Imapct FC 6 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boniface Boccasio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Douglas
vs
Boccasio

172 cm
18
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

162 cm
20
151 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boniface Boccasio!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas misses with a looping left.
Douglas lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from Douglas.
Boccasio slips under a jab.

Boccasio drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Boccasio has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at VERSE Elite Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boccasio wants to stand but Douglas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boccasio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Douglas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boccasio trying to control but Douglas is working from the bottom.
Boccasio stays in close to Douglas's body and controls the position.

Douglas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boccasio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Boniface Boccasio was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Douglas misses with an uppercut. Boccasio saw that one coming.

Boccasio fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Douglas sprawls well initially but Boccasio persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Boccasio is thwarting Douglas's attempts to control the position.
Douglas is refusing to be controlled, as Boccasio sits in half guard.

Douglas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Douglas is not content to let Boccasio control the position.

Boccasio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Douglas is looking to control Boccasio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Douglas avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas manages to get to full guard.
Boccasio advances to half guard.
Boccasio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Douglas keeps working.
Boccasio prevents Douglas from improving his position.
Well, if Boccasio is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Douglas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Douglas gets full guard.
Boccasio postures up.

Douglas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Douglas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boccasio is aware though and is defending well.
Douglas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boccasio looking to pass the guard.

Douglas looking for a guillotine here but Boccasio defends easily.
Douglas is looking to sweep but instead, Boccasio has passed into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boccasio trying to pass the guard but Douglas defending well.
Douglas is staying active underneath Boccasio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Douglas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Douglas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Douglas keeping full guard, as Boccasio tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Douglas keeping moving, preventing Boccasio from controlling successfully.
Boccasio won't allow Douglas to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Boniface Boccasio will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Boccasio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Douglas scores with a hook.

Boccasio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Douglas on his heels. He'll look to pass Douglas's guard now, I'm sure.
Boccasio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Douglas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boccasio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boccasio content to stall in guard here.
Douglas is trying to control the position but Boccasio postures up.

Boccasio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Douglas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boccasio has managed to get both his arms back between Douglas's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas trying to control the position.
Boccasio pushes down on Douglas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boccasio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Douglas keeps working.
Douglas is trying to stand back up but Boccasio is controlling him
Douglas trying to hold on to Boccasio's head to control him but Boccasio postures up.
Douglas wants to improve his position but Boccasio is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boccasio in particular looking to stall.
Douglas is refusing to be controlled, as Boccasio sits in half guard.

Boniface Boccasio has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Boccasio scores with a takedown into Douglas's guard.
Boccasio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Douglas is keeping the position for now.

Douglas is looking for a triangle but Boccasio pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Douglas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boccasio is aware though and is defending well.
Boccasio wants to control from the top but Douglas keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boccasio gets to his feet. Douglas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Douglas thows a left - swing and a miss!

Boccasio shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Boccasio was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Boccasio is breathing heavily.
Douglas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Douglas manages to get back to half guard.
Boccasio trying to pass the guard but Douglas defending well.
Douglas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boccasio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Douglas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boccasio postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas controlling Boccasio's posture.
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!
Boccasio trying to control but Douglas is working from the bottom.
Douglas wants to hit a switch here but Boccasio passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Douglas there!
Douglas is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boccasio tries to control but Douglas wriggling away.
Douglas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Boniface Boccasio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Boccasio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boccasio defending well as Douglas loads up on a big left hand.

Boccasio closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Douglas's guard.
Boccasio wants to control from the top but Douglas keeps moving.

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

Douglas is looking for a triangle but Boccasio pushes his legs off easily.
Douglas keeping moving, preventing Boccasio from controlling successfully.
Boccasio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Douglas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas keeping moving, preventing Boccasio from controlling successfully.

Douglas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boccasio defends well.
Boccasio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Douglas's guard.
Douglas is not content to let Boccasio control the position.
Boccasio trying to pass the guard but Douglas defending well.
Douglas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boccasio is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boccasio trying to mount his opponent but Douglas defends it.

Douglas actively working from the bottom here.
Boccasio is keen to just control but Douglas is a slippery customer.
Boccasio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boccasio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Douglas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boccasio pulls his head out easily.
Boccasio slows the pace down in half guard.
Douglas is looking for a sweep. Boccasio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jack Douglas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boniface Boccasio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Douglas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Douglas is trying to maintain the position but Boccasio is very close to passing his half guard.
Douglas is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Boccasio jumps into side control!
Douglas is looking for a sweep.
Boccasio wants to control but Douglas is keeping him busy.
Douglas prevents Boccasio from moving into mount.
Douglas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boccasio controlling the position from side mount.
Douglas is trying to control Boccasio's posture but Boccasio avoids it.
Boccasio taking a breather here.
Boccasio tries to advance to mount but Douglas denies him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Douglas wants to control but Boccasio postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boniface Boccasio.
I've got Boccasio 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Boniface Boccasio!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Jeferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lincoln Osiris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Osiris's choice of entrance music: Foster The People - Pumped up Kicks . This should be a great matchup!

Jeferson
vs
Osiris

178 cm
22
171 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Elite Canadian Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Jeferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lincoln Osiris!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osiris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Osiris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jeferson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Osiris.

Osiris shoots in and gets a takedown into Jeferson's guard.
Osiris trying to control but Jeferson is working from the bottom.
Osiris stops Jeferson from standing up.

Osiris stands and steps away. Jeferson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeferson shoots for a takedown but Osiris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jeferson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jeferson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Jeferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jeferson misses with a takedown

and Osiris counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jeferson!

Osiris tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Osiris has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Osiris moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Osiris has an Americana. Jeferson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Osiris is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Osiris hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lincoln Osiris!
Lincoln Osiris 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
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Raynal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximillian Xezeron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jean Raynal has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jean Raynal seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Raynal
vs
Xezeron

189 cm
25
264 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Bloodlust Horde Fightwear

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jean Raynal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximillian Xezeron!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xezeron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Raynal.
Xezeron wants to slow Raynal down by chopping away at his legs.
Xezeron misses with a jab to the body

and Raynal counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Xezeron!
Raynal is looking to take a break and control but Xezeron is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xezeron is looking to reverse the position.
Xezeron is trying to control Raynal's posture but Raynal avoids it.
Raynal wants to control for a moment but Xezeron uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Xezeron is looking for a sweep. Raynal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Xezeron looking for submissions off his back.
Xezeron wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Xezeron looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Xezeron is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Raynal wants to control but Xezeron is keeping him busy.
Xezeron controlling the position for now.
Xezeron wants to control but Raynal is keeping busy.
Raynal tries to stand and escape but Xezeron is controlling the position.
Raynal wants to pass the guard but Xezeron is defending well.
Raynal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Raynal is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron is trying to control but Raynal manages to pass to mount!
Xezeron tries to lock up and control but Raynal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xezeron manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Xezeron trying to hold on to Raynal's head to control him but Raynal postures up.
Xezeron has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Raynal is trying to work for a kimura but Xezeron is defending well.

Raynal is working for a kimura here but Xezeron manages to reverse the position and he's now in Raynal's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raynal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raynal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Xezeron trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xezeron controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Xezeron won't allow Raynal to sweep him here.
Raynal keeping moving, preventing Xezeron from controlling successfully.

Maximillian Xezeron has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Xezeron scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xezeron fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raynal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Xezeron misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raynal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xezeron.
Raynal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Xezeron.
A solid leg kick lands there for Xezeron.
A head kick from Xezeron lands but Raynal takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raynal checks a leg kick nicely.
Xezeron throws a head kick that half lands.
Raynal ducks right into an uppercut from Xezeron.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raynal, as that shot connected.
Xezeron misses with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raynal looks to score with a jab to the body but Xezeron is just out of range.
Xezeron connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raynal. Raynal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Xezeron with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Xezeron lands a nice shot that snaps Raynal's head back.
Xezeron throws a front kick aimed at Raynal's knee but Raynal avoids it well.
Xezeron buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raynal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Xezeron fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xezeron.
Raynal stuns Xezeron with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raynal drops his hands momentarily and Xezeron takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xezeron fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raynal.
Xezeron fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raynal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raynal takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Xezeron tries a low kick but Raynal avoids it.
Maximillian Xezeron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xezeron scores with a nice right hand.
Maximillian Xezeron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raynal thuds a left hand into Xezeron's body.
Raynal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xezeron can pounce on him.
Xezeron catches Raynal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Raynal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses.
Xezeron ducks under a wild hook from Raynal.
Xezeron avoids the body shot from Raynal.
Raynal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raynal throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Xezeron connects with an inside leg kick.

Raynal closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xezeron is trying to improve his position.
Xezeron regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron tries to get to full guard but Raynal has control of the leg.
Xezeron trying to control here.
Raynal is looking to advance position but Xezeron won't allow it.

Raynal wants to work for an arm triangle but Xezeron is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Xezeron manages to get to full guard.
Xezeron looking to control.
Raynal looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raynal postures up.
Raynal wants to control from the top but Xezeron keeps moving.

Xezeron working for a triangle but Raynal defends it easily.
Xezeron keeping moving, preventing Raynal from controlling successfully.

Xezeron looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Raynal passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jean Raynal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Raynal is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Xezeron has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron is not content to let Raynal control the position.
Xezeron tries to improve position but can't.

Raynal looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Xezeron sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xezeron is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximillian Xezeron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

That kick from Xezeron tenderised Raynal's leg. Raynal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raynal scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Raynal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Xezeron keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xezeron.
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!
Raynal takes a swing at Xezeron's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xezeron.
Xezeron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xezeron throws a right hand that Raynal ducks under and follows up with a left that Raynal also avoids with ease.
Xezeron scores with a kick to the midsection.
Xezeron scores with a head kick. Raynal tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Xezeron scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Xezeron cracks the inside of Raynal's front leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xezeron.
Raynal misses with a wild body shot.
Xezeron lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raynal's sensitive parts.
Xezeron fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maximillian Xezeron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Xezeron.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xezeron.
Xezeron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raynal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raynal. Xezeron does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xezeron feints and then cracks Raynal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raynal down.
Raynal is looking to wear down Xezeron with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Raynal throws a combination that misses
and Xezeron counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Xezeron.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raynal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xezeron moves away.
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xezeron with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Xezeron lands a head kick. Raynal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Xezeron, right into the meat.
That kick from Xezeron tenderised Raynal's leg. Raynal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raynal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body kick there by Xezeron.
Xezeron thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Raynal if he has to take too many more of those.
Xezeron throws a shot to the body.
Xezeron throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jean Raynal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xezeron throws a head kick that Raynal semi-blocks.
Xezeron is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Raynal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xezeron can pounce on him.
Xezeron misses with a head kick.
Xezeron fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raynal.
Xezeron fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raynal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Xezeron is looking to slow Raynal down with leg kicks.
Xezeron with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xezeron lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Xezeron lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron connects with a solid leg kick.
Raynal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xezeron.
Xezeron lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Xezeron thows a body kick. Raynal tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Xezeron thumps Raynal with a low kick.
Raynal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xezeron throws a head kick that Raynal semi-blocks.
Xezeron connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xezeron lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Xezeron feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Raynal's calf.
Maximillian Xezeron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Xezeron thumps Raynal with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maximillian Xezeron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Xezeron 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximillian Xezeron!

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 Ross Peerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Karl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ross Peerson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Peerson
vs
Karl

170 cm
25
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Peerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Karl!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peerson misses with the combination.
Karl tries for a takedown but Peerson circles away easily
enabling Peerson to counter with a crisp jab.
Karl misses the shot to the body.
Peerson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karl.
Peerson looks for a takedown but Karl sprawls well.
Peerson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karl showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peerson.
Jimmy Karl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peerson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Karl defends well and Peerson ends up having to push Karl into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Peerson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Peerson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Karl.
Ross Peerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Karl.
Peerson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Karl has him pressed against the cage.
Karl drops down looking for an ankle pick but Peerson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Peerson slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Karl blocks the low kick.
Peerson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karl.
Karl takes a swing at Peerson's ribcage but misses.
Peerson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karl swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peerson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karl in his tracks.
Peerson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karl moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karl shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Peerson sprawls well. Peerson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Karl gets slowly back to his feet.
Karl tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peerson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karl dodges the punch combination from Peerson.
Peerson connects with a jab.
Peerson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Peerson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karl sprawls well. Karl wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Peerson gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peerson swinging wildly here.
Karl tries for a takedown but Peerson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Karl is looking to slow Peerson down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peerson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karl has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Karl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karl is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Peerson.
Karl showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peerson.
Peerson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Peerson throws a series of strikes that have Karl backpedaling.
Peerson wants to clinch up but Karl keeps it at a distance.
Karl lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Karl.
Karl pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Peerson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karl has a takedown stuffed.
Karl looks winded!

Peerson clinches with his opponent.
Karl looking for a takedown.
Karl just leaning against Peerson, taking a breather.
Karl prevents Peerson from breaking the clinch.
Peerson is trying to push Karl away but Karl has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Karl wants the takedown. Peerson is fighting it off but Karl persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Peerson's guard against the cage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karl accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Peerson wants to get back to his feet but Karl is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Karl stopping the sweep attempt from Peerson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karl trying to control the position from guard on top but Peerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peerson is looking to stand up but Karl isn't so interested in that idea.
Karl is looking to advance position but Peerson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karl keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jimmy Karl will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Peerson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Peerson wants it to stay on the feet.
Karl dives in and grabs Peerson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Peerson pushes down on Karl's head and hops out.
Karl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peerson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karl is out of range.
Peerson moves out of range of the strikes.
Karl misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Peerson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karl shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Peerson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ross Peerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Karl.
Peerson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Peerson keeps Karl at a distance using the push kick.
Peerson scores with a three punch combo!
Peerson lands with a cross.
Karl is breathing heavily.
Karl misses with a hook.
Karl takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ross Peerson is winning the standup battle so far.
Karl misses with a takedown attempt - Peerson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peerson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karl moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ross Peerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Peerson - just one landing.
Peerson misses with a double jab.
Karl avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peerson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Peerson lands a jab-cross combination.
Karl dodges the punch combination from Peerson.
Karl takes one to the chin there.
Peerson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peerson misses with a wild combination.
Peerson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peerson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karl circles away quickly and effectively.
Peerson misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karl misses with a head kick.
Peerson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Karl backs up against the cage.
Peerson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Karl lands a jab.
Peerson avoids the head kick by Karl.
Peerson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peerson throws a right hand that Karl ducks under and follows up with a left that Karl also avoids with ease.
Karl looks to score with a jab to the body but Peerson is just out of range.
Karl thuds a left hand into Peerson's body.
Peerson misses with a double jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karl connects with a nasty looking knee right to Peerson's face.
Karl is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peerson is defending well for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karl is trying to pull guard but Peerson has him pressed against the cage.

Peerson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peerson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Karl shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peerson as he avoids it easily.

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

Peerson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Karl wants to clinch.

Peerson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Karl trying to control here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peerson is trying to control. Karl wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peerson sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Peerson stands up from half guard.
Karl dodges the punch combination from Peerson.
Karl fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Peerson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Karl fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karl tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Peerson swivels and escapes.
Karl fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peerson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karl.
Karl takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Peerson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peerson tries to bum rush Karl with a series of wild strikes but Karl uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Karl has managed to clinch.
Karl jumps guard but Peerson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Peerson managing to block the knees to the body from Karl.
Karl is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Peerson is defending well.
Peerson is looking to break free of the clinch but Karl has double underhooks.
Peerson can't get the takedown.

Karl pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peerson stuffs the takedown.
Ross Peerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Karl.
Karl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Peerson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Peerson looks to land a combination but Karl avoids it well.

Peerson gets tackled into the cage by Karl. Karl maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Karl breaks from the clinch.
Karl misses with a straight right.
Karl slips a jab and a cross from Peerson.
Peerson throws a series of punches but Karl moves out of range.

Peerson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Karl tries to bench press Peerson off him but Peerson keeps the position.
Peerson trying to control the position but Karl is working away.

Peerson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Karl to his feet.
Karl shoots in for a takedown but Peerson shows good takedown defense.
Karl is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Peerson rather than just go for the knockout.
An inside leg kick lands from Peerson.

Peerson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Peerson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karl is looking for a sweep. Peerson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ross Peerson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Peerson lands with a shot to the body.

Peerson has closed the distance and engaged Karl in a clinch.
Peerson has a couple of punches blocked by Karl.
Karl tries to stall but Peerson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Karl keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Peerson's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karl changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Peerson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A punch combination from Peerson misses.
Karl is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Peerson.
Peerson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Peerson.
Peerson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karl momentarily.
Karl shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peerson as he avoids it easily.
Karl throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Peerson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Peerson.
Peerson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karl stuffs the takedown attempt from Peerson. Peerson gets slowly back to his feet.
Peerson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Peerson does no damage.
Peerson connects with a body shot.
Karl fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karl misses with a takedown attempt
and Peerson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Peerson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karl slips a jab and a cross from Peerson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karl shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peerson as he jumps to the side.
Karl walks into a straight right hand from Peerson.

Peerson gets the takedown into side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Peerson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Sheppard (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.

Stone
vs
Sheppard

190 cm
25
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
211 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Sheppard!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Sheppard.

It looks like Steve Stone has been cut.
Sheppard throws a jab but it's blocked by Stone.
Stone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stone slips under a jab from Sheppard.
Sheppard misses with a right hand
and Stone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No joy there for Stone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stone throws a jab but it's blocked by Sheppard.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Sheppard.
Sheppard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stone throws a good cross that connects.
Stone scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone connects with a body shot that sends Sheppard's belly button to the back.
Sheppard swings widly with a right hand
and Stone counters with a straight right hand.
Stone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sheppard misses with a left hand
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut.
Sheppard misses with an uppercut
and Stone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sheppard thinking.
Sheppard misses with a left hand
and Stone counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone misses with a few strikes there.
Sheppard misses with an uppercut
and Stone counters with a nice body shot.
Sheppard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jimmy Sheppard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sheppard defends well and Stone ends up having to push Sheppard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stone is trying to force a seperation but Sheppard has the dominant position.
Stone tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Sheppard tries a body shot but Stone blocks it.
Sheppard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sheppard lands an uppercut.
A short right from Sheppard on the inside.
Sheppard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sheppard cracks Stone with a nice body shot.
Sheppard pushes Stone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sheppard is working Stone over against the cage.
Stone looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nice body punch from Sheppard.
Sheppard misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sheppard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Sheppard.
Sheppard is working Stone over against the cage.
Stone prevents a body shot from Sheppard.
Sheppard lands a shot to the body.
Sheppard is working Stone over against the cage.
Sheppard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sheppard can't find room to land a body shot as Stone controls the action.
Sheppard lands a body punch.
Sheppard lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Sheppard as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sheppard.
A right hand to the body from Sheppard.
Nice body punch from Sheppard.
A right handed body shot lands from Sheppard.
Sheppard's coach down at Allstars MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sheppard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sheppard tries a body shot but Stone blocks it.
Sheppard lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone blocks a body shot from Sheppard.
Stone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sheppard lands a body punch.
Sheppard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sheppard lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sheppard.
Sheppard scores with a shot to the side of Stone's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheppard lands a nice shot to the body.
Sheppard struggles to land a body shot inside as Stone controls his hands.
Sheppard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sheppard is working Stone over against the cage.
Sheppard is leaning against Stone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sheppard tries to work over Stone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sheppard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sheppard misses with a punch to the body.
Sheppard pushes Stone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sheppard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Steve Stone's cut is getting worse.
A left hand lands to the body for Sheppard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sheppard.
Sheppard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sheppard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sheppard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sheppard.
Sheppard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Stone is rocked!
Sheppard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oh Stone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sheppard tries a body shot but Stone blocks it.
Stone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stone seems to have got his legs back now.
Sheppard pushes Stone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sheppard works on Stone's body with a couple of short punches.
Sheppard digs a right hand underneath Stone's ribcage. Stone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Still in the clinch, Sheppard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sheppard lands a hook that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
A right hand to the body from Sheppard.
A right hook to the body lands for Sheppard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Sheppard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Stone's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sheppard misses with a straight right.
and Sheppard counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Stone! He's just covering up as Sheppard starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Sheppard!
Jimmy Sheppard tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.