T23: WTG V PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Bishop Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anastasio Gamboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop Jr's entrance music is The Desolation of Smaug. A fine choice. Gamboa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wu-Tang Clan - Careful (Click, Click) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bishop Jr
vs
Gamboa

195 cm
21
200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

187 cm
29
207 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sonny Bishop Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Anastasio Gamboa!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamboa throws a series of punches but Bishop Jr moves out of range.
Gamboa doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Bishop Jr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gamboa!
Bishop Jr takes a little break here. Gamboa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gamboa throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Gamboa throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Gamboa is trying to escape the position but Bishop Jr is controlling the position.
Gamboa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bishop Jr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gamboa down.
Bishop Jr controls the position.
Gamboa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop Jr working away.
Gamboa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bishop Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gamboa throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Bishop Jr blocks the strikes from Gamboa.
Bishop Jr content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bishop Jr scoring with punches from side control.
Bishop Jr blocks the strikes from Gamboa.
Bishop Jr is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gamboa's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gamboa taking a bit of punishment here - Bishop Jr scoring with strikes.
Bishop Jr is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gamboa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gamboa throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Gamboa tries to strike but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop Jr moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
You can see the frustration on Gamboa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gamboa trying to remain calm as Bishop Jr controls from the top position.
Bishop Jr blocks the strikes from Gamboa.
Gamboa wants to control but Bishop Jr postures up.
Gamboa is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Gamboa tries to buck Bishop Jr off but Bishop Jr is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Bishop Jr stalls from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamboa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bishop Jr controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamboa throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Bishop Jr in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Sonny Bishop Jr just wasn't active enough.
Gamboa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bishop Jr counters with a shoot takedown. Gamboa fights it but they end up in guard.
Gamboa throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gamboa looking to control.
Gamboa wants to improve his position but instead Bishop Jr has moved into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gamboa trying to control but Bishop Jr postures up.
Gamboa taking some punishment here, with Bishop Jr in his half guard.
Bishop Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Bishop Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bishop Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gamboa trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Gamboa is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bishop Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Gamboa tries to sprawl out of it but Bishop Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gamboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gamboa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bishop Jr's head.
Bishop Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Horrible takedown by Gamboa or perhaps it was just good defense by Bishop Jr which made him look bad.
Gamboa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gamboa shoots in and drives through. Bishop Jr sprawls well.
Sonny Bishop Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anastasio Gamboa.
Bishop Jr shoots in for a double leg but Gamboa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gamboa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bishop Jr tries to avoid it but Gamboa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bishop Jr to the ground. Bishop Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bishop Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gamboa is fending him off so far but Bishop Jr persists. Nope, Gamboa circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamboa doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Bishop Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bishop Jr.
Bishop Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gamboa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bishop Jr stays in close to Gamboa's body and controls the position.
Bishop Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bishop Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Bishop Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bishop Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gamboa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gamboa is looking to sweep but instead, Bishop Jr has passed into half guard.
Bishop Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gamboa wants to sweep but Bishop Jr has passed to side control!
Bishop Jr is working Gamboa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bishop Jr staying calm.
Gamboa is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bishop Jr controls the position from side control.
Gamboa is looking for a sweep.
Bishop Jr 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.
Bishop Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gamboa keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Gamboa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bishop Jr controlling the position.
Bishop Jr scoring with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamboa struggling a bit here.
Bishop Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gamboa keeps working.
Gamboa is looking for a sweep.
Bishop Jr working the ground and pound.
Bishop Jr wants to control but Gamboa is keeping him busy.
Gamboa struggling a bit 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!
Bishop Jr wants to control but Gamboa is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Bishop Jr's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gamboa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Bishop Jr dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bishop Jr leaves Gamboa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bishop Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Gamboa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gamboa wants to take the fight to the mat but Bishop Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gamboa is trying to drag Bishop Jr to the mat but Bishop Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sonny Bishop Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anastasio Gamboa.
Gamboa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bishop Jr gets underhooks to prevent Gamboa's takedown attempt.
Gamboa has Bishop Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bishop Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gamboa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bishop Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gamboa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gamboa is looking for a takedown.
Gamboa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bishop Jr after a bit of a struggle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gamboa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gamboa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bishop Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gamboa is looking to take this one to the mat.

Gamboa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bishop Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Gamboa throws a right and a left that Bishop Jr avoids nicely.
Gamboa shoots in and drives through. Bishop Jr sprawls well.
Gamboa tries to clinch but Bishop Jr is having none of it.
Bishop Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gamboa but Gamboa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sloppy strikes from Gamboa. Those never looked like landing.
Bishop Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Sonny Bishop Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gamboa sprawls well. Gamboa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bishop Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Gamboa. No joy for Bishop Jr on that attempt.
Bishop Jr slips under a jab.
Gamboa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gamboa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anastasio Gamboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gamboa tries to bum rush Bishop Jr with a series of wild strikes but Bishop Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gamboa fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bishop Jr.
Gamboa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamboa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bishop Jr circles away.
Gamboa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bishop Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Gamboa closes the distance and clinches up with Bishop Jr, looking for a takedown. Gamboa pushes Bishop Jr against the cage but Bishop Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Gamboa or perhaps it was just good defense by Bishop Jr which made him look bad.
Bishop Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gamboa sprawls well. Gamboa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bishop Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Bishop Jr tries to clinch up.

Gamboa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bishop Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop Jr works over Gamboa with some ground and pound from guard.
Sonny Bishop Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gamboa wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bishop Jr manages to pass to side control.
Bishop Jr trying to control the pace.
Anastasio Gamboa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bishop Jr blocks the strikes from Gamboa.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gamboa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bishop Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bishop Jr trying to control the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gamboa throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

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 Sonny Bishop Jr.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bishop Jr, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonny Bishop Jr!
Sonny Bishop Jr was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bratt The Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthews's entrance music is Chaos is my life. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Matthews
vs
The Lion

178 cm
26
180 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

170 cm
27
175 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bratt The Lion!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews misses the shot to the body.

The Lion instigates a clinch.
Matthews takes an elbow to the temple.
The Lion pushes off an throws an elbow but Matthews leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The Lion gets underhooks to prevent Matthews's takedown attempt.
The Lion throws an elbow that misses.
Matthews stalling in the clinch.
The Lion lands a hook that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
The Lion misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matthews.
The Lion landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Matthews slowing the pace effectively.
Matthews works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matthews avoids the elbow strike from The Lion, against the cage.
Matthews lands an uppercut.
The Lion swings wildly with an uppercut but Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Matthews scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matthews trying to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Matthews.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Lion gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Matthews pushes The Lion back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The Lion lands an elbow inside that Matthews shrugs off.
Matthews is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Lion is defending well for now.
Matthews misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for The Lion.
Still in the clinch, Matthews scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matthews throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Lion blocks it with crossed arms.
The Lion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Matthews lands a nice shot to the body.
Matthews lands a knee to the body.
The Lion throws an elbow but it misses.
The Lion throws an elbow that misses.
The Lion on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matthews lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Lion backwards.
Matthews gets through The Lion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matthews.
The Lion looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Lion lands a damaging elbow.
Matthews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Matthews gets through The Lion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Lion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Matthews as the two fighters clinch.
Matthews works on The Lion's body with a couple of short punches.
Matthews digs a right hand into The Lion's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Lion's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Matthews.
The Lion managing to block the knees to the body from Matthews.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews lands a shoulder strike.
Matthews lands with a right to the head.
Matthews lands a nice shot to the body.

Matthews gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Matthews slips a nice elbow through The Lion's hands, connecting with The Lion's forehead.
Matthews landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The Lion on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Matthews drops an elbow to the side of The Lion's head.

The Lion is rocked!
Matthews lands strikes from half guard.
The Lion is still in real trouble! Can Matthews finish him?
Matthews lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked The Lion! More strikes land and this one is all over! Matthews jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Matthews!
A victorious Dave Matthews thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Howard Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Powers's choice of entrance music: Magpie by The Mountain Goats. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Clegane
vs
Powers

210 cm
26
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

198 cm
25
255 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregor Clegane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Howard Powers!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clegane.
Clegane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Clegane misses with a looping left.
Powers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Powers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Powers lands a right hook to the body.
A punch combination from Clegane misses.
Powers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clegane on the side of the head.
Clegane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Powers.
Powers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Clegane takes one on the button.
Powers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clegane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Powers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Powers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Clegane rather than just go for the knockout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Powers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Powers has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Clegane is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Powers digs a good hook to Clegane's body.
Powers lands with an overhand left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane walks into a straight right hand from Powers.
Powers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clegane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Powers.
Powers lands a nice hook to Clegane's body. Clegane takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Powers connects with a looping right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Powers.
Powers's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Powers duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Powers misses.
Clegane slips under a jab from Powers.
Powers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Powers throws a right hand that Clegane ducks under and follows up with a left that Clegane also avoids with ease.
Powers lands a jab to the nose.
We've been hearing reports that Clegane has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Clegane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Powers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Powers throws a jab when Clegane was well out of range.
Howard Powers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cleganes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Clegane takes one to the side of the head.
Powers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Clegane had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Clegane takes one to the side of the head.
Powers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clegane.
A left lands for Powers.
Clegane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Powers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Powers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clegane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Powers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Powers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Powers lands a jab.
Clegane just misses with a punch to the body.
Clegane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Clegane is rocked!
Howard Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Powers misses the target.
Oh Clegane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Powers knocks Clegane out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Howard Powers!
Howard Powers decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valeriy Grushevky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filipovic has chosen Duran Duran - The wild boys as his entrance music. Valeriy Grushevky is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Grushevky
vs
Filipovic

193 cm
27
276 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

190 cm
27
250 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valeriy Grushevky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grushevky on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

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

Grushevky looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Grushevky is looking for a kimura but Filipovic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grushevky to get the leverage.

Grushevky is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Grushevky wants to work for an arm triangle but Filipovic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grushevky is thwarting Filipovic's attempts to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Filipovic can do anything to dispel that myth.

Grushevky is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Grushevky maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Filipovic could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Grushevky has cracked it and Filipovic is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Grushevky!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Valeriy Grushevky!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Be (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Milligan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Be comes to the cage accompanied by I Ain't No Joke. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Be
vs
Milligan

183 cm
26
177 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

182 cm
27
170 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Powerful

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Be!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Milligan!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Milligan has managed to clinch.
Milligan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Eric Be has been cut.
Be fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Milligan lands a knee to the head.
Milligan connects with a knee to the head.
Milligan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Be's face.
Be wants to take the fight to the mat but Milligan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Milligan lands an elbow inside.
Be takes a knee right on the jaw!
Milligan scores with a knee to the head.
Be is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Be. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Milligan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milligan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Milligan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Milligan looking to throw knees to the head but Be is blocking nicely.
Milligan scores with a knee to the head.
Milligan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Be in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Be is breathing heavily.
Milligan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Milligan with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Be takes an elbow to the forehead.
Milligan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Milligan with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Milligan.
Milligan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Milligan connects with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Milligan.
Milligan scores with a knee to the head.
Milligan lands a nice elbow.
Be takes a knee right on the jaw!

Be is rocked!
Milligan lands a big knee! That's hurt Be! Oh, he's all over the place! Milligan lands another knee that sends Be to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Milligan!
Jack Milligan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Ming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Ming had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. This should be a great matchup!

Ming
vs
Wilson

186 cm
25
202 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

184 cm
22
198 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Ming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson wants to clinch.
Ming tries to clinch but Wilson moves out of range.
Ming lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

It looks like Shane Wilson has been cut.

Ming drops Wilson with a left right combo! Ming follows him down to the ground into side control.

Wilson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wilson can't do much from the bottom here.
Wilson is still in real trouble! Can Ming finish him?
Wilson defending against the ground and pound.
Ming wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
Wilson struggling a bit here.
We've been hearing that Ming has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ming looks up at the clock and then as Wilson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ming smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wilson tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Ming lands a big shot to the head and Wilson winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Paul Ming!
After winning the bout, Paul Ming thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fichten Klatscher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy McCole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Klatscher
vs
McCole

186 cm
27
217 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

187 cm
28
205 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Fichten Klatscher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy McCole!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCole tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Klatscher swivels and escapes.
McCole avoids the head kick by Klatscher.
McCole shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Klatscher but Klatscher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Klatscher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Klatscher lands a big head kick that sends McCole to the canvas! Klatscher follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fichten Klatscher!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Gibbler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Medved (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksander Medved has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gibbler
vs
Medved

195 cm
27
260 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

190 cm
21
285 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Gibbler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aleksander Medved!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbler sizes up Medved with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

It looks like Aleksander Medved has been cut.
Medved throws a wild hook but Gibbler just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Medved gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Gibbler raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Gibbler!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earl Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Connell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ain't No Sunshine. Ian Connell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Grey
vs
Connell

190 cm
27
205 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

193 cm
29
220 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

SP Ultimate Nutrition
EXTREME PSYCHO CLOTHING

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Earl Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ian Connell!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Grey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Connell thuds his right hand into Grey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good work by Connell as he checks the leg kick.
Grey blocks a jab.
Connell misses the jab.
Grey tries to close the distance and clinch but Connell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Connell throws a looping overhand right but Grey ducks down to avoid it.
Grey wants to land a leg kick but Connell is out of range.
Connell throws a hook to the side of Grey's head but Grey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Connell thuds a left hand into Grey's body.
Connell throws a body punch but Grey moves out of range.
Connell misses the shot to the body.
Connell swings for the body but Grey moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Connell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Connell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Connell misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Grey misses.
Connell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Connell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grey moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Connell. Grey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Connell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Connell looks to throw the jab but Grey is out of range.
Connell misses with a wild body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Connell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Connell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Connell has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Grey throws a chopping leg kick but Connell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Connell scores with a hook.
Connell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grey staying out of range there.
Connell lands with a cross.
Grey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Connell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey tries to close the distance and clinch but Connell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connell cracks Grey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Connell misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Connell. Grey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grey moves away from the strike by Connell.
Grey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Connell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grey.
Connell misses the shot to the body.
Grey staying out of range there.
Connell throws the left hand but Grey avoids the punch easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Connell misses the target.
Connell misses the shot to the body.
Grey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grey wants to clinch up but Connell keeps it at a distance.
Connell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grey moves away.
Connell scores with a body shot.
Grey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Connell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Connell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Connell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grey.
Connell swings for the body but Grey moves out of range.
Grey slips under a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grey manages to avoid it.
Grey moves away from the strike by Connell.
Connell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Connell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Connell lands with a cross.
Connell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Connell there.
Grey slips a jab from Connell.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Connell is out of range.
Grey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Connell.
Connell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Connell dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Connell just misses with a punch to the body.
Ian Connell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Connell.
Grey doesn't manage to clinch there - Connell circles away.
Connell throws out a loose jab but Grey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Connell with a jab.
Grey moves out of range as Connell strikes.
Grey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Connell.
Grey avoids the body shot from Connell.
Connell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Connell connects with a body shot.
Grey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grey motions for Connell to come forward. Grey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Connell misses with a hook. Grey ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Connell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Connell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Connell looks to land a left hand but Grey moved out of range nicely.
Grey staying out of range there.
Nice jab there from Connell.
Connell misses with a wild body shot.
Connell throws the left hand but Grey avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Grey.
Grey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Connell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connell cracks Grey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Connell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grey under the eye.

Grey is rocked!
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!
Grey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grey tries to clinch there but Connell circles away.
Connell throws a predictable looking body shot

and Grey moves into the clinch.
Connell dodges an elbow strike from Grey.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grey just misses with a elbow thrown towards Connell's brow.
Connell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Connell blocks an elbow strike from Grey.

Connell breaks the clinch.
Connell throws a shot from downtown. Grey moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Grey misses.
Grey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Connell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ian Connell seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Grey clinches with his opponent.
Connell is looking for a takedown.
Connell dodges an elbow strike from Grey.
Grey gets underhooks to prevent Connell's takedown attempt.
Earl Grey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Connell.
Connell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Connell takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Ian Connell has been cut.
Grey looking to slow down the pace here.
Connell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Connell looking for a takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Connell as Grey tries to tie him up.
Grey pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grey trying to stall but Connell improves his position.
Grey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Connell.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey has Connell pushed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Connell as Grey tries to tie him up.
Grey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grey prevents the takedown attempt.
Grey pushes off an throws an elbow but Connell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Connell blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grey lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grey just leaning against Connell, taking a breather.
Grey misses with an elbow over the top.
Grey will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Connell up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Connell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ian Connell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ian Connell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Grey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Connell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Connell.
Connell looks to score with a jab to the body but Grey is just out of range.
Connell throws a looping overhand right but Grey ducks down to avoid it.
Connell thows a body shot but no joy.
Grey darts in trying to clinch
and Connell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Connell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grey.
Connell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grey.
Grey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grey tries to clinch
and Connell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Connell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Grey darts in and clinches Connell up against the cage.
Connell blocks an elbow strike.
Grey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Connell's efforts to push away.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grey throws an elbow but misses.
Connell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grey lands a nice elbow.
Grey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Grey lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Connell wants a takedown.
Connell dodges an elbow strike from Grey.
Grey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grey misses with an elbow strike.
Earl Grey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connell takes an elbow to the temple.

That has opened up Ian Connell's cut even more.
Nice elbow from Grey.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grey just misses with a elbow thrown towards Connell's brow.
Connell is working for takedown but Grey is calmly controlling the position for now.
Earl Grey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Connell.
Grey throws an elbow that misses.
Connell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Grey prevents it.

Connell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grey doesn't manage to clinch there - Connell circles away.
Connell checks a low kick from Grey.
Grey tries to clinch but Connell moves out of range.
Connell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Grey defending well as Connell loads up on a big left hand.
Grey throws a leg kick that misses.
Connell digs a good hook to Grey's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey misses with a body kick.
Grey tries to clinch there but Connell circles away.

Grey gets a clinch.
Grey gets underhooks to prevent Connell's takedown attempt.
Grey throws an elbow but it misses.
Connell dodges an elbow strike from Grey.
Connell dodges an elbow strike from Grey.
Connell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grey lands an elbow inside that Connell shrugs off.
Grey pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Connell tries for a takedown but Grey manages to get underhooks.
Connell can't get the takedown.
Connell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grey.

The cut above Ian Connell's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Connell is looking for a takedown.
Connell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grey throws an elbow but misses.
Grey throws an elbow but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grey throws an elbow that misses.
Connell wants a takedown.
Connell can't get the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grey lands an elbow inside that Connell shrugs off.

Ian Connell's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ian Connell's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Earl Grey!
After the fight, Earl Grey was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.