UFP25: COUNTDOWN PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Bale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Correia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Bale
vs
Correia

199 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Bale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fedor Correia!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Correia throws a head kick that misses.
Joe Bale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Correia fails to land the takedown.
Correia keeps the fight on the outside.
Correia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Correia.
Bale throws a body punch but Correia moves out of range.
Correia closes the distance but Bale moves to the side
and Bale counters with a stiff right hand.
Bale closes the distance looking to clinch

and Correia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Correia.
Correia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bale has him pressed against the cage.
Correia is working for takedown but Bale is calmly controlling the position for now.
Joe Bale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Correia.
Correia working hard to break the clinch.
Correia tries to break free but Bale pushes him back against the cage.
Correia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bale smiles and moves away.
Bale misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bale throws a hook to the side of Correia's head but Correia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Correia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Correia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Correia swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Bale rushes Correia and presses him up against the cage.
Bale keeps control of Correia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Correia tries to land a knee to the head but Bale blocks with his arms.
Bale with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Correia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Correia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bale gets underhooks to prevent Correia's takedown attempt.
Bale is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Correia is trying to force a seperation but Bale has the dominant position.
Correia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bale is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Correia wants to stall.

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

Bale manages to break the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bale, right into the meat.
Correia looks gassed!

Bale clinches with his opponent.
Correia working hard to break the clinch.
Correia can't get the takedown.
Bale presses Correia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Correia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bale just stands there and leans against the cage.
Correia is trying to drag Bale to the mat but Bale just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bale creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Correia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Bale breaks from the clinch.
Bale throws a sloppy head kick and Correia moves out of range easily.
Bale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Correia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bale makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bale tries to close the distance and clinch but Correia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bale throws a combination that misses

and Correia counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

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

Bale closes the distance and pushes Correia back into the cage.
Correia tries to stall but Bale uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Bale manages to break the clinch.
Bale throws a leg kick which misses Correia's front leg but catches the back leg as Correia tries to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Bale.
Bale lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bale's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bale duly obliges.

It looks like Fedor Correia has been cut.
Correia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bale.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bale. That's going to slow Correia down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bale turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bale cracks Correia with a good jab.
Correia is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bale is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Correia.
Bale scores with a hook.
Bale tries to clinch there but Correia circles away.
Correia slips a jab and a cross from Bale.
Bale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bale tries to land a leg kick but Correia saw it coming and moves away.
Bale tries to score with a low kick but Correia moves his leg out of the way.
Correia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Correia swats away the attempt to clinch by Bale.
Correia dodges the punch combination from Bale.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Correia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bale throws a right hand that Correia ducks under and follows up with a left that Correia also avoids with ease.
Bale tries to clinch but Correia is having none of it.
Correia with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bale has managed to clinch.
Correia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bale is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Correia prevents a body shot from Bale.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bale just misses with a elbow thrown towards Correia's brow.
Bale letting Correia take a breather here.

Bale breaks the clinch.
Correia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bale cracks Correia with an open hand slap.

Bale rushes Correia and presses him up against the cage.
Bale throws a knee to the head but misses.

Bale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Correia is breathing heavily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bale!
Bale scores with a decent looking hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Correia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bale tries to close the distance and clinch but Correia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joe Bale is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Correia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bale does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Correia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bale manages to avoid it.
Bale misses with a two punch combination.
Bale misses with a series of wild punches.
Correia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bale connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Correia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bale can pounce on him.
Bale is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bale lands a jab to the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bale, right into the meat.
Correia dodges the punch combination from Bale.
Bale displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bale feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Correia's calf.
Joe Bale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bale.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bale throws a one two combo.
Correia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bale lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bale throws a series of punches but Correia moves out of range.
Bale fails in his attempt to clinch.
Correia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bale.

Bale clinches.

Bale breaks from the clinch.
Correia takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bale throws a combination. Correia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Bale closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Bale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Bale does it's job there.
Bale throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That has opened up Fedor Correia's cut even more.
Bale fails to land with a series of punches.
Bale throws a leg kick but Correia checks it.
Some wild striking there from Bale.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bale throws a right and a left that Correia avoids nicely.
Bale slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Correia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bale closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bale throws a low kick, looking for Correia's leg but Correia calmly moves out of range.
Bale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Correia circles away quickly and effectively.
Correia tries to clinch there but Bale circles away.
Bale throws a right hand that Correia ducks under and follows up with a left that Correia also avoids with ease.
Bale misses with the combination.

Bale pushes Correia up against the cage in a clinch.
Bale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bale digs a right hand into Correia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Correia's gas tank.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bale breaks from the clinch.
Bale throws a right hand that Correia ducks under and follows up with a left that Correia also avoids with ease.
Bale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Correia can do to turn this around?
Bale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bale lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Correia.
Bale scores with a punch to the head.
Bale throws a sloppy body shot
letting Correia counter with a right hand.
Correia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Some wild striking there from Bale.
Correia tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Correia has his takedown stuffed
and Bale counters with a good low kick that Correia was not able to check.
Joe Bale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Correia.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bale!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Bale dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Correia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bale throws a combination. Correia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Correia keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Bale.
Good leg kick by Bale there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Correia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bale counters with a nice uppercut.
Bale chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bale throws a leg kick that misses.
No joy there for Bale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Correia circles away quickly and effectively.
Bale lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Correia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bale.
Correia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bale with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bale changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bale moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bale is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Bale misses.

Bale clinches with his opponent.
Bale using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Correia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Bale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bale is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bale shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Joe Bale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Correia shoots in and drives through. Bale sprawls well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bale.
Bale connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bale misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice jab there from Bale.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bale scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bale throws a leg kick
and Correia counters with a nice uppercut.
Bale misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bale lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bale lands with a right hand.

Bale has Correia up against the cage in a clinch.

Bale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Correia takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Bale closes the distance and clinches.
Correia is trying to break free.
Correia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bale is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Joe Bale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Correia.

Bale breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Correia keeps the fight on the outside.
Bale throws a series of punches but Correia avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Correia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bale throws a series of strikes that have Correia backpedaling.

The cut above Fedor Correia's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

Bale has managed to clinch.
Bale tries to land knees in the clinch but Correia avoids the damage to the body.
Bale tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Correia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Correia tries to land knees in the clinch but Bale avoids the damage to the body.
Joe Bale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Bale breaks the clinch.
Bale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bale is looking to slow Correia down with leg kicks.
Bale looks to land a combination but Correia avoids it well.
Bale lands a jab to Correia's midsection.
Bale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Correia circles away quickly and effectively.
Bale scores with a jab. Correia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bale throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bale swinging wildly here.
Bale lands a two punch combo.
Bale cracks Correia with a right hand to the side of the head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Correia is trying to maintain a safe position but Bale gets an underhook and turns Correia into the cage.

Bale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bale connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Correia momentarily.
Correia tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bale tries to work over Correia's front leg with a kick but Correia checks it.
Bale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bale misses with a double jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Bale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bale has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:25

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Harm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Bobek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damian Bobek has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Harm
vs
Bobek

190 cm
22
220 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Harm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Damian Bobek!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harm shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harm delivers a nice body kick.

Bobek throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Harm was covering up waiting for the punch and Bobek finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bobek trying to control the position from guard on top but Harm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bobek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harm can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bobek controls the pace.
Bobek trying to control the position from guard on top but Harm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bobek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harm looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Harm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bobek is one step ahead there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Harm throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bobek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harm has Bobek pulled in close to control his posture.
Bobek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harm. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bobek slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Harm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harm has Bobek pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobek 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.
Bobek trying to control but Harm is working from the bottom.
Harm will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bobek looks gassed!

Harm throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Harm is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bobek seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Harm looking for a sweep. Not yet Harm, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harm can't keep his opponent in guard - Bobek advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bobek sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Harm moves into full guard.
Bobek trying to control the position from guard on top but Harm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bobek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Harm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bobek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bobek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bobek is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Damian Bobek just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Bobek shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bobek was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Harm tries to hold on but Bobek postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harm is squirming around, avoiding Bobek's attempts to control the action.
Bobek wants to control but Harm has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Harm wants to control but Bobek is keeping busy.
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 Dave Harm will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Harm has his takedown stuffed

and Bobek counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Harm's guard now.

Harm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bobek lands a couple of elbows.
Bobek working some strikes from top position.
Bobek sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bobek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harm's head.
Harm keeping moving, preventing Bobek from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bobek is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobek might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Harm kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Harm doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dave Harm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bobek misses with a takedown attempt

and Harm counters with a shoot takedown. Bobek fights it but they end up in guard.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobek is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bobek trying to keep a closed guard but Harm is proving a slippery customer.
Damian Bobek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harm passes Bobek's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Harm is working for a kimura but Bobek is defending it quite comfortably.
Bobek trying to control but Harm postures up.

Bobek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harm pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobek wants to control but Harm is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harm seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harm trying to control the action but Bobek is working from the bottom.
Harm works his foot free and advances to mount.
Harm lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bobek keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bobek can do anything to dispel that myth.
Harm trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bobek regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bobek keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bobek is trying to get back to full guard.

Harm is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harm tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bobek controls his leg.
Harm thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bobek's head.
Bobek is looking to control Harm's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bobek avoid being mounted?

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dave Harm!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between I Spartcus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calle Calmare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Spartcus
vs
Calmare

201 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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, I Spartcus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Calle Calmare!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartcus slips a jab from Calmare.
Spartcus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Calmare misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spartcus is defended easily by Calmare.
Calmare fails with a takedown attempt.
Spartcus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Calmare has time to react.

Calmare tries to keep at a distance but Spartcus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spartcus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spartcus throws an elbow but it misses.
Spartcus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spartcus looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Spartcus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spartcus connects with a high kick.

Spartcus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Spartcus stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Spartcus or perhaps it was just good defense by Calmare which made him look bad.
Spartcus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice sprawl there from Spartcus as Calmare shoots in.
Spartcus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Calmare tries for a takedown but Spartcus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
I Spartcus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calle Calmare.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spartcus. That's going to slow Calmare down.
Spartcus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Calmare's calf.
I Spartcus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spartcus thumps Calmare with a low kick.
A head kick by Calmare misses
and Spartcus counters with an inside leg kick.
Calmare fails to land the takedown.
Spartcus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Calmare's calf.
Calmare looks gassed!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spartcus is defended easily by Calmare.
Calmare avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Spartcus gets the takedown into side control.
Spartcus tries to stand but Calmare is controlling his head.
Calmare is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Spartcus wants to stand but Calmare is controlling his arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calmare is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Spartcus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Calmare looking for submissions off his back.

Spartcus stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Calmare to get to his feet.
Spartcus scores with a three punch combo!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartcus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Calmare swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spartcus throws a nice outside leg kick.

Spartcus clinches up with Calmare and pushes him back against the cage.

Spartcus breaks from the clinch.

Spartcus shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Spartcus showed some decent athleticism there.
Spartcus tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Calmare is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Spartcus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Spartcus. No joy for Calmare on that attempt.
Calmare darts in trying to clinch
and Spartcus counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Good leg kick by Spartcus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Spartcus scores with a hook to the body. Calmare takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spartcus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Calmare swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spartcus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Calmare counters with a three punch combo that has Spartcus backing up. Spartcus nods at Calmare to acknowledge the strikes.
Spartcus moves in looking to clinch but Calmare pushes him off.
Calmare is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spartcus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Calmare is breathing heavily.

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

Spartcus decides to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartcus misses with a few strikes there.
Spartcus doesn't manage to clinch there - Calmare circles away.
Spartcus closes the distance and clinches up with Calmare, looking for a takedown. Spartcus pushes Calmare against the cage but Calmare circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spartcus tries to clinch up but Calmare circles away and keeps his distance.

Spartcus moves into the clinch.
Calmare fails to pull the fight into his guard.
I Spartcus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calle Calmare.
Spartcus lands a damaging elbow.
Calmare tries to break free but Spartcus pushes him back against the cage.
Calmare avoiding damage as Spartcus throws knees to the body.
Spartcus lands an elbow inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spartcus obliges.

Spartcus manages to break the clinch.
Spartcus lands a head kick. Calmare smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Spartcus is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartcus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Spartcus closes the distance and clinches.
Spartcus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Spartcus.

Spartcus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spartcus tries to clinch there but Calmare circles away.
Spartcus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Calmare paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spartcus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Spartcus.

Spartcus stands up.
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!
Spartcus tries to clinch there but Calmare circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartcus misses with a takedown attempt - Calmare sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spartcus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Calmare fails with the takedown

and Spartcus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Spartcus.
Spartcus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Calmare is trying desperately to land a takedown but Spartcus is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Calmare.

Spartcus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Spartcus rushes Calmare and presses him up against the cage.
Spartcus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Spartcus tries to land a knee to the head but Calmare blocks with his arms.
Spartcus tries to land knees in the clinch but Calmare avoids the damage to the body.
Spartcus leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Spartcus for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Calmare can't break the clinch.
Spartcus with a knee to the head.
Calmare is trying to maintain a safe position but Spartcus gets an underhook and turns Calmare into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartcus's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Spartcus lands a nice shot to the body.
Calmare tries to pull guard but Spartcus holds him up against the cage and eventually Calmare drops back down to his feet.
Calmare on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spartcus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Calmare's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spartcus lands a knee to the body.
Spartcus lands an elbow inside that Calmare shrugs off.

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

Spartcus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Calmare, pushing him back against the cage.
Spartcus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Spartcus breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Spartcus has taken the fight to the clinch.

Spartcus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calmare throws a head kick that misses
and Spartcus counters with a low kick, right behind Calmare 's knee.
Spartcus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

I Spartcus dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Spartcus clinches.
Spartcus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spartcus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Spartcus breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Spartcus.
Calmare tries a low kick but Spartcus avoids it.

Spartcus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spartcus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spartcus misses with an elbow strike.
Calmare tries to score a body lock takedown but Spartcus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Spartcus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Calmare can do to turn this around?
Spartcus connects with a knee to the head.
Spartcus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Calmare has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Calmare is working for takedown but Spartcus is calmly controlling the position for now.

Spartcus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spartcus throws a series of strikes that have Calmare backpedaling.
Spartcus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Calmare takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Spartcus clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Spartcus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spartcus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Calmare circles away quickly and effectively.
Spartcus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
I Spartcus is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown by Spartcus or perhaps it was just good defense by Calmare which made him look bad.
Calmare takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Spartcus clinches up against the cage.

Spartcus breaks from the clinch.
Spartcus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
I Spartcus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calle Calmare.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spartcus.
Spartcus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Calmare defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spartcus.
Spartcus scoring well with a low kick there.

Spartcus drives through and clinches with Calmare against the cage.
Spartcus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Calmare up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Spartcus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spartcus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Calmare's calf.
Calmare fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Calmare keeps the fight on the outside.

Spartcus instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Spartcus.
Calmare can't break the clinch.

Spartcus breaks from the clinch.

Spartcus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Spartcus.

Spartcus breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spartcus darts in and clinches Calmare up against the cage.
Spartcus tries to land a knee to the head but Calmare blocks with his arms.
Spartcus scores a nice knee to the body.
Spartcus lands a nice elbow.
Spartcus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Spartcus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spartcus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Calmare defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spartcus.
Calmare avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Calmare fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Spartcus rushes Calmare and presses him up against the cage.

Spartcus breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calmare keeps the fight on the outside.
Spartcus tries to clinch there but Calmare circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spartcus is defended easily by Calmare.
Spartcus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spartcus closes the distance and clinches up with Calmare, looking for a takedown. Spartcus pushes Calmare against the cage but Calmare circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Calmare tries to clinch there but Spartcus circles away.
Calmare fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spartcus is out of range.

Spartcus darts in and clinches Calmare up against the cage.
Calmare takes a knee to the side of the body.

Spartcus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spartcus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Spartcus is looking to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I Spartcus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spartcus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... I Spartcus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between MJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cornelius Lycett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Penn
vs
Lycett

180 cm
19
140 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

170 cm
22
142 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, MJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cornelius Lycett!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lycett shoots in for a takedown but Penn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Penn avoids a punch combination nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lycett.
MJ Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cornelius Lycett.
Penn shoots and misses
and Lycett counters with an outside leg kick.
Penn moves out of range of the leg kick from Lycett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lycett with a lazy takedown attempt

and Penn counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lycett!
Penn scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Penn is working for a guillotine from mount but Lycett frees his head quite easily.

Penn looking to secure an arm triangle but Lycett defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lycett holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Penn tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lycett hang on?
Lycett can't escape the position.
Penn 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.

Penn has control of Lycett's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lycett regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Penn is breathing heavily.

Penn looking to secure an arm triangle but Lycett defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Penn is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lycett has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lycett!
Lycett sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lycett trying to stand up but can't free himself from Penn's guard.
Lycett is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Penn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lycett forces his way into half guard.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Lycett wants to take a breather but Penn is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lycett stalling.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Lycett wants to take a breather but Penn is having none of it.

Penn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lycett pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lycett controlling the action here.
Lycett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lycett shoots and misses

and Penn counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Penn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Lycett is keeping the position.
Lycett is trying to control the position but Penn postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MJ Penn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lycett with a poor takedown

and Penn counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lycett's guard now.

Penn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lycett looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lycett looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lycett!
Penn manages to get back to half guard.
Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Penn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lycett is aware though and is defending well.

Penn is looking for a triangle but Lycett pushes his legs off easily.

Penn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lycett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Lycett from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lycett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

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

Lycett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lycett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lycett wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lycett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Penn has his foot on Lycett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lycett works his way back into a safe position though.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Lycett from controlling successfully.
Penn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Penn trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lycett tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Lycett throws a big right hand that misses.
Lycett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lycett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Penn has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lycett should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Penn has tightened it up now! Lycett should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). MJ Penn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rufus McGrufus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Pursey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darren Pursey told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

McGrufus
vs
Pursey

169 cm
21
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

194 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rufus McGrufus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Pursey!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGrufus throws a series of punches but Pursey moves out of range.
Pursey blocks a head kick by McGrufus.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pursey.
Pursey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGrufus defends it nicely.
Pursey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McGrufus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pursey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Look low, kick high! McGrufus uses the oldest trick in the book to send Pursey tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! McGrufus is absolutely delighted - when Pursey wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rufus McGrufus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kolo Bolca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Longson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Longson has chosen its a fight as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Anthony Longson enters the cage!

Bolca
vs
Longson

194 cm
18
271 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

210 cm
24
275 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kolo Bolca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Longson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolca throws a looping overhand right but Longson ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Bolca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bolca misses with an uppercut.
Bolca throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bolca misses with the combination.
Bolca throws a body kick that misses.
Bolca tried to score with a low kick but Longson checks it.
Bolca feints and then cracks Longson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Longson down.
Bolca throws a head kick but Longson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longson blocks a head kick by Bolca.
A bone on bone clash there as Longson blocks the leg kick.

Longson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Longson not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bolca is defending against the submission attempts here by Longson.
Bolca is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Longson scores with a couple of nice shots.

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

Bolca is defending against the submission attempts here by Longson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longson is looking to advance position but Bolca won't allow it.
Bolca could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolca avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Longson.
Longson looks gassed!
Longson lands with a punch from half guard.

Longson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bolca doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Longson.
Bolca avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Longson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolca wants to get back to his feet.
Longson misses with a head shot. Bolca uses the momentum to regain guard.

Longson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bolca dives on top into guard.
Bolca tries to stand but Longson is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bolca trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bolca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Longson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bolca can pounce on him.
Bolca does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bolca misses with the combination.
Bolca throws a series of punches but Longson avoids them all with ease.
Kolo Bolca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Bolca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bolca looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bolca is looking to slow Longson down with leg kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolca fails to land with a series of punches.
Bolca lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Longson circles away quickly and effectively.
Kolo Bolca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Longson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Longson thows a big elbow that misses.
Bolca knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Longson on the ground.
Bolca is looking to stand up but Longson isn't so interested in that idea.
Longson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Longson postures up in Bolca's guard and throws a big left but Bolca blocks it.
Longson postures up in Bolca's guard and throws a big left but Bolca blocks it.
Longson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Longson passes into half guard.
Bolca wants to get back to his feet.

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

Longson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bolca sees it coming and defends easily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bolca is defending against the submission attempts here by Longson.

Longson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bolca is just riding it out for now. Longson eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Longson wants to work for an arm triangle but Bolca is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Longson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Longson seems to be looking for submissions.
Longson wants to pass to mount but Bolca is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Longson trying to work for an americana but Bolca has managed to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Longson 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bolca looks to land a left hand but Longson moved out of range nicely.

Bolca gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bolca avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Longson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Longson stops Bolca from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Longson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Longson working some strikes from top position.
Bolca wants to stand and escape but Longson is having none of it.

Longson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bolca is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Longson, into his guard.
Longson has a closed guard, preventing Bolca from standing up.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolca postures up.
Bolca won't allow Longson to sweep him here.
Bolca tries to stand but Longson is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kolo Bolca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bolca has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Longson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Longson 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 Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Longson!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
12%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Felipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felipe comes to the cage accompanied by Ain't That A Kick In The Head. Richard Rogers has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mickey Felipe's chin.

Felipe
vs
Rogers

194 cm
18
220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey Felipe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felipe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogers.
Felipe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rogers misses with a two punch combination.
Felipe looks to land a combination but Rogers avoids it well.
Felipe lands a high kick!
Rogers throws a head kick but Felipe moves out of range.
Rogers misses with a double jab.
Felipe misses with a head kick.
Rogers falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Felipe to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Felipe.
Rogers swinging wildly here.
Rogers thows a body shot but no joy.
Rogers throws a body punch but Felipe moves out of range.
Felipe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rogers misses with a double jab
and Felipe counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rogers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Felipe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rogers.
Felipe tries a head kick but it misses.
Felipe scores with a decent looking hook.
Rogers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Felipe.
Felipe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Felipe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Felipe jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Felipe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice combination there by Rogers.
Rogers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Felipe counters with a big head kick but Rogers shrugs it off.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Felipe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Felipe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rogers throws a sloppy head kick and Felipe moves out of range easily.
Rogers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Felipe.
Nice body kick from Felipe.
Rogers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rogers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rogers misses with a wild combination.
Rogers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Felipe counters with a nice uppercut.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Felipe.
Felipe scores with a hook to the body. Rogers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Felipe misses with a double jab.
Felipe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rogers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Felipe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rogers throws a combination that misses
and Felipe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rogers is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Felipe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rogers lands with a nice body punch.
Felipe connects with the punch.
A left and a right from Felipe both land. Nice combination.

Rogers is rocked!
Felipe circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Rogers drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Felipe follows Rogers to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Felipe!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tiny Timmy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Rosa Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiny Timmy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pablo Rosa Rivera's chin.

Timmy
vs
Rosa Rivera

150 cm
19
140 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

150 cm
22
130 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiny Timmy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pablo Rosa Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and William Gold.

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

Timmy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Timmy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Timmy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rivera has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rivera regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Timmy.

Timmy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rivera dives on top into guard.
Timmy striking off his back but it's not causing Rivera any problems.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera trying to stand up but can't free himself from Timmy's guard.
Timmy looking for a sweep. Not yet Timmy, not yet.
Rivera wants to stand but Timmy is controlling his posture from full guard.

Timmy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rivera is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Timmy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Timmy fails with the takedown.
Rivera leaves Timmy 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 Tiny Timmy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good leg kick by Rivera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Timmy is breathing heavily.
Timmy shoots for a double leg takedown but Rivera sprawls well. He's pushed Timmy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Timmy shoots in looking for a takedown. Rivera tries to sprawl out of it but Timmy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rivera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rivera thumps Timmy with a low kick.
Rivera throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera scoring well with a low kick there.
Rivera thumps Timmy with a low kick.
Rivera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rivera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Timmy's hands.
Rivera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Timmy's sensitive parts.
Timmy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timmy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Timmy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rivera cracks Timmy with a good jab.
Rivera scores with a crisp jab that stopped Timmy in his tracks.
Rivera feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Timmy's calf.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rivera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rivera lands a head shot.
Rivera lands a jab to the head.
Timmy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rivera as he avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Rivera misses.
Rivera cracks the inside of Timmy's front leg.
Rivera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Timmy. That did some damage!
Rivera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Timmy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rivera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Rosa Rivera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Timmy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rivera can pounce on him.
Timmy tries for a takedown but Rivera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rivera stuffs the takedown attempt from Timmy. Timmy gets slowly back to his feet.
Timmy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rivera as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiny Timmy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timmy looks for a takedown but Rivera sprawls well.
Timmy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rivera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rivera feints and then cracks Timmy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Timmy down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tiny Timmy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timmy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rivera.
Tiny Timmy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rivera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Rivera lands a left and a right that send Timmy crashing to the mat, dazed. Rivera thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Timmy is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Timmy shoots in looking for a takedown. Rivera tries to sprawl out of it but Timmy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rivera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rivera thumps Timmy with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rivera.
Pablo Rosa Rivera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rivera closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rivera.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rivera can pounce on him.
Timmy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rivera.
Rivera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rivera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Timmy momentarily.
Rivera lands a jab-cross combination.
Rivera tries to bum rush Timmy with a series of wild strikes but Timmy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Timmy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rivera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Timmy.
Rivera lands with a straight right. Timmy didn't see that one coming.
Timmy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Timmy fails with the takedown.
Rivera lands with a right hand.
Rivera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Timmy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rivera.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rivera. That's going to slow Timmy down.
Rivera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rivera throws a leg kick which misses Timmy's front leg but catches the back leg as Timmy tries to avoid it.
Timmy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rivera. Rivera obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rivera. That's going to slow Timmy down.
Rivera connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rivera, right into the meat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rivera can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rivera. That's going to slow Timmy down.
Rivera misses with a series of wild punches.
Rivera throws a quick inside leg kick.
Timmy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rivera lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Timmy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rivera's waist but Rivera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Timmy off to one side.
Rivera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Timmy. That did some damage!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rivera slaps away a takedown attempt from Timmy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pablo Rosa Rivera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timmy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rivera can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Rosa Rivera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Rivera feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Timmy's calf.
Timmy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rivera avoids it really well and circles away.
Timmy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Rivera.
Timmy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiny Timmy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Timmy.
Rivera scoring well with a low kick there.
Timmy shoots for a takedown but Rivera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rivera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timmy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rivera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Timmy.
Good leg kick by Rivera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A shot to de liver by Rivera. Beautiful body shot.
Rivera misses with a wild combination.
Timmy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rivera.
Rivera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rivera punishes Timmy's body with a nice straight punch.
Pablo Rosa Rivera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Timmy with that takedown attempt.
Rivera goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rivera.
Timmy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rivera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rivera throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Timmy dodges the punch combination from Rivera.
Rivera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Timmy's sensitive parts.
Timmy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rivera. Rivera obviously looking to wear him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmy tries for a takedown but Rivera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Timmy shoots for a takedown but Rivera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rivera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Timmy.
Rivera scores with a leg kick.
Rivera lands a two punch combo.
Rivera moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rivera lands with an overhand left.
Tiny Timmy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timmy shoots in but Rivera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rivera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Timmy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rivera.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Timmy with that takedown attempt.
Rivera throws a series of strikes that have Timmy backpedaling.
A shot to de liver by Rivera. Beautiful body shot.
Timmy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rivera.
Rivera lands with a nice combination. Timmy backs away looking to recover.
Rivera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rivera wants it to stay on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick lands from Rivera.
Rivera lands a with a good body shot.
Rivera connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Rosa Rivera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rivera 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 24:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 24:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Rosa Rivera!