J.O.R.G 14 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johny Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sure Win (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johny Hughes looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Hughes
vs
Win

170 cm
21
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

150 cm
18
147 lbs
0 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johny Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Sure Win !
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hughes instigates a clinch.
Win jumps guard but Hughes stands there with Win around his waist. Win gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hughes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Win up against the cage.
Hughes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Win or not.

Hughes successfully pulls guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hughes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Win 's guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Win has eaten all the pies!
Hughes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hughes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Win 's guard.
Hughes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Win !
Hughes content just to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Win is trying to escape the mount.

Hughes is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Win is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Win flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Hughes anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Win and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Hughes slips an arm under Win chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Hughes has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Hughes is squeezing on Win like an anaconda would it's prey. Win fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johny Hughes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marlin McCann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannabil Barka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCann's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Highway to Hell (AC/DC). The key to victory for Marlin McCann has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

McCann
vs
Barka

167 cm
25
149 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

182 cm
20
150 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Marlin McCann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Hannabil Barka!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barka lands a head shot.
McCann looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Barka tries for a takedown but McCann circles away easily

and McCann counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Barka tries for a takedown but McCann manages to get underhooks.
McCann stops a takedown attempt from Barka.
Marlin McCann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannabil Barka.
McCann wants to stall.
McCann has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCann pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

McCann breaks the clinch.
Barka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCann as he avoids it easily.
Barka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCann as he jumps to the side.
Barka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCann.
Barka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCann defends it nicely.
Barka leaves McCann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Barka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Barka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCann keeping moving, preventing Barka from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hannabil Barka was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Barka closes the distance and clinches up with McCann, looking for a takedown. Barka pushes McCann against the cage but McCann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCann sprawls well. McCann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barka gets slowly back to his feet.
Hannabil Barka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McCann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barka.
McCann stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCann wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barka is defended easily by McCann.
McCann tries to clinch but Barka moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barka shoots in for a double leg but McCann sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McCann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barka circles away.

McCann gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barka trying to control but McCann is working from the bottom.
Barka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannabil Barka 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.

Barka closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McCann's guard.
Barka's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barka trying to control the position from guard on top but McCann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCann might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barka wants to pass the guard but McCann is keeping the position.
Barka trying to control but McCann is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hannabil Barka was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice sprawl there from McCann as Barka shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCann misses with a straight left.
Barka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCann avoids it really well and circles away.
Barka has a takedown stuffed.
Marlin McCann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannabil Barka.
Barka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCann as he avoids it easily.

Barka closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McCann's guard.
Barka throws a strike but McCann rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barka wants to stand but McCann is controlling the position.

Barka uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Barka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barka fails to land the takedown.

Barka scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Barka wants to take a breather but McCann manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Barka.
Barka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Barka has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hannabil Barka has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barka trying to control the position from guard on top but McCann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Hannabil Barka hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Barka closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCann circles away.
Barka dives in and grabs McCann's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCann pushes down on Barka's head and hops out.

Barka throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McCann was covering up waiting for the punch and Barka finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barka's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCann keeping moving, preventing Barka from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannabil Barka 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. And we move into the final round!

McCann wants to clinch
and Barka counters with a nice uppercut.

Barka feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Barka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barka trying to control but McCann is working from the bottom.
Barka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McCann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barka is stalling in the full guard.
Barka trying to control but McCann is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Hannabil Barka hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Barka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Barka drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barka trying to control but McCann is working from the bottom.
Barka postures up in McCann's guard and throws a big left but McCann blocks it.
McCann keeping moving, preventing Barka from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Barka engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Hannabil Barka has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Barka shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barka showed some decent athleticism there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barka sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hannabil Barka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barka trying to control from McCann's half guard. McCann has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barka trying to control but McCann is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Hannabil Barka hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Barka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCann swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown by Barka or perhaps it was just good defense by McCann which made him look bad.
Marlin McCann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannabil Barka.

Barka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McCann looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Marlin McCann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barka remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hannabil Barka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannabil Barka!

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A

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josh Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Sproston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jones
vs
Sproston

180 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

179 cm
22
154 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinnie Sproston!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sproston blocks a leg kick.
Sproston stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Sproston connects with an inside leg kick.
Sproston fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vinnie Sproston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Sproston finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sproston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sproston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sproston blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones throws a push kick but Sproston slaps the foot to one side.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Sproston.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Sproston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Josh Jones just wasn't active enough.
Sproston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sproston.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sproston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sproston closes the distance and clinches.

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

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

Jones decides to stand back up. Jones steps back and let's Sproston get back to his feet.
Jones is breathing heavily.

Jones gets a double leg takedown into Sproston's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sproston throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sproston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Sproston looking for a sweep. Not yet Sproston, not yet.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Sproston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sproston is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sproston with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sproston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Sproston stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sproston!
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Sproston scores with a four punch combination!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sproston - that will leave a mark!

Sproston moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Sproston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sproston.
Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Sproston breaks the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sproston lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Sproston.
Sproston lands a head kick!
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sproston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sproston keeps the fight on the outside.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sproston.
Sproston connects with a high kick.
Jones stuffs the takedown.

Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sproston sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sproston trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Jones is keen to just control but Sproston is a slippery customer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sproston is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
Sproston keeps control of the position easily here as Jones tries to buck him off.
Sproston lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Jones hold on?!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sproston.
Jones is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sproston.

Sproston looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Jones is controlling Sproston 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sproston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sproston manages to get to full guard.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sproston keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Sproston.
Sproston has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Sproston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sproston scores with a nice body kick.
Jones tries to clinch up.

Sproston gets caught napping as Jones dives in and scores a takedown. Sproston manages to retain guard.
Sproston wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
Sproston is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Josh Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Sproston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Sproston defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Sproston is working away.
Sproston is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sproston is holding on to half guard well.
Sproston is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sproston avoid being mounted?

The ref stands the fighters back up. Vinnie Sproston was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sproston.
Sproston avoids the head kick by Jones.
A jab from Sproston does it's job there.
Sproston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sproston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sproston swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Sproston.
Sproston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sproston throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sproston feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Sproston then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sproston with a nice cross.
Sproston throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sproston throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
Vinnie Sproston seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Sproston gets a clinch.
Vinnie Sproston is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Sproston misses.
Sproston stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Sproston swinging wildly here.
Nice body kick from Sproston.
Sproston feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sproston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick from Sproston lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Sproston gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Sproston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinnie Sproston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sproston winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Sproston!
A victorious Vinnie Sproston thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Turrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bull Bantum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turrett comes to the cage accompanied by Criticize. Bull Bantum is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Turrett
vs
Bantum

175 cm
20
154 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

160 cm
30
149 lbs
8 - 14 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Turrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Bull Bantum!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bantum misses with the combination.

Bantum shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bantum was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Bantum working for a submission but Turrett is keeping him at bay.
Bantum landing punches.
Turrett is trying desperately to improve position.

Bantum working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Turrett tries to hold on but Bantum postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turrett is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turrett is working hard here to advance position.

Bantum is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Bull Bantum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turrett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bantum.
Bantum throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like Paul Turrett has been cut.
Bantum tries to clinch but Turrett moves out of range.
Bantum looks to land a combination but Turrett avoids it well.
Bantum throws a hook but Turrett blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turrett misses with a wild body shot.

Bantum throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Turrett was covering up waiting for the punch and Bantum finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Turrett is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bantum forces his way into half guard.

Bantum is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bantum not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Bantum seems to be looking for submissions.

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

Bantum seems to be working for a kimura but Turrett defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bantum is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Bantum seems to be looking for submissions.

Turrett with the active half guard here but Bantum passes nicely into side control.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bantum is trying to get an arm triangle but Turrett is defending well.

Bantum is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Turrett has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bantum works to advance to full mount. Turrett defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turrett is looking to improve his position but Bantum isn't that keen on the idea.

Bantum gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bull Bantum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Turrett's cut.
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.

Turrett throws a body punch but Bantum moves out of range.
Bantum throws a series of strikes that have Turrett backpedaling.

Turrett shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Bantum is looking for a triangle but Turrett pushes his legs off easily.

Bantum had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turrett defends it easily.
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!
Bantum punching from the bottom - just letting Turrett know he's still in a fight.
Turrett trying to control the position from guard on top but Bantum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bantum is adopting a defensive guard.
Bantum wants to sweep here but Turrett controlling him for the moment.
Bantum manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Bantum jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Turrett is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Turrett and Bantum has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Turrett tries to bench press Bantum off him but Bantum keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bantum working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Bantum is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Turrett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bull Bantum has got the better of the ground game so far.

Bantum wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Turrett, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Turrett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turrett sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bantum passes the guard and advances to mount!

Bantum with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Turrett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Bantum is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Turrett has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bantum putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bantum lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turrett working to try and regain half guard.
Bantum lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Turrett is looking to get to half guard.

Bantum get's back to his feet.
Turrett avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bantum wants to clinch up but Turrett keeps it at a distance.

Turrett bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Turrett closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bantum did well to prevent Turrett getting side control.
Turrett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Bantum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Bantum actively working from the bottom here.
Bantum wants to get back to full guard.
Bantum gets full guard.

Bantum looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bantum keeping moving, preventing Turrett from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bantum seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bantum manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bantum in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bantum prevents Turrett from getting the reversal.

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

Bantum stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bantum closes the distance and pushes Turrett back into the cage.

Bantum manages to pull guard.
Bantum is trying to control the position but Turrett postures up.
Turrett throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bantum looking to control.

Bantum is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Bantum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turrett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bull Bantum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bantum is adopting a defensive guard.
Bantum looking for a sweep. Not yet Bantum, not yet.
Bantum is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Bull Bantum hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Turrett shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bantum napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Turrett passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bantum!
Bantum wants to hold on but Turrett pushes him away.
Bantum is desperately trying to improve his position but Turrett has a good base and remains in mount.
Paul Turrett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bantum tries to hold on but Turrett pushes him away.
Turrett thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bantum wants to hold on but Turrett pushes him away.
Bantum tries to improve his position but instead Turrett has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Turrett looking for the choke but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bull Bantum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bantum 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bull Bantum!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robert Roszkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Miguel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Roszkowski
vs
Miguel

175 cm
25
163 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

165 cm
29
155 lbs
11 - 13 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Roszkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Miguel!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miguel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Roszkowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roszkowski fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Miguel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Roszkowski struggling a bit here.

Miguel stands up and beckons Roszkowski to his feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Miguel.
Roszkowski is not content to let Miguel control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Miguel decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Miguel stuffs the takedown.
Miguel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roszkowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Miguel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Miguel moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Roszkowski has worked his arm free - good work by Roszkowski!
Roszkowski struggling a bit here.
Roszkowski tries to buck Miguel off but Miguel is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Roszkowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Roszkowski looks to move to half guard but instead Miguel has passed into mount! Damn!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roszkowski is trying to escape the mount.
Miguel with good strikes from the mount here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miguel landing strikes from the mount and Roszkowski is in trouble!
Miguel controlling the position easily from mount.
Miguel with the ground and pound from mount.
Roszkowski is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miguel punishing his opponent with strikes.
Roszkowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roszkowski tries to hold on but Miguel postures up.
Roszkowski throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Roszkowski is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roszkowski is trying desperately to improve position.

Miguel is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Roszkowski can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Miguel landing strikes from the mount and Roszkowski is in trouble!

Roszkowski is rocked!
Miguel unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Roszkowski wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Miguel celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Miguel!
Sam Miguel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Neidle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bert Ernie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Neidle
vs
Ernie

180 cm
20
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
29
137 lbs
18 - 24 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Neidle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Bert Ernie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neidle lands a nice shot to the body.

Ernie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ernie cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Neidle tries to hold on but Ernie pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neidle is looking to get to half guard.
Ernie working Neidle over with strikes here.

Neidle is rocked!
Ernie content just to control the position here.
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!
Neidle wants to hold on but Ernie pushes him away.

Ernie looking to secure an arm triangle but Neidle defends it well.
Ernie breaks from Neidle's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neidle taking shots to the head.
Ernie raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oh Neidle is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ernie postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Neidle out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Ernie goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bert Ernie!
Bert Ernie thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Thomas has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Dover
vs
Thomas

172 cm
24
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
32
157 lbs
21 - 30 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryan Dover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 30 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dover tries for a takedown but Thomas circles away easily
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomas lands a jab to the head.
Thomas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dover counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas takes a swing at Dover's ribcage but misses.
Dover defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Dover tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Thomas does it's job there.

It looks like Bryan Dover has been cut.
Thomas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dover misses with a takedown
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas takes a swing at Dover's ribcage but misses.
Thomas throws a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover dives in and grabs Thomas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes down on Dover's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Dover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas stuns Dover with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick by Dover misses
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas misses with a double jab.
Jab from Thomas.
Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dover.
Dover keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Thomas lands a nice looking body shot.
Dover dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Dover tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover tries to clinch
and Thomas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dover is breathing heavily.
Dover misses with a body kick.
Dover closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thomas counters with a nice body shot.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Thomas lands a jab-cross combination.
Dover tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thomas counters with a nice body shot.
Thomas scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thomas throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Dover crashing down! Dover tries to stagger back to his feet but Thomas just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Dover asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Thomas!
Paul Thomas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mitchael Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Clark is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Young
vs
Clark

195 cm
19
160 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

183 cm
24
159 lbs
4 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mitchael Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, John Clark!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark looks for a takedown but Young sprawls well.
Young shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clark as he jumps to the side.
Young shoots in but Clark avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horrible takedown by Clark or perhaps it was just good defense by Young which made him look bad.

Young looking to score a takedown here. Clark is defending well but Young drives through and ends up in Clark's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clark can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Young connects with a couple of short punches.
Clark has control of Young's left arm, preventing Young from doing any damage.
Young passes Clark's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Young looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Young throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Clark to regain full guard.
Young is in close to Clark's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Young is looking to work some ground and pound but Clark has wrist control.
Young throws a big elbow that misses.
Young postures up in Clark's guard and throws a big left but Clark blocks it.
Clark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Young will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Young throws a big right hand that misses.
Young throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Young cracks Clark with a solid left hand.
Young chips away with some ground and pound.
Young throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Young stands up over Clark, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Young tries to free his leg and advance position but Clark is retaining full guard.
Young with a flurry of punches that miss.
Young has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Clark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young postures up and lands a big shot to Clark's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Young got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Young has managed to get both his arms back between Clark's legs - danger averted.
Clark looks gassed!
Young is working Clark over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Young scoring with punches to the head and body.
Young throwing strikes but missing.
Young throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Young slips nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Young.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Young lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Young looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Clark with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Young slips a nice elbow through Clark's hands, connecting with Clark's forehead.
Young working Clark over with strikes.
Clark on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Clark is rocked!
Young working Clark over with strikes.
Clark is still in real trouble! Can Young finish him?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Young lands a nice short elbow.
Young working over Clark with some ground and pound. Clark looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Clark is hurt! He's hurt bad - Young fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Clark from any more punishment! Congratulations to Young! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitchael Young!
Our winner, Mitchael Young, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.