Impact FC 10 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Estella
vs
Blane

201 cm
23
295 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

210 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Juan Estella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Blane!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estella tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blane swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Blane gets caught napping as Estella dives in and scores a takedown. Blane manages to retain guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Estella gets to his feet. Blane looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jonny Blane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blane swats away the attempt to clinch by Estella.

Estella tries to keep at a distance but Blane has taken the fight into the clinch.
Estella drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Estella is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Estella lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Blane looks winded!

Blane actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Estella seems content to control.

Estella stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blane clinches.

Estella's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Estella counters with a leg kick.

Estella moves into the clinch successfully.

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

Estella clinches up with Blane and pushes him back against the cage.
Blane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Estella with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Estella.
Blane is trying to break free.

Estella pulls guard successfully.
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!

Estella has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Blane off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Estella fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blane, pushing him back against the cage.
Estella unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Estella.

Estella gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Estella escapes and gets back to his feet.

Estella gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Estella putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Blane in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Estella has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Blane regains guard immediately.
Blane tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Estella stands up and waves to Blane to follow him.

Estella clinches up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Estella after a bit of a struggle.

Estella gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Estella decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Estella lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Estella shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blane pinned against the cage. Blane gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Estella is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Estella is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Estella. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Estella pushes Blane up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blane is trying to break the clinch but Estella is controlling him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Estella.
Estella connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blane's face.

It looks like Jonny Blane has been cut.

Estella is trying to trip Blane. He has hold of a leg but Blane is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Estella persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Estella works over Blane with some ground and pound from guard.

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

Blane tries to keep at a distance but Estella has taken the fight into the clinch.

Estella is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Blane can't fight it off and eventually Estella manages to take the fight to the floor. Blane looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Estella works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Estella escapes and gets back to his feet.

Estella has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Estella dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Blane's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Estella pushes Blane up against the cage in a clinch.
Blane wants to break free but Estella has control.

Estella manages to break the clinch.
Estella dives in for a single leg takedown but Blane sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Estella is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blane can do to turn this around?

Estella pulls guard successfully.

Estella has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Blane has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Estella wants a takedown.

Estella wants the takedown. Blane is fighting it off but Estella persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Blane's guard against the cage.
Blane throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Blane pushes Estella off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blane throws a head kick that misses
and Estella counters with a nice leg kick.
Blane is breathing heavily.
Estella shoots in but Blane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Estella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blane throws a series of punches but Estella avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Estella fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blane, pushing him back against the cage.
Estella scores with a shoulder strike.
Estella is stalling here.
Blane throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Estella lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blane backwards.
Estella lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Estella lands a takedown into guard.
Estella engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Estella stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Estella takes the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Estella has picked Blane up - he's going for a ride! Estella dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Estella escapes and gets back to his feet.

Estella has managed to clinch.
Estella lands an elbow inside.
Estella changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blane fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Estella clinches.

Estella manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Estella manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Estella using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estella leaning against his opponent.
Estella lands a damaging elbow.

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

Estella has taken the fight to the clinch.

Estella gets control of Blane's arms and successfully pulls guard. Estella will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Juan Estella overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Estella scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Estella clinches up against the cage.
Estella connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blane's face.

Estella manages to break the clinch.
Juan Estella is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Estella throws a quick head kick that knocks Blane silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Estella is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Juan Estella!
After winning the bout, Juan Estella thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omari Akhmedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yunsuke Okami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Akhmedov
vs
Okami

183 cm
18
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
182 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Omari Akhmedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Yunsuke Okami!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okami tries to clinch but Akhmedov moves out of range.
Okami shoots in for a takedown but Akhmedov shows good takedown defense.

Okami rushes Akhmedov and presses him up against the cage.
Okami tries to pull guard but Akhmedov holds him up against the cage and eventually Okami drops back down to his feet.

Okami is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Akhmedov can't fight it off and eventually Okami manages to take the fight to the floor. Akhmedov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Akhmedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Okami postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Okami throws a big right hand that misses.

Okami thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Akhmedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Akhmedov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Omari Akhmedov!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colden Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uali Kurzhez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uali Kurzhez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Harper
vs
Kurzhez

180 cm
25
188 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
24
212 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry

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, Colden Harper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Uali Kurzhez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurzhez tries to clinch but Harper moves out of range.
Harper tries for a takedown but Kurzhez circles away easily
and Kurzhez counters with a left and a right that stings Harper.
Harper tries for a takedown but Kurzhez circles away easily
and Kurzhez counters with a series of strikes. Harper will be more careful next time no doubt.
Harper with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kurzhez counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colden Harper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Kurzhez has cracked Harper with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Kurzhez lands another huge swinging hook and Harper tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Harper, before Kurzhez can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Uali Kurzhez!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Maskrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Karl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maskrey's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Amazing- Kanye West. Jimmy Karl has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Maskrey
vs
Karl

195 cm
26
135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

179 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Maskrey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Karl!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maskrey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maskrey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maskrey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maskrey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Karl's waist but Karl gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maskrey off to one side.
Maskrey moves out of range as Karl strikes.

Karl drops Maskrey with a left and a right! Oh, Maskrey is hurt - Karl dives into side control looking to finish!

Maskrey is rocked!

It looks like Nathan Maskrey has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Maskrey seems a little lost for a moment, as Karl dominates the positioning.
Oh Maskrey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maskrey prevents Karl from improving position.
Maskrey wants to control but Karl postures up.
Maskrey seems to have got his legs back now.
Karl trying to control the action but Maskrey is working from the bottom.
My spies in Soul Supremacy - UK inform me that Karl has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Maskrey is trying to work for a sweep but Karl has mounted him!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maskrey is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maskrey slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Maskrey looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Karl seems content to control.
Karl's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Maskrey wants to improve his position but Karl is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karl controlling the action here.
Maskrey is looking to improve his position.
Maskrey is trying is best to control the position here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jimmy Karl.
Karl throws a nice looking combination but Maskrey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karl misses with a double jab

and Maskrey counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maskrey seems to be working for a kimura but Karl defends the submission attempt.
Maskrey is trying to control. Karl wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maskrey is pressing down on Karl's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karl is holding on for now.

Maskrey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Karl has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maskrey is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maskrey is stalling here. Karl is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Maskrey seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Karl has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Karl wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maskrey keeps working.
Karl tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Maskrey is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Karl off and has taken his back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Maskrey controlling the positon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Karl dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Maskrey'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.

Karl slaps away a takedown attempt from Maskrey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maskrey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karl.
Jimmy Karl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maskrey darts in looking for a takedown but Karl gets double underhooks and turns Maskrey into the cage.
Maskrey is trying to drag Karl to the mat but Karl just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Maskrey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karl throws a head punch that misses.
Karl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karl has a couple of punches blocked by Maskrey.
Karl tries to pull guard but Maskrey won't allow it.
Maskrey tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maskrey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Karl takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maskrey looking for a takedown.
Karl will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maskrey up against the cage.
Maskrey tries for a takedown but Karl manages to get underhooks.
Maskrey is trying to drag Karl to the mat but Karl just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Karl tries to pull guard but Maskrey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Maskrey goes for a takedown attempt but Karl pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Karl misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maskrey defending well as Karl loads up on a big left hand.

Maskrey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Karl has his hands clasped together around Maskrey's back. He's all about the action.
Maskrey is keen to just control but Karl is a slippery customer.
Maskrey trying to mount his opponent but Karl defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karl trying to control but Maskrey postures up.
Karl is staying active underneath Maskrey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

We're going to have a standup here because Nathan Maskrey wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Maskrey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Karl throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karl tries to clinch but Maskrey moves out of range.
A big right from Karl misses.
Maskrey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Karl is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nathan Maskrey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maskrey circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maskrey fails with the takedown.
Karl is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A big left from Karl misses.
Maskrey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karl.
Karl is breathing heavily.
Maskrey misses with a series of wild punches.

Karl gets tackled into the cage by Maskrey. Maskrey maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karl is looking to take this one to the mat.
Karl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maskrey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maskrey lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jimmy Karl will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nathan Maskrey's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Maskrey closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Karl to the mat! Karl manages to get full guard.
Maskrey has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Karl is proving hard to escape from.
Maskrey throws a big elbow that misses.
Karl is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Maskrey is looking to stand up but Karl won't let him.
Maskrey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.

Karl darts in and clinches Maskrey up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maskrey manages to pull guard.
Karl wants to pass the guard but Maskrey is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karl is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Karl passes Maskrey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Karl passes to full mount!
Karl trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nathan Maskrey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maskrey gets back to half guard.
Karl is looking to advance position but Maskrey won't allow it.
Maskrey is refusing to be controlled, as Karl sits in half guard.
Maskrey flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Maskrey works his way to full guard. Good work.
Karl stopping the sweep attempt from Maskrey.
Maskrey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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!
Maskrey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maskrey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karl trying to control but Maskrey is working from the bottom.
Maskrey looking for a sweep. Not yet Maskrey, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maskrey is on top in guard.
Maskrey looking to sit in guard and control but Karl gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maskrey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karl is one step ahead there.
Maskrey is trying to keep Karl in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karl is stalling in the full guard.
Nathan Maskrey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Karl is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Karl trying to control the position from guard on top but Maskrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nathan Maskrey.
I think Karl 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Karl!
Jimmy Karl seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clinchy McClinch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon McKirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clinchy McClinch is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

McClinch
vs
McKirk

190 cm
18
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
26
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Namunamu Clothing

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinchy McClinch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon McKirk!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McClinch drives through and clinches with McKirk against the cage.
McClinch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McKirk tries to circle away but McClinch has him pinned against the cage.
McKirk wants to break free but McClinch has control.
McKirk takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Brandon McKirk has been cut.
McKirk wants to break free but McClinch has control.

McKirk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McClinch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McKirk momentarily.
McClinch scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

McClinch closes the distance and pushes McKirk back into the cage.
McKirk is trying to break free.
McClinch lands a knee to the head.
McClinch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McKirk blocks it with crossed arms.
McClinch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McClinch connects with a knee to the head.
McKirk wants to break free but McClinch has control.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McClinch.
McClinch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on McKirk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McKirk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McClinch's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by McClinch.

That has opened up Brandon McKirk's cut even more.
McClinch tries a knee to the head but McKirk blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for McClinch.
McKirk looks winded!
McClinch connects with a knee to the head.
McClinch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McClinch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McClinch stalls.
McClinch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McClinch obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McClinch scores a nice knee to the body.
A short uppercut from McClinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for McClinch.
McClinch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McClinch with a knee to the head.
McClinch lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKirk takes a knee right on the jaw!
McClinch pushes McKirk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McClinch lands a knee to the head.

McKirk is rocked!
McClinch lands a knee to the head.
McKirk is still on wobbly legs! Can McClinch finish him?

The cut above Brandon McKirk's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McKirk takes a knee right on the jaw!
McClinch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McClinch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McKirk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McClinch lands a big knee to the head and McKirk goes down! McClinch pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clinchy McClinch!
A very excited looking Clinchy McClinch made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earl Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Lockwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Dixon
vs
Lockwood

187 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

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, Earl Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Lockwood!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dixon gets tackled into the cage by Lockwood. Lockwood maintains the clinch.
Lockwood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dixon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lockwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Dixon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lockwood swings wildly with an uppercut but Dixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lockwood tries to throw a body punch but Dixon avoids it by throwing Lockwood back against the cage.
Dixon misses with the head strike.
Dixon tries to stall but Lockwood uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dixon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lockwood lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lockwood.
Lockwood lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Earl Dixon has been cut.
Lockwood lands a damaging elbow.
Lockwood works on Dixon's body with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dixon takes a shot to the head.
Lockwood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lockwood landing knees to the head.
Dixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lockwood lands with a short shot to the head.
Lockwood lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice body punch from Lockwood - that landed with a thud.
Lockwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Dixon.

Dixon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dixon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lockwood drops his hands momentarily and Dixon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lockwood tries to close the distance and clinch but Dixon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dixon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lockwood moves away from the strike by Dixon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lockwood gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lockwood.
Lockwood lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lockwood.
Lockwood lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Lockwood.
A nice left hand lands by Lockwood.
Lockwood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lockwood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dixon is trying to maintain a safe position but Lockwood gets an underhook and turns Dixon into the cage.
Lockwood misses with some punches.
Lockwood misses with the head strike.
Dixon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lockwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockwood tries to work over Dixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dixon is trying to stall.
Lockwood utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lockwood tries a body shot but Dixon blocks it.
Lockwood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lockwood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dixon.
Lockwood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dixon trying to stall but Lockwood improves his position.
Lockwood misses with the head strike.
Dixon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockwood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lockwood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lockwood lands a knee to the head.

Earl Dixon's cut is getting worse.
A right handed body shot lands from Lockwood.
Lockwood putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dixon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lockwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lockwood working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lockwood presses Dixon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lockwood tries to throw a body punch but Dixon avoids it by throwing Lockwood back against the cage.
Lockwood tries to throw a body punch but Dixon avoids it by throwing Lockwood back against the cage.
Lockwood lands a hook that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Lockwood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Earl Dixon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dixon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lockwood throws a series of strikes that have Dixon backpedaling.
Lockwood dodges the punch combination from Dixon.
Dixon takes a swing at Lockwood's ribcage but misses.
Lockwood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lockwood tries to clinch up but Dixon circles away and keeps his distance.
Dixon scores with a hook to the body. Lockwood takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lockwood tries to clinch but Dixon moves out of range.
Dixon cracks Lockwood with an open hand slap.
Lockwood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lockwood on the wrong end of a nice hook.
No joy there for Lockwood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lockwood tries to clinch but Dixon moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Lockwood counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lockwood.
Lockwood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lockwood lands an elbow inside that Dixon shrugs off.
Dixon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lockwood misses with the head strike.
Dixon is trying to stall.
Lockwood tries to throw a body punch but Dixon avoids it by throwing Lockwood back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Lockwood.
Lockwood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dixon is trying to break free.
Lockwood misses with some punches.
Lockwood tries to work over Dixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dixon blocks an uppercut.
Lockwood landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockwood lands a right hand.
Lockwood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dixon blocks it with crossed arms.
Lockwood lands a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lockwood obliges.
Lockwood lands with a light punch inside.
Dixon wants to stall.
Lockwood lands a body punch.
Matt Lockwood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dixon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lockwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Dixon.
Lockwood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockwood lands a body shot.
Dixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Lockwood with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lockwood lands with a left to the head.
Dixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lockwood tries to work over Dixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lockwood missing with knees to the body.
Dixon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lockwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Dixon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dixon.
Lockwood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dixon.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lockwood.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is trying to push Lockwood away but Lockwood has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lockwood.
Dixon is trying to stall.
Maybe Dixon would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Lockwood lands a right hand.
Lockwood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lockwood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lockwood trying to land knees to the body.
Dixon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lockwood lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Lockwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Earl Dixon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Some wild striking there from Dixon.
Lockwood is looking to clinch.

Lockwood rushes Dixon and presses him up against the cage.
Lockwood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lockwood has a couple of punches blocked by Dixon.
Lockwood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lockwood struggles to land a body shot inside as Dixon controls his hands.
Dixon blocking some punches.
Dixon is trying to force a seperation but Lockwood has the dominant position.
Lockwood misses with a punch on the inside.
Dixon is trying to force a seperation but Lockwood has the dominant position.
Lockwood works on Dixon's body with a couple of short punches.
Lockwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lockwood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lockwood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lockwood lands with a right to the head.
Lockwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dixon trying to stall but Lockwood improves his position.
Lockwood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dixon.
Lockwood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lockwood digs a right hand underneath Dixon's ribcage. Dixon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lockwood has Dixon pressed against the cage, preventing Dixon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lockwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dixon gets through Lockwood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Lockwood.
Lockwood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Lockwood on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lockwood lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dixon wants to get back to striking at distance but Lockwood won't allow it.
Lockwood pushes Dixon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lockwood lands a hook that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
Lockwood connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dixon's face.

Dixon is rocked!
Knees in the clinch landing for Lockwood.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Lockwood.
Lockwood lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Lockwood.
Dixon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lockwood is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockwood lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lockwood unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short uppercut from Lockwood.
Still in the clinch, Lockwood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dixon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lockwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matt Lockwood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lockwood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lockwood tries a body shot but Dixon blocks it.
Lockwood scores with a shoulder strike.
Lockwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dixon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is looking to break free of the clinch but Lockwood has double underhooks.
Lockwood lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lockwood lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Lockwood.
Lockwood lands with a left to the head.
Lockwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lockwood lands with a right to the head.
Earl Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lockwood landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lockwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lockwood gets through Dixon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Lockwood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lockwood 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Lockwood!
The defeated Earl Dixon had this to say: 'Sorry guys, I let you all down. I wanted to come out here and *sob* give you all a great show *sob* maybe my mum was right about all this.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Hedger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Hedger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jones
vs
Hedger

195 cm
25
255 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

193 cm
25
270 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Hedger!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones rushes Hedger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jones avoiding damage.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hedger's face.

It looks like Paul Hedger has been cut.
Jones is struggling to control the position.
Hedger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hedger misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Hedger on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hedger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones prevents a body shot from Hedger.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones scores a nice knee to the body.
Jones lands a good knee to the midsection. Hedger won't want to take too many of those.
Jones stalls.
Jones gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tom Jones.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Hedger.

Jones drives through and clinches with Hedger against the cage.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hedger's defenses.
Hedger throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones with a knee to the head.
Hedger looking to slow down the pace here.
Hedger misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedger tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Hedger back against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hedger has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jones connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hedger misses with the head strike.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Hedger is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Hedger into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Jones.
Jones landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hedger looks winded!
Hedger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Hedger in his tracks for a moment.
Jones lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hedger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hedger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hedger wants to stall.
Hedger takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hedger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jones crunches a lovely knee into Hedger's ribcage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Jones.
Hedger working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jones putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hedger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jones working Hedger over with knees to the body.
Jones landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hedger being controlled against the cage.
Jones crunches a lovely knee into Hedger's ribcage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoiding damage.
Jones with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Jones.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Hedger takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jones working Hedger over with knees to the body.
Jones putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hedger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hedger up against the cage.
Hedger tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Hedger's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones landing knees to the head.
Jones landing knees to the head.
Hedger takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones crunches a lovely knee into Hedger's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones scores a nice knee to the body.
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jones obliges.
Knees to the body from Jones.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hedger's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jones obliges.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Hedger in his tracks for a moment.
Hedger is breathing heavily.
A bit of stalling here from Jones.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hedger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hedger takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones crunches a lovely knee into Hedger's ribcage.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hedger's defenses.

That has opened up Paul Hedger's cut even more.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hedger takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones lands an elbow inside that Hedger shrugs off.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones landing knees to the body.
Hedger takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

The cut above Paul Hedger's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jones.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones has Hedger pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Hedger is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Jones - that's hurt Hedger badly! Oh, another knee lands and Hedger is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Hedger doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Tom Jones!

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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Francois Leon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Bangarang by Skrillex as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Leon
vs
Jones

180 cm
19
184 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Francois Leon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Samson Jones!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Jones throws a hook but Leon avoids it easily.
Leon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Leon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leon moves away.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Leon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leon slips under a jab.
Leon ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Leon throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Leon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leon slips under a jab.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones misses with a hook. Leon ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Leon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samson Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Leon does no damage.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leon.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Leon is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Leon misses with a few strikes there.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Leon moved out of range.
Leon moves away from the strike by Jones.
Leon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Leon fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leon misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Leon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Leon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Leon's corner calls for a 1-2. Leon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Leon moved out of range nicely.
Leon throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Leon misses with a wild body shot.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Leon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leon swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Leon slips the punch.
Leon looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones throws a body punch but Leon moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Leon.
Leon misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Leon moves away and avoids it.
Leon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jones throws a jab when Leon was well out of range.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Leon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Leon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones is looking to chop away at Leon's legs.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Leon is out of range.
Leon misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Leon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones swings for the body but Leon moves out of range.
Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Jones feints a jab promting Leon to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Leon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Leon is just out of range.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Leon uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses with a body shot.
Leon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Leon scores with a nice head shot.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones tries to work over Leon's front leg with a kick but Leon checks it.
Some wild striking there from Leon.
Leon moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Leon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Samson Jones will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Leon looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Leon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Leon connects with a nice looking jab.
Leon moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Leon should have avoided that one.
Francois Leon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Leon swinging wildly here.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones throws a jab when Leon was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Leon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Leon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leon moves away.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Leon moves away and avoids it.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Leon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones connects with a right hand. Leon shakes it off.
Samson Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leon.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Leon misses with a few strikes there.
Jones swings for the body but Leon moves out of range.
Leon throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones swings for the body but Leon moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones throws a right and a left that Leon avoids nicely.
Leon avoids the body shot from Jones.
Leon misses with a low kick.
Leon throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones checks a low kick from Leon.
Leon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jones throws a hook but Leon blocks it.
Leon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Leon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Leon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Leon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Leon tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones cracks Leon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Leon moves out of range easily.
Leon blocks a low kick nicely.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones digs a good hook to Leon's body.
Leon walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Leon ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Leon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Leon staying out of range there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Leon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leon swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Leon misses the target.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Jones misses.
Leon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones takes a swing at Leon's ribcage but misses.
Leon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Leon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leon tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Jones is rocked!
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Leon finish him?
Leon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Leon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones looks up at the clock. Bad move! Leon lands a right hand from hell, dropping Jones. Leon pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francois Leon!
Samson Jones spoke after the fight, saying 'I took a finger right to the eye that the ref dint see so I never had a chance really. We need to do something about these gloves man, its messed up. I'd like to thank everyone for all their support anyway, thanks guys, hopefully I won't let you down again. '.

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A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Texas Outlaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Einat Thoresen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Outlaw
vs
Thoresen

173 cm
25
139 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Texas Outlaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Einat Thoresen!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thoresen throws a head kick but Outlaw moves out of range.
Thoresen moves to clinch but Outlaw breaks away
and Outlaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Einat Thoresen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoresen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Outlaw.
Thoresen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Outlaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Thoresen.

Thoresen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Outlaw looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Outlaw is trying to escape the position but Thoresen is controlling the position.
Outlaw managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Thoresen.

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

OK we're going to have a standup here. Einat Thoresen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Thoresen wants to clinch but Outlaw slips to the side
and Outlaw counters with a straight right hand.
Outlaw getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thoresen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Outlaw avoids it really well and circles away.
Thoresen closes the distance but Outlaw moves to the side
enabling Outlaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Thoresen shoots in but no luck this time.
A slow jab from Outlaw misses its intended target.
Thoresen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Outlaw sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Texas Outlaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Einat Thoresen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thoresen looks to clinch
and Outlaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Outlaw lands a right hook to the body.
Thoresen thows a body shot but no joy.
Thoresen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Outlaw counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thoresen darts in trying to clinch
and Outlaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thoresen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Outlaw as he avoids it easily.
Thoresen fails to land the takedown.
Thoresen looks winded!
Thoresen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Outlaw manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thoresen shoots in for a takedown but Outlaw shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Outlaw lands a really nice looking cross but Thoresen seems unphased.
Outlaw bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thoresen's head backwards.
Thoresen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Outlaw counters with a one-two to the body.

Thoresen is rocked!
Outlaw is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Outlaw cracks Thoresen with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Thoresen falls to his knees and Outlaw doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Texas Outlaw!
An out of breath Texas Outlaw thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.