LUC: Fight Night 15 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Menezes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rock Lesnar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lesnar
vs
Menezes

220 cm
23
300 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

190 cm
23
290 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustavo Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar is looking to clinch.
Menezes throws a body punch but Lesnar moves out of range.
Menezes ducks under a wild hook from Lesnar.
Menezes lands a right hook to the body.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Menezes fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Lesnar to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Lesnar looks to clinch but Menezes throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Lesnar taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gustavo Menezes!

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B

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 Noah LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Andrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrade has chosen as his entrance music. 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.

LeBlanc
vs
Andrade

169 cm
19
169 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
20
155 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Noah LeBlanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Andrade!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrade shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says LeBlanc as he avoids it easily.

LeBlanc scores a takedown into full mount!
LeBlanc connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
LeBlanc postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Andrade looks a forlorn figure.
Oooooh, big shot lands for LeBlanc! Andrade is hurt baaadly! LeBlanc is firing away with more strikes - Andrade is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Noah LeBlanc!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Shark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gibki Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Shark
vs
Vlad

150 cm
24
318 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

205 cm
24
300 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaun Shark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gibki Vlad!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vlad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shark sprawls well. Shark wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vlad gets slowly back to his feet.
Vlad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A combination from Shark does no damage.
Shark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vlad was well out of range. Poor timing from Shark.
Shark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vlad was well out of range. Poor timing from Shark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Shark misses.
Shark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shark wants it to stay on the feet.
Shaun Shark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gibki Vlad.

Shark drops Vlad with a beautiful combination! Vlad stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shark is looking for the KO!

It looks like Gibki Vlad has been cut.
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!
Vlad looks for a takedown but Shark sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vlad.
Vlad shoots in for a takedown but Shark shows good takedown defense.
Vlad slips a jab and a cross from Shark.
Shaun Shark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shark misses with a body shot.
Shark thows a body shot but no joy.
Vlad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shark avoids it really well and circles away.
Shark looks to land a combination but Vlad avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shark throws a nice looking combination but Vlad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shark swinging wildly here.
Shark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vlad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shark sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vlad somewhat.
Shark misses with a straight left.
A shot to de liver by Shark. Beautiful body shot.
Vlad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shark sprawls well. Shark wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vlad gets slowly back to his feet.
Vlad looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vlad was well out of range. Poor timing from Shark.
Shaun Shark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shark misses with a wild combination.
Shark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vlad.
A swing and a miss from Shark.

Vlad looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Shark!
Shark wants to try and get back to his feet.
Shark might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlad tries to push Shark's head away but Shark is holding on tight.
Vlad looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vlad pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

Vlad looking for a guillotine from mount but Shark is having none of it.
Shark holds on, trying desperately to control.

Vlad is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Shark has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Shark!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Vlad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shark defends well.
Vlad can't keep his opponent in guard - Shark advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Shark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gibki Vlad's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Shark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vlad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shark. Vlad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shark thows a body shot but no joy.
Shark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark tries to bum rush Vlad with a series of wild strikes but Vlad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Vlad shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Vlad with shots to the head and body - Shark looks very uncomfortable down there.
Shark tries to reverse the position but Vlad maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vlad is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Shark to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Shark shrugs it off.
Shark wants to hold on but Vlad pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Vlad working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vlad is breathing heavily.
Shark tries to hold on but Vlad postures up.
Vlad looking to finish Shark with some ground and pound. This is bad for Shark!

Vlad has hold of Shark's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Shark manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Vlad has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shark has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.

Shark defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vlad's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shark rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shark is trying to stand back up but Vlad is controlling him
Shark gets back to full guard.

Vlad 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.
Vlad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shark is trying to keep Vlad in close.

Shark working for a triangle but Vlad defends it easily.
Vlad sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shark's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Shark is defending against the submission attempts here by Vlad.
Shark is looking for a sweep. Vlad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Vlad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shark manages to get to full guard.
Vlad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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.

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

Shark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vlad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vlad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shark wants to stand and escape but Vlad is having none of it.

Vlad 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.

Shark is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vlad is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gibki Vlad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gibki Vlad's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Vlad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shark swivels and escapes.
Shark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Shark does no damage.
Vlad fails with a takedown attempt.
Shark misses the jab.
Shark misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shark misses with the combination.
Shark swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shaun Shark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gibki Vlad.
Vlad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shark as he avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Shark - just one landing.
Shark misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Shark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vlad fails with a takedown attempt.
Shark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vlad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shark tries to avoid it but Vlad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shark to the ground. Shark escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shark tries to bum rush Vlad with a series of wild strikes but Vlad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shark is looking to wear down Vlad with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

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

Vlad wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shark, who protects the arm well.
Shark gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vlad stops Shark from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shark is defending against the submission attempts here by Vlad.

Vlad seems to be looking for submissions.

Vlad seems to be working for a kimura but Shark defends the submission attempt.
Shark works his way to full guard. Good work.

Vlad drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shark dives on top into guard.
Shark passes Vlad's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shark trying to pass the guard but Vlad defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlad gets back to full guard.
Shark has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vlad is trying to control the position but Shark postures up.
Shark trying to control the position from guard on top but Vlad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vlad working a defensive guard here.
Vlad looking for a sweep. Not yet Vlad, not yet.
Vlad controls Shark momentarily but Shark frees himself.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vlad takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shaun Shark showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shark has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Shark!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Haigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Haigh
vs
McCoy

190 cm
24
205 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

200 cm
21
212 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Haigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haigh wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from McCoy. No joy for Haigh on that attempt.
A combination from McCoy does no damage.

Haigh shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McCoy pushes Haigh off looking to stand but Haigh dives back in and keeps control.

McCoy has one foot on Haigh's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Haigh misses the shot to the body.
Haigh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haigh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haigh is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCoy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Haigh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCoy thows a body shot but no joy.
Haigh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haigh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haigh shoots in looking for a takedown. McCoy tries to sprawl out of it but Haigh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCoy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCoy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haigh misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCoy counters with a left to the body.
McCoy lands a slapping body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haigh moves away.
McCoy throws a series of punches but Haigh moves out of range.
McCoy slaps away a takedown attempt from Haigh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCoy leaves Haigh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Haigh is breathing heavily.
McCoy lands a slapping body shot.
McCoy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haigh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to de liver by McCoy. Beautiful body shot.
Haigh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McCoy misses with a few strikes there.
Haigh closes the distance but McCoy moves to the side
and McCoy counters with a series of strikes. Haigh will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy misses with the combination.
McCoy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McCoy.
McCoy cracks Haigh with an open hand slap.
No joy there for McCoy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haigh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as McCoy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haigh doesn't seem phased though.
McCoy fails to land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from McCoy.

Haigh is rocked!

It looks like Dan Haigh has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCoy connects with a superb combination that knocks Haigh out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles McCoy before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Haigh!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tony McCoy!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Huw Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Thiele (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.

Davies
vs
Thiele

187 cm
23
201 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

187 cm
20
199 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Huw Davies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Thiele!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davies throws a body punch but Thiele moves out of range.
Thiele lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davies circles away quickly and effectively.
Thiele looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Thiele scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Thiele scores with punches from side control.
Davies knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thiele on the ground.
Davies takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Thiele creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Davies sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Davies is not content to let Thiele control the position.
Thiele throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Thiele misses with the ground and pound.
Thiele sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Davies is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiele postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Davies parries the strikes from Thiele easily there. Thiele is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Davies to escape.
Thiele wants to control but Davies is keeping him busy.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Davies walks into a jab.
Davies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thiele.
Thiele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Davies is breathing heavily.

Thiele scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Davies dodges the ground and pound from Thiele.
Thiele working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Thiele cracks Davies with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thiele controls the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thiele is looking to take a break and control but Davies is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thiele working the ground and pound.
Thiele throws an elbow but Davies slips to the side and avoids it well.
Thiele in side control lands a decent elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Christian Thiele!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trent Boyett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mercury Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen . as his entrance music. Mercury Jones will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Boyett
vs
Jones

177 cm
26
164 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

190 cm
22
165 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Trent Boyett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mercury Jones!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boyett takes the fight into the clinch.

Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boyett backs up against the cage.

It looks like Trent Boyett has been cut.
Boyett misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Boyett.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Boyett throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boyett cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boyett circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones looks to land a combination but Boyett avoids it well.
Boyett is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Boyett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boyett.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boyett.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boyett throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.

Jones is rocked!
Jones looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyett drops Jones with a huge uppercut! Jones drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Boyett is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trent Boyett!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Szymanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Harper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Szymanski
vs
Harper

179 cm
19
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

179 cm
23
169 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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, Lukasz Szymanski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Harper!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harper shoots in for a takedown but Szymanski shows good takedown defense.
Harper throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Szymanski's waist but Szymanski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harper off to one side.
Szymanski looks to score with a jab to the body but Harper is just out of range.
Szymanski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Szymanski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Szymanski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Szymanski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Szymanski misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szymanski throws a right hand that Harper ducks under and follows up with a left that Harper also avoids with ease.
Szymanski throws a big shot that misses.
Lukasz Szymanski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szymanski just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szymanski takes a swing at Harper's ribcage but misses.
Szymanski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harper circles away quickly and effectively.
Horrible takedown by Harper or perhaps it was just good defense by Szymanski which made him look bad.
Lukasz Szymanski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Harper.
Harper takes one to the chin there.
Lukasz Szymanski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Szymanski.
Harper wants to clinch.
Harper is looking to clinch.

That's two 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.
Decent striking displayed by Szymanski there.
Szymanski throws a jab when Harper was well out of range.
Szymanski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harper manages to avoid it.
Harper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Szymanski.
Szymanski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Szymanski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harper staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szymanski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harper.
A swing and a miss from Szymanski.
Szymanski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harper shoots in for a double leg but Szymanski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harper moves out of range as Szymanski strikes.
Szymanski misses with a body shot.
Harper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Szymanski throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four 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.
Szymanski tests Harper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from Szymanski.
Szymanski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Harper backs up against the cage.
Szymanski misses the shot to the body.
Harper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Szymanski throws a right and a left that Harper avoids nicely.
Szymanski looks to land a combination but Harper avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukasz Szymanski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Harper doesn't manage to clinch there - Szymanski circles away.
Szymanski swinging wildly here.
Szymanski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harper.
Harper looks for a takedown but Szymanski sprawls well.
Szymanski throws a series of punches but Harper avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szymanski misses with a body shot.
Szymanski throws a jab but it's blocked by Harper.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szymanski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Szymanski.
Lukasz Szymanski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Szymanski throws a body punch but Harper moves out of range.
Szymanski misses with a two punch combination.
Szymanski misses with a double jab.
Harper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Szymanski.
Harper closes the distance and clinches up with Szymanski, looking for a takedown. Harper pushes Szymanski against the cage but Szymanski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Szymanski throws a right hand that Harper ducks under and follows up with a left that Harper also avoids with ease.
Szymanski scores with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szymanski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Szymanski throws a nice looking combination but Harper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Szymanski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Szymanski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szymanski misses with a wild body shot.
Szymanski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harper manages to avoid it.
Szymanski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szymanski throws a right and a left that Harper avoids nicely.
Szymanski misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Szymanski misses with a few strikes there.
Harper dodges the punch combination from Szymanski.
Lukasz Szymanski is winning the standup battle so far.
Szymanski scores with a three punch combo!
Szymanski misses with a double jab.
Harper has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szymanski throws a series of punches but Harper avoids them all with ease.
Harper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Szymanski tries to avoid it but Harper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Szymanski to the ground. Szymanski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lukasz Szymanski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Harper.
Szymanski misses with an uppercut.
Szymanski throws out a loose jab but Harper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harper shoots in for a takedown but Szymanski shows good takedown defense.
Szymanski misses with a body shot.
Szymanski works Harper's body with a nice hook.
Harper takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukasz Szymanski dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Harper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Szymanski.
Szymanski scores with the left hand. Harper knows he should have avoided that one.
Szymanski throws a nice looking combination but Harper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Szymanski swings for the body but Harper moves out of range.
Harper ducks under a wild hook from Szymanski.
Szymanski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Szymanski lands a body shot.
Szymanski just misses with a punch to the body.
Harper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Szymanski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szymanski tries to bum rush Harper with a series of wild strikes but Harper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harper tries to close the distance and clinch but Szymanski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Szymanski throws a body punch but Harper moves out of range.
Szymanski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Harper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Harper avoids the body shot from Szymanski.
Harper ducks under a wild hook from Szymanski.
Szymanski takes a swing at Harper's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szymanski throws an overhand right that lands on Harper's shoulder, as Harper tries to avoid the shot.
Szymanski misses with a straight right.
Nice sprawl there from Szymanski as Harper shoots in.
Szymanski throws a right hand that Harper ducks under and follows up with a left that Harper also avoids with ease.
Szymanski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Harper pushes Szymanski up against the cage in a clinch.
Harper keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Szymanski's efforts to push away.
Harper goes for a takedown in the clinch but Szymanski prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper can't get the takedown.
Lukasz Szymanski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Harper.
Szymanski is working for takedown but Harper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Szymanski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Harper throws a knee to the head but misses.
Szymanski avoiding damage as Harper throws knees to the body.

Harper manages to break the clinch.
Harper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lukasz Szymanski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Szymanski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Szymanski. No joy for Harper on that attempt.
Harper slips a jab and a cross from Szymanski.
Harper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Szymanski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Danny Harper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Nice uppercut lands for Szymanski. That snapped Harper's head back.
Szymanski connects with a nice looking jab.
Szymanski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Szymanski throws a right and a left that Harper avoids nicely.
Szymanski misses with a few strikes there.
Szymanski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Szymanski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lukasz Szymanski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Szymanski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukasz Szymanski!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Enforcer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knocko Blocko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enforcer comes to the cage accompanied by Ace of Spades. Enforcer has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Knocko Blocko is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Enforcer
vs
Blocko

190 cm
23
263 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

202 cm
23
268 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Enforcer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Knocko Blocko!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enforcer shoots in and drives through. Blocko sprawls well.
Enforcer is breathing heavily.
Blocko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Enforcer at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Blocko drops Enforcer with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Enforcer looks back up at him and smiles so Blocko waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Blocko lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Knocko Blocko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saint George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pusku Traktori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Traktori has chosen LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. The key to victory for Saint George has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

George
vs
Traktori

192 cm
20
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

165 cm
22
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Saint George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pusku Traktori!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Traktori fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Traktori or perhaps it was just good defense by George which made him look bad.
George swings for the body but Traktori moves out of range.
Pusku Traktori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Traktori shoots in but no luck this time.
Saint George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pusku Traktori.
George slaps away a takedown attempt from Traktori, before circling back to the center of the mat.
George sizes up Traktori with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Traktori tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but George swivels and escapes.
No luck for Traktori with that takedown attempt.
Traktori shoots for a takedown but George saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
George tries to clinch but Traktori moves out of range.

Traktori gets the takedown into side control.
George struggling a bit here.
George tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Traktori wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
George manages to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Traktori wants to control but George is keeping him busy.
George is looking for a sweep. Traktori is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Traktori is trying to control the action in half guard but George is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
George has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Traktori is working away from the top position though.
George keeps control of the position for the meantime.

George looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
George wants to improve his position but Traktori is controlling well.
George keeping control of the position.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Traktori shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. George is trying to defend but Traktori finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
George trying to hold on to Traktori's head to control him but Traktori postures up.
Traktori looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
George is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Traktori tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Traktori stalling away here and it's allowed George to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Traktori wants to control from the top but George keeps moving.
George looking for a sweep. Not yet George, not yet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
George cracks Traktori with an open hand slap.

George closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Traktori did well to prevent George getting side control.
Traktori is trying to stand.
Traktori is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of George's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take George's back!
George looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Traktori trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
George rolls, trying to escape but Traktori keeps control of the position.
George trying to control the position but Traktori manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on George's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
George wants to control his opponent's hands but Traktori gets his hands free.
Traktori just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Traktori wants to control the position but George frees himself and scrambles - Traktori manages to regain control in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

George shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Traktori is trying to defend but George finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
George wants to free his trapped foot but Traktori is holding on for dear life with his legs.

George is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
George is taking a breather. Traktori says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Traktori is trying to get back to full guard.
George is looking to take a break and control but Traktori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Traktori is looking to improve his position.
George is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
George prevents Traktori from improving his position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Traktori feints and as George raises his hands in defense, Traktori changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
George controls Traktori momentarily but Traktori frees himself.
Traktori won't allow George to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traktori stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. George swivels though and keeps the full guard.
George looking to control.
Traktori wants to control from the top but George keeps moving.
George seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
George tries to strike from the bottom.
George keeping moving, preventing Traktori from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
George closes the distance and clinches up with Traktori, looking for a takedown. George pushes Traktori against the cage but Traktori circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Traktori with a lazy takedown attempt

so George counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Traktori lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for George!

Traktori stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Traktori has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Traktori shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Traktori trying to mount his opponent but George defends it.
Traktori is breathing heavily.
George trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

George looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Traktori is figuring out what he wants to do next.
George preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

George looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saint George dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Traktori shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Traktori showed some decent athleticism there.
George slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
George seems keen to control Traktori's posture.
Traktori trying to control but George is working from the bottom.
George controls Traktori momentarily but Traktori frees himself.
Saint George overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
George wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Traktori is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
George keeping moving, preventing Traktori from controlling successfully.
George is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Traktori is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Traktori stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. George swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
George fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Traktori misses with a takedown attempt
letting George counter with a right hand.
Saint George is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

George closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Traktori did well to prevent George getting side control.

George seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
George stalling.
George seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Traktori for as long as he can get away with.
Traktori wants to control but George is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Traktori desperately trying to maintain half guard.

George looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Traktori is looking for a sweep. George is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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.

George is trying to work for a kimura but Traktori is defending well.
Traktori wants to get back to full guard.
George takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Traktori trying to control from the bottom.

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

Traktori closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on George's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
George is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Saint George.
Well George 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saint George!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ratrick Obeh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Olofsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obeh comes to the cage accompanied by Quake Arena. Lars Olofsson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ratrick Obeh's chin.

Obeh
vs
Olofsson

178 cm
22
162 lbs
9 - 1 - 2

176 cm
25
168 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 2, fighting out of London, Ratrick Obeh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lars Olofsson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olofsson tries for a takedown but Obeh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Obeh throws the kick towards the body but Olofsson avoids it.
Olofsson walks into a stiff left hand from Obeh.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Obeh. Olofsson shrugs it off though.
Olofsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No joy there for Obeh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Olofsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Obeh. Obeh obviously looking to wear him down.
Olofsson looks gassed!
Obeh looks to land a combination but Olofsson avoids it well.
Obeh throws a head kick that misses.
Olofsson has a takedown stuffed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obeh goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Lars Olofsson has been cut.
Obeh lands a jab to the nose.

Olofsson is rocked!
Obeh throws a pinpoint strike between Olofsson's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Olofsson crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Obeh scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ratrick Obeh!
Ratrick Obeh retains his lightweight title!