HFC 17 (185 contenders) PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rickie Lambert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Hicks looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Lambert
vs
Hicks

193 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rickie Lambert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Hicks!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lambert tries for a takedown but Hicks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lambert tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hicks swivels and escapes.
Lambert is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hicks dodges the punch combination from Lambert.
Lambert throws a combination that misses

and Hicks moves into the clinch.
Hicks controlling the action here for a moment.
Hicks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lambert.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickie Lambert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lambert goes for a takedown attempt but Hicks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Hicks misses.
Hicks lands a head shot.
Hicks slips a jab and a cross from Lambert.
Lambert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambert closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hicks circles away.
George Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lambert throws a series of punches but Hicks avoids them all with ease.
Hicks shoots in for a double leg but Lambert sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hicks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lambert under the eye.
Lambert fails with a takedown attempt.

Hicks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lambert is breathing heavily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lambert missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lambert postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hicks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lambert postures up.
Lambert throws a strike but Hicks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hicks controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks passes Lambert's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lambert pushes Hicks off looking to stand but Hicks dives back in and keeps control.
Hicks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lambert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lambert is looking for a sweep. Hicks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Hicks decides to return to a standing position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hicks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hicks scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but George Hicks will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lambert misses the shot to the body.
Hicks is looking to clinch.
Lambert shoots for a double leg takedown but Hicks sprawls well. He's pushed Lambert's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Lambert dives in and scores a takedown into Hicks's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lambert connects with a couple of short punches.
Lambert wants to pass the guard but Hicks is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lambert throws a big right hand that misses.

Hicks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hicks has a closed guard, preventing Lambert from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks wants to stand but Lambert is controlling the position.
Lambert throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Hicks is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hicks looking for a takedown.
Hicks is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks misses with a punch to the body.
Lambert is trying to pull guard but Hicks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lambert has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Hicks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lambert.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickie Lambert. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks has a takedown stuffed.
Lambert lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hicks at a distance.
Lambert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lambert throws a series of punches but Hicks avoids them all with ease.
Lambert looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hicks is fending him off so far but Lambert persists. Nope, Hicks circles away and we're back to standing.
Lambert fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hicks avoids it really well and circles away.

Hicks is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lambert's half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hicks is working for a kimura here but Lambert manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hicks's guard.
Lambert will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lambert would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lambert decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hicks tries to bum rush Lambert with a series of wild strikes but Lambert uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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 Rickie Lambert will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Hicks lands a nice looking body shot.
Hicks misses with a head kick.
Lambert fails with the takedown.
Rickie Lambert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lambert.
Lambert looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickie Lambert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Lambert will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lambert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lambert misses with a takedown attempt
and Hicks counters with a straight right hand.
No luck for Hicks with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks looks to land a combination but Lambert avoids it well.
Hicks punishes Lambert's body with a nice straight punch.
Lambert shoots for a double leg takedown but Hicks sprawls well. He's pushed Lambert's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Lambert with that takedown attempt.
Hicks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lambert pinned against the cage. Lambert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hicks throws a one two combo.
Lambert fails to land the takedown.
Hicks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambert takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hicks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hicks's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hicks duly obliges.
Lambert fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hicks avoids it really well and circles away.
Hicks misses with a straight right.
Lambert shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hicks as he jumps to the side.
Hicks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lambert sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambert fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hicks avoids it really well and circles away.
Hicks lands a jab.
Hicks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lambert.
That kick from Hicks tenderised Lambert's leg. Lambert is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lambert misses with a takedown attempt - Hicks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Hicks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hicks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hicks stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lambert to get to his feet.
Lambert takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lambert blocks a head kick by Hicks.
Hicks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hicks wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lambert looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hicks is fending him off so far but Lambert persists. Nope, Hicks circles away and we're back to standing.
Lambert slaps away a takedown attempt from Hicks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks thows a body kick. Lambert tries to catch it but that hurt him.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cain Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Figuera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Slade
vs
Figuera

175 cm
20
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cain Slade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Figuera!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Slade or perhaps it was just good defense by Figuera which made him look bad.
Slade shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Figuera sprawls well. Figuera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slade gets slowly back to his feet.
Figuera misses with a head kick.
Figuera throws a sloppy head kick and Slade moves out of range easily.
Figuera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slade.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Slade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figuera throws a head kick but Slade moves out of range.
Slade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Figuera.
Figuera pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Figuera pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Figuera clinches up with Slade and pushes him back against the cage.
Figuera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Figuera lands a knee to the head.
Slade tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Slade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Figuera finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Figuera pushes Slade up against the cage in a clinch.
Figuera with a knee to the head.
Figuera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Figuera tries to land knees in the clinch but Slade avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Figuera gets underhooks to prevent Slade's takedown attempt.
A short left from Figuera.
Figuera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Figuera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slade blocks it with crossed arms.
Figuera tries to land knees in the clinch but Slade avoids the damage to the body.
Slade is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Figuera to keep the fight standing.
Figuera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Figuera is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Slade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Figuera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figuera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab lands there for Figuera.
Slade fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Figuera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slade.
Nice takedown defense from Figuera. No joy for Slade on that attempt.
Figuera misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slade shoots in for a takedown but Figuera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Slade throws the kick towards the body but Figuera avoids it.
Slade looks to land a combination but Figuera avoids it well.

Slade feints and as Figuera raises his hands in defense, Slade changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Figuera wants to stand but Slade is controlling the position.
Slade controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade is standing up over Figuera. Figuera looks to escape but Slade dives into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Figuera is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Slade has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Slade takes a little break here. Figuera wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Figuera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slade. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Figuera is wriggling around trying to escape but Slade has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Figuera taps out and Slade picks up the big win! Great work there by Slade!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cain Slade!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Reznov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Farmery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Reznov
vs
Farmery

185 cm
25
195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

182 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Reznov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kai Farmery!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reznov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Kai Farmery has been cut.
Reznov tries for a takedown but Farmery circles away easily

and Farmery counters with a single leg into guard. Reznov didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Farmery throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reznov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Reznov looking for a guillotine here but Farmery defends easily.

Farmery drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Reznov dives on top into guard.

Farmery looking for a guillotine here but Reznov defends easily.
Farmery will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Farmery looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reznov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Farmery has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reznov has managed to get both his arms back between Farmery's legs - danger averted.
Farmery wants to sweep but no luck.
Reznov tries to stand but Farmery is controlling from the bottom.

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

Farmery has his foot on Reznov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reznov works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Farmery throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reznov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farmery is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reznov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Farmery has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reznov has managed to get both his arms back between Farmery's legs - danger averted.
Reznov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

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

Farmery looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Farmery looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reznov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Farmery is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kai Farmery!
Kai Farmery thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jobert Kulot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Erik Gregg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jobert Kulot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kulot
vs
Erik Gregg

185 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

189 cm
20
198 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jobert Kulot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Erik Gregg!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erik Gregg looks to throw the jab but Kulot is out of range.
Erik Gregg swings for the body but Kulot moves out of range.
Erik Gregg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Erik Gregg lands a jab-cross combination.
Kulot bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Erik Gregg's head.
Erik Gregg jabs Kulot right on the nose. Kulot blinks but takes it well.
Kulot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Erik Gregg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Erik Gregg takes a swing at Kulot's ribcage but misses.
Erik Gregg throws a series of punches but Kulot avoids them all with ease.
Erik Gregg misses with a wild body shot.
Kulot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Erik Gregg.
Erik Gregg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Erik Gregg misses with a left hand
and Kulot counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Erik Gregg.
A big left from Erik Gregg misses.
Erik Gregg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kulot's waist but Kulot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Erik Gregg off to one side.
Erik Gregg looks to score with a jab to the body but Kulot is just out of range.
Johnny Erik Gregg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Erik Gregg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kulot's hands.

Erik Gregg tries to keep at a distance but Kulot has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kulot lands a good knee to the midsection. Erik Gregg won't want to take too many of those.
Kulot tries to land a knee to the head but Erik Gregg blocks with his arms.
Kulot tries to land a knee to the head but Erik Gregg blocks with his arms.
Kulot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Erik Gregg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kulot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Erik Gregg takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kulot missing with knees to the body.
Kulot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Erik Gregg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kulot just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jobert Kulot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Erik Gregg.
Kulot lands a good knee to the midsection. Erik Gregg won't want to take too many of those.
Erik Gregg looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulot unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulot pushes Erik Gregg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Kulot.
Kulot landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Kulot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kulot.
Erik Gregg tries to pull guard but Kulot forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kulot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Kulot.
Kulot connects with a knee to the head.
Kulot scores with a knee to the head.
Kulot using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Erik Gregg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kulot working Erik Gregg over with knees to the body.
Kulot lands a knee to the head.
Kulot using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kulot connects with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulot connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Kulot.
Kulot connects with a knee to the head.
Kulot scores with a knee to the head.
Kulot landing knees to the head.
Erik Gregg tries to work over Kulot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Erik Gregg takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kulot scores with a knee to the head.

Erik Gregg is rocked!
Kulot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kulot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kulot unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Erik Gregg working aggressively here.
Kulot swings wildly with an uppercut but Erik Gregg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulot lands a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulot looking to throw knees to the head but Erik Gregg is blocking nicely.
Kulot utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kulot with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hand to the body from Kulot.
Erik Gregg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kulot gets the underhooks and prevents it.
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!
Kulot with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kulot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kulot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kulot with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kulot with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jobert Kulot 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.

Erik Gregg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kulot manages to avoid it.
Kulot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kulot looks to throw the jab but Erik Gregg is out of range.
Kulot tries to clinch up but Erik Gregg circles away and keeps his distance.
Erik Gregg moves out of range of the strikes.
Erik Gregg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Kulot drives through and clinches with Erik Gregg against the cage.
Erik Gregg avoiding damage as Kulot throws knees to the body.
Jobert Kulot has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kulot lands a knee to the head.
Erik Gregg tries to break free but Kulot pushes him back against the cage.
Erik Gregg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kulot after a bit of a struggle.
Kulot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Erik Gregg is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kulot is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Erik Gregg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Erik Gregg tries to circle away but Kulot has him pinned against the cage.
Erik Gregg blocks a body shot from Kulot.
Kulot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Erik Gregg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kulot just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jobert Kulot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Erik Gregg.
Kulot tries a knee to the head but Erik Gregg blocks it.
Kulot utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Erik Gregg is breathing heavily.
Kulot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Erik Gregg tries to pull guard but Kulot holds him up against the cage and eventually Erik Gregg drops back down to his feet.
Kulot misses with a knee to the head.
Kulot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kulot connects with a nasty looking knee right to Erik Gregg's face.
A knee to the head by Kulot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erik Gregg takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kulot with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Erik Gregg takes a knee right on the jaw!
Erik Gregg is still on wobbly legs! Can Kulot finish him?
Kulot lands a good knee to the midsection. Erik Gregg won't want to take too many of those.
Kulot scores with a knee to the head.
Kulot lands a big knee! That's hurt Erik Gregg! Oh, he's all over the place! Kulot lands another knee that sends Erik Gregg to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jobert Kulot!
After winning the bout, Jobert Kulot thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darren Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles Fonta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russell comes into the arena with Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines blaring out of the sound system. Miles Fonta told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Russell
vs
Fonta

191 cm
25
194 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Russell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Miles Fonta!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Russell with that takedown attempt.
Fonta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fonta lands with an uppercut that bounces Russell off the cage and back into range.
Fonta jabs at Russell's body.
Fonta lands a lovely overhand right.
Fonta misses with a two punch combination.
Fonta's jab looks to have found its range, popping Russell under the eye.
Russell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fonta but Fonta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Russell closes the distance and clinches up with Fonta, looking for a takedown. Russell pushes Fonta against the cage but Fonta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Russell. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Russell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fonta on his heels. He'll look to pass Fonta's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Fonta wriggles free and stands up.
Russell walks into a left hand.
Russell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonta stuffs the takedown attempt from Russell. Russell gets slowly back to his feet.
Fonta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Russell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Miles Fonta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fonta cracks a nice hook into Russell's ribs.
Fonta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fonta connects with a body shot that sends Russell's belly button to the back.
Fonta lands a nice looking body shot.
Russell walks into a left hand.
Miles Fonta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fonta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fonta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fonta lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russell fails with a takedown attempt.
Russell is breathing heavily.
Russell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fonta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fonta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Russell shoots in looking for a takedown but Fonta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Russell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fonta lands a two punch combo.
Russell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fonta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Russell somewhat.
Fonta scores with a hook.
Russell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fonta jabs Russell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fonta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Russell circles away quickly and effectively.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fonta.
Russell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fonta as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Fonta.
Fonta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Russell moves forwards but Fonta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Russell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fonta punishes Russell's body with a nice straight punch.
Russell shoots in looking for a takedown. Fonta tries to sprawl out of it but Russell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fonta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Russell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A nice combination there by Fonta.
Fonta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fonta lands a nice shot to the body.
Fonta leaves Russell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Fonta. Beautiful body shot.
Fonta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Russell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fonta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fonta throws a series of strikes that have Russell backpedaling.
Fonta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fonta connects with a single shot there.
Fonta scores with a three punch combo!
Russell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fonta.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Russell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fonta connects with a body shot.
Fonta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Russell has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miles Fonta dominated that round.
That's time! Russell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nice uppercut there from Fonta.
Darren Russell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fonta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fonta misses with a body shot.
Fonta lands a jab to Russell's midsection.
Fonta cracks Russell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fonta misses with a two punch combination.
Horrible takedown by Russell or perhaps it was just good defense by Fonta which made him look bad.
Fonta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Russell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fonta thuds a left hand into Russell's body.
Fonta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Russell rather than just go for the knockout.
Russell shoots in looking for a takedown but Fonta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Russell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fonta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Russell shoots in for a double leg but Fonta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Russell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fonta scores with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonta cracks a nice hook into Russell's ribs.
Fonta connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice uppercut there from Fonta.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fonta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Russell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Fonta does it's job there.
Fonta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Russell drops his hands momentarily and Fonta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fonta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fonta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fonta scores with a shot to the body.
Miles Fonta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fonta swings for the body but Russell moves out of range.
Fonta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fonta connects with a body shot that sends Russell's belly button to the back.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fonta.
Good shot there by Fonta.
Fonta catches Russell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Russell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fonta's waist but Fonta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Russell off to one side.
Russell shoots and misses
and Russell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fonta lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fonta.
Fonta digs a good body shot into Russell's ribs.
Russell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fonta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fonta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fonta connects with a body shot that sends Russell's belly button to the back.
Fonta throws a good cross that connects.
Fonta lands an overhand right.
Fonta closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Russell shoots in looking for a takedown but Fonta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Russell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fonta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fonta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Russell on the side of the head.
Fonta scores with a jab to the body.
Fonta lunges at Russell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Russell's hand.
Russell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fonta but Fonta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fonta jabs Russell right on the nose. Russell blinks but takes it well.
Russell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fonta scores with a jab to the body.
Fonta connects with a jab.
Fonta lands with a nice body punch.
A combination from Fonta does no damage.
Fonta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fonta throws a series of punches but Russell avoids them all with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Russell.
Fonta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Fonta finds it's way through Russell's defenses.
Fonta misses with a body shot.
Fonta misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miles Fonta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Fonta lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fonta. Russell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fonta lands a nice hook to Russell's body. Russell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left lands for Fonta.
Fonta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fonta stuffs the takedown attempt from Russell. Russell gets slowly back to his feet.
Fonta thows a body shot but no joy.
Fonta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fonta stuffs the takedown attempt from Russell. Russell gets slowly back to his feet.
Fonta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fonta catches Russell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonta works Russell's body with a nice hook.
Fonta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Russell was well out of range. Poor timing from Fonta.
No luck for Russell with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Russell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fonta lands a slapping body shot.
Fonta throws out a powerful jab.
Nice straight punches there by Fonta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fonta.
Russell shoots in and drives through. Fonta sprawls well.
Fonta scores with a jab to the head.
Fonta lands a glancing blow to the side of Russell's head.
Fonta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Fonta there.
Russell misses with a takedown attempt - Fonta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fonta lands with a right hand.
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!
A decent looking cross lands there for Fonta.
Fonta lands with a nice body punch.
Fonta lands a body shot.
Russell shoots in and drives through. Fonta sprawls well.
A jab from Fonta finds it's way through Russell's defenses.
Fonta lands a head shot.
Fonta connects with the punch.
Fonta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A cross from Fonta lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fonta punishes Russell's body with a nice straight punch.
Fonta lunges at Russell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Russell's hand.
Russell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fonta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Russell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fonta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Russell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fonta lands a jab to the nose.
Russell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fonta works Russell's body with a nice hook.
Russell walks into a left hand.
Russell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fonta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Fonta scores with a four punch combination!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fonta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fonta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Russell shoots in but Fonta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fonta moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fonta digs a good hook to Russell's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Russell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fonta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot to the liver by Fonta. Beautiful body shot.
Fonta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Darren Russell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miles Fonta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fonta lands a slapping body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miles Fonta!
A relieved looking Miles Fonta thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rory Dino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Lola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dino
vs
Lola

190 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rory Dino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Oscar Lola!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lola fails with the takedown.
Lola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dino lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lola at a distance.

Lola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dino, pushing him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Dino.
Dino tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dino avoiding damage as Lola throws knees to the body.
Dino tries to land a knee to the head but Lola blocks with his arms.
Dino using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dino unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lola lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lola fails to pull guard.
Lola is trying to break the clinch but Dino is controlling him.
Lola has had enough of the clinch but Dino keeps him there for the moment.
Dino lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Lola manages to break the clinch.

Dino closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dino misses with a knee to the head.
Dino with a knee to the head.
Lola struggles to land a body shot inside as Dino controls his hands.

Lola has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dino uses from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Lola 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! Dino rolls with it to try and escape but Lola cranks on the arm and Dino is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oscar Lola!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Baskerville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Powders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Baskerville might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to God Save the Queen. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Baskerville
vs
Powders

195 cm
25
192 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Baskerville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Powders!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powders with a poor takedown

and Baskerville counters with a single leg into guard. Powders didn't expect that.
Baskerville stopping the sweep attempt from Powders.
Baskerville is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Powders bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baskerville's guard.
Powders wants to pass the guard but Baskerville is keeping the position.
Powders trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Baskerville manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Powders tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baskerville sitting in guard here, content to control.

Powders 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! Baskerville rolls with it to try and escape but Powders cranks on the arm and Baskerville is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Will Powders!
Will Powders thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gary Vines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Tischer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tischer has chosen Smells Like A Freakshow as his entrance music. Gary Vines could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marcus Tischer's chin.

Vines
vs
Tischer

187 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
201 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good in bed

Decent wrestler
Good elbows
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Vines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Tischer!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vines avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marcus Tischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Tischer lands a big head kick that sends Vines tumbling to the mat! Tischer takes a step backwards and waves Vines back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Vines is rocked!

It looks like Gary Vines has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tischer closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Vines out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcus Tischer!
A victorious Marcus Tischer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ovlla Joikhaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Pans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Joikhaaja
vs
Pans

173 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
190 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ovlla Joikhaaja!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Pans!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joikhaaja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pans sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Joikhaaja fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Joikhaaja tries for a takedown but Pans circles away easily

and Pans counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ovlla Joikhaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pans distracts Joikhaaja with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pans working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Joikhaaja keeping full guard, as Pans tries to pass.
Joikhaaja wants to sweep here but Pans controlling him for the moment.
Joikhaaja has Pans pulled in close to control his posture.
Joikhaaja wants to sweep but no luck.
Pans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pans sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joikhaaja keeping full guard, as Pans tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joikhaaja is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pans stopping the sweep attempt from Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ovlla Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Joikhaaja attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Joikhaaja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Pans counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Joikhaaja drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Joikhaaja jumps guard.
Pans trying to control but Joikhaaja is working from the bottom.
Joikhaaja wants to stand and escape but Pans is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pans lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pans wants to control from the top but Joikhaaja keeps moving.
Joikhaaja wants to sweep here but Pans controlling him for the moment.
Joikhaaja is trying to keep Pans in close.
Pans stopping the sweep attempt from Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja keeping full guard, as Pans tries to pass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joikhaaja tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joikhaaja lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pans displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Joikhaaja.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja shoots in for a double leg but Pans sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pans looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Pans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joikhaaja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Pans counters with a nice double leg into side control. Joikhaaja won't be happy with that.
Joikhaaja tries to improve position but can't.
Joikhaaja taking a bit of punishment here - Pans scoring with strikes.
Joikhaaja is trying to get back to half guard.
Pans working the ground and pound.
Pans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joikhaaja keeps working.
Pans in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
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!
Pans trying to control the action but Joikhaaja is working from the bottom.
Pans lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja tries to bench press Pans off him but Pans keeps the position.
Pans in side control lands a decent elbow.
Pans working the head with strikes.
Pans working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Joikhaaja is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pans connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Joikhaaja some visible discomfort.
Pans is looking to take a break and control but Joikhaaja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Pans.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joikhaaja is not content to let Pans control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Pans dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Joikhaaja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pans is fending him off so far but Joikhaaja persists. Nope, Pans circles away and we're back to standing.
Pans thows a body shot but no joy.
Joikhaaja shoots in for a takedown but Pans shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pans takes a swing at Joikhaaja's ribcage but misses.
Joikhaaja shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pans sprawls well. Pans wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Joikhaaja gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ovlla Joikhaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Pans. No joy for Joikhaaja on that attempt.
Joikhaaja throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pans's waist but Pans gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Joikhaaja off to one side.
Joikhaaja fails with the takedown.

Pans gets caught flat footed, as Joikhaaja shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Joikhaaja throws a strike but Pans rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pans working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Joikhaaja's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joikhaaja avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pans postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pans stands up over Joikhaaja, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Joikhaaja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pans is one step ahead there.
Joikhaaja seems keen to control Pans's posture.
Joikhaaja lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pans!
Pans is looking to improve his position but Joikhaaja isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pans keeps trying to improve his position.
Pans is still trying to improve position.
Pans taking shots to the head.
Pans gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joikhaaja landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Joikhaaja wants to pass to mount but Pans is defending the position.
Joikhaaja missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja trying to control from half guard but Pans is working away.
Pans is trying to control but can't.
Pans wants to improve his position but Joikhaaja is controlling well.
Joikhaaja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pans does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pans tries to get to full guard but Joikhaaja has control of the leg.
Pans on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pans is trying to control but can't.
Joikhaaja works his foot free and advances to mount.
Joikhaaja lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Joikhaaja thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Joikhaaja postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pans looks a forlorn figure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BOOM! Joikhaaja connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Joikhaaja landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ovlla Joikhaaja dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Horrible takedown by Joikhaaja or perhaps it was just good defense by Pans which made him look bad.
Joikhaaja shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pans sprawls well. Pans wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Joikhaaja gets slowly back to his feet.
Pans misses the shot to the body.
Joikhaaja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Pans counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ovlla Joikhaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pans looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Joikhaaja is looking for a sweep. Pans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joikhaaja keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Joikhaaja is controlling Pans's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Pans working over Joikhaaja with some ground and pound. Joikhaaja looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Joikhaaja avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pans.
Joikhaaja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pans working Joikhaaja over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Pans there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joikhaaja blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pans.
Pans is looking to take a break and control but Joikhaaja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pans has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joikhaaja is trying to stand back up but Pans is controlling him
Pans scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Joikhaaja controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Joikhaaja trying to control but Pans postures up.
Mike Pans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joikhaaja tries to roll over but Pans keeps him under control.
Pans scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pans is trying to control the action in half guard but Joikhaaja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja is looking to improve his position.
Joikhaaja is working hard here to advance position.
Pans seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pans drops an elbow to the side of Joikhaaja's head.
Pans lands strikes from half guard.
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!
Joikhaaja blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pans.
Pans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Joikhaaja has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pans is working away from the top position though.
Pans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Joikhaaja keeping control of the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Joikhaaja tries to get to full guard but Pans has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja has hold of Pans's hands but Pans slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Joikhaaja blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pans.
Pans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joikhaaja's head.
Pans is trying to control the action in half guard but Joikhaaja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pans looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pans is trying to control. Joikhaaja wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Joikhaaja with a poor takedown

and Pans counters with a takedown into side control.
Pans throws a strike aimed at the side of Joikhaaja's head but Joikhaaja avoids it well.
Joikhaaja tries to improve position but can't.
Joikhaaja manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pans is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pans has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joikhaaja is working away from the top position though.
Pans works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pans pulls Joikhaaja in close to his closed guard and prevents Joikhaaja from doing any damage or advancing position.
Joikhaaja wants to control from the top but Pans keeps moving.
Joikhaaja has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pans looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Pans really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Joikhaaja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pans avoids it really well and circles away.

Pans gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Joikhaaja wants to control from the top but Pans keeps moving.
Joikhaaja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pans is keeping the position for now.
Joikhaaja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joikhaaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Pans is retaining full guard.
Pans pulls Joikhaaja in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joikhaaja missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joikhaaja wants to control from the top but Pans keeps moving.
Joikhaaja being controlled here momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ovlla Joikhaaja wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Joikhaaja has his takedown stuffed

and Pans counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Joikhaaja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pans is trying to control the action in half guard but Joikhaaja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pans is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Joikhaaja controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Joikhaaja trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ovlla Joikhaaja wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Joikhaaja shoots in looking for a takedown. Pans tries to sprawl out of it but Joikhaaja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pans manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ovlla Joikhaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joikhaaja shoots for a double leg takedown but Pans sprawls well. He's pushed Joikhaaja's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Joikhaaja tries for a takedown but Pans circles away easily

and Pans counters with a takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pans is chipping away with strikes.
Joikhaaja is looking for a sweep.
Joikhaaja takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pans working the ground and pound.
Joikhaaja can't do much from the bottom here.
Pans is chipping away with strikes.
Pans prevents Joikhaaja from escaping the position.
Joikhaaja regains half guard.
Joikhaaja avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pans.
Joikhaaja is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja is looking to control Pans's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Joikhaaja avoid being mounted?
Pans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joikhaaja keeps working.
Pans lands with a punch from half guard.
Joikhaaja keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pans working Joikhaaja over with strikes.
Joikhaaja is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pans scores with a couple of nice shots.
Joikhaaja tries to roll over but Pans keeps him under control.
Pans winds up and cracks Joikhaaja with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Joikhaaja avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pans.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pans throwing shots but Joikhaaja is blocking nicely.
Joikhaaja avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pans.
Joikhaaja avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pans.
Pans landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Pans dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Joikhaaja changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pans tries to avoid it but Joikhaaja manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pans to the ground. Pans escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pans misses with an uppercut.
Joikhaaja with a poor takedown

and Pans counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Joikhaaja wants to stand and escape but Pans is having none of it.
Pans preventing the sweep.
Pans landing some decent shots from guard.
Pans postures up in Joikhaaja's guard and throws a big left but Joikhaaja blocks it.
Pans forces his way into half guard.

Pans is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Joikhaaja is looking for a sweep. Pans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pans is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pans's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pans throwing shots but Joikhaaja is blocking nicely.
Joikhaaja is trying to stand up here but Pans is controlling him well.
Joikhaaja is controlling Pans's trapped leg to prevent Pans from advancing to side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pans trying to control from half guard but Joikhaaja is working away.

Mike Pans has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Joikhaaja shoots in and drives through. Pans sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ovlla Joikhaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joikhaaja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pans counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Joikhaaja fails with the takedown

and Pans counters with a single leg into guard. Joikhaaja didn't expect that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pans passes into half guard.
Pans slips a nice elbow through Joikhaaja's hands, connecting with Joikhaaja's forehead.
Pans winds up and cracks Joikhaaja with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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!
Joikhaaja is trying to control but can't.
Joikhaaja gets full guard.
Pans wants to control from the top but Joikhaaja keeps moving.
Joikhaaja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pans trying to control but Joikhaaja is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Joikhaaja tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pans postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mike Pans.
Joikhaaja doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Pans moves into the clinch.
Joikhaaja throws a punch but it's blocked by Pans.
Joikhaaja has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pans is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Joikhaaja wants to take the fight to the mat but Pans manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Joikhaaja tries to pull guard but Pans won't allow it.
Joikhaaja can't get the takedown.
Pans is looking for a takedown.

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

Pans throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Joikhaaja was covering up waiting for the punch and Pans finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pans prevents Joikhaaja from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joikhaaja is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pans throws a big right hand that misses.
Joikhaaja has momentary wrist control but Pans slips an elbow through the middle.
Pans works over Joikhaaja with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pans postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ovlla Joikhaaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joikhaaja looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joikhaaja looking to control.
Joikhaaja tries to strike from the bottom.
Mike Pans is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Joikhaaja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pans is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Pans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pans has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Pans!
Mike Pans is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Mike Pans thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.