wfc4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Daddy Crabtree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Olivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Daddy Crabtree
vs
Olivera

190 cm
25
194 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
217 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Daddy Crabtree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnold Olivera!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olivera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Crabtree counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Olivera's guard now.

Olivera is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Crabtree rolls with it to try and escape but Olivera cranks on the arm and Crabtree is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arnold Olivera!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas J Mcgarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Valdemes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

J Mcgarry
vs
Valdemes

170 cm
18
165 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

165 cm
18
155 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid 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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicholas J Mcgarry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hector Valdemes!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdemes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mcgarry.
Mcgarry tries for a takedown but Valdemes circles away easily

and Valdemes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Valdemes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valdemes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mcgarry manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valdemes manages to get himself to full guard.

Mcgarry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcgarry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mcgarry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Valdemes looking for a guillotine here but Mcgarry defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Valdemes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mcgarry wants to pass the guard but Valdemes is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Valdemes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Mcgarry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Mcgarry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mcgarry pushes down on Valdemes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Valdemes is defending against the submission attempts here by Mcgarry.

Mcgarry 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Mcgarry is working for a kimura but Valdemes is defending it quite comfortably.

Mcgarry seems to be looking for submissions.
Valdemes tries to get to full guard but Mcgarry has control of the leg.

Mcgarry is trying to work for a kimura but Valdemes is defending well.
Valdemes manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Valdemes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcgarry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Mcgarry 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.

Mcgarry drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Mcgarry seems to have locked his on tight now - Valdemes screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Mcgarry, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Nicholas J Mcgarry!

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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 Troy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teddy Lewis will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Brown
vs
Lewis

150 cm
18
148 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

190 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Troy Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Teddy Lewis!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis moves out of range of the leg kick from Brown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lewis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lewis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Brown changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lewis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lewis throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Lewis is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
Brown trying to control the position but Lewis is working away.
Brown wants to stand but Lewis is controlling his arm.
Lewis is looking to get back to his feet here but Brown is keeping cool and he's managed to take Lewis's back.
Lewis manages to reverse the position and now he's in Brown's guard. Nice work there by Lewis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown keeping full guard, as Lewis tries to pass.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lewis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lewis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lewis is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Lewis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Brown closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brown lands in his opponent's guard.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Lewis trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.

Brown is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lewis has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Brown is looking to defend but Lewis has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Brown! Lewis pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Brown taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Teddy Lewis!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

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

Bronson
vs
Jones

185 cm
25
168 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
164 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lenny Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Donny Jones!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Bronson walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Lenny Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Jones clinches up with Bronson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bronson has him pressed against the cage.
Bronson is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Bronson is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bronson is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Bronson has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson misses with a right hand
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones misses with a double jab.

Jones closes the distance and clinches.

Jones breaks the clinch.
Bronson misses with a straight left.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Bronson throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bronson swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones slips under a jab from Bronson.
Bronson looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Bronson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Bronson throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Jones can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones is trying to push Bronson away but Bronson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bronson has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bronson is trying to break free.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bronson's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bronson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bronson is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.

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.
Bronson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones is trying to break free.
Bronson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Bronson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones tries to break free but Bronson pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donny Jones 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.

Nice uppercut there from Bronson.

It looks like Donny Jones has been cut.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bronson throws a big shot that misses.
Bronson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Bronson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones 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 Lenny Bronson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Bronson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bronson at a distance.
Bronson throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones slips a straight right by Bronson.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bronson misses with a looping right.
A combination from Bronson does no damage.
Bronson connects with a nice looking jab.
Bronson throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bronson throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bronson moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones blocks a jab.
Nice shot by Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones instigates a clinch.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Bronson ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Jones blocks a jab.
Bronson walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones lands with a cross.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bronson on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones scores with a nice strike.

Bronson is rocked!
Bronson throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Bronson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bronson misses with a looping left.
Bronson seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones throws a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Jones.

Jones has closed the distance and engaged Bronson in a clinch.
Bronson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.

Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bronson misses with an uppercut

and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bronson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bronson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bronson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A left lands for Jones.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Bronson tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bronson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Bronson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Bronson is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bronson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bronson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donny Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bronson misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bronson's hands.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bronson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bronson back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Bronson backing up. Bronson nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Bronson misses the target.
Bronson ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.

Jones instigates a clinch.

Bronson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bronson to score with a decent uppercut.
Bronson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bronson tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Bronson cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bronson circles away quickly and effectively.
Bronson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bronson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bronson misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bronson walks into a jab.
Bronson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Lenny Bronson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donny Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has Bronson pressed against the cage, preventing Bronson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Bronson is controlling him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones keeps control of Bronson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bronson is looking to clinch.

Jones has managed to clinch.
A body shot lands from Bronson.
Bronson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bronson's efforts to push away.

Jones breaks the clinch.
Bronson throws a right hand that misses
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Bronson throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bronson misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Jab from Jones.
Bronson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donny Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Jones!
Donny Jones decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Jirov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturo Pinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arturo Pinto is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jirov
vs
Pinto

185 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vasily Jirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Arturo Pinto!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinto slaps away a takedown attempt from Jirov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pinto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Jirov closes the distance and clinches.
Jirov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pinto after a bit of a struggle.

Jirov breaks the clinch.
Pinto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pinto tries to clinch but Jirov moves out of range.
Pinto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jirov blocks a head kick by Pinto.
Pinto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jirov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Jirov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinto looks for a takedown but Jirov sprawls well.
Jirov has a takedown stuffed.
Pinto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jirov.
Jirov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pinto pinned against the cage. Pinto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jirov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Pinto. No joy for Jirov on that attempt.
Pinto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jirov dives in and grabs Pinto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pinto pushes down on Jirov's head and hops out.
Pinto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jirov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pinto somewhat.

Jirov has managed to clinch.
Jirov is looking to take this one to the mat.

Jirov manages to break the clinch.
Pinto tries for a takedown but Jirov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pinto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pinto tries to clinch but Jirov moves away
and Jirov counters with a right hand to the body.
Pinto shoots in and drives through. Jirov sprawls well.
Pinto looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinto misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Jirov.

Jirov pushes Pinto up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jirov has clasped his hands together around Pinto's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pinto defending against the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Pinto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jirov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pinto!
Jirov unloads with some shots from mount but Pinto bucks and avoids them well.

Jirov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Pinto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jirov is fending him off so far but Pinto persists. Nope, Jirov circles away and we're back to standing.
Jirov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pinto tries to avoid it but Jirov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pinto to the ground. Pinto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Pinto. No joy for Jirov on that attempt.
Jirov scores with a head kick. Pinto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Arturo Pinto has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinto wants to clinch but Jirov slips to the side
and Jirov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Jirov feints and as Pinto raises his hands in defense, Jirov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Jirov stands up from Pinto's guard - Jirov perhaps looking for a knockout.

Jirov closes the distance and clinches.

Jirov manages to pull guard.
Jirov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pinto's guard.
Pinto wants to sweep here but Jirov controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jirov stands and steps away. Pinto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Jirov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Pinto's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Pinto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jirov slaps away a takedown attempt from Pinto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pinto fails with a takedown attempt.

Jirov takes the fight into the clinch.

Jirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Pinto. No joy for Jirov on that attempt.

Jirov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pinto did well to prevent Jirov getting side control.
Pinto is looking for a sweep. Jirov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jirov moves nicely into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jirov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Pinto is breathing heavily.
Pinto dives in and grabs Jirov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jirov pushes down on Pinto's head and hops out.
Vasily Jirov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Pinto.
Some wild striking there from Pinto.

Pinto gets caught flat footed, as Jirov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jirov looking to pass the guard.
Jirov is stalling in the full guard.
Jirov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinto wants to sweep here but Jirov controlling him for the moment.
Pinto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jirov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jirov throws a strike aimed at the side of Pinto's head but Pinto avoids it well.
Pinto dodges the ground and pound from Jirov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jirov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jirov working the ground and pound.

Jirov decides to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jirov shoots in looking for a takedown but Pinto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jirov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pinto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jirov counters with a three punch combo that has Pinto backing up. Pinto nods at Jirov to acknowledge the strikes.
Pinto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jirov is defended easily by Pinto.
Jirov scores with a shot to the body.

Jirov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vasily Jirov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Pinto is being controlled here.
Jirov lands an elbow.
Jirov controlling the position from side mount.
Jirov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinto can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jirov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pinto wants to control but Jirov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Jirov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Pinto's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jirov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pinto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jirov as he avoids it easily.
Jirov leaves Pinto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jirov lands a glancing blow to the side of Pinto's head.
Jirov is looking to slow Pinto down with leg kicks.
Jirov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pinto has a takedown stuffed.
Vasily Jirov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Pinto.

Jirov gets a clinch.
Jirov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pinto prevents it.
Pinto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jirov content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jirov pulls guard.

Jirov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pinto wants to control from the top but Jirov keeps moving.
Jirov wants to stand up but Pinto is controlling him.
Pinto trying to control but Jirov is working from the bottom.
Jirov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Vasily Jirov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jirov tries for a takedown but Pinto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Jirov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pinto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jirov is working away from the top position though.
Jirov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jirov controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jirov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jirov prevents Pinto from getting the reversal.
Jirov thowing shots but they're missing.
Jirov controlling the position easily from mount.
Jirov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinto can't escape the position.

Pinto is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Jirov locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Pinto is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vasily Jirov!

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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kane Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jj Mcgarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Fury
vs
Mcgarry

175 cm
26
180 lbs
11 - 4 - 1

180 cm
29
170 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Kane Fury!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jj Mcgarry!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.

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

Fury closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mcgarry to the mat! Mcgarry manages to get full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fury passes Mcgarry's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mcgarry wants to get back to his feet.
Mcgarry is not content to let Fury control the position.
Mcgarry is looking to improve his position.

Mcgarry is defending against the submission attempts here by Fury.

Fury is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mcgarry is just riding it out for now. Fury eventually gives up the hold.
Mcgarry gets back to full guard.
Fury missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcgarry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fury defends well.

Fury got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcgarry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fury has managed to get both his arms back between Mcgarry's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fury postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fury lands a couple of elbows.
Fury pushing down on Mcgarry's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Fury is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mcgarry doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fury.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fury is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fury lands with a punch from half guard.
Mcgarry is looking for a sweep. Fury is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Fury is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fury prevents Mcgarry from improving his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Fury wants to work for an arm triangle but Mcgarry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nice strikes from Fury there.

Fury is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mcgarry doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fury.

Mcgarry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mcgarry is looking for a sweep. Fury is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury is trying to control. Mcgarry wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Mcgarry actively working from the bottom here.

Fury is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Mcgarry to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Fury missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mcgarry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fury wants to pass the guard but Mcgarry is keeping the position.

Mcgarry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fury defends it easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Fury drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mcgarry looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mcgarry looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mcgarry!

Mcgarry is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fury is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Mcgarry is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fury is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fury manages to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Mcgarry is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mcgarry manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fury on his heels. He'll look to pass Fury's guard now, I'm sure.

Fury throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mcgarry won't allow Fury to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fury is on top in guard.
Fury trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Mcgarry is looking for a triangle but Fury pushes his legs off easily.
Fury wants to pass the guard but Mcgarry is keeping the position.
Mcgarry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fury's guard.
Kane Fury overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Fury is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mcgarry defends well.

Fury escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcgarry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgarry advances position into side control!
Fury gets back to half guard.

Mcgarry is looking for a kimura here.

Fury looking for submissions off his back.

Fury looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Mcgarry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fury defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury won't allow Mcgarry to pass to mount.

Mcgarry is looking for a kimura but Fury is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mcgarry to get the leverage.
Fury tries to get to full guard but Mcgarry has control of the leg.
Fury gets back to full guard.

Mcgarry drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fury looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fury looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fury!

Fury looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcgarry is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury is keen to just control but Mcgarry is a slippery customer.

Fury is working for a kimura but Mcgarry is defending it quite comfortably.

Fury is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcgarry works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mcgarry wants to sweep here but Fury controlling him for the moment.

Mcgarry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fury trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgarry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fury 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury distracts Mcgarry with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Mcgarry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fury defends it easily.

Mcgarry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fury defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fury advances position into side control!

Fury is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mcgarry knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcgarry is looking to regain half guard here but Fury keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kane Fury will probably get the nod.
That's time! 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.

Mcgarry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fury as he avoids it easily.
Fury shoots for a takedown but Mcgarry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown by Mcgarry or perhaps it was just good defense by Fury which made him look bad.
Fury fails to land the takedown.
Mcgarry shoots in and drives through. Fury sprawls well.
Kane Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jj Mcgarry.

Fury dives in and scores a takedown into Mcgarry's guard.
Fury pushes down on Mcgarry's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mcgarry tries to get to full guard but Fury has control of the leg.

Fury is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mcgarry has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mcgarry moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury advances position into side control!
Check out the look on Fury's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mcgarry tries to improve position but can't.
Mcgarry struggling a bit here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kane Fury!
Kane Fury retains his welterweight title!