Ban 16: Mason vs Callaghan PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Pouncey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelvin Pouncey will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Souza
vs
Pouncey

175 cm
27
190 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

195 cm
28
255 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodrigo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kelvin Pouncey!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pouncey has managed to clinch.

Pouncey pulls guard successfully.
Souza chips away with some ground and pound.
Souza throwing strikes but missing.
Souza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pouncey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pouncey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Souza looking to pass the guard.
Pouncey is trying to keep Souza in close.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Pouncey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouncey is trying to control the position but Souza postures up.
Pouncey 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.
Souza keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pouncey's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Souza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pouncey controls Souza momentarily but Souza frees himself.
Souza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pouncey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souza is one step ahead there.
Souza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Souza stops Pouncey from standing up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kelvin Pouncey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pouncey misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Souza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pouncey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pouncey staying out of range there.
Souza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Pouncey shoots in and bounces Souza off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pouncey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Souza pulls Pouncey in to control the position.
Souza controls Pouncey momentarily but Pouncey frees himself.
Pouncey with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pouncey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pouncey throws a big right hand that misses.
Souza wants to hit a switch here but Pouncey passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Souza there!
Pouncey scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Souza is rocked!
Pouncey cracks Souza with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kelvin Pouncey!
After the fight, Kelvin Pouncey was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomi Juntunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels comes into the arena with Gimme Shelter blaring out of the sound system. Juntunen has chosen Lumessakahlaajat as his entrance music. Karl Michaels had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Michaels
vs
Juntunen

187 cm
33
212 lbs
16 - 13 - 0

198 cm
32
220 lbs
21 - 18 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
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 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomi Juntunen!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntunen misses with a looping right.
Michaels throws a leg kick that is checked
and Juntunen counters with a big head kick but Michaels shrugs it off.
Michaels throws the kick towards the body but Juntunen avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Juntunen blocks the low kick.
Michaels seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Juntunen clobbers Michaels with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Juntunen blocks a jab.
Michaels throws a hook but Juntunen blocks it.
Michaels throws a low kick but Juntunen avoids it.
Michaels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Juntunen.
Michaels misses the shot to the body.
Juntunen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

It looks like Tomi Juntunen has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good work by Michaels as he checks the leg kick.
Michaels tests Juntunen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Michaels misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Michaels gets tackled into the cage by Juntunen. Juntunen maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Juntunen.
Juntunen misses with a knee to the head.
Juntunen tries a body shot but Michaels blocks it.
Michaels lands a hook to the side of the head.
Michaels throws a punch but it's blocked by Juntunen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Juntunen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Michaels's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Juntunen fails to land.
Juntunen misses with a knee strike.
Juntunen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A shot in the inside from Juntunen.

It looks like Karl Michaels has been cut.
Michaels tries a body shot but Juntunen blocks it.
Michaels lands a hook that snaps the head of Juntunen backwards.
Michaels can't find room to land a body shot as Juntunen controls the action.
Juntunen has a couple of punches blocked by Michaels.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juntunen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Michaels's face.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Juntunen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Michaels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Michaels misses with a knee strike.
Juntunen lands an uppercut.
Juntunen tries to land a knee to the head but Michaels blocks with his arms.
Juntunen scores with a shoulder strike.

Michaels is rocked!
Juntunen pushes Michaels against the cage. Juntunen is working some dirty boxing. Juntunen pushes off with a quick right hook! Michaels goes down! Michaels tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Juntunen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomi Juntunen!
A relieved looking Tomi Juntunen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lasi Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berting Labra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Labra's choice of entrance music: krolithika. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kukko
vs
Labra

185 cm
40
194 lbs
35 - 19 - 2

188 cm
28
200 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
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 35 - 19 - 2, fighting out of London, Lasi Kukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Berting Labra!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.

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

It looks like Berting Labra has been cut.

Kukko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Labra to the mat! Labra manages to get full guard.
Kukko wants to control from the top but Labra keeps moving.
Labra controlling Kukko's posture.
Kukko trying to control but Labra is working from the bottom.
Labra is pulling down on Kukko's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labra trying to control the position.
Labra keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kukko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Labra's head.
Labra trying to control the position here.
Kukko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Labra throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kukko throws a looping overhand right but Labra ducks down to avoid it.
Labra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labra slips a jab and a cross from Kukko.
Labra misses with a low kick.
Labra connects with an inside leg kick.
Kukko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kukko on the wrong end of a nice jab.

It looks like Lasi Kukko has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Kukko.
Lasi Kukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kukko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Labra has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Labra tries to land a leg kick but Kukko saw it coming and moves away.
Labra tried to score with a low kick but Kukko checks it.
Kukko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kukko closes the distance and pushes Labra back into the cage.
Kukko is stalling here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Labra.
Kukko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kukko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kukko tries to break free but Labra pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kukko avoids it.

Labra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab lands there for Kukko.
Labra tries to clinch but Kukko moves out of range.
Labra's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kukko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Labra scrambles back to his feet.
Kukko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kukko lands a nice shot that snaps Labra's head back.
Kukko misses with a series of wild punches.
Kukko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Labra on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kukko shoots in looking for a takedown. Labra tries to sprawl out of it but Kukko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Labra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kukko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kukko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kukko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Labra misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Labra. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Labra.

Kukko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Labra is trying to defend but Kukko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kukko throwing shots but Labra is blocking nicely.
Labra gets full guard.
Labra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kukko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kukko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lasi Kukko dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kukko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kukko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Labra keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully.
Kukko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Labra controlling Kukko's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kukko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Labra can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Labra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kukko.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kukko stands and throws Labra's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Labra struggling a bit here.
Kukko wants to control but Labra is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kukko wants to control for a moment but Labra uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Labra trying to control here.
Kukko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kukko throwing shots but Labra is blocking nicely.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kukko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kukko moves away from the strike by Labra.
Kukko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Kukko misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko throws a wild body kick that Labra sees coming a mile off.
Labra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kukko throws a leg kick but Labra moved away.
Labra connects with a crisp jab.
Labra connects with an inside leg kick.
Lasi Kukko is winning the standup battle so far.
A leg kick checked by Kukko.
Kukko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Labra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kukko scores with a one two! Labra had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kukko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Labra throws a quick inside leg kick.
Labra throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kukko jabs Labra right on the nose. Labra blinks but takes it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Labra. That's going to slow Kukko down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Labra takes one to the chin there.
Labra moves out of range of the strikes.
Kukko tries to bum rush Labra with a series of wild strikes but Labra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Labra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kukko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Labra cracks Kukko with a good jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko lunges at Labra with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Labra's hand.
Berting Labra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kukko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Labra defends it nicely.
Kukko misses with the combination.
Kukko shoots for a takedown but Labra saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A solid body kick from Kukko.

Kukko has closed the distance and engaged Labra in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Labra.
Labra working hard to break the clinch.
Labra tries to stall but Kukko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Labra landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Kukko breaks the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kukko is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lasi Kukko dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kukko keeps the fight on the outside.
Kukko throws a big shot that misses.
Kukko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Labra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Labra lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kukko's sensitive parts.
A lazy left from Kukko finds it's target.
Labra needs to keep his hands up - Kukko had a free shot at his head there.
Lasi Kukko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Labra throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kukko throws a head kick but Labra moves out of range.
Labra gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kukko.
Jab from Kukko.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Labra. Kukko shrugs it off though.
Kukko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kukko tries to bum rush Labra with a series of wild strikes but Labra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kukko looks to score with a jab to the body but Labra is just out of range.
Labra throws a low kick but Kukko moves out of range easily.
Labra wants to slow Kukko down by chopping away at his legs.
Labra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kukko throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Labra pinned against the cage. Labra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Labra lands with a thumping leg kick.
Labra misses with a body kick.
Kukko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Labra throws a low kick, looking for Kukko's leg but Kukko calmly moves out of range.
Kukko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Labra throws a jab when Kukko was well out of range.
Kukko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kukko misses the target.
Kukko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Labra.
Labra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kukko.
Labra wants to clinch up but Kukko keeps it at a distance.
Kukko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Labra moves out of range as Kukko strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko misses with a shot to the body

and Labra counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knees in the clinch landing for Labra.
Kukko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Labra lands a hook that snaps the head of Kukko backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kukko is trying to pull guard but Labra turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasi Kukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kukko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Labra crunches a lovely knee into Kukko's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kukko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Labra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kukko is defending well for now.
Kukko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Labra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kukko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kukko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Labra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Labra lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labra lands a shoulder strike.

Labra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kukko throws a right hand that misses

and Labra counters by moving into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kukko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Labra's brow.

Labra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Labra.
Kukko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kukko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Labra chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Labra gets a clinch.
Kukko jumps guard but Labra turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Labra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Labra moves forwards but Kukko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Labra slips a jab and a cross from Kukko.
Kukko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Labra.
Labra tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kukko is able to avoid easily.
Lasi Kukko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Labra clinches up with Kukko and pushes him back against the cage.
Labra lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Labra tries to break the clinch but Kukko is controlling the position.
Labra is trying to break the clinch but Kukko is controlling him.
Labra blocks an uppercut.
Kukko tries to pull guard but Labra forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kukko wants a takedown.
Berting Labra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Labra tries to circle away but Kukko has him pinned against the cage.
Labra looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kukko jumps guard but Labra turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Labra tries to circle away but Kukko has him pinned against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Berting Labra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kukko 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasi Kukko!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alen Delon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett has chosen Sultan`s of Swing as his entrance music. Logan Sackett will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Delon
vs
Sackett

185 cm
32
204 lbs
20 - 16 - 0

190 cm
37
220 lbs
29 - 12 - 1

Great wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

Arcticus
Dissolution Fight Wear

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 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Alen Delon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Logan Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett fails to land with a series of punches.

Delon tries to sprawl but Sackett drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sackett is trying to control. Delon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Delon is looking for a sweep. Sackett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sackett seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Sackett wants to pass to mount but Delon is defending the position.
Delon manages to get to full guard.
Delon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sackett is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Delon is on top in guard.

Delon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sackett manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Delon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sackett defends it easily.
Delon pulls Sackett in to control the position.
Delon throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Delon holds on and takes a little breather.
Sackett trying to control the position from guard on top but Delon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delon wants to sweep but no luck.
Delon controlling the position.
Delon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sackett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delon is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Delon 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Delon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Delon trying to control the position.
Sackett wants to stand and escape but instead Delon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Delon wants to control from the top but Sackett keeps moving.
Delon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sackett is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delon trying to control but Sackett is working from the bottom.
Delon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sackett manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Delon looking for a sweep. Not yet Delon, not yet.
Sackett wants to control from the top but Delon keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sackett pushes down on Delon's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Sackett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Delon manages to get to full guard.
Sackett passes Delon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Delon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Delon doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Delon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sackett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sackett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Sackett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Delon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sackett.
Sackett dives in for a single leg takedown but Delon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alen Delon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Sackett.
Delon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sackett pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sackett checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

It looks like Alen Delon has been cut.
Sackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Delon.
Logan Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sackett has his takedown stuffed

and Delon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Delon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delon trying to control but Sackett is working from the bottom.
Delon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sackett is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Delon off and has taken his back!
Delon looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Delon showing good submission defense here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Delon defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sackett's arms.
Sackett is hanging on to Delon's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sackett working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sackett not allowing Delon to control his hands.

Delon showing good submission defense here.
Delon rolls, trying to escape but Sackett keeps control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Delon defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sackett's arms.
Delon turns into Sackett and is now in his guard.
Delon tries to free his leg and advance position but Sackett is retaining full guard.
Delon trying to control but Sackett is working from the bottom.
Delon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Delon passes Sackett's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sackett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Delon.
Delon trying to pass the guard but Sackett defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delon wants to take a breather but Sackett is having none of it.
Delon wants to free his trapped foot but Sackett is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Sackett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Delon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sackett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Delon stalling away here and it's allowed Sackett to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Delon wants to control from the top but Sackett keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alen Delon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alen Delon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Sackett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Delon is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Delon. No joy for Sackett on that attempt.
Sackett lands a high kick!
Sackett throws a head kick that Delon semi-blocks.
Sackett shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Delon but Delon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sackett doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Delon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Alen Delon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Sackett.
Delon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Delon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sackett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sackett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Delon pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Delon lands a nice short elbow.
Delon controlling the action here.
Delon working the head and body with strikes.
Sackett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Delon.
Alen Delon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Delon is taking a breather. Sackett 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Delon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sackett!
Delon lands a couple of good shots and Sackett has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Delon tries to get the hooks in deep but Sackett pushed the leg off.
Delon is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Delon gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Delon gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Delon apologises and we restart here on the feet.

Sackett fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Delon sprawls well initially but Sackett persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Delon is trying to maintain the position but Sackett is very close to passing his half guard.
Delon wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sackett looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Delon keeping control of the position.
Delon trying to control from the bottom.

Sackett is working for a kimura but Delon is defending it quite comfortably.
Delon is looking to control Sackett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Delon avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sackett is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Delon!
Delon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sackett is looking to stand but Sackett has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Delon is trying desperately to improve position.
Sackett avoids the attempt from Delon to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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 Alen Delon.
I think Delon 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alen Delon!
Alen Delon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Logan Sackett stepped up to the mic, saying 'i think the best years are passed me.....'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uriel Amok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Plouman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amok comes to the cage accompanied by Devils. Plouman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Amok
vs
Plouman

195 cm
40
264 lbs
46 - 21 - 3

200 cm
31
275 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Master Lee's One Stop

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 46 - 21 - 3, fighting out of London, Uriel Amok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Plouman!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plouman scores with a jab to the jaw.

It looks like Uriel Amok has been cut.
Plouman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Plouman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Plouman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Amok's head.

Amok looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Plouman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Amok is working away from the top position though.
Plouman is looking for a sweep. Amok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Plouman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Amok slips a nice elbow through Plouman's hands, connecting with Plouman's forehead.
Amok trying to control the action but Plouman is working from the bottom.
Amok is pressing down on Plouman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Plouman is holding on for now.
Amok is looking to stall here but Plouman recovers full guard.
Amok is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amok throws a big elbow that misses.

Plouman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Amok gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Plouman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Amok is aware though and is defending well.
Amok pushing down on Plouman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Amok controlling the action here.
Amok has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Plouman actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Amok connects with a nice short shot to Plouman's temple.
Plouman has hold of Amok's hands but Amok slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Amok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Plouman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Amok looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amok wants to control but Plouman is keeping him busy.
Plouman tries to get to full guard but Amok has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Amok wants to pass the guard but Plouman is defending well.
Amok drops an elbow to the side of Plouman's head.
Plouman tries to roll over but Amok keeps him under control.

Plouman looking for a kimura from the bottom but Amok passes into side control!

Plouman throws Amok to one side and escapes!
Amok throws a lazy right hand but Plouman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Plouman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Plouman tries to clinch there but Amok circles away.
Amok misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amok scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Plouman doesn't seem bothered though.
Amok swings for the body but Plouman moves out of range.
Amok takes one on the button.
Plouman is looking to clinch.
A big left from Plouman misses.
Plouman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amok misses with a left hand
and Plouman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Amok darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Amok lands a nice shot to the body.
Plouman connects with a leg kick. Amok looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Plouman looks to score with a jab to the body but Amok is just out of range.
Plouman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Amok wants to land a leg kick but Plouman is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plouman throws a nice looking combination but Amok bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amok is looking to score with low kicks.
Plouman misses with a hook

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

Plouman is looking for a triangle but Amok pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Plouman looking for a guillotine here but Amok defends easily.
Amok scoring with punches to the head and body.
Amok trying to control the position from guard on top but Plouman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amok controlling from the top position.
Amok landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Uriel Amok will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Uriel Amok's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Plouman avoids the body shot from Amok.
Plouman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Plouman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Amok throws a head kick that misses.
Amok scores with a leg kick.
Amok keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Plouman clinches up against the cage.
Plouman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Plouman can't find room to land a body shot as Amok controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amok drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot in the inside from Plouman.

Uriel Amok's cut is getting worse.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plouman throws a head kick that half lands.
Plouman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luke Plouman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Amok throws a right hand that misses
and Plouman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Amok's knee momentarily.
Amok moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Amok misses with an uppercut. Plouman saw that one coming.
Plouman wants to clinch.
Amok throws a body punch but Plouman moves out of range.
Amok takes a swing at Plouman's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Plouman.
Plouman swinging wildly here.
Amok 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Plouman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Plouman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Amok's waist but Amok gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Plouman off to one side.
Plouman misses the shot to the body.
Amok darts in looking for a takedown but Plouman gets double underhooks and turns Amok into the cage.
Amok blocking some punches.
Plouman struggles to land a body shot inside as Amok controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amok looking to stall.
Plouman tries to work over Amok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amok pressing his opponent against the cage.

Amok gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Uriel Amok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plouman is trying to get back to full guard.
Amok working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Plouman is not content to let Amok control the position.

Plouman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Amok is nestled in close to Plouman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Plouman actively working from the bottom here.
Amok looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Plouman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Plouman is staying active underneath Amok, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Plouman is looking to control Amok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Plouman avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amok controlling the pace.
Plouman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Plouman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Amok scores with a couple of nice shots.
Plouman moves into full guard.

Plouman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Amok is aware though and is defending well.

Plouman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Plouman keeping moving, preventing Amok from controlling successfully.
Amok with a nice head shot there.

Plouman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Amok working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Plouman's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luke Plouman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Uriel Amok's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

A telegraphed right hand from Plouman misses the target.
A slow jab from Plouman misses its intended target.
Plouman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amok paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amok pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Amok fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Plouman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Plouman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amok paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That kick from Amok tenderised Plouman's leg. Plouman is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Plouman.

Plouman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Amok did well to prevent Plouman getting side control.

Plouman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Amok is just riding it out for now. Plouman eventually gives up the hold.
Amok works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Plouman has gone for a leg lock! Amok slips out almost immediately though and dives into Plouman's guard.

Plouman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Amok wants to pass the guard but Plouman is keeping the position.
Amok looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Plouman has his foot on Amok's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Amok works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Plouman has momentary wrist control but Amok slips an elbow through the middle.
Amok with a nice head shot there.
Amok 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.
Amok trying to control the position from guard on top but Plouman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Plouman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Amok is stalling in the full guard.
Amok trying to control but Plouman is working from the bottom.
Amok is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Plouman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Amok gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Plouman is looking for a triangle but Amok pushes his legs off easily.
Amok with a flurry of punches that miss.

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

Plouman looking for a guillotine here but Amok defends easily.
Plouman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Plouman is looking for a triangle but Amok pushes his legs off easily.
Amok is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Amok scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Plouman is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amok is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Plouman is still in real trouble! Can Amok finish him?
Plouman has momentary wrist control but Amok slips an elbow through the middle.
Amok postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Plouman covers up, he's hurt! Amok keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Amok and the ref steps in to end the fight! Amok can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uriel Amok!
Uriel Amok decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Luke Plouman stepped up to the mic, saying 'Cant believe I lost this fight, I had a great camp and I was ready, so frustrated.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keiji Mutou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Never More (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying More's choice of entrance music: Never More. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mutou
vs
More

188 cm
29
213 lbs
12 - 3 - 2

190 cm
31
215 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Steel Penn\'s Laundry 80% LAUNDRY IS AVAILABLE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keiji Mutou!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Never More!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
More throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mutou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by More.
More throws a head kick that misses.
Mutou swats away the attempt to clinch by More.
More throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mutou shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mutou there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mutou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mutou moves out of range as More throws a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutou shoots in looking for a takedown. More tries to sprawl out of it but Mutou keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. More manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Mutou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mutou dives in for a single leg takedown but More sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
More lands with a short head shot on the inside.
More throws a head punch that misses.

Mutou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
More throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
More connects with a nice looking jab.
Mutou keeps the fight on the outside.
Mutou looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mutou checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mutou shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with More but More pushes him off and we're back to square one.
More pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mutou is out of range and More settles back down.
More tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mutou is able to avoid easily.
Mutou shoots in looking for a takedown. More tries to sprawl out of it but Mutou keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. More manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutou goes for a double leg but More avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as More continues to drive forward.
More pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from More fails to land.
Mutou blocks an elbow strike.
More throws an elbow but it's blocked.
More tries to land knees in the clinch but Mutou avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mutou is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mutou blocks a body shot from More.
More has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mutou seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if More can turn it around.
More is defending well against a takedown attempt.
More scores with a knee to the head.
More pushes Mutou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Mutou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
More leaves Mutou with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
More fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Never More dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Mutou gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and More counters with a nice right hand that sends Mutou toppling to the canvas! Mutou scrambles and gets back to his feet - can More finish him?!
More throws a nice looking combination but Mutou bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mutou looks for a takedown but More sprawls well.
More misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mutou.

More closes the distance and clinches.
More misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
More misses with a knee strike.

Mutou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mutou shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Mutou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
More misses with a leg kick.
Mutou shoots in for a takedown but More shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

More moves into the clinch.
Mutou leaning his opponent against the cage.
More throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
More lands a left hand.
Mutou wants a takedown.
Mutou blocks the elbow strike.
Mutou wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but More has him pressed against the cage.
More misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mutou.
Mutou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
More swings away with an uppercut that misses.
More is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mutou is defending well for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from More.
Mutou avoids a wild elbow strike from More.
More is defending well against a takedown attempt.
More lands a nice elbow.
Mutou is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but More is defending well.
Mutou slowing the pace effectively.
Mutou on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
More is pressed up against the cage. Mutou has hold of a leg and is looking to drag More down to the mat. More avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mutou walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutou fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
More tries to clinch but Mutou is having none of it.
More thows a left - swing and a miss!
More throws out a leg kick but Mutou moves out of range and More only half commits.
More has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
More throws a combination. Mutou tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
More displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mutou.
Mutou shoots in but More avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Never More showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mutou is trying hard to land a takedown here. More sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Never More seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mutou takes one to the chin there.
More tries to work over Mutou's front leg with a kick but Mutou checks it.
More tries to clinch there but Mutou circles away.
Mutou blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from More is predictable there

and Mutou counters with a nice double leg into side control. More won't be happy with that.
Mutou lands a decent elbow from side control.
More wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Mutou's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
More is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
More trying to get back to full guard but Mutou takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mutou prevents More from getting the reversal.
More sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
More wants to get back to his feet.
Mutou working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mutou is looking to take a break and control but More is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mutou is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because More is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mutou moves nicely into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
More is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mutou off and has taken his back!
Mutou can't escape the position.
Mutou is working hard here to advance position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mutou wants to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mutou rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
More slows the pace down in half guard.
Mutou tries to roll over but More keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Keiji Mutou did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mutou fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mutou.
More tries a low kick but Mutou avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More tried to score with a low kick but Mutou checks it.

More moves into the clinch.
More throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutou has More pressed against the cage.
More is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mutou is defending well for now.
More lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Keiji Mutou has been cut.
Mutou has had enough of the clinch but More keeps him there for the moment.
More prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Mutou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
More with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
More tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mutou avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
More swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mutou leaning his opponent against the cage.
More working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mutou - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mutou is trying to work for a single leg takedown but More pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Mutou.
More misses with an elbow over the top.
More using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
More prevents Mutou from breaking the clinch.
Mutou wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but More has him pressed against the cage.
More pushes Mutou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mutou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from More fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from More fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
More working aggressively here.
Mutou wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mutou avoids a wild elbow strike from More.
More throws an elbow that misses.
More can't find room to land a body shot as Mutou controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mutou.
More lands an elbow that stopped Mutou in his tracks for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mutou.
More tries to land knees in the clinch but Mutou avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Never More dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Keiji Mutou's cut.
That's time! Mutou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Mutou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
More tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mutou paws at him with a jab and circles away.
More lands with a thumping leg kick.
More misses with a leg kick.
More moves in looking to clinch but Mutou pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou has a takedown stuffed.
Mutou fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Mutou. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
More jabs at Mutou's body.
Mutou keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good work by Mutou as he checks the leg kick.

Mutou shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mutou showed some decent athleticism there.
More wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
More is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mutou is keen to just control but More is a slippery customer.
Mutou thows a huge punch but More dodges it nicely.
Mutou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mutou prevents More from standing back up.
Mutou working More over with strikes.
Mutou thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
More tries to roll over but Mutou keeps him under control.
More is looking to control Mutou's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can More avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
More moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now More is on top in guard.

Mutou keeping moving, preventing More from controlling successfully.
More not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mutou 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
More slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
More won't allow Mutou to sweep him here.
Mutou wants to improve his position but instead More has moved into half guard.
Mutou wants to improve his position but More is controlling well.
Mutou tries to regain full guard. Instead though, More has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Never More comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think More has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 44:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 44:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 43:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Never More!
Never More is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Never More started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
32%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craig Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Callaghan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Callaghan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Craig Mason's chin.

Mason
vs
Callaghan

178 cm
41
181 lbs
36 - 19 - 0

185 cm
38
185 lbs
35 - 17 - 3

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Mason!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Callaghan!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Callaghan.
Callaghan on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Mason closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Callaghan's guard.
Mason looking to pass the guard.

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

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Callaghan controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mason looking for subs off his back but Callaghan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Callaghan is looking to pass Mason's guard but actually Mason recovers to full guard.
I've been told that Callaghan has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Mason had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Callaghan defends it easily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mason being controlled here, momentarily.
Callaghan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now.

Mason is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Callaghan is aware though and is defending well.
Mason wants to sweep but no luck.
Callaghan stays in close to Mason's body and controls the position.
Mason wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason wants to get back to his feet but Callaghan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Callaghan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Callaghan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mason being controlled here, momentarily.
Mason has Callaghan pulled in close to control his posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Richard Callaghan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A combination from Mason does no damage.
Mason throws a big shot that misses.
Callaghan throws a combination. Mason tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Craig Mason has been cut.
We've been told by Mason's head coaches at Laoch Den that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mason slips a jab and a cross from Callaghan.
Callaghan avoids the body shot from Mason.
Callaghan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Callaghan doesn't manage to clinch there - Mason circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Callaghan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mason.

Mason closes the distance and pushes Callaghan back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Craig Mason will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Craig Mason's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mason throws a jab when Callaghan was well out of range.
Callaghan delivers a nice body kick.
Callaghan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mason.
Mason looks to land a right hand but Callaghan moved out of range.
Mason with a nice cross.

Mason clinches up against the cage.

Callaghan breaks from the clinch.
Richard Callaghan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mason has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Callaghan.
Callaghan scores with a head kick. Mason tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mason falls off balance throwing a combination
and Callaghan counters with a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaghan misses with a double jab.

Mason instigates a clinch.
Callaghan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mason avoids the elbow strike from Callaghan, against the cage.
Mason digs a right hand underneath Callaghan's ribcage. Callaghan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Callaghan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mason.
Callaghan blocking some punches.
Callaghan working Mason over with knees to the body.
Mason avoiding damage as Callaghan throws knees to the body.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
Callaghan tries to land a knee to the head but Mason blocks with his arms.
A short left from Callaghan.
Mason working aggressively here.
Mason lands a right hand that snaps the head of Callaghan backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Callaghan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mason's brow.
Callaghan blocks a body shot from Mason.
Callaghan pushes Mason back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Callaghan lands a nice uppercut.
Richard Callaghan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mason misses with a body punch.
Mason stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mason creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Callaghan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Callaghan scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Callaghan tries to land knees in the clinch but Mason avoids the damage to the body.
Mason lands a left hand that snaps the head of Callaghan backwards.
Callaghan lands a nice elbow.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Callaghan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Callaghan.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Mason wants a takedown.
Nice elbow from Callaghan.

Craig Mason's cut is getting worse.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Callaghan controls the action.
Mason prevents a body shot from Callaghan.

Callaghan breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Callaghan.

Mason darts in and clinches Callaghan up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Callaghan.
Callaghan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mason lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Callaghan.
Callaghan crunches a lovely knee into Mason's ribcage.
Callaghan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Mason - that landed with a thud.
Callaghan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Callaghan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Callaghan lands with a right to the head.
Callaghan working the clinch nicely. Mason is working for position but Callaghan cracks him with a big knee to the head! Mason crumples up against the cage and Callaghan lands two more shots before the ref can save Mason! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Richard Callaghan! Richard Callaghan retains his welterweight title!
Richard Callaghan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.