Impact FC 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexsandr Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon McKirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Emelianenko
vs
McKirk

193 cm
25
270 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

188 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexsandr Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon McKirk!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McKirk - that will leave a mark!
Emelianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

McKirk moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Emelianenko goes down! Can McKirk finish him!?

It looks like Alexsandr Emelianenko has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McKirk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McKirk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McKirk postures up in Emelianenko's guard and throws a big left but Emelianenko blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKirk throwing strikes but missing.
McKirk stands up over Emelianenko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McKirk being controlled here momentarily.
Emelianenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McKirk.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko wants to sweep but no luck.
McKirk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

McKirk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McKirk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McKirk cracks Emelianenko with a solid left hand.
McKirk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McKirk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McKirk landing with the ground and pound.
Emelianenko wants to stand but McKirk is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKirk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McKirk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Check out the look on McKirk's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
McKirk lands a strong strike to the head of Emelianenko. That's dazed him! McKirk looking to finish here. Emelianenko is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - McKirk lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon McKirk!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kieran Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Le Muria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dempsey
vs
Muria

186 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
256 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kieran Dempsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Le Muria!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dempsey loads up on a big right hand but Muria slips the punch.
Dempsey throws a lazy right hand but Muria sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dempsey avoids the body shot from Muria.
Dempsey tries to clinch up but Muria circles away and keeps his distance.
Dempsey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dempsey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Muria in his tracks.
Dempsey misses with an uppercut.
Dempsey looks to score with a jab to the body but Muria is just out of range.
Dempsey misses with a looping right.
Le Muria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muria rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dempsey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Muria scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dempsey in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muria. Dempsey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dempsey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Muria circles away quickly and effectively.
Dempsey tries to clinch but Muria is having none of it.
Muria on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muria misses with a straight right.
Dempsey misses with a straight right.
Muria slips a straight right by Dempsey.
Muria thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Dempsey misses.
Dempsey tries to clinch there but Muria circles away.
Muria will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Muria scores with a jab to the jaw.
Muria throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muria lands with a shot to the body.
Dempsey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muria loads up on a big right hand but Dempsey slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey misses with an uppercut.
Jab from Muria.
Muria takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dempsey just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Dempsey.
Muria lands a slapping body shot.
Muria avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Muria jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muria takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dempsey is looking to clinch.
A big left from Muria misses.
Dempsey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Muria's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dempsey under the eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey moves forwards but Muria connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Muria swats away the attempt to clinch by Dempsey.
Dempsey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A lazy left from Dempsey finds it's target.
Muria fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dempsey punishes Muria's body with a nice straight punch.
Dempsey misses with a hook.
Dempsey connects with a body shot.
Dempsey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dempsey is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Muria.

Muria drops Dempsey with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dempsey looks back up at him and smiles so Muria waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Dempsey is rocked!

It looks like Kieran Dempsey has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muria connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Dempsey covering up! Muria comes in with a big uppercut and Dempsey goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Le Muria!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trev Hartley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ibrahima Kayode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Hartley
vs
Kayode

175 cm
24
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
173 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Trev Hartley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ibrahima Kayode!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kayode gets the takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Kayode.
Hartley dodges the ground and pound from Kayode.
Hartley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kayode's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kayode with the ground and pound but Hartley uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kayode throws an elbow that misses. Hartley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kayode's guard. Nice move by Hartley!
Hartley trying to control but Kayode is working from the bottom.
Hartley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kayode is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hartley has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kayode is looking to regain half guard here but Hartley keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hartley trying to control the position but Kayode is working away.
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!
Hartley has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kayode!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kayode is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Hartley lands a big elbow.
Kayode wants to hold on but Hartley pushes him away.
Hartley controlling from mount.
Kayode is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kayode is trying to escape the mount.
Kayode is squirming around, avoiding Hartley's attempts to control the action.
Kayode wants to get back to his feet.
Hartley looking to control but Kayode is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kayode is trying to stand.
Hartley tries to control but Kayode wriggling away.
Hartley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kayode is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hartley with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartley blocks Kayode's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Hartley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kayode is desperately trying to improve his position but Hartley has a good base and remains in mount.
Kayode throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hartley trying to control but Kayode is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kayode throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hartley trying to control but Kayode is having none of it.
Kayode tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kayode tries to hold on but Hartley postures up.
Hartley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kayode is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartley tries to control but Kayode wriggling away.
Kayode tries to lock up and control but Hartley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kayode is squirming around, avoiding Hartley's attempts to control the action.
Hartley controlling from the full mount.
Kayode is squirming around, avoiding Hartley's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Trev Hartley has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Hartley there.

It looks like Ibrahima Kayode has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kayode avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kayode tries to clinch up but Hartley circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trev Hartley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ibrahima Kayode'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.

Kayode closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hartley's guard.
Kayode throws an elbow that misses. Hartley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kayode's guard. Nice move by Hartley!
Hartley trying to control but Kayode is working from the bottom.
Hartley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hartley trying to control the position from guard on top but Kayode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hartley controls from within his opponent's guard.

Kayode working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hartley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hartley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kayode keeping moving, preventing Hartley from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Trev Hartley.
Kayode avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hartley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartley swinging wildly here.
Hartley misses with a two punch combination.

Kayode moves into the clinch successfully.
Hartley goes for a takedown attempt but Kayode pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've been told by Hartley's head coaches at EvolutioN MMA Acadamy & Gym ( 12 ELITE Coaches ) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Kayode closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kayode lands in his opponent's guard.
Hartley is looking to stand up but Kayode isn't so interested in that idea.
My spies in Rage Fighting Fit Gym inform me that Kayode has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kayode preventing the sweep.
Kayode throws an elbow that misses. Hartley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kayode's guard. Nice move by Hartley!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kayode is trying to control the position but Hartley postures up.
Hartley won't allow Kayode to get back to his feet.
Hartley trying to control but Kayode is working from the bottom.
Hartley tries to stand but Kayode is controlling from the bottom.
Hartley stopping the sweep attempt from Kayode.
Kayode lands a good elbow from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kayode will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hartley content to stall in guard here.
Hartley prevents Kayode from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartley sitting in guard, not really doing much.

We're going to have a standup here because Trev Hartley wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Kayode gets a takedown into half guard.
Kayode lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Hartley manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kayode keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kayode comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hartley working hard to break the clinch.
Kayode tries a knee to the head but Hartley blocks it.
Kayode misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hartley.
Hartley wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kayode turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartley regains half guard, as Kayode was trying to land strikes.
Kayode throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hartley works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hartley is on top in guard.
Kayode wants to stand but Hartley is controlling the position.
Kayode is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartley stays in close to Kayode's body and controls the position.
Hartley wants to control from the top but Kayode keeps moving.
Hartley stays in close to Kayode's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ibrahima Kayode will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ibrahima Kayode'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hartley throws a nice looking combination but Kayode bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Kayode closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hartley did well to prevent Kayode getting side control.
Hartley wants to control but Kayode is keeping busy.
Kayode misses with a head shot. Hartley uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hartley trying to keep a closed guard but Kayode is proving a slippery customer.

Hartley kicks Kayode off and gets to his feet.
Hartley throws a good cross that connects.
Hartley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kayode dodges the punch combination from Hartley.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kayode is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hartley's half guard.
Kayode not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hartley gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kayode accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hartley trying to control the position.
Kayode throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hartley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kayode throws a big right hand that misses.
Kayode must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kayode working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hartley's head.
Hartley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kayode manages to get himself to full guard.
Kayode wants to stand and escape but Hartley is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kayode keeping moving, preventing Hartley from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kayode can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kayode is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hartley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Kayode is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kayode controlling the position.

Trev Hartley has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hartley throws a right hand that Kayode ducks under and follows up with a left that Kayode also avoids with ease.

Kayode shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kayode was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The strikes coming from Kayode are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hartley manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kayode missing with punches from the bottom.
Hartley is looking to take a break and control but Kayode is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kayode wants to get back to full guard.
Hartley works his way into full mount!
Hartley looking to control but Kayode is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kayode tries to hold on but Hartley pushes him away.
Kayode is squirming around, avoiding Hartley's attempts to control the action.
Kayode wants to control but Hartley is having none of it.
Hartley controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kayode is looking to improve his position but Hartley isn't that keen on the idea.
Hartley controlling the pace for now.
Hartley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kayode squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hartley looking to control and managing it successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartley with the ground and pound from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ibrahima Kayode.
I think Kayode 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Svane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pedro Svane has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Svane
vs
Tyson

188 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pedro Svane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tank Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Svane manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tyson on his heels. He'll look to pass Tyson's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tyson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Svane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Svane is controlling him.
Svane trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyson trying to keep a closed guard but Svane is proving a slippery customer.
Svane trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tyson goes for a double leg but Svane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Svane continues to drive forward.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Svane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tyson somewhat.
Tyson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyson lands a high kick!

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

Svane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Svane wants to take a breather but Tyson is having none of it.
Tyson is controlling Svane's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Svane looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson tries to roll over but Svane keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svane wants to pass to mount but Tyson is defending the position.

Svane is working for a submission of some sort.
Svane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyson keeps working.
Tyson wants to control but Svane is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svane wants to control but Tyson is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svane stalling.

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

Tyson closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tyson tries for a takedown but Svane manages to get underhooks.
Pedro Svane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Tyson.

Svane breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tyson.

Tyson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Svane's guard.
Tyson passes Svane's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Svane is looking for a sweep. Tyson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Svane actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson trying to pass the guard but Svane defending well.
Tyson is just content to waste time from the top position. Svane takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyson wants to get up but he can't break Svane's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tyson is fighting to break Svane's control of his arms but Svane is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Svane is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pedro Svane will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Svane gets the takedown into side control.

Svane swings around for an armbar but Tyson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Svane's guard.
Svane is trying to keep Tyson in close.

Svane has his foot on Tyson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tyson works his way back into a safe position though.

Svane has his foot on Tyson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tyson works his way back into a safe position though.
Tyson wants to control from the top but Svane keeps moving.
Tyson postures up.
Tyson passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson tries to advance to mount but Svane denies him.
Tyson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Svane is trying to get back to half guard.
Tyson working away.

Tyson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Svane to his feet.
Svane tries for a takedown but Tyson circles away easily

and Tyson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Svane's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Svane keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.

Svane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tank Tyson has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svane keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Svane keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tyson looking to pass the guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tank Tyson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Svane shoots in looking for a takedown but Tyson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Svane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Tyson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Svane's guard.
Tyson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Svane keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tyson wants to get up but he can't break Svane's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tyson trying to control but Svane is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tank Tyson.
Svane dives in and grabs Tyson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tyson pushes down on Svane's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Svane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svane shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense.

Tyson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Svane!

Tyson stands up and beckons Svane to his feet.
Tyson tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Tyson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Svane, pushing him back against the cage.
Tyson fails to pull guard.
Svane tries to throw a body punch but Tyson avoids it by throwing Svane back against the cage.
Svane avoiding damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyson is looking to take this one to the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson wants to break free but Svane has control.
Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Svane controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Tyson darts in looking for a takedown but Svane gets double underhooks and turns Tyson into the cage.
Tyson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Tyson jumps guard and drags Svane to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Svane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Svane from controlling successfully.

Svane drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tyson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tyson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tyson!
Tyson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Svane keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svane looking for a sweep but Tyson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Tyson thowing shots but they're missing.
Tyson trying to control but Svane is having none of it.
Svane looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Tyson looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svane is squirming around, avoiding Tyson's attempts to control the action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Svane working to try and regain half guard.
Svane tries to lock up and control but Tyson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tyson thowing shots but they're missing.
Svane really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries to control but Svane wriggling away.
Tyson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Svane working to try and regain half guard.
Svane is working hard here to advance position.
Tyson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Tyson controlling from the full mount.
Svane is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svane tries to lock up and control but Tyson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tyson looking to control but Svane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Tyson working for a submission but Svane is keeping him at bay.
Svane is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tank Tyson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tyson 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tank Tyson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Dance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Irvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dance comes into the arena with Roy Jones Jr - Cant Be Touched blaring out of the sound system. Dave Dance has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dance
vs
Irvin

190 cm
24
204 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
212 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Dance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Irvin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irvin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dance.

Irvin rushes Dance and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Irvin is struggling to control the position.
Dance looking for a takedown.
Irvin misses with a knee to the head.
Irvin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dance's face.

It looks like Dave Dance has been cut.
Irvin lands a nice knee to the body.
Irvin misses with a knee to the head.
Dance blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Irvin prevents a takedown attempt there.
I was talking to Dance's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Irvin misses with a knee to the head.
Irvin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irvin scores with a knee to the head.
Irvin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Irvin connects with a knee to the head.
Irvin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dance lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dance is breathing heavily.
Irvin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dance takes a knee right on the jaw!
Irvin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Irvin crunches a lovely knee into Dance's ribcage.
Irvin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Irvin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Irvin scores with a knee to the head.
Irvin unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irvin scores a nice knee to the body.
Irvin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Irvin's coach down at MMA Sanok Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Irvin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Irvin lands a good knee to the midsection. Dance won't want to take too many of those.
Irvin tries a knee to the head but Dance blocks it.
Irvin stalling.
Irvin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dance goes for a takedown in the clinch but Irvin prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Dance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irvin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Irvin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Irvin.
Irvin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dance lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irvin landing knees to the head.
Irvin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Irvin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Irvin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Irvin landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irvin stalling.
Irvin missing with knees to the body.
Irvin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dance's face.
Irvin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dance lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dance managing to block the knees to the body from Irvin.
Irvin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irvin missing with knees to the body.
Irvin scores a nice knee to the body.
Dance managing to block the knees to the body from Irvin.
Irvin lands a nice knee to the body.
Irvin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dance.
Irvin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting on Irvin's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Irvin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dance is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dance takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Irvin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Dance's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Irvin thumps Dance with a low kick.
Irvin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dance manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

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

Dance is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irvin moves in looking to clinch but Dance pushes him off.
Oh Dance is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good leg kick by Irvin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dance seems to have got his legs back now.

Irvin closes the distance and pushes Dance back into the cage.
Irvin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Irvin drops Dance with a big knee straight up the middle! Dance is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
James Irvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irvin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Irvin closes the distance and clinches.
Irvin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dance up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dance is looking for a takedown.
Irvin lands a knee to the body.
Irvin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irvin landing knees to the head.
Irvin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Irvin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Irvin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Irvin landing knees to the head.
James Irvin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irvin stalls.
Irvin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dance.
Knees to the body from Irvin.
Irvin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dance's face.
Irvin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dance.
Irvin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dance takes a knee right on the jaw!
Irvin trying to land knees to the body.
Irvin has Dance pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irvin connects with a knee to the head.
Irvin crunches a lovely knee into Dance's ribcage.
Irvin landing knees to the body.
Irvin working Dance over with knees to the body.
Irvin tries to land a knee to the head but Dance blocks with his arms.
Dance takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irvin misses with a knee to the head.
Irvin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Irvin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irvin scores a nice knee to the body.
Irvin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Irvin lands a good knee to the midsection. Dance won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Irvin.
Irvin looking to throw knees to the head but Dance is blocking nicely.
Irvin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Irvin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Irvin controlling the action here for a moment.
Dance takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Irvin tries to clinch but Dance is having none of it.
Irvin tries to clinch up.
James Irvin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Irvin throws a head kick but Dance moves out of range.
Irvin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Irvin throws a sloppy head kick and Dance moves out of range easily.
Dance blocks a head kick by Irvin.
Irvin throws a sloppy head kick and Dance moves out of range easily.
Irvin throws a head kick that misses.
Dance dives in and grabs Irvin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Irvin pushes down on Dance's head and hops out.
Dance shoots in looking for a takedown but Irvin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dance's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dance steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Irvin. That one must have hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Irvin clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dance on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Irvin tries to land a knee to the head but Dance blocks with his arms.
Irvin scores with a knee to the head.
Irvin lands a knee to the body.
Irvin looking to throw knees to the head but Dance is blocking nicely.
Dance has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Irvin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Dance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Irvin.
Irvin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Irvin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Irvin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irvin with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irvin lands a knee to the body.
Irvin lands a knee to the body.
Irvin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Irvin connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Irvin obliges.
Irvin landing knees to the body.
Irvin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dance has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Irvin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irvin trying to land knees to the body.
Irvin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dance's face.
Dance takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dance drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Irvin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Irvin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Irvin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Irvin lands a knee to the body.
Irvin lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dance takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irvin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Irvin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Irvin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dance.
Irvin lands a good knee to the midsection. Dance won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Irvin.
Irvin landing knees to the head.
Irvin lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Irvin connects with a knee to the head.
Irvin slowing the pace effectively.
Dave Dance has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Irvin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Irvin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Irvin 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 24:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Irvin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Einat Thoresen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tabarik Maisumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Thoresen
vs
Maisumov

180 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

172 cm
25
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Self confident

Good wrestler
Brawler
Prefers standup

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Einat Thoresen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tabarik Maisumov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thoresen misses the shot to the body.
Thoresen misses with a takedown

and Maisumov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Maisumov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maisumov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thoresen's efforts to push away.
Thoresen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maisumov's efforts to push away.

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

Maisumov instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Maisumov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thoresen misses with a kick to the body.
Thoresen fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoresen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maisumov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Maisumov instigates a clinch.

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

Maisumov clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoresen.
Thoresen jumps guard but Maisumov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right handed body shot lands from Maisumov.

Maisumov manages to break the clinch.
Thoresen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Einat Thoresen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maisumov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maisumov tries to clinch but Thoresen moves out of range.
Thoresen doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Maisumov counters by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thoresen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maisumov stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Maisumov's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

Thoresen gets control of Maisumov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thoresen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Thoresen trying to keep a closed guard but Maisumov is proving a slippery customer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maisumov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Thoresen is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Maisumov dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thoresen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Maisumov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thoresen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Thoresen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thoresen trying to hold on to Maisumov's head to control him but Maisumov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tabarik Maisumov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Thoresen throws an overhand right that lands on Maisumov's shoulder, as Maisumov tries to avoid the shot.

Maisumov clinches up with Thoresen and pushes him back against the cage.
Thoresen tries to pull guard but Maisumov won't allow it.

Maisumov manages to pull guard.
Maisumov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maisumov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thoresen controls the pace.
Thoresen postures up in Maisumov's guard and throws a big left but Maisumov blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoresen trying to control but Maisumov is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Einat Thoresen.
Maisumov throws a head kick that misses.
Maisumov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Maisumov.
Maisumov tries to clinch up but Thoresen circles away and keeps his distance.
Thoresen throws a low kick, looking for Maisumov's leg but Maisumov calmly moves out of range.

Maisumov has closed the distance and engaged Thoresen in a clinch.

Thoresen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maisumov is looking to clinch.
Maisumov throws a head kick that misses.
Thoresen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maisumov but Maisumov pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thoresen shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Einat Thoresen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thoresen avoids the head kick by Maisumov.

Thoresen closes the distance and clinches.

Maisumov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Thoresen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maisumov tries to close the distance and clinch but Thoresen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maisumov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maisumov throws a head kick that misses.
Maisumov tries to close the distance and clinch but Thoresen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Maisumov. No joy for Thoresen on that attempt.
Maisumov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maisumov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maisumov is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maisumov closes the distance and pushes Thoresen back into the cage.
Thoresen is trying to break the clinch but Maisumov has him pressed against the cage.

Maisumov gets control of Thoresen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Maisumov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Thoresen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Maisumov is proving hard to escape from.
Thoresen throwing strikes from guard but Maisumov blocks nicely.
Thoresen wants to control from the top but Maisumov keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Einat Thoresen just wasn't active enough.
Maisumov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thoresen blocks a head kick by Maisumov.
Thoresen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thoresen misses with a double jab.
Maisumov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thoresen avoids the head kick by Maisumov.
Maisumov wants to clinch.

Thoresen rushes Maisumov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tabarik Maisumov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Maisumov tries to close the distance and clinch but Thoresen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thoresen avoids the head kick by Maisumov.
Maisumov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thoresen shoots in but no luck this time.

Maisumov moves into the clinch.

Thoresen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maisumov misses with a head kick.
Thoresen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maisumov defends well and Thoresen ends up having to push Maisumov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Maisumov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Maisumov stopping the sweep attempt from Thoresen.
Thoresen looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Einat Thoresen just wasn't active enough.
Maisumov tries to clinch there but Thoresen circles away.
Thoresen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maisumov but Maisumov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Einat Thoresen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Maisumov takes the fight into the clinch.

Maisumov manages to pull guard.
Maisumov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thoresen wants to get up but he can't break Maisumov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maisumov is looking to clinch but Thoresen is avoiding it.
Thoresen loads up on a big right hand but Maisumov slips the punch.
Thoresen closes the distance and clinches up with Maisumov, looking for a takedown. Thoresen pushes Maisumov against the cage but Maisumov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thoresen shoots in for a takedown but Maisumov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thoresen throws a hook to the side of Maisumov's head but Maisumov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maisumov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thoresen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maisumov throws a head kick that misses.
Maisumov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maisumov throws a head kick that misses.

Maisumov closes the distance and clinches.
Maisumov misses with a punch to the body.
Maisumov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thoresen after a bit of a struggle.
Thoresen has Maisumov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maisumov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maisumov misses with a punch to the body.

Thoresen breaks from the clinch.
Tabarik Maisumov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maisumov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thoresen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maisumov tries to avoid it but Thoresen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maisumov to the ground. Maisumov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Thoresen has Maisumov up against the cage in a clinch.
Thoresen looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maisumov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Thoresen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Maisumov is hanging on to Thoresen's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maisumov is looking to stand but he's in a difficult position to do so.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tabarik Maisumov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maisumov 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tabarik Maisumov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pale Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Kincaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson Kincaid has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pale Monster's chin.

Monster
vs
Kincaid

173 cm
25
160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

179 cm
22
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pale Monster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Kincaid!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kincaid slips a jab from Monster.
Monster misses with a wild body shot.

Monster decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Monster is working for a kimura but Kincaid is defending it quite comfortably.
Monster seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kincaid does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kincaid avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Monster.
Monster is trying to control the action in half guard but Kincaid is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Monster trying to pass the guard but Kincaid defending well.
Kincaid looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Monster seems to be working for a kimura but Kincaid defends the submission attempt.

Monster is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kincaid is just riding it out for now. Monster eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Monster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kincaid is trying to get back to full guard.
Kincaid is trying to maintain the position but Monster is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kincaid is trying is best to control the position here.

Monster seems to be looking for submissions.

Monster is looking for a kimura here.
Kincaid wants to control but Monster is keeping busy.
Monster prevents Kincaid from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Monster is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Monster is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kincaid sees it coming and defends easily.
Monster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monster not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Monster seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kincaid is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pale Monster!
Pale Monster opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.