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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Craig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Broxton Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Broxton Knox looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Craig
vs
Knox

180 cm
24
172 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

190 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Craig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Broxton Knox!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Knox.
Knox throws a lazy head kick

and Craig counters by moving into the clinch.
Craig lands a shoulder strike.
Knox jumps guard but Craig turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Knox has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Craig after a bit of a struggle.
Simon Craig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Broxton Knox.
Craig scores with a shoulder strike.
Craig manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Craig lands a shot to the body.

Craig jumps guard.
Craig keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully.
Craig managing to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Craig is on top in guard.
Craig passes Knox's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Craig controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox has hold of Craig's hands but Craig slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Craig is looking for a kimura but Knox is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Craig to get the leverage.

Craig stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Craig shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Craig looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Knox!
Knox is trying desperately to improve position.
Knox looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knox can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Craig has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Simon Craig just wasn't active enough.
A combination from Knox does no damage.
Knox tries to clinch but Craig moves away
and Craig counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Craig tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knox swivels and escapes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Craig.
Craig changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knox tries to avoid it but Craig manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knox to the ground. Knox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Craig shoots in and gets a takedown into Knox's guard.
Knox really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Craig. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Craig stands up from Knox's guard - Craig perhaps looking for a knockout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Craig.
Craig looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Knox fails with a takedown attempt.

Craig shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Craig seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Knox is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig works his way into full mount!
Craig controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craig lands with some strikes.
Craig scoring with strikes but Knox is staying in there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craig takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Knox is in a horrible position here. Craig smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Knox is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Craig lands with some strikes.
Craig controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craig is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Craig takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knox is trying to reverse the position but instead Craig has taken his back - oops!
Craig is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Craig dominated that second round.
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!

Knox tries for a takedown but Craig circles away easily
and Craig makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Craig moves into the clinch.
Craig is pressed up against the cage. Knox has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Craig down to the mat. Craig avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Craig moves into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Craig obliges.

Craig turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Craig manages to end up in side control.
Craig staying calm.
Knox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig in side control lands a decent elbow.
Craig has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Knox!
Craig controlling his opponent.
Craig postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Knox looks a forlorn figure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Craig looking to secure an arm triangle but Knox defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craig controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Simon Craig.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Craig.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Craig showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Craig 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Craig!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reynald Mercier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Lexus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Mercier
vs
Lexus

197 cm
27
247 lbs
7 - 10 - 1

191 cm
30
272 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

[EVO] Koffin Inc. *Laundry Available*

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Reynald Mercier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Lexus!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lexus throws a punch but it's blocked by Mercier.

Mercier has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lexus clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Mercier has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mercier is trying to stick to Lexus's back but Lexus is turning into Mercier. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mercier's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lexus.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lexus looking to pass the guard.
Lexus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lexus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lexus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Reynald Mercier!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiger Mask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mask kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jucifer's--. The crowd seem to be enjoying Diaz's choice of entrance music: Jay Z-Dirt on ya shouldas. Nick Diaz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mask
vs
Diaz

177 cm
25
180 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

182 cm
29
177 lbs
8 - 7 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiger Mask!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Nick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mask is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mask is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Mask's belly button to the back.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Mask sprawls well.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Mask avoids it well.
Diaz wants to slow Mask down by chopping away at his legs.

Mask pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Mask stalling against the cage.
Mask lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Mask manages to break the clinch.
Mask tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throws a right hand that Mask ducks under and follows up with a left that Mask also avoids with ease.
Mask misses with a head kick.
Mask gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz slips a straight right by Mask.
Mask goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Diaz connects with a high kick.

Diaz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mask manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Diaz won't allow Mask to sweep him here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mask is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mask tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz throws a body punch but Mask moves out of range.
Mask lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Diaz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mask is trying to defend but Diaz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mask tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is stalling here. Mask is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Diaz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mask has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mask taking a breather here.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mask wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mask thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mask is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Diaz's shoulder. That is not cool.

Mask has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Diaz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mask did well to prevent Diaz getting side control.
Diaz lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Diaz will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diaz misses with a double jab
enabling Mask to counter with a crisp jab.
Mask lands with a kick to the temple. Diaz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Mask moves into the clinch.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mask walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tiger Mask has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Diaz.
Mask fails to land with a series of punches.
Tiger Mask is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mask counters with a left and a right that stings Diaz.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mask swivels and escapes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mask moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Mask tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mask manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Mask moves out of range easily.
Mask tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mask was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Diaz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mask with a nice cross.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Mask saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz tries to bum rush Mask with a series of wild strikes but Mask uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz throws a leg kick
and Mask counters with a left and a right that stings Diaz.
A combination from Mask does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mask rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Mask. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mask looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Mask counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mask tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice jab there from Mask.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mask lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Mask has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Mask has double underhooks.
Mask has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diaz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mask lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mask scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Mask holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.

Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Mask moves out of range.
Mask doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diaz!

Mask gets a clinch.
Mask is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mask lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Mask on the inside.
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mask lands with a short shot to the head.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Mask is controlling the position.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Mask holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
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!
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mask.
Diaz is looking to control Mask's arms but Mask gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diaz has his back to the cage.
Mask throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mask has picked Diaz up - he's going for a ride! Mask dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mask thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
Mask perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mask lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiger Mask dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mask defends it nicely.
Mask closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Mask saw that one coming.
Mask misses with a head kick.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mask throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mask moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Mask is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mask feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diaz's calf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mask tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Tiger Mask has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Diaz.
Diaz throws a solid leg kick but Mask takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diaz.
A lazy body kick from Diaz

and Mask counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mask landing knees to the head.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Mask forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mask creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses.
Mask works on Diaz's body with a couple of short punches.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mask stalls.
Mask seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mask lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Mask has him pressed against the cage.
Mask throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mask lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Mask lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mask.
The referee calls for Mask to work.
Mask with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mask connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
A shot in the inside from Mask.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mask to keep the fight standing.
Mask lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.

Diaz is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Mask.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Mask finish him?
Mask scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mask effectively controlling the action here.
Mask tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Mask gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diaz jumps guard but Mask stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mask walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mask tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mask's waist but Mask gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Diaz takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Mask clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Mask.
Mask lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mask wants a takedown but no success here.
Mask holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Mask breaks from the clinch.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mask counters with a series of strikes. Diaz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Nice body punch from Mask.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mask looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Mask catches Diaz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick from Mask lands but Diaz takes it in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tiger Mask showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mask 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiger Mask!
Tiger Mask made sure to mention his sponsor, [EVO] Koffin Inc. *Laundry Available* in his post fight interview.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Eldridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Worsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Eldridge
vs
Worsley

188 cm
27
220 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

190 cm
26
213 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

[EVO] Koffin Inc. *Laundry Available*

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Eldridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lewis Worsley!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worsley tries to clinch up
and Eldridge counters with a nice leg kick.
Worsley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Eldridge counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Worsley thinking.
Worsley throws a low kick but Eldridge moves out of range easily.
Eldridge scores with a crisp jab that stopped Worsley in his tracks.
Eldridge tried to score with a low kick but Worsley checks it.
Good exchange - Eldridge coming out on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Worsley darts in and clinches Eldridge up against the cage.
Worsley misses with a body punch.
Eldridge trying to control the position but instead, Worsley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Eldridge into the cage.
Worsley trying to land knees to the body.
Eldridge is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Worsley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Worsley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Eldridge.
Worsley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eldridge backwards.
Worsley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eldridge is defending well for now.
Worsley misses with an elbow strike.
Worsley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eldridge avoids it.
Eldridge avoiding damage as Worsley throws knees to the body.
Eldridge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eldridge blocks the elbow strike.
Worsley throws an elbow but it misses.

Eldridge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eldridge dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Worsley. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eldridge misses with a head kick.
Worsley avoids the body shot from Eldridge.
Worsley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eldridge.
Eldridge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eldridge jabs Worsley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Eldridge scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Worsley slips under a jab from Eldridge.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eldridge fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Worsley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Eldridge throws a jab when Worsley was well out of range.
Worsley tries to clinch up but Eldridge circles away and keeps his distance.
Eldridge lands a nice leg kick that just misses Worsley's sensitive parts.
Worsley throws a series of punches but Eldridge moves out of range.
Worsley looks to clinch
and Eldridge counters with a nice uppercut.
Worsley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Worsley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eldridge paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Worsley clinches.
Eldridge blocks an elbow strike.
Worsley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Worsley tries a body shot but Eldridge blocks it.
Eldridge blocks a body shot from Worsley.
Eldridge lands on the inside with an uppercut.

It looks like Lewis Worsley has been cut.
Worsley misses with a punch to the body.
Eldridge creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Worsley's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eldridge throws an elbow that misses.
Eldridge has Worsley pushed against the cage.
Eldridge misses with an elbow over the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eldridge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Eldridge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Worsley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Eldridge has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Eldridge lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Eldridge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lewis Worsley's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Worsley wants to clinch but Eldridge slips to the side
and Eldridge counters with a thumping low kick.
Worsley tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lewis Worsley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eldridge closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Eldridge chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Worsley rushes Eldridge and presses him up against the cage.
Worsley lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eldridge trying to control the position but instead, Worsley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Eldridge into the cage.
Worsley throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Worsley fails to land.
Eldridge takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Michael Eldridge has been cut.
Eldridge takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eldridge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee calls for Eldridge to work.
Worsley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eldridge.
Worsley tries to throw a body punch but Eldridge avoids it by throwing Worsley back against the cage.
Eldridge looking to slow down the pace here.
Worsley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eldridge.
Eldridge lands a damaging elbow.
Eldridge lands a nice elbow.

That has opened up Lewis Worsley's cut even more.
Worsley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eldridge backwards.
Eldridge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Worsley misses with some punches.
Worsley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Eldridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worsley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Eldridge gets through Worsley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Worsley pushes Eldridge back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eldridge managing to block the knees to the body from Worsley.
Worsley tries to land knees in the clinch but Eldridge avoids the damage to the body.
Worsley lands a damaging elbow.
Eldridge blocks the elbow strike.
Worsley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Worsley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Worsley lands an elbow inside.
Eldridge pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Eldridge avoiding damage as Worsley throws knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Eldridge throws an elbow but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eldridge working aggressively here.
Eldridge is trying to maintain a safe position but Worsley gets an underhook and turns Eldridge into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Eldridge throws an elbow but misses.
Eldridge is trying to push Worsley away but Worsley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Eldridge tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Worsley avoids it.
Eldridge wants to stall.
Worsley tries to throw a body punch but Eldridge avoids it by throwing Worsley back against the cage.
Worsley tries to land knees in the clinch but Eldridge avoids the damage to the body.
Eldridge is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Worsley lands an elbow that stopped Eldridge in his tracks for a moment.

Michael Eldridge's cut is getting worse.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worsley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Eldridge is trying to stall.
Eldridge dodges an elbow strike from Worsley.
Eldridge misses with an elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Michael Eldridge.
Worsley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Worsley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Worsley blocks a head kick by Eldridge.
Worsley is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Eldridge will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Worsley doesn't manage to clinch there - Eldridge circles away.
Worsley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Eldridge swats away the attempt to clinch by Worsley.
Worsley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Worsley tries to clinch but Eldridge moves away
and Eldridge counters with a series of strikes. Worsley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Eldridge misses with an uppercut.
Eldridge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Worsley manages to avoid it.
Eldridge thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eldridge scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Worsley tries to clinch but Eldridge is having none of it.
Michael Eldridge is winning the standup battle so far.
Worsley tries to clinch but Eldridge is having none of it.
Eldridge throws a series of strikes that have Worsley backpedaling.

The cut above Lewis Worsley's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Michael Eldridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Worsley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Worsley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eldridge.
Worsley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eldridge misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eldridge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A cross from Eldridge lands.
Worsley looks to clinch
and Eldridge counters with a good low kick that Worsley was not able to check.
Worsley checks a low kick from Eldridge.

Worsley instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eldridge is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lewis Worsley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Eldridge effectively controlling the action here.
Eldridge is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Worsley throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worsley tries to land knees in the clinch but Eldridge avoids the damage to the body.
Worsley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eldridge blocks it with crossed arms.
Worsley tries to land knees in the clinch but Eldridge avoids the damage to the body.

Eldridge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Eldridge.
Eldridge scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lewis Worsley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eldridge throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Worsley's head.

Lewis Worsley's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Eldridge lands a leg kick that knocks Worsley off balance momentarily.
Eldridge throws a lazy right hand but Worsley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eldridge pivots, looking for a leg kick but Worsley is out of range and Eldridge settles back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worsley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Eldridge.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eldridge lands a body shot.
Eldridge lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Worsley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Eldridge misses with a body kick.
Eldridge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Worsley moves away.
Worsley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worsley darts in trying to clinch
and Eldridge counters with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Eldridge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eldridge, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Eldridge!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Michael Eldridge waved his t-shirt featuring [EVO] Koffin Inc. *Laundry Available*'s logo in front of the cameras.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joko Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin comes to the cage accompanied by Sail by AWOLNATION. Joko Diaz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Griffin
vs
Diaz

183 cm
21
147 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

164 cm
28
144 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

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Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (159.49 $150)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joko Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Diaz dives in and scores a takedown into Griffin's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Griffin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.

Griffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz cracks Griffin with a solid left hand.
Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diaz distracts Griffin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Diaz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diaz stands up over Griffin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Griffin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz cracks Griffin with a solid left hand.
Diaz pushing down on Griffin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Griffin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Griffin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.

Diaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Griffin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Griffin has escaped and now he's on top!
Diaz trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Griffin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Diaz moves into full mount! Griffin won't be happy about that!

Diaz is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Griffin is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joko Diaz!
Joko Diaz made sure to mention his sponsor, [EVO] Koffin Inc. *Laundry Available* in his post fight interview.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brennan Bova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eminem - Till I Collapse. Eddie Dean is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Bova
vs
Dean

186 cm
28
187 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

170 cm
29
193 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Brennan Bova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Dean!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bova with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dean misses the jab.
Bova tries for a takedown but Dean circles away easily
letting Dean counter with a right hand.
Bova shoots in for a takedown but Dean shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brennan Bova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bova with a poor takedown
and Dean counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Brennan Bova has been cut.
Bova misses with a takedown attempt

and Dean counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dean landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dean working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dean moves into full mount! Bova won't be happy about that!

Dean is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bova is surviving well by controlling Dean's body position as best he can.
Dean working the ground and pound effectively.
Dean dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean tries to control but Bova wriggling away.
Dean working the ground and pound effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean with shots to the head and body - Bova looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dean connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bova is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dean raining down shots from the mount!
Dean has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bova's face.
Dean trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dean is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bova can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Bova is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bova working to try and regain half guard.
Dean dominating with strikes here.
Oh Bova is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dean cracks Bova with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Dean!
Eddie Dean seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Farr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Farr comes to the cage accompanied by Welsh National Anthem. Washington has chosen Amazing as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Farr
vs
Washington

186 cm
23
220 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

196 cm
23
224 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Farr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marvin Washington!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington connects with a good right hand that stumbles Farr. Farr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Washington avoids a punch combination nicely.
Washington scores with a punch to the head.
Washington wants to clinch but Farr slips to the side
and Farr counters with a nice body shot.
Washington pivots, looking for a leg kick but Farr is out of range and Washington settles back down.
Farr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Washington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Washington chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Washington throws a quick inside leg kick.
Farr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Washington staying out of range there.
Farr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Farr misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Farr checks a low kick from Washington.
Washington misses with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Washington, right into the meat.
Washington slips a jab from Farr.
Farr throws a jab but it's blocked by Washington.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Farr moves out of range easily.
Farr throws a body punch but Washington moves out of range.
Washington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Farr misses with a wild body shot.
Washington with a jab.
Farr just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Washington pushes Farr away with a front kick.
Washington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Washington lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Farr. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farr checks a leg kick nicely.
Washington connects with a body shot.
Farr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Washington throws a low kick but Farr avoids it.
A cross from Washington lands.
Washington throws a leg kick but Farr checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farr thows a body shot but no joy.
Washington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Farr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Washington scores with a jab to the head.
Washington missing with a left hand there. Farr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Farr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Farr is looking to wear down Washington with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Some wild striking there from Farr.
Washington throws a jab when Farr was well out of range.
Washington looks to land a body kick but Farr moved away.
Washington throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Washington lands a nice leg kick that just misses Farr's sensitive parts.
Washington misses with a looping right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farr just misses with a punch to the body.
Washington lands a glancing blow to the side of Farr's head.
Washington has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Washington avoids the body shot from Farr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marvin Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Washington misses with a head kick.
Farr connects with a nice looking jab.

It looks like Marvin Washington has been cut.
Farr punishes Washington's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Farr checks a low kick from Washington.
Washington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farr.
Farr misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marvin Washington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marvin Washington's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Good work by Farr as he checks the leg kick.
Farr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington.
Farr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Washington fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Farr.
Washington takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Washington lands a nice leg kick that just misses Farr's sensitive parts.
Farr blocks a jab.
Farr takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Tommy Farr has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Washington.
Washington jabs Farr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Washington misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Washington.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Washington lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Farr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Farr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Farr throws the left hand but Washington avoids the punch easily.
Farr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Farr sizes up Washington with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Farr throws a looping overhand right but Washington ducks down to avoid it.
Farr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Farr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Washington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farr.
No joy there for Washington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Farr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Farr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Washington.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Farr misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington misses with a head kick.
Washington thumps Farr with a low kick.
Farr walks into a left hand.
Washington needs to keep his hands up - Farr had a free shot at his head there.
Washington throws a right and a left that both miss.
Washington throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice cross by Farr.
Washington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Washington digs a good body shot into Farr's ribs.
Washington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Farr loads up on a big right hand but Washington slips the punch.
Washington takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Washington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Washington throws a front kick aimed at Farr's knee but Farr avoids it well.
Farr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Farr misses with a hook.
Farr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Washington. Washington obviously looking to wear him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Washington.
Washington throws a leg kick which misses Farr's front leg but catches the back leg as Farr tries to avoid it.
Washington throws a body punch but Farr moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Washington misses.
A big right from Washington misses.
Farr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Washington.
Washington lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Farr has Washington pressed against the cage, preventing Washington from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Farr can't break the clinch.

Washington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marvin Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Washington cracks the inside of Farr's front leg.
Farr misses the shot to the body.
Farr throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Farr misses with a wild body shot.
Farr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
Washington swings for the body but Farr moves out of range.
Farr misses with a looping right.
Washington moves in looking to clinch but Farr pushes him off.
Farr takes a swing at Washington's ribcage but misses.
Farr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Washington. Washington obviously looking to wear him down.
Farr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Washington paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington avoids the body shot from Farr.
Washington slips a jab from Farr.
Washington getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Washington thumps Farr with a low kick.
Washington scores with a hook.
Farr swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.

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

Farr is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Farr's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Washington before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marvin Washington!
A very excited looking Marvin Washington rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Salvatore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rajja Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan has chosen tubular bells as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Nick Salvatore has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nick Salvatore seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Salvatore
vs
Khan

175 cm
30
165 lbs
20 - 6 - 0

179 cm
26
160 lbs
8 - 0 - 2

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Salvatore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 2, fighting out of London, Rajja Khan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan misses with a body kick.
Khan tries to clinch up but Salvatore circles away and keeps his distance.
Salvatore throws a half hearted mid kick.
Khan closes the distance and clinches up with Salvatore, looking for a takedown. Khan pushes Salvatore against the cage but Salvatore circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch but Salvatore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salvatore. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rajja Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Khan misses with a low kick.
Khan slips a jab from Salvatore.
Khan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Khan swings for the body but Salvatore moves out of range.
Salvatore misses the shot to the body.

Khan rushes Salvatore and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khan blocks a body shot from Salvatore.
Salvatore trying to land knees to the body.
Khan is trying to pull guard but Salvatore has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore blocks an uppercut.
Khan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Salvatore walks away with a smile on his face. Khan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nick Salvatore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rajja Khan.

Khan pushes Salvatore up against the cage in a clinch.
Salvatore misses with a punch to the body.
Khan lands a shoulder strike.
Khan lands a hook that snaps the head of Salvatore backwards.
Salvatore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Salvatore trying to land knees to the body.
Khan lands a nice uppercut.
Salvatore tries to work over Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Khan.
Khan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Salvatore is keeping busy.
Khan misses with a punch on the inside.
Salvatore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Salvatore tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Salvatore back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
Salvatore tries to work over Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Salvatore controlling the action here for a moment.
Salvatore takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salvatore lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Khan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Salvatore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khan's elbow.
Khan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Salvatore misses with a body punch.
Salvatore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Salvatore scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Khan.
Salvatore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khan misses with an elbow strike.

Khan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Khan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Salvatore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salvatore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Khan lands a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
Salvatore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Khan as he checks the leg kick.
Jab from Khan.
Salvatore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Khan throws a big shot that misses.
Khan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khan tried to score with a low kick but Salvatore checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Salvatore. That's going to slow Khan down.
Khan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khan throws a low kick but Salvatore moves out of range easily.
Salvatore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore walks into a stiff left hand from Khan.

Khan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Salvatore manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Khan throws a strike but Salvatore rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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!
Khan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Khan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Khan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khan tries to pass to full mount but Salvatore defends it.
Khan working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rajja Khan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Salvatore checks a leg kick.
Salvatore misses the body punch
letting Khan counter with a right hand.
Khan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khan.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
Salvatore misses with a right hand
and Khan counters with a low kick, right behind Salvatore 's knee.
The fighters circling - Khan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salvatore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salvatore lands a really nice looking cross but Khan seems unphased.
Salvatore throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Khan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salvatore counters with a left to the body.
Khan throws out a leg kick but Salvatore moves out of range and Khan only half commits.
Khan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Salvatore to score with a decent uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salvatore. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salvatore.
Salvatore misses the shot to the body.
Salvatore gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Salvatore just misses with a punch to the body.

Khan clinches up with Salvatore and pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Salvatore as Khan tries to tie him up.
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khan.
Khan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Salvatore has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Khan to work.
Khan prevents a body shot from Salvatore.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Salvatore.
Khan blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salvatore's elbow.
Nice elbow from Khan.

It looks like Nick Salvatore has been cut.
Salvatore lands an uppercut.
Salvatore lands with a short shot to the head.
Khan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salvatore can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan prevents a body shot from Salvatore.

Khan drags the fight down to the ground.

Khan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully.

Khan is looking for a triangle but Salvatore pushes his legs off easily.
Salvatore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salvatore wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Khan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Khan working for a triangle but Salvatore defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Salvatore throwing strikes from guard but Khan blocks nicely.
Khan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Salvatore won't allow Khan to pass to mount.
Salvatore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Khan is working away from the top position though.
Khan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Khan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Salvatore desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Khan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Khan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Khan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salvatore won't allow Khan to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rajja Khan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Salvatore's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Khan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Salvatore just misses with a punch to the body.
Salvatore is looking to wear down Khan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Khan throws a leg kick which misses Salvatore's front leg but catches the back leg as Salvatore tries to avoid it.
Salvatore moves out of range of the strikes.
Salvatore thows a body shot but no joy.
Salvatore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Khan misses.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Salvatore.
A telegraphed right hand from Khan misses the target.
Salvatore takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Khan misses with a hook. Salvatore ducked under it nicely.

Khan gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan tries to throw a body punch but Salvatore avoids it by throwing Khan back against the cage.
Salvatore misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
Salvatore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Salvatore scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Salvatore.
Salvatore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Salvatore fails to land.
Khan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Khan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Salvatore tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Salvatore back against the cage.
Khan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Salvatore takes an elbow to the forehead.
Khan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Salvatore backwards.
Still in the clinch, Khan scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salvatore lands with a right to the head.
Khan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salvatore tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Salvatore back against the cage.
Khan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rajja Khan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Khan prevents a body shot from Salvatore.
Salvatore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Khan working aggressively here.
Salvatore tries to work over Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Salvatore misses with a body punch.

Khan breaks the clinch.
Khan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Salvatore's waist but Salvatore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Khan off to one side.
Salvatore takes a jab right on the kisser.
Khan misses the body punch
and Salvatore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khan throws a leg kick but Salvatore checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore tries to clinch but Khan moves out of range.
Salvatore just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salvatore. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salvatore misses with a hook. Khan ducked under it nicely.
Salvatore blocks a head kick by Khan.
Khan feints a jab promting Salvatore to slip. Khan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Salvatore slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Khan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nick Salvatore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salvatore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khan manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Salvatore misses
and Khan counters with a stiff right hand.
Khan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Khan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries a low kick but Salvatore avoids it.
Salvatore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salvatore pinned against the cage. Salvatore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nick Salvatore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rajja Khan.
Khan cracks Salvatore with an open hand slap.
Khan scores with a nice strike.
Salvatore takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salvatore throws a sloppy body shot
and Khan counters with a good low kick that Salvatore was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rajja Khan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Salvatore jabbing away but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rajja Khan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rajja Khan!
After the big win, Rajja Khan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.