J.O.R.G 15 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Hollyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollyfield comes to the cage accompanied by Paris. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Hollyfield
vs
Clark

175 cm
22
156 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
25
159 lbs
4 - 14 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
KO power

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Hollyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, John Clark!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hollyfield defends it nicely.

Hollyfield rushes Clark and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hollyfield connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like John Clark has been cut.
Hollyfield tries a knee to the head but Clark blocks it.
Hollyfield is pressed up against the cage. Clark has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hollyfield down to the mat. Hollyfield avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Hollyfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hollyfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hollyfield lands an elbow just above Clark 's eye.
Clark is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hollyfield pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tyson Hollyfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Clark.
Hollyfield with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Clark is rocked!
Hollyfield putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Clark in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Clark is still on wobbly legs! Can Hollyfield finish him?
Clark has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hollyfield avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Clark looks gassed!
Hollyfield landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hollyfield slows down the pace here.
Hollyfield digs a right hand into Clark's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Clark's gas tank.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Hollyfield.
Hollyfield working the clinch nicely. Clark is working for position but Hollyfield cracks him with a big knee to the head! Clark crumples up against the cage and Hollyfield lands two more shots before the ref can save Clark! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Tyson Hollyfield!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robert Roszkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Turrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turrett has chosen Criticize as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Roszkowski
vs
Turrett

175 cm
25
163 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
20
154 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Roszkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Turrett!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Roszkowski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Roszkowski prevents Turrett from standing back up.
Roszkowski is nestled in close to Turrett, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Roszkowski misses with a head shot. Turrett uses the momentum to regain guard.
Roszkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Turrett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Turrett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roszkowski is working Turrett over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Roszkowski advances position into side control!
Roszkowski 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.
Turrett is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Roszkowski is controlling him well.
Roszkowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turrett keeps working.
Turrett is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turrett is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Roszkowski is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Roszkowski has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Turrett's face.
Roszkowski raining down shots from the mount!

It looks like Paul Turrett has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roszkowski with a couple of short strikes.

That has opened up Paul Turrett's cut even more.
Roszkowski with the ground and pound from mount.
Turrett is wriggling around trying to escape.
Turrett looks gassed!
Roszkowski postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Turrett looks a forlorn figure.

The cut above Paul Turrett's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Robert Roszkowski!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle The Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Kid is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Moby - Flower . Bryan Dover could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kyle The Kid's chin.

Dover
vs
The Kid

172 cm
24
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
24
155 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryan Dover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle The Kid!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dover throws a sloppy head kick and The Kid moves out of range easily.
Kyle The Kid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dover looks to clinch

and The Kid counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The Kid is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The Kid content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dover is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Kid is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dover tries to roll over but The Kid keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kyle The Kid.
Dover shoots in looking for a takedown. The Kid tries to sprawl out of it but Dover keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Kid manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Dover gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows The Kid to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dover might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Kid engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dover trying to control the position.
Dover being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover is trying to keep The Kid in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Dover looking for subs off his back but The Kid has passed one foot through into half guard.
The Kid is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Kid's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

The Kid changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dover looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dover tries to escape but The Kid is in control.
The Kid controlling from side mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kyle The Kid.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Dover enables The Kid to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dover manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Kid engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The Kid fails with the takedown.
Dover tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Kid sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dover somewhat.
The Kid shoots in for a takedown but Dover shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

The Kid 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.
The Kid preventing the sweep.
The Kid content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Kid controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kyle The Kid.
Dover shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Kid as he jumps to the side.

Dover gets caught flat footed, as The Kid shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The Kid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dover is keeping the position for now.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Kid controls from within his opponent's guard.

Dover throws his legs up looking for a submission but The Kid uses it to pass to side control.
Kyle The Kid has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dover wants to get back to his feet.
The Kid takes a little break here. Dover wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Kid working away.
The Kid is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dover will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kyle The Kid was stalling too much, according to the referee.

The Kid shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dover being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle The Kid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Dover looks for the body kick but The Kid saw that one coming.
Dover with a poor takedown

and The Kid decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dover's guard.
The Kid showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Dover looking for a guillotine here but The Kid defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Kid sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kyle The Kid was stalling too much, according to the referee.

The Kid looking to score a takedown here. Dover is defending well but The Kid drives through and ends up in Dover's guard.
The Kid is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that The Kid 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kyle The Kid.

The Kid shoots in and gets a takedown into Dover's guard.
Dover being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dover not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Kid 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kyle The Kid was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dover tries to clinch but The Kid is having none of it.
The Kid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

The Kid closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dover did well to prevent The Kid getting side control.
The Kid is controlling the pace.
The Kid is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dover!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Kid controlling from the full mount.
Bryan Dover 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle The Kid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Kid 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle The Kid!
Kyle The Kid decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hannabil Barka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Barka
vs
Hughes

182 cm
20
150 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

170 cm
21
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Hannabil Barka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johny Hughes!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Hughes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johny Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barka closes the distance and clinches up with Hughes, looking for a takedown. Barka pushes Hughes against the cage but Hughes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hughes is fending him off so far but Barka persists. Nope, Hughes circles away and we're back to standing.
Barka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hughes swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannabil Barka. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hughes clinches with his opponent.
Hughes throws a head punch that misses.
Barka letting Hughes take a breather here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hughes is trying to pull guard but Barka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barka working hard to break the clinch.
Barka tries to score a body lock takedown but Hughes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Barka gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Barka performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hughes is trying to stand up here but Barka is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes is looking to improve his position.
Barka perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hughes trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barka in particular looking to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hannabil Barka wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Barka shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hughes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hughes wants to control but Barka postures up.
Barka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barka working the head with strikes.
Barka fails to land a wild elbow strike.
A lull in the action here as Barka stalls from top position.
Barka's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barka cracks Hughes with a big elbow.
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!
Hughes takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hughes is looking to reverse the position.
Barka in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Barka connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hughes some visible discomfort.
Barka scores with punches from side control.
Hughes is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barka happy to just control the position for now.
Barka works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Barka has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Barka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barka seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hughes for as long as he can get away with.
Hughes is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barka lands a heavy elbow.
Hughes tries to reverse the position but Barka maintains control.
Barka with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barka lands a heavy elbow.
Barka with the ground and pound from mount.
Barka controlling the pace for now.
Hughes is working to get back to half guard.
Hughes looks gassed!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barka controlling his opponent.
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 shoots in for a takedown but Hughes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Hughes rushes Barka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Hughes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hughes looks for a takedown but Barka sprawls well.
Barka swats away the attempt to clinch by Hughes.
A combination from Hughes does no damage.
Hughes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hughes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hughes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barka.

Hughes moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes tries for a takedown but Barka manages to get underhooks.
Hannabil Barka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Hughes.

Hughes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Barka.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Barka cracks Hughes with a big right hand but Hughes just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Hughes takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hughes seems a little lost for a moment, as Barka dominates the positioning.
Barka landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Barka lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hannabil Barka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barka landing a few strikes.
Barka controls the position from side control.
Barka works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Barka taking a breather here.
Barka working the body and head with strikes.
Barka in side control lands a decent elbow.
Barka is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hughes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barka cracks Hughes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Barka in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barka has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hughes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barka's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barka sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Barka.
Barka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barka working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barka controlling the action here.
Barka wants to free his trapped foot but Hughes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barka scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barka controlling the action here.
Barka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barka passes to full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barka content just to control the position here.
Hughes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannabil Barka dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Barka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Barka content just to control the position here.
Hughes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hughes tries to lock up and control but Barka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barka cracks Hughes with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Barka working the ground and pound effectively.

Hughes is rocked!
Barka raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hughes is still in real trouble! Can Barka finish him?
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!
The referee warns Hughes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Barka drops a big elbow. That's hurt Hughes! More shots from Barka and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannabil Barka!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bull Bantum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Sproston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Vinnie Sproston enters the cage!

Bantum
vs
Sproston

160 cm
31
149 lbs
9 - 14 - 0

179 cm
22
154 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

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 9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Bull Bantum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinnie Sproston!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bantum looks to land a combination. Sproston sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Vinnie Sproston has been cut.
Sproston scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sproston throws a sloppy head kick and Bantum moves out of range easily.
Sproston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sproston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Bantum drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sproston is trying to keep Bantum in close.

Bantum stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sproston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Bantum gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bantum decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sproston looks gassed!

Bantum closes the distance and pushes Sproston back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bantum.
A short uppercut from Bantum.
Sproston is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Bantum manages to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sproston gets to his feet. Bantum looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Bantum pushes Sproston up against the cage in a clinch.

Bantum turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bantum manages to end up in side control.

Bantum decides to stand back up. Bantum steps back and let's Sproston get back to his feet.
Sproston looks for the body kick but Bantum saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Bantum closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bantum is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sproston is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bull Bantum!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bert Ernie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Miguel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bert Ernie has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Ernie
vs
Miguel

179 cm
29
137 lbs
19 - 24 - 0

165 cm
29
155 lbs
12 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

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 19 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Bert Ernie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Miguel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miguel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown by Miguel or perhaps it was just good defense by Ernie which made him look bad.

Miguel clinches with his opponent.
Ernie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miguel.
Bert Ernie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Miguel.

Miguel gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ernie is trying to maintain the position but Miguel is very close to passing his half guard.
Miguel tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ernie holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Miguel seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Miguel is trying to control the action in half guard but Ernie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ernie tries to get to full guard but Miguel has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ernie looks for a takedown but Miguel sprawls well.
Ernie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miguel but Miguel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ernie keeps the fight on the outside.

Miguel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ernie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Miguel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ernie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miguel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ernie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ernie avoiding damage as Miguel throws knees to the body.
Miguel managing to block the knees to the body from Ernie.

Ernie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ernie misses with a takedown attempt

and Miguel moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ernie is trying to drag Miguel to the mat but Miguel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ernie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Miguel is defending well.
Miguel scores a nice knee to the body.

Miguel jumps guard and drags Ernie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ernie looking to pass the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miguel wants to sweep but no luck.
Ernie tries to free his leg and advance position but Miguel is retaining full guard.
Ernie throwing strikes from guard but Miguel blocks nicely.
Miguel keeping moving, preventing Ernie from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miguel is controlling Ernie's posture.
Ernie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Bert Ernie just wasn't active enough.
Miguel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ernie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Ernie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ernie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Miguel sees it coming and defends easily.
Miguel is looking for a sweep. Ernie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miguel is trying to control but can't.
Ernie prevents Miguel from standing back up.
Miguel tries to get to full guard but Ernie has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ernie in particular looking to stall.

Ernie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ernie is just content to waste time from the top position. Miguel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ernie postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sam Miguel will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ernie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miguel counters with a head kick.
Ernie shoots in looking for a takedown but Miguel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ernie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Miguel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ernie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ernie doesn't manage to clinch there - Miguel circles away.
Miguel tries to close the distance and clinch but Ernie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miguel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ernie paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Miguel drives through and clinches with Ernie against the cage.
Miguel leaning against his opponent.
Ernie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Miguel prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bert Ernie. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Miguel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miguel tries to clinch but Ernie moves away

and Ernie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Miguel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miguel shoots in looking for a takedown but Ernie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miguel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miguel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Ernie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Miguel is trying to control Ernie's posture but Ernie avoids it.
Miguel is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ernie has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Miguel dodges the ground and pound from Ernie.

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

Ernie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miguel gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Miguel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Miguel wants to stand and escape but Ernie is having none of it.
Miguel trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ernie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miguel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miguel tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miguel wants to get back to his feet but Ernie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ernie postures up.
Ernie wants to pass the guard but Miguel is keeping the position.
Ernie looking to sit in guard and control but Miguel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Miguel postures up.
Miguel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miguel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Miguel is looking to clinch but Ernie is avoiding it.
Ernie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Ernie with that takedown attempt.
Ernie keeps the fight on the outside.

Miguel has closed the distance and engaged Ernie in a clinch.
Ernie wants to break the clinch but can't.

Ernie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miguel moves in looking to clinch but Ernie pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miguel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ernie fails with the takedown

and Miguel counters by moving into the clinch.
Ernie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Miguel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Miguel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Miguel wants to clinch up but Ernie keeps it at a distance.
Ernie shoots for a takedown but Miguel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ernie misses with a shot to the body

and Miguel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ernie is looking for a takedown.
Ernie tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bert Ernie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miguel pushes Ernie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Miguel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ernie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Miguel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Miguel closes the distance and clinches.
Ernie managing to block the knees to the body from Miguel.

Miguel breaks the clinch.

Miguel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miguel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ernie.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ernie works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bert Ernie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miguel is trying to keep Ernie in close.
Miguel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Miguel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ernie postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sam Miguel wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ernie misses with an attempted mid kick.

Miguel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ernie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Miguel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ernie is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ernie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miguel is keeping the position for now.
Ernie throwing strikes but missing.
Miguel controls Ernie momentarily but Ernie frees himself.
Miguel throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ernie trying to control the position from guard on top but Miguel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ernie wants to pass the guard but Miguel is keeping the position.
Miguel keeping moving, preventing Ernie from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bert Ernie wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ernie keeps the fight on the outside.

Miguel drives through and clinches with Ernie against the cage.
Miguel is trying to pull guard but Ernie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ernie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miguel pulls his leg out and moves away.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miguel lands a few punches from side control.
Ernie is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Miguel has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Miguel tries to score with some ground and pound. Ernie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Miguel decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ernie to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Miguel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Miguel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ernie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miguel wants to control from the top but Ernie keeps moving.
Ernie is looking to stand up but Miguel isn't so interested in that idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Miguel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miguel 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Miguel!
Sam Miguel 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
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mitchael Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Young comes to the cage accompanied by Young Forever- Jay Z ft. Mr Hudson. Paul Thomas will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Young
vs
Thomas

195 cm
20
160 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

175 cm
32
157 lbs
22 - 30 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 7 - 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 22 - 30 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Thomas!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
Thomas slaps away a takedown attempt from Young, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Young moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Young has his takedown stuffed
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Young tries for a takedown but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitchael Young. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
Thomas scores with a shot to the body.

Young shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Young makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Young content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Young's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Young has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Thomas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Young can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Thomas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Young gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Young postures up and lands a big shot to Thomas's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Young scoring with punches to the head and body.

Thomas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thomas looking for a sweep. Not yet Thomas, not yet.
Young postures up and lands a big shot to Thomas's brow.
Thomas wants to sweep but no luck.
Young in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Thomas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Young is looking to get back to his feet here but Thomas is keeping cool and he's managed to take Young's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thomas looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Young taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Thomas!
A very excited looking Paul Thomas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.