QFC Tournament 389 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Asvwrv Sverveerv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geno Giovanni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Sverveerv
vs
Giovanni

150 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Asvwrv Sverveerv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Geno Giovanni!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sverveerv misses with a takedown attempt - Giovanni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Giovanni scores with a jab to the head.
Sverveerv darts in looking for a takedown but Giovanni gets double underhooks and turns Sverveerv into the cage.
Giovanni is working Sverveerv over against the cage.
Giovanni lands with a left to the head.
Sverveerv is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asvwrv Sverveerv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Giovanni.
Sverveerv is trying to pull guard but Giovanni turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Giovanni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Giovanni lands a nice uppercut.
Giovanni lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sverveerv looking for a takedown.
Giovanni is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Giovanni scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Giovanni.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sverveerv is trying to stall.
Sverveerv is trying to pull guard but Giovanni turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Giovanni content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Giovanni scores with a knee to the head.
Giovanni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Giovanni lands a hook that snaps the head of Sverveerv backwards.
Giovanni lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sverveerv is breathing heavily.
Giovanni is leaning against Sverveerv and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Giovanni connects with a knee to the head.
Giovanni lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Giovanni lands a nice uppercut.
Giovanni lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Giovanni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sverveerv is looking to break free of the clinch but Giovanni has double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Giovanni.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sverveerv is trying to pull guard but Giovanni turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sverveerv trying to land knees to the body.
Giovanni lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Giovanni lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Giovanni.

It looks like Asvwrv Sverveerv has been cut.
Giovanni landing knees to the head.
Sverveerv's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Giovanni unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Good body shot from Giovanni.
Giovanni lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Giovanni pushes Sverveerv back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Giovanni.
Giovanni lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Giovanni scores a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Giovanni.
A right handed body shot lands from Giovanni.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Giovanni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sverveerv backwards.
A body shot lands from Giovanni.
Giovanni connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sverveerv's face.
A knee to the head by Giovanni.
Come on Giovanni - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Giovanni landing knees to the head.
Giovanni scores with a knee to the head.

Sverveerv is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Giovanni.
Oh Sverveerv is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Giovanni scores with a hook to the body.
Sverveerv seems to have got his legs back now.
Giovanni lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Giovanni manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni pushes Sverveerv back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sverveerv could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Giovanni works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sverveerv's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Giovanni effectively controlling the action here.
Giovanni lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Giovanni.
Giovanni stalling against the cage.
Giovanni works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geno Giovanni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Asvwrv Sverveerv'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.

Giovanni punishes Sverveerv's body with a nice straight punch.
Giovanni jabs Sverveerv to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sverveerv fails to land the takedown.

Giovanni has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Giovanni creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Giovanni lands a right hand.
Giovanni lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Giovanni avoiding damage.
Giovanni scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Giovanni scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Giovanni connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sverveerv's face.
Giovanni scores with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Giovanni effectively controlling the action here.
Giovanni unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Giovanni has Sverveerv pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Giovanni.
Giovanni lands a body shot in the clinch.
Giovanni'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.
Giovanni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Giovanni is leaning against Sverveerv and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Giovanni.
Giovanni stalling the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Geno Giovanni.

Sverveerv tries to keep at a distance but Giovanni has taken the fight into the clinch.
Giovanni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sverveerv backwards.
Geno Giovanni seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Giovanni scores with a nice hook to the head.
Giovanni lands a shot to the body.
The referee calls for Giovanni to work.
A right hook to the body lands for Giovanni.
Giovanni cracks Sverveerv with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Giovanni - that landed with a thud.
Giovanni pushes Sverveerv back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sverveerv takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni connects with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Giovanni.
Giovanni holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Giovanni lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Giovanni on the inside.
Giovanni lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Giovanni lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sverveerv takes a knee right on the jaw!
Giovanni stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Giovanni.
A nice right hand lands inside from Giovanni.
Giovanni throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sverveervs head.
Giovanni lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sverveerv.
Giovanni scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Giovanni.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right handed body shot lands from Giovanni.
Giovanni scores with a nice hook to the head.
Giovanni has Sverveerv pressed against the cage, preventing Sverveerv from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Giovanni slows down the pace here.
Giovanni scores with a nice hook to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Giovanni scores a nice knee to the body.
Giovanni presses Sverveerv against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geno Giovanni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Asvwrv Sverveerv's cut.
That's time! Sverveerv's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A jab from Giovanni does it's job there.

Sverveerv closes the distance and pushes Giovanni back into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Giovanni.
A left hand lands to the body for Giovanni.
Giovanni lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Giovanni.
Giovanni lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Giovanni drops Sverveerv with a big knee straight up the middle! Sverveerv is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
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!
Sverveerv walks straight into a right hand from Giovanni - that's dropped him! Giovanni jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Sverveerv from any more punishment! Sverveerv complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Geno Giovanni!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sdfbdef Dfberb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dfberb
vs
Cross

150 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
18
146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sdfbdef Dfberb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Donald Cross!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dfberb fails with the takedown.
Dfberb fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dfberb takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Cross has closed the distance and engaged Dfberb in a clinch.
Dfberb tries a knee to the head but Cross blocks it.
Dfberb looking to stall.
Dfberb goes for a takedown attempt but Cross pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sdfbdef Dfberb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dfberb throws a poor cross that misses
and Cross counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dfberb looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cross is fending him off so far but Dfberb persists. Nope, Cross circles away and we're back to standing.
Dfberb fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dfberb could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dfberb is breathing heavily.
Dfberb fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dfberb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cross swats away the attempt to clinch by Dfberb.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Cross gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cross looking for a takedown.

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

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

Dfberb is rocked!

It looks like Sdfbdef Dfberb has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross lands a slapping body shot.

Cross drops Dfberb with a beautiful combination! Dfberb stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cross is looking for the KO!
Oh Dfberb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cross cracks Dfberb's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Dfberb slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Cross can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donald Cross!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Al Abulbul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and md Woeo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Al Abulbul
vs
Woeo

165 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Abdullah Al Abulbul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, md Woeo!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woeo wants to clinch

and Al Abulbul counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Woeo is trying to maintain the position but Al Abulbul is very close to passing his half guard.
Woeo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Abulbul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Woeo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Woeo wants to control but Al Abulbul is keeping busy.
Woeo is looking to improve his position.
Al Abulbul missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woeo wants to get back to full guard but Al Abulbul has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Woeo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Al Abulbul lands some shots froms side control.

Al Abulbul is trying to get an arm triangle but Woeo is defending well.
Woeo is trying to get back to half guard.
Al Abulbul working away.
Al Abulbul tries to score with some ground and pound. Woeo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Al Abulbul swings around for an armbar but Woeo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Al Abulbul's guard.
Al Abulbul has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Woeo won't allow Al Abulbul to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Abulbul trying to control the position.
Al Abulbul is really struggling to control Woeo but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Al Abulbul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Woeo is aware though and is defending well.
Woeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Abulbul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woeo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Al Abulbul will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Al Abulbul working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Woeo has passed into half guard!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Woeo is looking for a kimura here.
Woeo wants to stand up but Al Abulbul is controlling the position.
Al Abulbul is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Al Abulbul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Al Abulbul looking for submissions off his back.
Al Abulbul wants to improve his position but Woeo is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woeo looks winded!
Al Abulbul makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Al Abulbul.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Al Abulbul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Al Abulbul dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Al Abulbul throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Al Abulbul connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Al Abulbul. That snapped Woeo's head back.
Woeo dives in and grabs Al Abulbul's left leg, looking for a takedown. Al Abulbul pushes down on Woeo's head and hops out.
Al Abulbul closes the distance and clinches up with Woeo, looking for a takedown. Al Abulbul pushes Woeo against the cage but Woeo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
md Woeo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woeo misses with a takedown
and Al Abulbul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Woeo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Al Abulbul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Abulbul stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Al Abulbul wants it to stay on the feet.
Abdullah Al Abulbul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of md Woeo.
Al Abulbul cracks Woeo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Abulbul.
Woeo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Al Abulbul is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Woeo is breathing heavily.
Al Abulbul scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Woeo wants to clinch but Al Abulbul slips to the side

so Al Abulbul counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Al Abulbul advances position into side control!
Al Abulbul trying to control the position but Woeo is working away.
Al Abulbul is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Woeo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Al Abulbul tries to move to mount but Woeo blocks the move with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Abulbul postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Al Abulbul trying to control the action but Woeo is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Al Abulbul is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Woeo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Al Abulbul in side control, throwing shots but Woeo defends.
Al Abulbul in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Abulbul moves into full mount!
Al Abulbul wants to control the pace but Woeo is squirming around nicely.
Abdullah Al Abulbul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Al Abulbul controlling his opponent.
Al Abulbul tries to control but Woeo wriggling away.
Woeo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Al Abulbul wants to control the pace but Woeo is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Al Abulbul scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Woeo taking shots to the head.
Al Abulbul controlling his opponent.
Woeo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Al Abulbul looking to control but Woeo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woeo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Al Abulbul dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Al Abulbul gets a double leg takedown into Woeo's guard.
Al Abulbul trying to control but Woeo is working from the bottom.
Al Abulbul wants to pass the guard but Woeo is keeping the position.
Al Abulbul postures up.
Al Abulbul slips nicely into half guard.

Al Abulbul seems to be looking for submissions.

Al Abulbul is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Woeo sees it coming and defends easily.
Al Abulbul missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Abulbul passes to full mount!
Woeo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Abulbul fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Al Abulbul can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Woeo is looking to escape.
Woeo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Al Abulbul landing shots from mount.
Woeo tries to hold on but Al Abulbul pushes him away.
Al Abulbul controlling from the full mount.
Woeo working to try and regain half guard.
Abdullah Al Abulbul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Abulbul breaks from Woeo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The referee warns Woeo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Al Abulbul trying to control but Woeo is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Al Abulbul is working for a guillotine from mount but Woeo frees his head quite easily.
Al Abulbul raining down hammerfists from mount.
Al Abulbul controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Abulbul looking to control but Woeo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Al Abulbul sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Al Abulbul wants to control the pace but Woeo is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Abdullah Al Abulbul has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Woeo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Al Abulbul connects with a looping right hand.
A good leg kick by Al Abulbul.
Woeo tries for a takedown but Al Abulbul sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Al Abulbul rushes Woeo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Al Abulbul landing knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Al Abulbul is trying to trip Woeo. He has hold of a leg but Woeo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Al Abulbul persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Woeo keeping moving, preventing Al Abulbul from controlling successfully.
md Woeo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Al Abulbul is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdullah Al Abulbul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Abulbul has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Abdullah Al Abulbul!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Abdullah Al Abulbul!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Abdullah Al Abulbul!

Abdullah Al Abulbul wins by unanimous decision!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blax Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tournament Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Cox
vs
Winner

225 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Blax Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tournament Winner!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Winner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cox at a distance.
Winner lands a body shot.
Winner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cox has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Winner drops Cox with a beautiful combination! Cox stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Winner is looking for the KO!

Cox is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oh Cox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Winner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Winner throws a right hand that Cox ducks under and follows up with a left that Cox also avoids with ease.
Cox misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cox goes for a double leg but Winner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Winner continues to drive forward.

Winner breaks the clinch.
Cox seems to have got his legs back now.
Winner scores with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Winner as Cox shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blax Cox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Winner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cox circles away quickly and effectively.

Oooooh!!! Winner has knocked Cox down with a huge combo! Winner steps away and waves a wobbly Cox back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cox is breathing heavily.
Winner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Winner lands a hook that stumbles Cox back into the cage. Winner follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Cox to the canvas! Winner pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Cox has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tournament Winner!
A less than humble Tournament Winner misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sjsj Skdks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Johnson
vs
Skdks

174 cm
25
146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sjsj Skdks!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skdks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Skdks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Frank Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.

Skdks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Skdks has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Skdks's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skdks controlling Johnson's posture.
Skdks trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skdks trying to control the position.
Skdks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skdks has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up.

Sjsj Skdks has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Skdks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Skdks gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Skdks sprawls well.

Johnson gets a clinch.
Skdks can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Johnson.
Knees in the clinch landing for Johnson.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Skdks pushes him off.
Johnson scores with a head kick.

Johnson gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson breaks the clinch.
Skdks wants to clinch.
Johnson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Skdks looks winded!
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Skdks tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skdks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Skdks.

Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Skdks keeps it at a distance.
Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Skdks's belly button to the back.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Skdks's head back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Skdks off balance momentarily.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Skdks's head backwards.
Johnson tries to clinch but Skdks moves out of range.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skdks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Skdks closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Skdks pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Skdks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skdks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Skdks keeps it at a distance.
Skdks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Frank Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson tries to clinch but Skdks moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skdks as he jumps to the side.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Skdks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.

Skdks looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson 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.
Skdks controls from within his opponent's guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Skdks has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Skdks tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Frank Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sjsj Skdks.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Skdks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Knees to the body from Johnson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johnson cracks Skdks with a nice body shot.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson closes the distance and pushes Skdks back into the cage.
Johnson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Skdks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johnson after a bit of a struggle.

Johnson breaks the clinch.
Skdks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Skdks circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Frank Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Skdks's head.

Johnson clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.

Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Skdks's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Johnson is looking to wear down Skdks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Johnson has Skdks up against the cage in a clinch.
Skdks should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

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

Johnson moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skdks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johnson moves into the clinch.
Skdks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skdks backwards.
Skdks tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skdks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skdks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skdks throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Skdks circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson rushes Skdks and presses him up against the cage.

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

Johnson closes the distance and pushes Skdks back into the cage.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Skdks looking to slow down the pace here.

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

Johnson gets a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Skdks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has Skdks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Skdks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Johnson.
Johnson is trying to drag Skdks to the mat but Skdks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Skdks tries to tie him up.

Johnson breaks the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Skdks circles away.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Skdks pushes him off.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skdks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Skdks's head.
Skdks keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Frank Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sjsj Skdks.

Johnson rushes Skdks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skdks can do to turn this around?
Johnson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Johnson tries to clinch but Skdks is having none of it.
Skdks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Skdks ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skdks is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Skdks tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.

Johnson manages to break the clinch.

Johnson moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson is struggling to control the position.

Johnson manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Johnson moves into the clinch.

Johnson breaks the clinch.
Sjsj Skdks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson stuns Skdks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 for Frank Johnson!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Frank Johnson!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Frank Johnson!

Frank Johnson wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Djdjd Xjdjx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Jenele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Xjdjx
vs
Jenele

150 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
23
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Djdjd Xjdjx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Francis Jenele!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenele's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jenele duly obliges.

It looks like Djdjd Xjdjx has been cut.
Jenele circles away from the clinch attempt.

Jenele fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xjdjx, pushing him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jenele.
Xjdjx is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jenele to keep the fight standing.
Xjdjx has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jenele is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jenele breaks from the clinch.
Jenele looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jenele goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Xjdjx tries to land a body kick
and Jenele counters with a nice low kick that buckles Xjdjx's knee momentarily.

Jenele clinches.

Jenele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xjdjx is looking to clinch.
Jenele is trying hard to land a takedown here. Xjdjx sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jenele shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xjdjx as he avoids it easily.
Djdjd Xjdjx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francis Jenele.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenele shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xjdjx as he avoids it easily.
Jenele doesn't manage to clinch there - Xjdjx circles away.

Jenele rushes Xjdjx and presses him up against the cage.

Jenele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xjdjx shoots in for a takedown but Jenele shows good takedown defense.
Xjdjx tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenele was well out of range. Poor timing from Xjdjx.
Xjdjx misses with a left hand

and Jenele counters with a shoot takedown. Xjdjx fights it but they end up in guard.
Jenele looks winded!
Xjdjx throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Jenele would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Xjdjx seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Xjdjx could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xjdjx looking for a sweep. Not yet Xjdjx, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Xjdjx is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Xjdjx pulls Jenele in close to his closed guard and prevents Jenele from doing any damage or advancing position.
Xjdjx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jenele is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xjdjx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Xjdjx wants to sweep but no luck.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jenele will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xjdjx throws a lazy head kick
and Jenele counters with a left and a right that stings Xjdjx.
Xjdjx fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jenele.
Jenele looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenele keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Xjdjx gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jenele looking to sit in guard and control but Xjdjx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jenele has a closed guard, preventing Xjdjx from standing up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jenele is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xjdjx defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Jenele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Djdjd Xjdjx's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A head kick misses from Xjdjx.
Jenele dives in and grabs Xjdjx's left leg, looking for a takedown. Xjdjx pushes down on Jenele's head and hops out.
Jenele scores with a head kick. Xjdjx tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice takedown defense from Xjdjx. No joy for Jenele on that attempt.
Francis Jenele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xjdjx throws a half hearted mid kick.
Xjdjx fails with the takedown.
Xjdjx fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jenele avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Xjdjx shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jenele but Jenele pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Djdjd Xjdjx. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xjdjx is looking to clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Xjdjx. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Jenele rushes Xjdjx and presses him up against the cage.
Xjdjx wants to break the clinch but can't.

Jenele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xjdjx tries to clinch but Jenele moves out of range.
Jenele closes the distance and clinches up with Xjdjx, looking for a takedown. Jenele pushes Xjdjx against the cage but Xjdjx circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jenele. Xjdjx shrugs it off though.
Francis Jenele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jenele throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Xjdjx.
Jenele shoots in and drives through. Xjdjx sprawls well.
Xjdjx wants to clinch

and Jenele counters by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jenele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jenele fails to land the takedown.
Xjdjx goes for a double leg but Jenele avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jenele continues to drive forward.
Jenele is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Xjdjx tries to throw a body punch but Jenele avoids it by throwing Xjdjx back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenele prevents Xjdjx from breaking the clinch.

Jenele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jenele shoots in for a takedown but Xjdjx shows good takedown defense.
Xjdjx shoots for a double leg takedown but Jenele sprawls well. He's pushed Xjdjx's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenele shoots in for a double leg but Xjdjx sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Xjdjx tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jenele swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Jenele closes the distance and clinches.
Xjdjx tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jenele smiles and moves away.

Jenele rushes Xjdjx and presses him up against the cage.
Xjdjx has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jenele is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Jenele gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Xjdjx trying to control from the bottom.
Xjdjx is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jenele is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenele working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Xjdjx avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jenele.
Jenele tries to stand and escape but Xjdjx is controlling the position.
Jenele is stalling here. Xjdjx is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jenele seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Xjdjx has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xjdjx misses with the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xjdjx misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jenele is trying to control Xjdjx's posture but Xjdjx avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Jenele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Djdjd Xjdjx'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. This is the final round!

Xjdjx tries to score with a low kick but Jenele moves his leg out of the way.
Xjdjx shoots in but Jenele avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jenele tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Xjdjx defends well and Jenele ends up having to push Xjdjx into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jenele can't get the takedown.
Jenele landing knees to the body.
Xjdjx is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jenele keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Xjdjx's efforts to push away.
Xjdjx jumps guard but Jenele turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jenele is looking to take this one to the mat.
Djdjd Xjdjx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francis Jenele.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenele wants to take the fight to the mat but Xjdjx manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Jenele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xjdjx fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jenele avoids it really well and circles away.
Jenele shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xjdjx pinned against the cage. Xjdjx gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Xjdjx fails with a takedown attempt.
Xjdjx wants to clinch but Jenele slips to the side

and Jenele counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jenele.

Jenele breaks the clinch.

Jenele rushes Xjdjx and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xjdjx working hard to break the clinch.

Jenele has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Xjdjx uses from the top position.

Jenele is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jenele controls Xjdjx momentarily but Xjdjx frees himself.
Xjdjx trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xjdjx is pushing down on Jenele's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jenele is fighting to maintain full guard but Xjdjx has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jenele has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Xjdjx is on him like a limpet, forcing Jenele back against the cage.
Jenele is leaning against Xjdjx and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Jenele manages to pull guard.
Xjdjx won't allow Jenele to get back to his feet.
Jenele really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xjdjx. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jenele is trying to control the position but Xjdjx postures up.
Xjdjx trying to control but Jenele is working from the bottom.
Xjdjx scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Xjdjx is in close to Jenele's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenele keeping moving, preventing Xjdjx from controlling successfully.
Jenele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Xjdjx.
Jenele avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jenele utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Xjdjx looking to sit in guard and control but Jenele gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xjdjx pulls Jenele in close to his closed guard and prevents Jenele from doing any damage or advancing position.
Djdjd Xjdjx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenele trying to control but Xjdjx is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Francis Jenele.
Well Jenele has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Francis Jenele!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Francis Jenele!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Francis Jenele!

Francis Jenele wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between TW Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sdberb Swverewvw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Two
vs
Swverewvw

170 cm
25
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, TW Two!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sdberb Swverewvw!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Swverewvw gets caught flat footed, as Two shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Two stays in close to Swverewvw's body and controls the position.
Swverewvw looking for a sweep. Not yet Swverewvw, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swverewvw pulls Two in close to his closed guard and prevents Two from doing any damage or advancing position.
Swverewvw should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Swverewvw is looking to stand up but Two isn't so interested in that idea.

Two drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Swverewvw dives on top into guard.
Swverewvw's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Two is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Two is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Two trying to control the position from guard on top but Swverewvw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Two postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Swverewvw is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Two, into his guard.
Two is trying to control the position but Swverewvw postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Two working for submissions but it's allowed Swverewvw to get to half guard.
Two trying to hold on to Swverewvw's head to control him but Swverewvw postures up.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Two looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Swverewvw thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Two's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two wants to control but Swverewvw passes into side.
Two is trying to control Swverewvw's posture but Swverewvw avoids it.
Two tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Two tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Swverewvw is trying to control here but Two has managed to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Two looking for submissions off his back.
Two is looking to control Swverewvw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Two avoid being mounted?
Swverewvw prevents Two from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swverewvw wants to free his trapped foot but Two is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TW Two dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Horrible takedown by Swverewvw or perhaps it was just good defense by Two which made him look bad.
Swverewvw shoots in but Two avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Two changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Swverewvw tries to avoid it but Two manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Swverewvw to the ground. Swverewvw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Two with that takedown attempt.

Swverewvw gets a clinch.
Swverewvw is trying to pull guard but Two turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
TW Two has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sdberb Swverewvw.
Two is looking to take this one to the mat.
Swverewvw is trying to break the clinch but Two has him pressed against the cage.
Swverewvw is looking to break free of the clinch but Two has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Two is trying to trip Swverewvw. He has hold of a leg but Swverewvw is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Two persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Two trying to control but Swverewvw is working from the bottom.
Swverewvw keeping full guard, as Two tries to pass.
Two is working hard here to advance position.
Two is fighting to break Swverewvw's control of his arms but Swverewvw is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

We're going to have a standup here because TW Two wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Two leaves Swverewvw with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Swverewvw is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swverewvw closes the distance but Two moves to the side

and Two counters by clinching up.
Swverewvw is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Two is looking for a takedown.
Swverewvw gets underhooks to prevent Two's takedown attempt.
Two gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Swverewvw.
Swverewvw jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Two walks away with a smile on his face. Swverewvw gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Two.

Two is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Swverewvw knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Two swings around for an armbar but Swverewvw sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Two's guard.

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

Two looking for a guillotine here but Swverewvw defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Two looking for a sweep. Not yet Two, not yet.

Swverewvw has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Two to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Swverewvw is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Two pulls down on the head and he's put Swverewvw to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). TW Two!