HMMA 16 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stu Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torres comes to the cage accompanied by Three Lions. Harper has chosen Long Way Round - Stereophonics as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Torres
vs
Harper

170 cm
27
170 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

184 cm
26
175 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Stu Harper!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harper rushes Torres and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Harper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harper stuffs the takedown attempt from Torres. Torres gets slowly back to his feet.
Harper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Torres shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harper as he avoids it easily.

Harper gets a clinch.
Torres tries for a takedown but Harper manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Harper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Torres closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harper circles away.
Torres shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harper as he avoids it easily.
Harper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Torres dives in and grabs Harper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harper pushes down on Torres's head and hops out.
Harper scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Torres doesn't seem bothered though.
Harper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harper lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Harper clinches.
Torres is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Harper decides to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Torres wants to control from the top but Harper keeps moving.
Harper is looking to stand up but Torres isn't so interested in that idea.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Harper holds on and takes a little breather.

Harper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harper wants to stand but Torres is controlling the position.
Torres might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Torres pushes down on Harper's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Harper pushes Torres off looking to stand but Torres dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Harper wants to improve his position but Torres is controlling well.
Harper looks gassed!
Torres wants to stand but Harper has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Torres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harper keeps working.
Harper wants to improve his position but Torres is controlling well.
Harper wants to control but Torres is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harper is trying to stand up here but Torres is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper is staying active underneath Torres, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Ricardo Torres has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Torres crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Harper - the referee stops the clock and Torres gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Harper. Torres manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Torres shoots and misses
and Harper makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Harper buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Torres tries for a takedown but Harper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harper throws a head kick that misses.
Harper fails to land with a series of punches.
Torres misses with a takedown
and Harper counters with a leg kick.
Torres gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Harper counters with a good low kick that Torres was not able to check.
Jab from Harper.
Horrible takedown by Torres or perhaps it was just good defense by Harper which made him look bad.

Harper changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Torres looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Torres is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harper tries to move into full mount but can't pass Torres's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres is not content to let Harper control the position.
Harper working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Harper decides to stand up, so the ref orders Torres to his feet.
Torres shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harper as he avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torres shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Harper counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Harper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Torres isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Harper stacks Torres on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Harper!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stu Harper dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

The fighters circle momentarily. Harper darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Harper throws a sloppy head kick and Torres moves out of range easily.
Harper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torres tries for a takedown but Harper circles away easily
and Harper finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

Harper shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Torres kicks Harper off and gets back to his feet.
Harper shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Harper lands a front kick.
Harper throws a head kick that misses.
Torres shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harper sprawls well. Harper wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Torres gets slowly back to his feet.

Harper closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres wants to take the fight to the mat but Harper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harper lands a body shot.
Harper is struggling to control the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Harper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Torres.
Harper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Torres.
Torres shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harper defends it nicely.

Harper darts in and clinches Torres up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Harper breaks from the clinch.
Torres shoots in for a takedown but Harper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Torres chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harper can pounce on him.
Harper scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Torres has his takedown stuffed

and Harper counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Harper.
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!

Harper is trying to trip Torres. He has hold of a leg but Torres is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Harper persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Harper is pushing down on Torres's leg trying to pass to half guard. Torres is fighting to maintain full guard but Harper has managed to sneak the leg through.

Harper decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Harper bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Harper sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Torres is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Torres tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Torres's face as Harper controls the position.

Harper decides to stand back up.
Horrible takedown by Torres or perhaps it was just good defense by Harper which made him look bad.

Harper shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Torres is trying to defend but Harper finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Harper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Harper wants to take a breather but Torres is having none of it.

Harper stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Torres to get to his feet.
Torres shoots for a double leg takedown but Harper sprawls well. He's pushed Torres's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harper lands with a kick to the temple. Torres shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Harper clinches.
Harper landing knees to the body.
Torres is trying to push Harper away but Harper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Harper breaks from the clinch.
Harper stuffs the takedown attempt from Torres. Torres gets slowly back to his feet.

Harper instigates a clinch.

Harper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Torres. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Torres.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harper.
Harper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Torres tries to sprawl but Harper drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stu Harper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Harper gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harper scores with a hook to the body.

Harper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Torres with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harper counters with a nice kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Harper.

Torres closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Harper to the mat! Harper manages to get full guard.
Harper trying to control the position here.
Harper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Torres is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Harper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper controls Torres momentarily but Torres frees himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Torres checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Harper slaps away a takedown attempt from Torres, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Harper throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Torres is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harper throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Torres gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Harper to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Harper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harper controlling from the top position.
Harper throws a strike but Torres rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Torres would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Harper working a defensive guard but Torres passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper is looking to improve his position.

Harper looking for submissions off his back.
Harper is not content to let Torres control the position.
Torres is looking to advance position but Harper won't allow it.
Harper wants to improve his position but Torres is controlling well.
Stu Harper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Torres seems to be looking for submissions.
Harper wants to improve his position but Torres is controlling well.

Torres maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Harper could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Torres has cracked it and Harper is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Torres!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardo Torres!
After the big win, Ricardo Torres made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors ProNutes London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Bukovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and eMMANuel Fredrickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bukovsky comes to the cage accompanied by Pono ft. Fokus - Nie ukrywam ze. Tommy Bukovsky is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Bukovsky
vs
Fredrickson

187 cm
19
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Bukovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, eMMANuel Fredrickson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredrickson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Bukovsky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fredrickson tries to break the clinch but Bukovsky is controlling the position.

Bukovsky gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fredrickson regains guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bukovsky lands a couple of digs.
Bukovsky postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fredrickson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bukovsky landing some decent shots from guard.
Bukovsky trying to control but Fredrickson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fredrickson can't keep his opponent in guard - Bukovsky advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Fredrickson has eaten all the pies!
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!
Fredrickson is in trouble now - Bukovsky has advanced to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Bukovsky!
During a confident post fight interview, Tommy Bukovsky thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abou Diaby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cho Kwan Seung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Diaby
vs
Kwan Seung

200 cm
25
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

199 cm
25
274 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Abou Diaby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cho Kwan Seung!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaby looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Seung avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Seung darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaby is not content to let Seung control the position.

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

Seung in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Diaby tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Seung!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cho Kwan Seung!
A victorious Cho Kwan Seung thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stroud comes to the cage accompanied by Vallenfyre - Iconoclast. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stroud
vs
Lewis

178 cm
20
168 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

167 cm
20
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Stroud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroud misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lewis moves in looking to clinch but Stroud pushes him off.
Stroud throws a shot to the body.
Lewis misses with a hook. Stroud ducked under it nicely.
Stroud tries to land a front kick but Lewis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Lewis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Lewis is trying to work for a kimura but Stroud is defending well.
Stroud is not content to let Lewis control the position.
Stroud is looking to control Lewis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stroud avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lewis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lewis's back!
Stroud lands a shot to the body.
Stroud is not going to allow Lewis to sit and survive in this position.

Stroud is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lewis is defending well though. Stroud let's go of the attempt for now.
Stroud throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Stroud will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lewis turns into Stroud and is now in his guard.

Lewis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stroud is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stroud has escaped and now he's on top!
Lewis is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroud throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Lewis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stroud is aware though and is defending well.
Stroud stands up over Lewis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stroud!
Stroud can't escape the position.
Lewis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stroud is looking to escape.

Lewis looking to secure an arm triangle but Stroud defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud reaches up and holds on to Lewis to control the position.

Lewis has control of Stroud's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stroud regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Stroud is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lewis looking to control but Stroud is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stroud tries to lock up and control but Lewis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stroud is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Stroud that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lewis landing strikes from the mount.
Lewis punching from mount but Stroud doing a good job of avoiding damage.

Lewis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
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!
Stroud wants to hold on but Lewis pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lewis goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Stroud turns into him and now he's in Lewis's guard.
Stroud throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Scott Lewis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Lewis throws a shot from downtown. Stroud moves away and avoids it.
Lewis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stroud avoids the body shot from Lewis.
Lewis slips under a jab from Stroud.
Stroud moves out of range of the strikes.
Stroud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stroud walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lewis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slow jab from Lewis misses its intended target.
Stroud scores with a three punch combo!
Stroud misses with a series of wild punches.
Lewis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stroud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away.
Lewis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stroud manages to avoid it.
Stroud slips a straight right by Lewis.
Stroud throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.
Stroud misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lewis is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lewis misses the jab.
Lewis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Horrible takedown by Lewis or perhaps it was just good defense by Stroud which made him look bad.
Tom Stroud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stroud takes one to the side of the head.

Lewis has managed to clinch.
Lewis misses with the head strike.

Lewis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stroud throws a right and a left that Lewis avoids nicely.

Stroud closes the distance and clinches.
Lewis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stroud tries to throw a body punch but Lewis avoids it by throwing Stroud back against the cage.
Stroud trying to stall but Lewis improves his position.

Stroud manages to break the clinch.
Stroud takes a swing at Lewis's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stroud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stroud throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lewis. Stroud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stroud throws a nice looking combination but Lewis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lewis looks to score with a jab to the body but Stroud is just out of range.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stroud paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lewis tries for a takedown but Stroud sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis shoots for a takedown but Stroud saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tom Stroud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Lewis.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stroud.
Stroud slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lewis, as that shot connected.
Stroud changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stroud moves away from the strike by Lewis.

Lewis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stroud has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stroud blocks a body shot from Lewis.
Lewis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stroud's elbow.

Stroud breaks the clinch.
Lewis swings for the body but Stroud moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Lewis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stroud looks for a takedown but Lewis sprawls well.
Lewis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stroud.
Tom Stroud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stroud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Stroud fails to land with a series of punches.
Lewis cracks Stroud with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stroud misses with the combination.
Stroud lands a jab to the nose.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroud misses with a body kick.
Stroud throws a head kick but Lewis moves out of range.
Stroud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lewis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but Stroud shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stroud throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Stroud manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lewis on his heels. He'll look to pass Lewis's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Lewis is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Stroud has his hands clasped together but Lewis extends an breaks Stroud's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lewis.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scott Lewis!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sylar Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Radmonvich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gray's entrance music is Saving me. A fine choice. The key to victory for Sylar Gray has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Gray
vs
Radmonvich

175 cm
26
175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

172 cm
19
178 lbs
1 - 2 - 2

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sylar Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 2, fighting out of London, Igor Radmonvich!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radmonvich misses with a head kick.
Radmonvich needs to keep his hands up - Gray had a free shot at his head there.
Radmonvich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gray fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Radmonvich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gray clobbers Radmonvich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Radmonvich is rocked!
Radmonvich should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radmonvich drops his hands momentarily. Gray doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Radmonvich staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Radmonvich doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sylar Gray!
Sylar Gray took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Rampage Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjj Ftw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jong Bak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ftw
vs
Bak

200 cm
26
250 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

192 cm
27
280 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Wolfpack Threadz

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjj Ftw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jong Bak!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ftw manages to avoid it.
Bjj Ftw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Bak. No joy for Ftw on that attempt.
Ftw dives in and grabs Bak's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bak pushes down on Ftw's head and hops out.
Bak slaps away a takedown attempt from Ftw, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Ftw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bak wants to clinch up but Ftw keeps it at a distance.
Bak slaps away a takedown attempt from Ftw, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ftw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bak throws a nice looking combination but Ftw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Bak scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bak trying to control the position but Ftw is working away.
Ftw is looking to reverse the position.

Bak wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ftw, who protects the arm well.
Ftw is trying to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ftw manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bak tries to roll over but Ftw keeps him under control.

Ftw is working for a submission of some sort.
Ftw wants to pass the guard but Bak is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ftw is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bak can't escape the position.
Ftw trying to control but Bak is having none of it.
Ftw wants to take his opponent's back but Bak doesn't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bak tries to hold on but Ftw postures up.
Ftw tries to control but Bak wriggling away.
Bak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ftw wants to take Bak's back but he can't do it this time.
Bak is desperately trying to improve his position but Ftw has a good base and remains in mount.

Ftw with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Ftw is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bak has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bak!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bak gets to his feet - Ftw follows without any prompting.

Ftw scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bak can't do much from the bottom here.
Bak prevents Ftw from improving position.
Bak gets back to half guard.
Ftw wants to free his trapped foot but Bak is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ftw is working for a submission of some sort.
Ftw stalling away here and it's allowed Bak to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ftw trying to control but Bak is working from the bottom.
Bak wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bak holds on and takes a little breather.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bak controls Ftw momentarily but Ftw frees himself.

Bak is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ftw controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bak trying to keep a closed guard but Ftw is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bjj Ftw will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ftw shoots in for a double leg but Bak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ftw shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bak as he avoids it easily.
Bak tries to close the distance and clinch but Ftw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ftw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ftw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bak counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Ftw. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bak thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ftw is trying to keep Bak in close.
Bak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Bak stands up from guard. Let's bang!
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!
Ftw fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bak will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bak shoots for a takedown but Ftw saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bjj Ftw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

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

Ftw goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bak rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ftw's guard! Nice work there by Bak!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ftw is adopting a defensive guard.
Ftw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bak trying to control the position from guard on top but Ftw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ftw has his foot on Bak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bak works his way back into a safe position though.
Bak trying to control but Ftw is working from the bottom.

Bak drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bak jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ftw controlling the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ftw wants to sweep here but Bak controlling him for the moment.

Ftw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bak wants to control from the top but Ftw keeps moving.

Bak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ftw has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bak has managed to get both his arms back between Ftw's legs - danger averted.
Bak wants to control from the top but Ftw keeps moving.
Ftw trying to keep a closed guard but Bak is proving a slippery customer.

Ftw is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bak looking to sit in guard and control but Ftw gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ftw preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ftw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bak is keeping the position for now.
Ftw stands and throws Bak's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Bak's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ftw trying to control the action but Bak is working from the bottom.
Bak manages to get back to half guard.
Bak controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Ftw is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ftw is working for a submission of some sort.

Bak is defending against the submission attempts here by Ftw.

Ftw is trying to work for a kimura but Bak is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ftw looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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 Bjj Ftw will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ftw shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Ftw is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bak has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ftw is looking to advance position but Bak won't allow it.
Bak slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ftw trying to control but Bak is working from the bottom.
Ftw wants to pass the guard but Bak is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bak manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ftw manages to get himself to full guard.

Bak thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ftw keeping moving, preventing Bak from controlling successfully.

Bak decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ftw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bak but Bak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bak stuffs the takedown attempt from Ftw. Ftw gets slowly back to his feet.
Bak is looking to clinch but Ftw is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bak leaves Ftw with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Ftw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bak.
Bak doesn't manage to clinch there - Ftw circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bak enables Ftw to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bak manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bak wants to sweep but no luck.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ftw here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ftw looking to sit in guard and control but Bak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Bak gets to his feet - Ftw follows without any prompting.
Bak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ftw sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bak somewhat.
Bak is looking to clinch but Ftw is avoiding it.
Jong Bak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Ftw shoots in and bounces Bak off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ftw wants to control from the top but Bak keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ftw defends it easily.
Ftw won't allow Bak to sweep him here.
Ftw tries to free his leg and advance position but Bak is retaining full guard.
Ftw trying to control the position from guard on top but Bak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bak working for a triangle but Ftw defends it easily.
Ftw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ftw controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ftw is pushing down on Bak's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bak is fighting to maintain full guard but Ftw has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bak is not content to let Ftw control the position.
Ftw is thwarting Bak's attempts to control the position.

Ftw is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ftw moves into full mount! Bak won't be happy about that!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bak stops Ftw from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bjj Ftw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ftw, 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 30:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjj Ftw!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between MR Gnp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Blonksy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gnp
vs
Blonksy

200 cm
21
265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

199 cm
30
271 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, MR Gnp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emil Blonksy!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gnp misses with a takedown attempt
and Blonksy counters with a left and a right that stings Gnp.
Blonksy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gnp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gnp fails to land the takedown.
Blonksy doesn't manage to clinch there - Gnp circles away.

Gnp scores a takedown into full mount!

Gnp moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Blonksy has worked his arm free - good work by Blonksy!

Gnp has hold of Blonksy's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Blonksy seems comfortable defending it but Gnp has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Blonksy is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Blonksy is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gnp couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). MR Gnp!

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C
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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiger Tye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tye
vs
Brophy

174 cm
21
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
28
182 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Stonewall
Happy Pills

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiger Tye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Brophy!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brophy avoids the body shot from Tye.
Brophy looks to score with a jab to the body but Tye is just out of range.
Brophy lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tye. Brophy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brophy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tye paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tye slips under a jab from Brophy.
Brophy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tye misses with an uppercut
and Brophy counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Tiger Tye has been cut.
Brophy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tye keeps Brophy at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brophy misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Tye.
Brophy tries a low kick but Tye avoids it.
Tye ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.
Tye uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brophy.
Tye throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tye.
Tye feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brophy's calf.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tye sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Brophy to the ground! Tye dives into full mount looking to finish!

Brophy is rocked!

It looks like Sean Brophy has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tye drops a big elbow. That's hurt Brophy! More shots from Tye and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiger Tye!
In his post fight interview, Tiger Tye started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Flo Tinaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parker McQuail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McQuail has chosen Glasgow Kiss as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Tinaway
vs
McQuail

170 cm
25
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

182 cm
21
169 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Rebel Pride Clothing. Everything in STOCK $5

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Flo Tinaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Parker McQuail!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tinaway closes this distance looking for a takedown but McQuail circles away.
Tinaway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tinaway has his takedown stuffed
and McQuail counters with an inside leg kick.
Tinaway fails with the takedown
and McQuail counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flo Tinaway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McQuail just misses with a punch to the body.
Tinaway throws a leg kick that is checked
and McQuail counters with a one-two to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McQuail. Tinaway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horrible takedown by Tinaway or perhaps it was just good defense by McQuail which made him look bad.
Tinaway fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinaway misses with a takedown
and McQuail counters with an inside leg kick.
Tinaway tries for a takedown but McQuail circles away easily
and McQuail counters with a stiff right hand.
McQuail ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McQuail scoring well with a low kick there.
Tinaway with a poor takedown
and McQuail counters with a good low kick that Tinaway was not able to check.
Tinaway gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McQuail counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McQuail feints and then cracks Tinaway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tinaway down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Tinaway blocks the low kick.
McQuail misses with a low kick.
McQuail throws a low kick, looking for Tinaway's leg but Tinaway calmly moves out of range.
McQuail is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tinaway rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from McQuail. Tinaway does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from McQuail does no damage.
Tinaway takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tinaway checks a leg kick.

Tinaway drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tinaway looking to pass the guard.
Tinaway wants to control from the top but McQuail keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinaway trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McQuail looking for a sweep. Not yet McQuail, not yet.
McQuail controls Tinaway momentarily but Tinaway frees himself.
McQuail is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Tinaway has gone for a leg lock! McQuail slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tinaway's guard.
McQuail sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tinaway's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinaway is looking to control McQuail's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tinaway avoid being mounted?
McQuail wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tinaway keeps working.
Tinaway manages to get to full guard.
Tinaway keeping full guard, as McQuail tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McQuail trying to control but Tinaway is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tinaway is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McQuail looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tinaway with a poor takedown
and McQuail counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tinaway thinking.
Tinaway tries for a takedown but McQuail circles away easily
and McQuail counters with a series of strikes. Tinaway will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tinaway fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flo Tinaway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McQuail leaves Tinaway with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tinaway misses with a takedown

and McQuail counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McQuail effectively controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinaway drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McQuail gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McQuail pressing his opponent against the cage.

McQuail manages to break the clinch.
McQuail throws a nice looking combination but Tinaway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tinaway doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McQuail counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McQuail throws a low kick, looking for Tinaway's leg but Tinaway calmly moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinaway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tinaway with a lazy takedown attempt
and McQuail counters with a nice body shot.
Tinaway doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McQuail counters with a slapping leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Tinaway checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McQuail throws a quick inside leg kick.
McQuail throws a series of punches but Tinaway avoids them all with ease.
McQuail cracks Tinaway with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tinaway doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tinaway has his takedown stuffed

and McQuail counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuail slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McQuail misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
McQuail trying to control the action but Tinaway is working from the bottom.
Tinaway is trying to improve his position.
McQuail wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tinaway keeps working.
Tinaway tries to bench press McQuail off him but McQuail keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuail has knee on belly and moves into mount.
McQuail unloading with bombs!
McQuail fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tinaway is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Tinaway tries to hold on but McQuail postures up.
McQuail looking to finish Tinaway with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tinaway!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tinaway is trying to escape the mount.
McQuail lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tinaway hang on?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tinaway is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McQuail working Tinaway over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Parker McQuail showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Tinaway with a poor takedown

and McQuail counters with a shoot takedown. Tinaway fights it but they end up in guard.
McQuail stands and throws Tinaway's legs to the side, diving into side control.

McQuail is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tinaway knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

McQuail tries for a kimura but Tinaway is defending well.
Tinaway is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McQuail's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Tinaway looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinaway trying to control here.
McQuail tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tinaway knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tinaway works his way to full guard. Good work.
McQuail stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tinaway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McQuail is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McQuail content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McQuail must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuail trying to control but Tinaway is working from the bottom.
McQuail stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tinaway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McQuail wants to control from the top but Tinaway keeps moving.
Parker McQuail is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Parker McQuail has got the better of the ground game so far.

McQuail avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McQuail slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tinaway is looking to reverse the position.
McQuail advances to full mount.
McQuail content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinaway is looking to get to half guard.
Tinaway slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

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

McQuail looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Tinaway is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McQuail pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuail wants to control but Tinaway is keeping him busy.

Tinaway looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McQuail is keen to just control but Tinaway is a slippery customer.

Tinaway actively working from the bottom here.
Tinaway is not content to let McQuail control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McQuail content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Flo Tinaway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McQuail is trying to control. Tinaway wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Parker McQuail comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McQuail 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Parker McQuail!
Parker McQuail tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ayila Obasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Bowron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ayila Obasi has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ayila Obasi seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Obasi
vs
Bowron

188 cm
26
190 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

185 cm
21
190 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ayila Obasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Bowron!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obasi throws a jab but it's blocked by Bowron.
Obasi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Obasi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Obasi clinches.
Obasi has Bowron pressed against the cage.
Bowron blocking some punches.
Bowron dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Obasi looking for a takedown.
Bowron stalling.
Bowron gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Obasi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ayila Obasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowron is trying to maintain a safe position but Obasi gets an underhook and turns Bowron into the cage.
Obasi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bowron just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bowron controlling the action here for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ryan Bowron.
Bowron displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Obasi.
Obasi shoots in and drives through. Bowron sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Bowron.
Bowron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bowron throws a head kick that Obasi semi-blocks.
Obasi shoots in and drives through. Bowron sprawls well.
Bowron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryan Bowron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obasi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Obasi shoots for a double leg takedown but Bowron sprawls well. He's pushed Obasi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Obasi is breathing heavily.
Obasi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Obasi avoids the head kick by Bowron.
Obasi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bowron avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Bowron.
Obasi avoids the head kick by Bowron.
Bowron throws a sloppy head kick and Obasi moves out of range easily.
Bowron throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obasi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bowron sprawls well. Bowron wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Obasi gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Obasi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bowron pinned against the cage. Bowron gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bowron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Obasi drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowron is looking to stand up but Obasi isn't so interested in that idea.
Obasi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Bowron has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Obasi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bowron throws a head kick but Obasi moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowron throws a head kick but Obasi moves out of range.
Obasi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bowron sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bowron defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Obasi.
A head kick misses from Bowron.
Bowron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obasi shoots in looking for a takedown but Bowron manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Obasi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Obasi avoids the head kick by Bowron.
Bowron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bowron throws a sloppy head kick and Obasi moves out of range easily.
Obasi shoots for a double leg takedown but Bowron sprawls well. He's pushed Obasi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Bowron.
Obasi blocks a head kick by Bowron.
Bowron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bowron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Obasi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bowron tries to avoid it but Obasi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bowron to the ground. Bowron escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bowron misses with a head kick.
Bowron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bowron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bowron displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Obasi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowron misses with a head kick.
Bowron throws a head kick that misses.
Bowron throws a head kick but Obasi moves out of range.
Obasi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bowron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bowron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Obasi misses.
Bowron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obasi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bowron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bowron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obasi blocks a head kick by Bowron.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Obasi is trying to get an arm triangle but Bowron is defending well.
Bowron wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryan Bowron will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Obasi.
Obasi avoids the head kick by Bowron.
Obasi blocks a head kick by Bowron.
Obasi avoids the head kick by Bowron.
Bowron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bowron throws a head kick but Obasi moves out of range.
Obasi doesn't manage to clinch there - Bowron circles away.

Obasi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bowron on his heels. He'll look to pass Bowron's guard now, I'm sure.
Bowron wants to get back to his feet but Obasi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Obasi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Obasi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Obasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Bowron has his feet on Obasi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bowron defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Obasi.
Ryan Bowron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bowron throws a head kick but Obasi moves out of range.
Bowron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Obasi avoids the head kick by Bowron.
Bowron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Obasi.
A telegraphed right hand from Obasi misses the target.

Obasi takes the fight into the clinch.
Bowron is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Obasi is keeping busy.
Obasi slows down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Obasi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bowron pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ayila Obasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obasi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bowron swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Obasi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bowron misses with a head kick.
Obasi blocks a head kick by Bowron.
Bowron throws a head kick but Obasi moves out of range.
Obasi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bowron tries a head kick but it misses.
Obasi has a takedown stuffed.
Obasi blocks a head kick by Bowron.
Bowron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bowron throws a sloppy head kick and Obasi moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Bowron.
A head kick misses from Bowron.
Obasi blocks a head kick by Bowron.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obasi shoots in for a double leg but Bowron sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obasi blocks a head kick by Bowron.
Obasi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bowron but Bowron pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Obasi blocks a head kick by Bowron.
A head kick misses from Bowron.
Bowron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Obasi.
Bowron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bowron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bowron ducks under a wild hook from Obasi.
Obasi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bowron pinned against the cage. Bowron gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Obasi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bowron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bowron slips a jab and a cross from Obasi.
Bowron throws a head kick but Obasi moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obasi avoids the head kick by Bowron.
Bowron tries a head kick but it misses.

Obasi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bowron's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Obasi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

Obasi 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.

Obasi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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 Ayila Obasi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Bowron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bowron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bowron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bowron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bowron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bowron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obasi misses with a double jab.
Bowron tries a head kick but it misses.
Obasi shoots in for a takedown but Bowron shows good takedown defense.
Obasi tries for a takedown but Bowron sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Obasi dives in and grabs Bowron's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bowron pushes down on Obasi's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ayila Obasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obasi blocks a head kick by Bowron.
Bowron tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Obasi misses with a straight right.
Ayila Obasi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Obasi shoots for a takedown but Bowron saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bowron throws a sloppy head kick and Obasi moves out of range easily.
Bowron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bowron throws a head kick but Obasi moves out of range.
A jab from Obasi misses.
Bowron misses with a head kick.
Obasi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bowron defends it nicely.
Bowron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obasi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Obasi blocks a head kick by Bowron.
Nice sprawl there from Bowron as Obasi shoots in.
Bowron throws a head kick that misses.
Obasi throws a hook to the side of Bowron's head but Bowron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bowron moves away from the strike by Obasi.
Obasi fails with a takedown attempt.
Obasi blocks a head kick by Bowron.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowron throws a sloppy head kick and Obasi moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Bowron.
Bowron leaves Obasi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Obasi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bowron throws a head kick that misses.
Obasi blocks a head kick by Bowron.

Obasi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Obasi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bowron knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bowron tries to escape but Obasi is in control.

Obasi has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Bowron is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Obasi yanks on the arm and Bowron is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Obasi.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ayila Obasi!
Ayila Obasi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.