee to the head.
Executioner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Pring.
Pring lands a nice knee to the body.
Pring is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Executioner takes a knee right on the jaw!
The referee is keeping an eye on Pring - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pring landing knees to the body.
Executioner is looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pring with a knee to the head.
Pring lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pring lands a knee to the body.
Executioner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pring lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pring lands a knee to the head.
Pring connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pring.
Executioner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pring pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Executioner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pring crunches a lovely knee into Executioner's ribcage.
Pring connects with a nasty looking knee right to Executioner's face.
Pring landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pring lands a good knee to the midsection. Executioner won't want to take too many of those.
Pring putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Executioner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pring with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pring scores a nice knee to the body.
Pring lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Executioner tries to pull guard but Pring won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pring connects with a nasty looking knee right to Executioner's face.
Pring putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Executioner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pring.
Pring connects with a knee to the head.
Executioner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pring after a bit of a struggle.
Knees to the body from Pring.
Pring lands a good knee to the midsection. Executioner won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Pring.
Pring putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Executioner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pring landing knees to the body.
Pring connects with a nasty looking knee right to Executioner's face.
Pring slowing the pace effectively.
Pring scores a nice knee to the body.
Executioner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pring gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pring.
Pring is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Executioner wants a takedown but no success here.
Pring lands a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pring scores a nice knee to the body.
Pring landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pring lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Pring.
Pring landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pring unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pring with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Executioner is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pring can't fight it off and eventually Executioner manages to take the fight to the floor. Pring looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Executioner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pring swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pring can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Executioner 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Pring dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Executioner's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Pring tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Executioner was well out of range. Poor timing from Pring.
Executioner with a lazy takedown attempt

and Pring counters by moving into the clinch.
Pring with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pring connects with a nasty looking knee right to Executioner's face.
Pring lands a knee to the body.
Pring with a knee to the head.
Pring lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Executioner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pring utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Executioner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pring putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Executioner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pring with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pring is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pring lands a knee to the body.
Pring working Executioner over with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pring crunches a lovely knee into Executioner's ribcage.
Pring utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pring lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Executioner is working for takedown but Pring is calmly controlling the position for now.
A knee to the head by Pring.
Pring lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pring with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pring has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Executioner wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Executioner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pring landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Pring.
Executioner is trying to pull guard but Pring has him pressed against the cage.
Pring putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Executioner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pring with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Executioner is trying to pull guard but Pring turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pring crunches a lovely knee into Executioner's ribcage.
Pring controlling the action here for a moment.
Pring with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pring misses with a knee strike.
Pring is trying to wear down his opponent with 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!
Pring scores a nice knee to the body.
Executioner is trying to pull guard but Pring turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pring's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pring scores with a knee to the head.
Executioner looking for a takedown.
Joe Pring seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pring scores with a knee to the head.
Pring with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pring scores with a knee to the head.
Pring with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Executioner is trying to drag Pring to the mat but Pring just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A knee to the head by Pring.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pring putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Executioner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pring obliges.
Pring scores a nice knee to the body.
Pring lands a nice knee to the body.
Pring missing with knees to the body.
Executioner wants to take the fight to the mat but Pring manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pring stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Executioner is looking for a takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pring obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pring obliges.
Executioner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pring lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pring.
Pring landing knees to the head.
Pring 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.
Pring gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Executioner.
Pring landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Executioner wants a takedown.
Pring scores with a knee to the head.
Pring unloads a knee to the mid-section. Executioner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pring landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pring unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pring working Executioner over with knees to the body.
Executioner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pring tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Executioner avoids it.
Knees to the body from Pring.
Pring is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Executioner is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Executioner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pring holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Executioner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pring prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Pring showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alex Executioner's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Pring moves into the clinch.
Pring lands a knee to the body.
Pring connects with a nasty looking knee right to Executioner's face.
Pring landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pring using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pring with a knee to the head.
Pring lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pring putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Executioner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pring landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pring landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pring landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Pring.
Pring lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Executioner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pring gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pring landing knees to the body.
Executioner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stalling in the clinch from Pring.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Executioner wants a takedown.
Pring landing knees to the head.
Pring connects with a knee to the head.
Pring landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Executioner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pring pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Executioner. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pring pushes Executioner up against the cage in a clinch.
Pring scores a nice knee to the body.
Executioner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pring gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pring scores with a knee to the head.
Executioner tries for a takedown but Pring manages to get underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pring takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Executioner takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Executioner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pring landing knees to the head.
Pring landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pring lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pring landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
Executioner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pring to keep the fight standing.
Pring scores with a knee to the head.
Pring lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Executioner tries to score a body lock takedown but Pring shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pring landing knees to the head.
Executioner jumps guard but Pring turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pring prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pring connects with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Pring to work.
Pring lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Executioner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pring avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Executioner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Executioner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pring connects with a nasty looking knee right to Executioner's face.
Executioner is working for takedown but Pring is calmly controlling the position for now.
Executioner is working for takedown but Pring is calmly controlling the position for now.
Executioner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pring smiles and moves away.
Pring connects with a jab.

Pring has closed the distance and engaged Executioner in a clinch.
Alex Executioner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pring lands a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pring - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pring stops a takedown attempt from Executioner.
Pring putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Executioner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pring lands a knee to the head.
Pring lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pring lands a knee to the head.
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!
Pring landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pring lands a knee to the body.
Pring is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pring using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pring misses with a knee strike.
Pring leaning his opponent against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pring.
Pring is pressed up against the cage. Executioner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pring down to the mat. Pring avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Executioner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pring defends it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Executioner misses with a takedown attempt

and Pring moves into the clinch.
Pring lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pring scores a nice knee to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Pring comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pring 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Pring!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Suffer Thyme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Case (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Thyme
vs
Case

180 cm
31
170 lbs
16 - 4 - 0

170 cm
29
181 lbs
18 - 16 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Revolution Fatigues

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 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Suffer Thyme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Justin Case!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thyme tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thyme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Case fails with an attempt to clinch.

Case clinches up against the cage.
Thyme is trying to push Case away but Case has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Case is pushing Thyme up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Thyme is trying to break free.
Thyme is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Case manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Thyme manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Case is looking to clinch.
Justin Case seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Case wants to clinch up but Thyme keeps it at a distance.
Thyme's corner calls for a 1-2. Thyme obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Case moves out of range as Thyme strikes.
Thyme circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thyme keeps the fight on the outside.
Case closes the distance but Thyme moves to the side
and Thyme counters with a nice body shot.
Thyme misses with a straight right.
Case fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thyme misses with an attempted mid kick.

Thyme tries to keep at a distance but Case has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thyme is trying to break the clinch but Case is controlling him.
Thyme wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case leaning his opponent against the cage.

Thyme manages to break the clinch.
Thyme swats away the attempt to clinch by Case.
Case is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Case checks the leg kick nicely there.
Case checks a leg kick.
Case moves to clinch but Thyme breaks away
and Thyme connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Thyme misses its intended target.
Case closes the distance but Thyme moves to the side
and Thyme counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Case tries to clinch up but Thyme circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case tries to clinch but Thyme moves out of range.
Thyme throws out a loose jab but Case uses good head movement to avoid it.

Case gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thyme is trying to push Case away but Case has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Case stalling against the cage.
Thyme can't break the clinch.
Thyme is trying to force a seperation but Case has the dominant position.
Thyme tries to break the clinch but Case is controlling the position.
Case holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thyme wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thyme wants to break free but Case has control.
Case stalling.
Thyme wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Case keeps control of Thyme as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thyme can't break the clinch.
Case keeps control of Thyme as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Case prevents Thyme from breaking the clinch.
Thyme has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thyme looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thyme being controlled against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Suffer Thyme dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Case doesn't manage to clinch there - Thyme circles away.

Case gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thyme is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thyme wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thyme tries to circle away but Case has him pinned against the cage.
Case's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Case has Thyme pressed against the cage, preventing Thyme from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thyme tries to break free but Case pushes him back against the cage.
Thyme wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Case leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thyme looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thyme wants to break free but Case has control.
Thyme wants to get back to striking at distance but Case won't allow it.
Thyme working hard to break the clinch.
Thyme is trying to break free.

Thyme gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Thyme tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Case pushes Thyme off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thyme misses with a wild combination.
Case drops his hands momentarily and Thyme takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Case looks to clinch
and Thyme counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Case moves away from the strike by Thyme.
Case tries to clinch up but Thyme circles away and keeps his distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thyme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Case tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thyme cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thyme misses with a looping right.
Case tries to clinch
and Thyme connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Case checks the leg kick.
Thyme connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Case steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thyme.
Case tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Thyme manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Case fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thyme throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thyme misses with a hook.
Case looks to clinch
and Thyme counters with a nice uppercut.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thyme swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Case tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Thyme manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Case moves in looking to clinch but Thyme pushes him off.

Case pushes Thyme up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Case.
Case has Thyme pressed against the cage, preventing Thyme from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Case keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thyme's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Thyme's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Case content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thyme has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Case is stalling here.
Case trying to stall but Thyme improves his position.
Thyme is trying to break free.

Thyme breaks from the clinch.
Thyme shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Case moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Case.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thyme is trying to break the clinch but Case is controlling him.
Thyme wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Suffer Thyme dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Case doesn't manage to clinch there - Thyme circles away.
Thyme tries a low kick but Case avoids it.
Thyme wants to slow Case down by chopping away at his legs.
Thyme throws a shot from downtown. Case moves away and avoids it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thyme working hard to break the clinch.
Thyme wants to break free but Case has control.
Thyme wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thyme wants to get back to striking at distance but Case won't allow it.
Thyme tries to circle away but Case has him pinned against the cage.

Thyme tightens his grip and picks Case up, before dumping him to the ground. Case manages to land in guard.

Case has his feet on Thyme's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thyme paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Case tries to clinch up.

Case darts in and clinches Thyme up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Suffer Thyme has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Case digs a right hand into Thyme's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thyme's gas tank.
Thyme can't break the clinch.

Thyme breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Case is looking to clinch but Thyme is avoiding it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thyme.
Case tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Thyme manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Case displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thyme throws out the jab.
Thyme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thyme lunges at Case with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Case's hand.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thyme swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thyme misses with a low kick.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thyme swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thyme lands with a straight right. Case didn't see that one coming.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thyme paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Case moves in looking to clinch but Thyme pushes him off.
Case checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Case wants to clinch but Thyme slips to the side
and Thyme connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thyme throws a leg kick that misses.
Thyme is looking to score with low kicks.
Donk. Thyme catches Case right on the button with a cross.
Thyme takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A bone on bone clash there as Case blocks the leg kick.
Case is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Case fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thyme throws a nice inside leg kick.
Case tries to clinch up
and Thyme makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Case clinches with his opponent.
Thyme wants to get back to striking at distance but Case won't allow it.
Thyme can't break the clinch.
Thyme looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Case is working Thyme over against the cage.
Thyme looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thyme is trying to break free.
Case manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thyme breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thyme throws out a leg kick but Case moves out of range and Thyme only half commits.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Case tries to clinch
enabling Thyme to counter with a crisp jab.
Thyme is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thyme misses the jab.
Thyme pivots, looking for a leg kick but Case is out of range and Thyme settles back down.
Suffer Thyme is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Case tries to clinch
and Thyme counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Thyme misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Suffer Thyme showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thyme 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suffer Thyme!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Marcos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcos comes into the arena with Psyko - Konnan w/ Mad One blaring out of the sound system. Ricardo Marcos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Marcos
vs
Brock

191 cm
26
217 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

225 cm
21
300 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

RAW Nutrition Recovery *159 : 60$ *

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricardo Marcos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, King Brock!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Marcos!
Nice straight punches there by Marcos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marcos.
Brock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brock throws an overhand right that lands on Marcos's shoulder, as Marcos tries to avoid the shot.

Marcos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marcos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brock tries to circle away but Marcos has him pinned against the cage.
Marcos lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Marcos.
Marcos has Brock pressed against the cage, preventing Brock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marcos scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Marcos.
Marcos presses Brock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marcos tries to throw a body punch but Brock avoids it by throwing Marcos back against the cage.
Brock blocks a body shot from Marcos.
Marcos prevents Brock from breaking the clinch.
Brock scores with a hook to the body.
Marcos works on Brock's body with a couple of short punches.
Brock swings wildly with an uppercut but Marcos uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marcos lands a shoulder strike.
Brock misses with a body punch.
Marcos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brock has had enough of the clinch but Marcos keeps him there for the moment.
Marcos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Marcos.
Marcos lands a body shot.
Marcos stalling.
Marcos lands a hook that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
Marcos prevents a body shot from Brock.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Marcos.
Brock looks gassed!
Marcos scores with a hook to the body.
Brock takes a shot to the head.
Marcos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marcos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marcos digs a right hand into Brock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brock's gas tank.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brock or not.
Marcos landing knees to the head.

It looks like King Brock has been cut.
Marcos cracks Brock with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Marcos.
Marcos lands a left hand.
Marcos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marcos utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Marcos - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Marcos.
Marcos lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Marcos as the two fighters clinch.
Marcos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Marcos lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Brock goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Marcos in side control.

Brock is rocked!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Marcos taking a breather here.
Brock is still in real trouble! Can Marcos finish him?
Marcos landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock being controlled for a moment.
Brock seems to have recovered his senses.
Marcos lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Marcos is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Brock looks calm but he's in trouble here. Marcos gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Brock is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Marcos lets go of the hold and Brock can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardo Marcos!
Ricardo Marcos managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, RAW Nutrition Recovery *159 : 60$ * , into his post fight interview.