LMMA 22 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Olivero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaos comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z78q_yvMYuQ. Ivan Olivero will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Chaos
vs
Olivero

182 cm
27
200 lbs
8 - 15 - 0

187 cm
26
190 lbs
7 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
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 8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Ultimate Chaos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Olivero!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chaos gets a double leg takedown into Olivero's guard.
Olivero is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chaos is controlling him.
Chaos pushes down on Olivero's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Chaos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Chaos stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Olivero to get to his feet.
Olivero lands with an overhand left.
A right-left combo lands from Olivero.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaos lands an overhand right.
Chaos staying out of range there.

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

Chaos is rocked!
Olivero throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Chaos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chaos.
Oh Chaos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos tries a knee to the head but Olivero blocks it.
Olivero gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chaos.
Chaos seems to have got his legs back now.

Chaos jumps into guard, dragging Olivero to the mat.
Chaos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Chaos is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Olivero rolls with it to try and escape but Chaos cranks on the arm and Olivero is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ultimate Chaos!
Ultimate Chaos tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ping Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fergus Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Get Up. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Lin
vs
Mitchell

210 cm
27
276 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

177 cm
24
152 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ping Lin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Fergus Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lin.
Mitchell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mitchell misses with a wild combination.
Mitchell on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mitchell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mitchell tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Mitchell misses
and Lin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lin connects with a nice cross there... Mitchell is looking wobbly and Lin recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Mitchell to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Lin jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ping Lin!
Ping Lin opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Champion Sambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Champion Sambo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Potter
vs
Sambo

180 cm
25
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

169 cm
23
179 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Master Lee's One Stop

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Champion Sambo!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sambo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Potter to the ground. Sambo is now in Potter's guard.
Sambo is fighting to break Potter's control of his arms but Potter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Potter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sambo passes into half guard.
Sambo prevents Potter from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sambo is trying to control the action in half guard but Potter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Potter wants to get back to full guard.
Potter works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sambo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Potter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Potter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sambo tries to free his leg and advance position but Potter is retaining full guard.
Potter wants to sweep but no luck.
Sambo stands and throws Potter's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter wants to control but Sambo postures up.
Potter regains half guard there - taking advantage of Sambo's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Potter wants to get back to full guard.
Sambo is taking a breather. Potter says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Sambo is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sambo trying to control from Potter's half guard. Potter has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sambo wants to pass the guard but Potter is keeping the position.
Potter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sambo is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter is trying to control the position but Sambo postures up.
Potter wants to sweep here but Sambo controlling him for the moment.
Potter being controlled here, momentarily.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sambo shoots in looking for a takedown. Potter tries to sprawl out of it but Sambo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Potter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Potter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sambo avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Champion Sambo will probably get the nod.
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.

Sambo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sambo showed some decent athleticism there.

Sambo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Potter defends it well.
Sambo controlling the action here.
Sambo prevents Potter from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sambo content to control rather than advance.
Champion Sambo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Potter has a hand on Sambo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sambo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Sambo looking to control but Potter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Potter tries to reverse the position but Sambo maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sambo tries to control but Potter wriggling away.
Potter regains half guard.
Potter trying to control but Sambo postures up.
Potter is looking to improve his position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sambo is trying to control. Potter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Potter.
Potter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sambo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Champion Sambo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Potter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sambo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sambo advances position into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sambo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Potter keeps working.
Potter gets back to half guard.
Potter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like Sambo is going to stand back up.
Sambo is looking to take a break and control but Potter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Champion Sambo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Potter lands a right hook to the body.
Sambo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Potter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Potter drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sambo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sambo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sambo!

Sambo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sambo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sambo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Potter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sambo working away.
Sambo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Potter sneaks back into half guard.
Sambo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sambo trying to control from half guard but Potter is working away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Potter wants to improve his position but Sambo is controlling well.
Sambo trying to control the action but Potter is working from the bottom.

Champion Sambo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Potter fails with a takedown attempt.

Sambo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sambo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Sambo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Potter punching from the bottom.
Potter wants to improve his position but Sambo is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter wants to control but Sambo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Potter is trying to stand up here but Sambo is controlling him well.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Champion Sambo.
No luck for Sambo with that takedown attempt.

Sambo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Potter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potter regains full guard. Nicely done.

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 Ben Potter.
Well Sambo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Champion Sambo!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luther Doherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Doherty's choice of entrance music: Evil Boy. Luther Doherty has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hardy
vs
Doherty

182 cm
26
253 lbs
8 - 2 - 1

187 cm
28
245 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dan Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Luther Doherty!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Doherty misses.
Doherty throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardy counters with a big head kick but Doherty shrugs it off.
A shot to the body from Doherty misses
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Doherty rushes Hardy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy letting Doherty take a breather here.
Doherty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doherty lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Hardy is trying to push Doherty away but Doherty has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hardy wants a takedown but no success here.
Doherty has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
Doherty lands a right hand.
Doherty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Doherty.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty effectively controlling the action here.
Doherty trying to land knees to the body.
Doherty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doherty using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Doherty just leaning against Hardy, taking a breather.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Doherty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hardy looking for a takedown.
Doherty landing knees to the head.

It looks like Dan Hardy has been cut.
Hardy 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 Dan Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is trying to drag Doherty to the mat but Doherty just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Doherty misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hardy.
Doherty tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Doherty is trying to stall.
Doherty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doherty is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doherty misses with some punches.
Doherty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Doherty obliges.
Doherty connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hardy's face.
Hardy is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doherty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stalling in the clinch from Doherty.
Doherty misses with the head strike.
Doherty scores with a shot to the side of Hardy's head.
Doherty lands with a right to the head.
Doherty with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Doherty tries to land knees in the clinch but Hardy avoids the damage to the body.
Hardy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doherty trying to land knees to the body.
Hardy wants to take the fight to the mat but Doherty manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Doherty.
Doherty manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
Hardy takes a shot to the head.
Hardy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Doherty tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Doherty tries to land a knee to the head but Hardy blocks with his arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardy is working for takedown but Doherty is calmly controlling the position for now.
Doherty will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hardy up against the cage.
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!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Doherty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Hardy'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.

The crowd cheers as Doherty lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hardy doesn't seem phased though.
Doherty tries to clinch but Hardy moves out of range.
Doherty throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardy counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Doherty clinches with his opponent.
Doherty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Doherty is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hardy is defending well for now.
Doherty slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Doherty fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty slowing the pace effectively.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
Doherty unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Doherty leaning his opponent against the cage.
Doherty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
Hardy blocking some punches.
Hardy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hardy is trying to push Doherty away but Doherty has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doherty with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Doherty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doherty swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Doherty fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Doherty's corner calls for a 1-2. Doherty obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Doherty.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doherty misses with a double jab
and Hardy counters with a two punch combo.
Hardy swats away the attempt to clinch by Doherty.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doherty misses the shot to the body.
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doherty throws out the jab.
Doherty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doherty tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardy slips under a jab.
Doherty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Doherty fails to land with a series of punches.
Doherty is looking to clinch.

Doherty has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Doherty fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doherty stalling in the clinch but Hardy improves position.
Doherty is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hardy is defending well for now.
Doherty misses with a punch on the inside.
Doherty tries a knee to the head but Hardy blocks it.
Doherty misses with some punches.
Doherty has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
Doherty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doherty misses with a hook from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doherty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hardys head.
Doherty stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Doherty is looking to clinch.
Doherty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Doherty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardy counters with a two punch combo.
Doherty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doherty misses with an uppercut
and Doherty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doherty throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Doherty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doherty tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hardy counters with a left and a right that stings Doherty.

Doherty gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Doherty.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Doherty trying to land knees to the body.
Doherty pushes Hardy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doherty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doherty digs a right hand into Hardy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hardy's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doherty lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Doherty.
Hardy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hardy gets through Doherty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Doherty is pressed up against the cage. Hardy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Doherty down to the mat. Doherty avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dan Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doherty misses with an uppercut.
Doherty swings widly with a right hand
and Hardy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Doherty is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Doherty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dan Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Hardy.
Doherty loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.
Luther Doherty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doherty jabs Hardy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Doherty fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doherty lunges at Hardy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hardy's hand.
Luther Doherty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doherty.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doherty missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Doherty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardy.
Doherty looks to land a combination but Hardy avoids it well.
Doherty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Doherty cracks Hardy with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Hardy falls to his knees and Doherty doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Doherty!
In his post fight interview, Luther Doherty started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Buggy Clown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nisse Metaxa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Metaxa has chosen Skillet-Hero as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Clown
vs
Metaxa

165 cm
25
135 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

165 cm
26
145 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Buggy Clown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Nisse Metaxa!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Clown does it's job there.
Metaxa misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Clown.
Metaxa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clown. Clown obviously looking to wear him down.

Clown feints and as Metaxa raises his hands in defense, Clown changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clown trying to control but Metaxa is working from the bottom.
Clown tries to free his leg and advance position but Metaxa is retaining full guard.
Clown pushing down on Metaxa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metaxa is trying to stand back up but Clown is controlling him
Clown passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Metaxa!
Clown prevents Metaxa from getting the reversal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Clown there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Metaxa avoids a series of strikes thrown by Clown.
Metaxa is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Clown looking to finish Metaxa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Metaxa!
Clown lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Clown throwing strikes here but Metaxa is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Clown goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Metaxa is on top in guard.
Clown wants to stand up but Metaxa is controlling him.
Metaxa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Metaxa preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Clown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Metaxa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Metaxa stops Clown from standing up.

Metaxa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Metaxa stops Clown from standing up.
Clown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Metaxa is one step ahead there.
Metaxa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Metaxa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Clown is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clown is looking to stand up but Metaxa isn't so interested in that idea.
Metaxa controls from within his opponent's guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Nisse Metaxa hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Clown lands a nice shot that snaps Metaxa's head back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Clown. That's going to slow Metaxa down.
Metaxa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clown scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Metaxa looks to land a left hand but Clown moved out of range nicely.
Nisse Metaxa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metaxa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Metaxa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clown throws a jab when Metaxa was well out of range.
No joy there for Metaxa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Metaxa misses with a straight left.
Metaxa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Clown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Clown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clown's corner calls for a 1-2. Clown obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metaxa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Clown smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Metaxa is rocked!
Good leg kick by Clown there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Metaxa is still on wobbly legs! Can Clown finish him?

Clown drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clown pushing down on Metaxa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Clown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Metaxa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Clown not doing much here.
Clown seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Metaxa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Clown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Metaxa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clown.
Metaxa seems to have recovered his senses.
Metaxa controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buggy Clown 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.

Metaxa throws a jab when Clown was well out of range.
Clown lands an overhand right.
Clown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Metaxa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Clown drops Metaxa with a huge uppercut! Metaxa drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Clown is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buggy Clown!
Buggy Clown seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimi Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Hollywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Hendrix
vs
Hollywood

198 cm
31
200 lbs
21 - 14 - 0

188 cm
43
200 lbs
40 - 27 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

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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 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimi Hendrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Hollywood!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollywood misses with a head kick.
Hollywood connects with a jab.
Hollywood ducks under a wild hook from Hendrix.
Hollywood has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hendrix.
Hendrix checks a leg kick nicely.
Hendrix misses with a wild body shot.
Hollywood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hendrix throws a head kick but Hollywood moves out of range.
Hollywood throws a hook but Hendrix blocks it.
Hendrix cracks Hollywood with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hendrix buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hollywood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hendrix checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hendrix takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hendrix lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like David Hollywood has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendrix connects with a right hand. Hollywood shakes it off.
Hollywood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hendrix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Hollywood is rocked!
Hollywood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hollywood.
A swing and a miss from Hendrix.
Hollywood moves out of range as Hendrix strikes.
Hollywood looks for the body kick but Hendrix saw that one coming.
Hendrix lands with a hook. Hollywood tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hollywood is still on wobbly legs! Can Hendrix finish him?
Hollywood tried to score with a low kick but Hendrix checks it.
Hollywood throws a low kick, looking for Hendrix's leg but Hendrix calmly moves out of range.
Hendrix misses with a straight left.
Hendrix lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hollywood's sensitive parts.
Hollywood lands a glancing blow to the side of Hendrix's head.
BOOM! Hendrix lands a beautiful left hook that drops Hollywood. Hollywood tries to recover but Hendrix is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Hollywood lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimi Hendrix!
Jimi Hendrix decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated David Hollywood had this to say: 'Well done, you just beat up an old man. Give Storm a round of applause ladies and gentleman *clap clap clap*'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hanlon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demetrious Smiff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smiff comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Nutz On Ya Chin by Eazy E kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mark Hanlon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Demetrious Smiff's chin.

Hanlon
vs
Smiff

190 cm
24
246 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

196 cm
26
266 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

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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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Hanlon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Demetrious Smiff!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanlon tries to bum rush Smiff with a series of wild strikes but Smiff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smiff throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hanlon checks a low kick from Smiff.
Smiff dodges the punch combination from Hanlon.
Smiff throws a sloppy head kick and Hanlon moves out of range easily.
Hanlon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Hanlon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Hanlon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Smiff looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hanlon passes into half guard.
Smiff manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanlon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Hanlon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hanlon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smiff has control of Hanlon's left arm, preventing Hanlon from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanlon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smiff trying to keep a closed guard but Hanlon is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanlon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smiff will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Smiff controls Hanlon momentarily but Hanlon frees himself.

Smiff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hanlon defends it easily.
Hanlon chips away with some ground and pound.
Hanlon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is trying to keep Hanlon in close.
Hanlon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanlon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smiff pulls Hanlon in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanlon throwing strikes from guard but Smiff blocks nicely.
Hanlon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hanlon scoring with some ground and pound.
Smiff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hanlon.
Hanlon passes into half guard.
Hanlon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Hanlon.
Smiff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smiff landing rabbit punches to the side of Hanlon's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Hanlon throws a strike but Smiff avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hanlon pushing down on Smiff's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smiff wants to get back to full guard.
Smiff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanlon is working away from the top position though.
Smiff slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hanlon throws a big right hand that misses.
Hanlon postures up.
Our spies down at at Ground Zero London inform us that Smiff has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanlon tries to free his leg and advance position but Smiff is retaining full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanlon throws a big elbow that misses.
Smiff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smiff trying to keep a closed guard but Hanlon is proving a slippery customer.
Hanlon pushes down on Smiff's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Hanlon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smiff is just riding it out for now. Hanlon eventually gives up the hold.
Smiff trying to hold on to Hanlon's head to control him but Hanlon postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hanlon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smiff.
Hanlon moves out of range of the body kick from Smiff.
Smiff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanlon.
Smiff is looking to clinch.
Smiff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hanlon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hanlon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smiff throws a body punch but Hanlon moves out of range.

Hanlon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanlon trying to pass the guard but Smiff defending well.
Hanlon throwing shots but Smiff is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff is trying to control but can't.
Smiff is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanlon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smiff defending well though.
Smiff on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hanlon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smiff's head.
Hanlon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smiff won't allow Hanlon to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smiff manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mark Hanlon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hanlon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smiff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hanlon.
Hanlon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smiff's head.

Smiff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hanlon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Hanlon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smiff dives on top into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanlon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smiff.
Smiff trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanlon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanlon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smiff trying to control but Hanlon is working from the bottom.
Smiff might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hanlon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hanlon is looking for a triangle but Smiff pushes his legs off easily.
Smiff tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanlon is retaining full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Smiff content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hanlon has locked up a guillotine! Hanlon's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Smiff is holding on here and Hanlon must be using up a lot of energy. Smiff has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hanlon gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mark Hanlon!
Mark Hanlon took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Zentrope Fighting Universe for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Demetrious Smiff stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dude is a real 'G.' Give it up for him, y'all.'.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Momoshiro Kitsune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ingemar Anders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kitsune comes into the arena with 僕はミス・テイク~ blaring out of the sound system. Anders has chosen Gods Son as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ingemar Anders was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Kitsune
vs
Anders

160 cm
28
148 lbs
16 - 11 - 1

175 cm
28
151 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Momoshiro Kitsune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Ingemar Anders!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kitsune shoots in for a takedown but Anders shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anders throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kitsune fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Kitsune throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Anders tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kitsune is in Anders's guard.
Kitsune tries to free his leg and advance position but Anders is retaining full guard.
Kitsune is fighting to break Anders's control of his arms but Anders is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Anders is looking to stand up but Kitsune isn't so interested in that idea.

Anders has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kitsune is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kitsune is working for takedown but Anders is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Momoshiro Kitsune. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Anders manages to break the clinch.
Kitsune avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Kitsune, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kitsune walks into a straight right hand from Anders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitsune fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice body kick there by Anders.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kitsune shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Anders is not content to let Kitsune control the position.
Anders wants to get back to his feet.
Kitsune trying to control the action but Anders is working from the bottom.
Kitsune content to control rather than advance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kitsune throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kitsune sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anders defending well though.
Kitsune not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kitsune sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anders defending well though.
Anders has hold of Kitsune's hands but Kitsune slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kitsune works his way into side control.
Kitsune wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anders keeps working.
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!
Kitsune sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Anders is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kitsune goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Anders rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kitsune's guard! Nice work there by Anders!
Anders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kitsune is keeping the position for now.
Kitsune wants to sweep here but Anders controlling him for the moment.
Kitsune punching from the bottom - just letting Anders know he's still in a fight.
Kitsune throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kitsune is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Anders has his hands clasped together but Kitsune extends and breaks Anders's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kitsune.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Momoshiro Kitsune!
An out of breath Momoshiro Kitsune thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Laputa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragan Dragic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laputa comes into the arena with Suicidal Tendencies - You Can't Bring Me Down blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Laputa
vs
Dragic

195 cm
31
264 lbs
22 - 7 - 0

194 cm
34
281 lbs
27 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kirk Laputa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dragan Dragic!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragic throws a head kick that misses.
Dragic throws a hook but Laputa blocks it.
Nice body punch from Laputa.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Laputa.
Laputa lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dragic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Laputa. Dragic shrugs it off though.
Dragic misses with a kick to the body.
Laputa cracks Dragic on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Dragic falls backwards against the cage. Laputa follows up with more strikes that drop Dragic to his knees. Laputa keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Dragic! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirk Laputa!
Kirk Laputa is the new heavyweight champion!
Kirk Laputa took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I have a second chance, and I'm not going to blow the opportunity.'.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Farmery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beast comes to the cage accompanied by Could you be loved. Farmery has chosen Axewound-Cold as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Beast
vs
Farmery

189 cm
28
192 lbs
16 - 2 - 0

189 cm
27
204 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Philip Farmery!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast stuffs the takedown.
Farmery darts in looking for a takedown but Beast gets double underhooks and turns Farmery into the cage.
Beast has Farmery pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Farmery manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Beast looking for a takedown.
Beast 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 Ben Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farmery tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beast's elbow.
Beast looking for a takedown.
Beast is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Beast gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Farmery.
Farmery fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Farmery is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Beast blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beast can't get the takedown.
Beast drops down looking for an ankle pick but Farmery pulls his leg out and moves away.
Beast has his takedown stuffed

and Farmery counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Beast's guard now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast is controlling Farmery's posture.
Beast wants to sweep here but Farmery controlling him for the moment.
Farmery tries to free his leg and advance position but Beast is retaining full guard.
Beast pulls Farmery in close to prevent any damage.
Beast working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farmery.
Beast is controlling Farmery's posture.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farmery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beast swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beast looking for a sweep. Not yet Beast, not yet.
Beast avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Farmery wants to control from the top but Beast keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Beast misses with a low kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Farmery.

Farmery thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beast gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Farmery wants to pass the guard but Beast is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farmery thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beast's head.
Farmery trying to pass the guard but Beast defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast controlling the position well.
Farmery throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beast wants to get back to full guard.

Farmery seems to be looking for submissions.

Farmery seems to be looking for submissions.
Farmery looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beast wants to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farmery throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Farmery 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.

Farmery misses with a takedown attempt - Beast sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Farmery shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Beast is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Elroys Elite Private Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

Farmery is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Beast is defending against the submission attempts here by Farmery.
Farmery thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beast.
Beast avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Farmery throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beast works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beast is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Farmery looking to sit in guard and control but Beast gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Farmery keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully.
Farmery is trying to keep Beast in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farmery keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully.
Beast tries to free his leg and advance position but Farmery is retaining full guard.
Farmery wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ben Beast just wasn't active enough.
Beast tries to score a power double leg takedown but Farmery sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beast somewhat.
Farmery checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast tries a head kick but it misses.
Farmery checks a leg kick.
Beast shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Farmery defends it nicely.
Beast misses with a head kick.
Beast misses with a takedown
and Farmery counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farmery shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beast but Beast pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Beast throws a leg kick which misses Farmery's front leg but catches the back leg as Farmery tries to avoid it.

Beast closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Farmery did well to prevent Beast getting side control.
Beast moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Farmery's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beast throws a strike aimed at the side of Farmery's head but Farmery avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ben Beast will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Farmery shoots in for a double leg but Beast sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Beast tries for a takedown but Farmery sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Farmery is defended easily by Beast.
Beast shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Farmery as he avoids it easily.

Farmery gets caught napping as Beast dives in and scores a takedown. Farmery manages to retain guard.
Beast is fighting to break Farmery's control of his arms but Farmery is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Farmery working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beast.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast is fighting to break Farmery's control of his arms but Farmery is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Beast is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Farmery is trying to control the position but Beast postures up.

Philip Farmery has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Beast dives in for a single leg takedown but Farmery sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farmery is looking to take this one to the mat.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Farmery is working for a submission of some sort.
Beast wants to get back to full guard but Farmery has passed into side control.
Beast regains half guard.
Farmery thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Farmery throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beast manages to get to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beast is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farmery loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Philip Farmery has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast with a flurry of punches that miss.
Farmery utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beast controls from within his opponent's guard.
Beast trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beast trying to control but Farmery is working from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Beast!
Ben Beast thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Philip Farmery had this to say: 'I want to thank my fans am sorry I couldn't win tonight but he just had my number tonight but I will bounce back from this and I wont let you down again.'.