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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clayton Laurence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Alves
vs
Laurence

195 cm
27
265 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

190 cm
20
240 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lucas Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clayton Laurence!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laurence tests Alves's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Lucas Alves has been cut.

Laurence has managed to clinch.
Laurence trying to control the position but instead, Alves has worked for underhooks and has pushed Laurence into the cage.
Alves is looking to take this one to the mat.
Laurence has Alves pressed against the cage.
Alves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Laurence leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alves tries to pull guard but Laurence won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves drops down looking for an ankle pick but Laurence pulls his leg out and moves away.
Laurence walks into a jab.

It looks like Clayton Laurence has been cut.
Alves shoots in but Laurence avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurence throws a head kick but Alves moves out of range.
Laurence lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Laurence has closed the distance and engaged Alves in a clinch.
Laurence slows down the pace here.

Laurence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laurence goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Alves looks to throw the jab but Laurence is out of range.
Laurence lands with a thumping leg kick.
Laurence lands a nice shot to the body.
Alves is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Laurence turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Laurence moves into the clinch successfully.

Laurence breaks from the clinch.
Laurence throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laurence thows a body kick. Alves tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Laurence fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alves.
Alves looks to land a combination but Laurence avoids it well.
Laurence dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alves. That did some damage!
Laurence cracks the inside of Alves's front leg.
Alves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Laurence with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A right-left combo lands from Laurence.
A head kick misses from Laurence.
Laurence throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laurence with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laurence.
Laurence plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Laurence lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Laurence cracks a nice hook into Alves's ribs.
Laurence throws a front kick that sends Alves stumbling back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laurence plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Alves tries to keep at a distance but Laurence has taken the fight into the clinch.

Laurence breaks the clinch.
Alves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Laurence lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laurence works the jab nicely.
Alves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Laurence rushes Alves and presses him up against the cage.
Laurence taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Laurence receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Laurence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laurence.
Alves on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Laurence scores with a four punch combination!
Laurence lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laurence throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alves's head.

Lucas Alves's cut is getting worse.
Laurence lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Laurence has Alves up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Laurence to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clayton Laurence dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Laurence connects with a solid leg kick.
Alves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laurence chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Laurence.
Alves on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Laurence scores with a leg kick.
Laurence throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laurence lands a jab-cross combination.
Both fighters circling a little - Laurence finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Laurence lands a jab-cross combination.

Laurence fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alves sprawls well initially but Laurence persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laurence wants to get back to his feet.
Laurence moves nicely into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Laurence decides to stand back up. Laurence steps back and let's Alves get back to his feet.
Laurence circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laurence connects with a solid leg kick.
Alves takes a kick to the side of the head.
Laurence lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alves's sensitive parts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laurence.
Laurence throws a nice outside leg kick.
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!

Alves tries to keep at a distance but Laurence has taken the fight into the clinch.

Laurence turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Laurence manages to end up in side control.
Alves is trying to improve his position.
Laurence trying to control the position but Alves is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laurence in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Laurence is looking to take a break and control but Alves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laurence avoids the strikes from the bottom by Alves.
Laurence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laurence lands a decent elbow from side control.
Laurence working the body and head with strikes.
Alves takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurence tries to score with some ground and pound. Alves controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Laurence stands up and beckons Alves to his feet.
Laurence connects with a leg kick. Alves looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Alves gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Laurence won't allow Alves to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Alves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Laurence from controlling successfully.

Laurence stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laurence can pounce on him.
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!
Laurence pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alves back to the cage. Laurence follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Laurence buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laurence lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laurence connects with a leg kick. Alves looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Laurence's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Laurence duly obliges.
Alves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Laurence closes the distance and clinches.

Laurence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laurence throws a head kick that misses.
Laurence throws a leg kick which misses Alves's front leg but catches the back leg as Alves tries to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laurence throws a series of strikes that have Alves backpedaling.
Laurence dips to his left and cracks Alves with an uppercut!
Alves will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Laurence lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clayton Laurence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Laurence scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lucas Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laurence.
Alves moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Laurence lands with a thumping leg kick.
Laurence throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laurence misses with the combination.
Clayton Laurence seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laurence throws a combination. Alves tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Laurence scores with a leg kick.

Laurence has closed the distance and engaged Alves in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Laurence manages to break the clinch.
Laurence cracks the inside of Alves's front leg.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laurence.
Laurence misses with a double jab.
Laurence is looking to slow Alves down with leg kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laurence.
Alves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laurence lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Alves crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Laurence - the referee stops the clock and Alves gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Laurence. Alves manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Laurence connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laurence.
Laurence thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alves if he has to take too many more of those.
Laurence lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Laurence gets a clinch.

Laurence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laurence lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Laurence.
Laurence works over Alves's head and body with a nice combination.
Laurence lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laurence looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Laurence darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Laurence wants to take a breather but Alves is having none of it.
Laurence is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Laurence works his way into full mount!
Alves is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves can't escape the position.
Laurence trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laurence landing punches.
Alves taking shots to the head.
Alves is bucking up trying to escape but Laurence cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Laurence raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves is squirming around, avoiding Laurence's attempts to control the action.
Laurence lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Alves hang on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laurence lands with some strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laurence looking to control but Alves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alves is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Laurence landing strikes from the mount and Alves is in trouble!
Lucas Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laurence looking to control and managing it successfully.
Clayton Laurence is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Laurence is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Alves to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Alves shrugs it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alves is desperately trying to improve his position but Laurence has a good base and remains in mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clayton Laurence comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Laurence 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 24:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clayton Laurence!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Winston Wyrm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Raptor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wyrm comes to the cage accompanied by Don't Tread by Damn Yankees. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wyrm
vs
Raptor

170 cm
33
156 lbs
10 - 9 - 1

179 cm
37
144 lbs
30 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Winston Wyrm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Raptor!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyrm tries to clinch
and Raptor counters with a head kick. That will keep Wyrm thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Wyrm closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wyrm is trying to ground and pound but Raptor uses the momentary lack of control by Wyrm to regain half guard.
Raptor tries to roll over but Wyrm keeps him under control.

Wyrm seems to be looking for submissions.
Raptor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Raptor.
Wyrm wants to control from the top but Raptor keeps moving.
Wyrm distracts Raptor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wyrm stands and throws Raptor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raptor gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyrm trying to control from half guard but Raptor is working away.

Wyrm is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wyrm looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Raptor trying to control here.
Wyrm throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Raptor tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Raptor wants to get back to full guard.

Raptor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Raptor has hold of Wyrm's hands but Wyrm slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wyrm missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wyrm seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Raptor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wyrm throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Raptor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Raptor.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raptor manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Raptor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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!
Raptor landing strikes from the mount and Wyrm is in trouble!
Wyrm wants to hold on but Raptor pushes him away.
Raptor has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wyrm's face.
Raptor connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Raptor looking to finish Wyrm with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wyrm!
Wyrm is desperately trying to improve his position but Raptor has a good base and remains in mount.
Wyrm swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Raptor landing strikes from the mount and Wyrm is in trouble!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyrm tries to reverse the position but Raptor maintains control.
Wyrm is working hard here to advance position.
Raptor looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Raptor landing punches.
Wyrm is squirming around, avoiding Raptor's attempts to control the action.
Wyrm is looking to get to half guard.
Wyrm regains half guard.
Wyrm makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wyrm.
Raptor pushing down on Wyrm's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyrm throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Raptor manages to pass to side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raptor in side control lands a decent elbow.
Raptor is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wyrm will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Raptor trying to control the position but Wyrm is working away.
Wyrm is trying to get back to half guard.
Wyrm is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Raptor passes to side control.
Wyrm manages to work his way to half guard, despite Raptor's best efforts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raptor trying to mount his opponent but Wyrm defends it.

Raptor is trying to work for a kimura but Wyrm is defending well.
Nice strikes from Raptor there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wyrm tries to clinch
and Raptor counters with a series of strikes. Wyrm will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jab, jab by Raptor - just one landing.

Wyrm shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wyrm was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Wyrm tries for a kimura but Raptor is defending well.
Wyrm misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wyrm working the strikes but Raptor uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

Raptor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Raptor is pressing down on Wyrm's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wyrm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raptor swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Raptor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raptor is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raptor might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wyrm haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Raptor has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Axia Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

Raptor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wyrm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wyrm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Raptor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wyrm landing with the ground and pound.

Raptor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Raptor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wyrm manages to get himself to full guard.
Raptor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wyrm's head.
Raptor tries to free his leg and advance position but Wyrm is retaining full guard.
Raptor with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raptor stopping the sweep attempt from Wyrm.
Wyrm lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wyrm trying to move into half guard but instead Raptor has managed to sweep!
Raptor is working Wyrm over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wyrm controls Raptor momentarily but Raptor frees himself.

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

Wyrm working for a triangle but Raptor defends it easily.
Raptor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raptor landing with the ground and pound.
Raptor slips nicely into half guard.
Wyrm tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Wyrm is refusing to be controlled, as Raptor sits in half guard.
Raptor is stalling here. Wyrm is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Raptor seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wyrm has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Raptor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wyrm wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Raptor taking punishment in the form of punches.
Raptor manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Raptor looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wyrm with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Raptor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Danny Raptor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raptor winds up and cracks Wyrm with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Raptor winds up and cracks Wyrm with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Raptor works his way into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raptor landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Raptor tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wyrm tries to bench press Raptor off him but Raptor keeps the position.

Raptor tries for a kimura but Wyrm is defending well.
Raptor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Raptor scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wyrm to see if he's OK.
Wyrm struggling a bit here.
Wyrm trying his best to control but Raptor has mounted him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wyrm is bucking up trying to escape but Raptor cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Wyrm is rocked!
Wyrm is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oh Wyrm is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wyrm can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Raptor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Wyrm goes for a double leg but Raptor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Raptor continues to drive forward.
Wyrm seems to have got his legs back now.
Raptor pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wyrm looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wyrm trying to stall but Raptor improves his position.
Raptor lands a shot to the body.
Wyrm missing with knees to the body.
Wyrm taking a breather.
Raptor scores with a hook to the body.
Raptor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raptor lands a body shot.

Raptor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wyrm looks to clinch
and Raptor counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wyrm is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wyrm closes the distance and clinches up with Raptor, looking for a takedown. Wyrm pushes Raptor against the cage but Raptor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Raptor misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyrm tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Raptor counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Raptor keeps the fight on the outside.
Wyrm checks the leg kick.
No luck for Wyrm with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winston Wyrm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wyrm wants to clinch.
Winston Wyrm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raptor throws a head kick but Wyrm moves out of range.
Raptor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Raptor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wyrm is looking to clinch but Raptor is avoiding it.
Wyrm tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Raptor counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyrm tries to clinch but Raptor moves out of range.
Wyrm doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Raptor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Raptor circles away from the clinch attempt.

Wyrm rushes Raptor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Raptor lands a left hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wyrm throws an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raptor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wyrm struggles to land a body shot inside as Raptor controls his hands.
Wyrm struggles to land a body shot inside as Raptor controls his hands.
Raptor leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wyrm throws an elbow but it misses.
Raptor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raptor misses with a body punch.
Wyrm stops a takedown attempt from Raptor.
Wyrm misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Raptor - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Raptor prevents the takedown attempt.

Raptor manages to break the clinch.
Wyrm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wyrm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wyrm tries to clinch but Raptor moves out of range.
Raptor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wyrm circles away quickly and effectively.
Wyrm is looking to clinch but Raptor is avoiding it.
Wyrm closes the distance but Raptor moves to the side
and Raptor makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wyrm really felt that one!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyrm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raptor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Danny Raptor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wyrm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raptor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Raptor counters with a series of strikes. Wyrm will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wyrm is looking to clinch but Raptor is avoiding it.
Winston Wyrm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wyrm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raptor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wyrm is looking to clinch.
Wyrm is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wyrm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raptor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wyrm moves in looking to clinch but Raptor pushes him off.
Raptor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raptor avoids a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danny Raptor.
Well Raptor 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Raptor!
After the big win, Danny Raptor made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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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 Lawrance Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davide Michieletto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes into the arena with My World blaring out of the sound system. Davide Michieletto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Adams
vs
Michieletto

188 cm
34
265 lbs
13 - 17 - 0

215 cm
34
275 lbs
22 - 11 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
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 13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Lawrance Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Davide Michieletto!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michieletto connects with a body shot that sends Adams's belly button to the back.
Adams tries to bum rush Michieletto with a series of wild strikes but Michieletto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Michieletto shoots in but no luck this time.
Sloppy strikes from Adams. Those never looked like landing.
Michieletto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Adams's head.

It looks like Lawrance Adams has been cut.
Adams throws a hook to the side of Michieletto's head but Michieletto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adams swinging wildly here.
Michieletto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michieletto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Michieletto throws a sloppy head kick and Adams moves out of range easily.
Adams throws a right hand that misses
and Michieletto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Adams misses the target.
Michieletto cracks Adams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Michieletto looks to throw the jab but Adams is out of range.
Michieletto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adams as he avoids it easily.
Adams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Michieletto lands a really nice looking cross but Adams seems unphased.
Michieletto lands a front kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michieletto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams moves away.
Michieletto thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Adams if he has to take too many more of those.
Michieletto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Adams misses with an uppercut. Michieletto saw that one coming.
Adams goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A solid body kick from Michieletto.
Michieletto displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Michieletto can pounce on him.
Adams connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Michieletto does it's job there.
Michieletto connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Adams! He's out on his feet! Michieletto rushes in and drops Adams with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Davide Michieletto!
Davide Michieletto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernardo Mikixi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Longhold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Mikixi
vs
Longhold

184 cm
20
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

192 cm
24
245 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bernardo Mikixi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Longhold!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mikixi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mikixi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikixi working some strikes from top position.
Longhold is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Longhold is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Longhold working a defensive guard here.
Mikixi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mikixi 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.
Mikixi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikixi trying to control but Longhold is working from the bottom.
Mikixi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mikixi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mikixi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Longhold works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Longhold is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mikixi is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Longhold working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mikixi.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Longhold can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mikixi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Longhold works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mikixi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mikixi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mikixi landing some decent shots from guard.
Mikixi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Longhold works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mikixi postures up.
Mikixi stands and throws Longhold's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Longhold is trying to improve his position.
Mikixi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mikixi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Mikixi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Longhold being controlled for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longhold is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Mikixi has hold of Longhold's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Longhold tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Mikixi cranks the arm and Longhold screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Longhold, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bernardo Mikixi!
Bernardo Mikixi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Kwebek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kwebek
vs
Souza

201 cm
27
286 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

175 cm
26
190 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Kwebek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodrigo Souza!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kwebek rushes Souza and presses him up against the cage.
Souza takes an elbow to the forehead.
Souza pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kwebek comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kwebek lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Rodrigo Souza has been cut.
Souza takes an elbow to the temple.
Souza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kwebek pulls his leg out and moves away.
A right-left combo lands from Kwebek.

Souza is rocked!

Kwebek moves into range and clinches up with Souza.
Souza is still on wobbly legs! Can Kwebek finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Souza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kwebek throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kwebek keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Souza's efforts to push away.
Kwebek pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Souza seems to have recovered his senses.
Clinched against the cage, Kwebek lands a big elbow that drops Souza! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Souza is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Kwebek!

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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris BigOnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolai Demikovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demikovic has chosen Russian National Anthem as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

BigOnes
vs
Demikovic

170 cm
28
240 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

191 cm
37
250 lbs
27 - 31 - 2

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris BigOnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 31 - 2, fighting out of London, Nicolai Demikovic!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demikovic misses with a body kick.
BigOnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
BigOnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
BigOnes with a poor takedown
and Demikovic counters with a stiff right hand.

Demikovic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging BigOnes to the ground. Demikovic is now in BigOnes's guard.
BigOnes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Demikovic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed BigOnes's guard.
Demikovic working BigOnes over with strikes.
Demikovic tries to pass to full mount but BigOnes defends it.
BigOnes tries to get to full guard but Demikovic has control of the leg.
BigOnes is pressing down on Demikovic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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!
Demikovic 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.
Demikovic advances to half guard.
Demikovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demikovic is controlling the pace.
BigOnes is in trouble now - Demikovic has advanced to mount!
Demikovic tries to control but BigOnes wriggling away.
BOOM! Demikovic connects with a massive shot to the dome!

It looks like Boris BigOnes has been cut.
Demikovic tries to control but BigOnes wriggling away.
BigOnes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Demikovic on the ground.

Demikovic is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, BigOnes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
BigOnes can't escape the position.
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!
BigOnes is bucking up trying to escape but Demikovic cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Boris BigOnes's cut is getting worse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
BigOnes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
A big strike lands for Demikovic! That's really hurt BigOnes and he's turned his back - Demikovic keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Demikovic jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicolai Demikovic!
Nicolai Demikovic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis has chosen Sober by Tool as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hunt
vs
Davis

200 cm
38
245 lbs
19 - 20 - 0

197 cm
32
289 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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 19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Davis!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Davis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hunt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

It looks like Jason Davis has been cut.
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.
Davis connects with a right hand. Hunt shakes it off.
Nice jab there from Davis.

Davis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Davis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Davis is trying to control the action in half guard but Hunt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Davis is thwarting Hunt's attempts to control the position.
Davis trying to mount his opponent but Hunt defends it.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.

Davis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hunt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Davis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Davis is trying to work for a kimura but Hunt is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hunt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hunt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davis on the ground.
Hunt is trying to control but Davis manages to pass to mount!

Davis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.
Davis unloading with bombs!
Hunt working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hunt tries to lock up and control but Davis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Davis working Hunt over with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt is looking to get to half guard.
Davis landing strikes from the mount and Hunt is in trouble!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hunt?
Hunt wants to hold on but Davis pushes him away.
Hunt swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Davis unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Hunt wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Davis celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Davis!
Jason Davis took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Fala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Eshton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fala
vs
Eshton

200 cm
27
287 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

200 cm
26
300 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Determined

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tim Fala!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Eshton!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eshton shoots and misses

and Fala counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fala.
Fala landing knees to the head.

It looks like Tom Eshton has been cut.
Eshton looking for a takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Eshton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Eshton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tim Fala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Eshton.
Eshton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fala prevents a takedown attempt there.
Eshton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fala pulls his leg out and moves away.
Eshton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
and Fala counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Eshton! He's just covering up as Fala starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Fala!
Tim Fala retains his super heavyweight title!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Never More (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). More comes to the cage accompanied by Never More. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

More
vs
Evans

190 cm
31
212 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

180 cm
35
212 lbs
26 - 17 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Never More!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 2, fighting out of London, Rashad Evans!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
More moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
Evans with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling More to score with a decent uppercut.
A lazy left from More finds it's target.
Evans's coach down at Soul Supremacy - UK was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Evans's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Never More seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
More avoids the body shot from Evans.
More takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Evans throws a shot from downtown. More moves away and avoids it.
More goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Evans scores with a shot to the body.
More pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from More.
More throws the kick towards the body but Evans avoids it.
More lands a leg kick that knocks Evans off balance momentarily.
Evans misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by More.
More lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from More. No joy for Evans on that attempt.
More throws the kick towards the body but Evans avoids it.
More throws a hook but Evans blocks it.
Evans looks to land a right hand but More moved out of range.
Evans throws a hook but More avoids it easily.
More on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

It looks like Never More has been cut.
More misses with a body kick.
Evans looks to score with a jab to the body but More is just out of range.
Evans misses the shot to the body.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but More shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
More connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
More is looking to slow Evans down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
More with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
More misses with a kick to the body.
Evans cracks a nice hook into More's ribs.
More keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
More scores with a nice body kick.
Evans takes a kick to the side of the head.
More lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
More is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Evans.
More misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Never More is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evans will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Never More has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Evans.
More avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Evans on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

More has Evans up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
More lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
More keeps control of Evans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
More lands a knee to the body.
More softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
More has Evans pressed against the cage, preventing Evans from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Evans avoiding damage as More throws knees to the body.
More connects with a nasty looking knee right to Evans's face.

Evans breaks the clinch.
More takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Evans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
More bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Evans tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
More closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
More works Evans's body with a nice hook.
Good exchange - More coming out on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
More scoring well with a low kick there.
Evans looks winded!
More lands with an uppercut that bounces Evans off the cage and back into range.
More scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
More works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
More lands a head shot.

Evans is rocked!
More slips a jab from Evans.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but More manages to avoid it.
Evans swings widly with a right hand
enabling More to counter with a crisp jab.
Evans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from More.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
More feints and then cracks Evans's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Evans down.
Decent striking displayed by More there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Never More dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Never More's cut.
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.

More slips under a jab from Evans.

More darts in and clinches Evans up against the cage.
More looks to throw an elbow but misses.
More is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evans can do to turn this around?
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
More tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
More landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Evans manages to break the clinch.

More gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Evans to score an easy takedown into full guard.
More managing to control the position.
More is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
More is pulling down on Evans's head to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Never More.
More lands a nice leg kick that just misses Evans's sensitive parts.
Nice defenses there by More.
A combination from Evans does no damage.
More scores with a punch to the head.
More missing with a left hand there. Evans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
More sizes up Evans with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
More is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Evans connects with a body shot that sends More's belly button to the back.
Evans cracks More with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
More lands a nice leg kick that just misses Evans's sensitive parts.
More dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
More lands a high kick!
More throws a nice outside leg kick.
Evans fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but More avoids it really well and circles away.
Never More is winning the standup battle so far.
More wants to clinch.
More throws a right hand that Evans ducks under and follows up with a left that Evans also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from More.
Evans works More's body with a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
More throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Evans takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Evans misses with a wild body shot.
Evans misses with a wild body shot.
Evans's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
More motions for Evans to come forward. More throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
More throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
More tests Evans's chin there with a solid looking shot.
More lands a front kick.
Nice defenses there by More.
It looks like More has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Evans takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
More pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evans is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for More.
Evans is breathing heavily.

More closes the distance and clinches.
More scores with a shoulder strike.
Evans can't break the clinch.
Evans is trying to push More away but More has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
More creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Evans's defenses.
Evans takes an elbow to the forehead.
More creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Evans's defenses.
Evans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
More crunches a lovely knee into Evans's ribcage.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
More lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
More landing knees to the body.
More lands a left hand that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
More unloads a knee to the mid-section. Evans lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
More working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
More using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Never More dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Never More's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

More scores with a leg kick.
More throws a front kick aimed at Evans's knee but Evans avoids it well.
Evans jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
More blocks a jab.
More throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Evans on the side of the head.
More fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from More.
More scores with a jab to the body.
Evans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by More.
Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Evans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by More.
Evans defending well as More loads up on a big left hand.
More moves away from the strike by Evans.
More connects with a right hand. Evans shakes it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
More lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but More was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from More, right into the meat.
More is looking to slow Evans down with leg kicks.
Evans looks to score with a jab to the body but More is just out of range.
More looks to land a combination. Evans sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
More scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
More tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
Evans needs to keep his hands up - More had a free shot at his head there.
Evans throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for More.
Evans checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by More there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
More getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
More scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
More keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Evans throws a hook but More blocks it.
More throws a jab but it's blocked by Evans.
Evans throws an off balance right hand
and More counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Evans throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from More.

More darts in and clinches Evans up against the cage.
More gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Evans tries to break free but More pushes him back against the cage.
Never More has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A frustrated look appears on Evans's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by More.
More lands an elbow that stopped Evans in his tracks for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by More.
A left hand lands to the body for More.
Nice elbow from More.

It looks like Rashad Evans has been cut.
More throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from More.
Nice body punch from Evans.
More digs a right hand underneath Evans's ribcage. Evans let out a lung full of air as it connected.
More lands a knee to the body.
Rashad Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
More scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
More landing knees to the head.
More lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from More.
More doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
More lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
More lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
More blocks an uppercut.
More lands an elbow inside.
More lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch blocked on the inside by More.
More prevents Evans from breaking the clinch.
More connects with a knee to the head.
A short right from More on the inside.
More landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
More landing knees to the head.
More putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Evans in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from More.
More lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
More gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for More.
More scores a nice knee to the body.
More lands a knee to the head.
More scores a nice knee to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Never More showed his dominance in that final round.
Well More has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Never More!
Our winner, Never More, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.