BCF 2: Head To Head PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodger Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Vorg Zangrief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson comes to the cage accompanied by Mjød, Kvelartak. Alexander Vorg Zangrief acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Tyson
vs
Vorg Zangrief

172 cm
18
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Inexperienced

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodger Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Vorg Zangrief !
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson shoots for a takedown but Zangrief saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tyson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zangrief pinned against the cage. Zangrief gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zangrief displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tyson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodger Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zangrief goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tyson throws a head kick but Zangrief moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zangrief counters with a two punch combo.
Zangrief throws a head kick that misses

and Tyson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zangrief 's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tyson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Zangrief scores with a one two! Tyson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tyson tries to clinch but Zangrief is having none of it.
Tyson darts in trying to clinch
and Zangrief counters with a head kick.
Zangrief avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zangrief counters with a head kick.
Zangrief throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zangrief misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyson avoids the head kick by Zangrief .
Tyson shoots in looking for a takedown. Zangrief tries to sprawl out of it but Tyson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zangrief manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zangrief throws a lazy head kick

and Tyson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zangrief 's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson looking to pass the guard.
Tyson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson throws a strike but Zangrief rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tyson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zangrief wants to stand and escape but instead Tyson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Tyson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zangrief wants to sweep but no luck.
Tyson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A lazy body kick from Tyson
and Zangrief counters with a series of strikes. Tyson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but Zangrief shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyson closes the distance but Zangrief moves to the side
and Zangrief counters with a three punch combo that has Tyson backing up. Tyson nods at Zangrief to acknowledge the strikes.
Zangrief throws a head kick that misses.
Zangrief uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zangrief tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Tyson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tyson wants to control but Zangrief is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson throws an elbow but Zangrief slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tyson lands an elbow.
Tyson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zangrief keeps working.
Zangrief managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tyson.

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.
Zangrief is not content to let Tyson control the position.
Tyson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Tyson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Zangrief looks calm but he's in trouble here. Tyson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Zangrief is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Tyson lets go of the hold and Zangrief can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodger Tyson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cormac Whelan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terry Walker is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Whelan
vs
Walker

170 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cormac Whelan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Walker!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Walker.
Whelan lands a slapping body shot.
Whelan lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Walker can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Whelan and Walker drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Whelan.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac Whelan!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Dias
vs
Parrotface

185 cm
23
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
172 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lt Parrotface!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dias fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Parrotface closes the distance and clinches.
Dias tries to score a body lock takedown but Parrotface shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Parrotface landing knees to the head.

It looks like Dave Dias has been cut.
Parrotface effectively controlling the action here.
A short left from Parrotface.
Dias fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Dias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dias is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Parrotface pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Parrotface tries to throw a body punch but Dias avoids it by throwing Parrotface back against the cage.
Parrotface lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dias working hard to break the clinch.
Parrotface unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Parrotface prevents Dias from breaking the clinch.
Dias looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Parrotface keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dias's efforts to push away.
Parrotface taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dias tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dias looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dias tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Parrotface just stands there and leans against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dias wants a takedown.
Dias tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Parrotface comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Parrotface scores with a knee to the head.
Parrotface looks gassed!
Parrotface lands a nice elbow.
Dias pushes off an throws an elbow but Parrotface leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dias looking for a takedown.
Parrotface lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dias on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Parrotface misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dias.
Dias is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dias wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Parrotface has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dias has had enough of the clinch but Parrotface keeps him there for the moment.

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.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Parrotface swings wildly with an uppercut but Dias uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dias drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Parrotface breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dias tries to clinch but Parrotface moves out of range.
Dias fails with a takedown attempt.
Dias closes the distance and clinches up with Parrotface, looking for a takedown. Dias pushes Parrotface against the cage but Parrotface circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Parrotface pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Parrotface wants to clinch up but Dias keeps it at a distance.
Dias pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown by Dias or perhaps it was just good defense by Parrotface which made him look bad.
Dias shoots for a double leg takedown but Parrotface sprawls well. He's pushed Dias's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parrotface wants to clinch.
Dias moves out of range of the body kick from Parrotface.

Dias closes the distance and clinches.
Dias goes for a takedown in the clinch but Parrotface prevents it.
Dias is trying to break the clinch but Parrotface has him pressed against the cage.
Dias jumps guard but Parrotface stands there with Dias around his waist. Dias gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dias is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dias tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Parrotface just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dias has had enough of the clinch but Parrotface keeps him there for the moment.
Dias tries to circle away but Parrotface has him pinned against the cage.
Dias tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Parrotface just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dias is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dias is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Parrotface gets underhooks to prevent Dias's takedown attempt.
Parrotface managing to block the knees to the body from Dias.
Dias tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Parrotface smiles and moves away.
Lt Parrotface is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dias will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dias tries to clinch up but Parrotface circles away and keeps his distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Parrotface checks a leg kick.

Dias shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dias passes Parrotface's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dias lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dias trying to mount his opponent but Parrotface defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lt Parrotface dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Dias's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dias looks to land a body kick but Parrotface moved away.
Parrotface looks to land a body kick but Dias moved away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dias is trying to force a seperation but Parrotface has the dominant position.
Dias is looking to break free of the clinch but Parrotface has double underhooks.
Dias goes for a takedown in the clinch but Parrotface prevents it.

Dias has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Parrotface clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dias slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Dias working for a choke but Parrotface is defending well.
Dias controlling the position well here. Parrotface rolled but Dias kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Parrotface is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Parrotface is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dias gets his way!
Dias trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Parrotface doesn't escape.

Dias is persistently looking for the submission but Parrotface is defending it well.
Dias really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Parrotface.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Parrotface is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dias is riding his opponent, not letting Parrotface buck him off.
Parrotface is taking damage to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.

Parrotface defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dias's arms.
Dias controls the position.
Dias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Dave Dias just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Dias tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parrotface avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dias tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parrotface was well out of range. Poor timing from Dias.
Dias shoots in for a double leg but Parrotface sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lt Parrotface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dias tries to clinch but Parrotface moves out of range.

Dias shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Parrotface napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dias has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Parrotface!
Dias controlling from mount.
Dias is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Parrotface can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Dias dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dave Dias's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Dias shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Parrotface as he jumps to the side.
Parrotface fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dias has a takedown stuffed.

Dias drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dias has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dias 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.
Dias passes Parrotface's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dias takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dias wants to pass the guard but Parrotface is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parrotface takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dias is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Parrotface!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias with shots to the head and body - Parrotface looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dias content just to control the position here.
Dias dominating with strikes here.
Parrotface is in a horrible position here. Dias smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dias with the ground and pound from mount.
Dias controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Dias connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Parrotface in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias with shots to the head and body - Parrotface looks very uncomfortable down there.
Parrotface is in a horrible position here. Dias smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dias looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Parrotface is bucking up trying to escape but Dias cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dias postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Parrotface looks a forlorn figure.
Dias controlling from the full mount.
Dias landing shots from mount.

Dias working for a submission but Parrotface is keeping him at bay.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias landing punches.
Dias moves to the back position.
Dias slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Dias's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dias lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Parrotface hold on?!

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Dias showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dias 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 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Dias!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Harmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Mojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Bill Harmon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Harmon
vs
Mojo

175 cm
21
178 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

187 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Harmon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Mojo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mojo fails with a takedown attempt.
Harmon's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Harmon duly obliges.

It looks like Kyle Mojo has been cut.

Mojo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harmon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harmon pulls Mojo in close to prevent any damage.

Mojo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Harmon is trying to keep Mojo in close.
Mojo wants to control from the top but Harmon keeps moving.

Harmon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mojo defends it easily.
Mojo trying to control the position from guard on top but Harmon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mojo throwing strikes from guard but Harmon blocks nicely.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Harmon as Mojo shoots in.

Harmon clinches up against the cage.
Harmon is working for takedown but Mojo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Harmon tries to break free but Mojo pushes him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Harmon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Harmon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harmon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mojo.

Harmon rushes Mojo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Harmon.
Mojo takes a shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mojo is trying to drag Harmon to the mat but Harmon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bill Harmon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Mojo.
Mojo blocks an elbow strike from Harmon.

Harmon manages to break the clinch.
Harmon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mojo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Harmon darts in and clinches Mojo up against the cage.
Mojo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stalling in the clinch from Harmon.
Harmon tries to break free but Mojo pushes him back against the cage.
Mojo tries for a takedown but Harmon manages to get underhooks.
Mojo prevents a takedown attempt there.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mojo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harmon has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harmon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mojo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A hook to the body from Harmon.
Mojo looks gassed!

Harmon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mojo.
Mojo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Harmon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mojo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Harmon working the ground and pound from side control.
Mojo is trying to improve his position.
Harmon landing a few strikes.
Mojo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Harmon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Harmon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mojo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Harmon wants to work for an arm triangle but Mojo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harmon is trying to control. Mojo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mojo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Mojo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harmon is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harmon 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.

Harmon drops back looking for a leg! Mojo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mojo manages to kick Harmon off! Harmon jumps back into Mojo's guard.
Mojo keeping moving, preventing Harmon from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Mojo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harmon is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Harmon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Mojo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Harmon moves into the clinch.

Mojo wants the takedown. Harmon is fighting it off but Mojo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Harmon's guard against the cage.

Mojo drops back looking for a leg! Harmon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harmon manages to kick Mojo off! Mojo jumps back into Harmon's guard.
Harmon thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Harmon is controlling Mojo's posture.
Mojo wants to stand but Harmon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mojo trying to control but Harmon is working from the bottom.
Harmon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mojo is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harmon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mojo.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Harmon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Mojo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Harmon's guard now.
Mojo wants to control from the top but Harmon keeps moving.

Harmon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harmon wants to sweep but no luck.
Mojo trying to control but Harmon is working from the bottom.

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

Mojo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Harmon is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mojo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mojo manages to get back to half guard.
Harmon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Harmon slips a nice elbow through Mojo's hands, connecting with Mojo's forehead.
Harmon stalling.
Harmon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mojo's head.
Harmon is trying to control the action in half guard but Mojo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Harmon moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mojo.
Harmon working the ground and pound from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mojo is trying to get back to half guard.
Harmon trying to control the position but Mojo is working away.
Mojo tries to buck Harmon off but Harmon is having none of it.
Harmon cracks Mojo with a big right hand but Mojo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Harmon staying calm.
Mojo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Harmon trying to control the action but Mojo is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harmon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mojo gets back to half guard.
Mojo wants to get back to full guard.
Harmon controlling the action here.
Harmon is looking to advance position but Mojo won't allow it.
Harmon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mojo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mojo.
Mojo 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kyle Mojo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kyle Mojo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Mojo looks for a takedown but Harmon sprawls well.
Bill Harmon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harmon throws the kick towards the body but Mojo avoids it.
Mojo misses with a takedown attempt
and Harmon counters with a one-two to the body.
Harmon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mojo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harmon tries to clinch up but Mojo circles away and keeps his distance.
Harmon throws a right and a left that Mojo avoids nicely.
Mojo moves out of range of the body kick from Harmon.
Harmon throws a right and a left that Mojo avoids nicely.
Harmon wants to clinch up but Mojo keeps it at a distance.
Bill Harmon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mojo shoots in for a double leg but Harmon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bill Harmon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Mojo.
Mojo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harmon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harmon doesn't manage to clinch there - Mojo circles away.

Mojo gets the takedown into side control.
Mojo throwing shots but missing, from side control.

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

Mojo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Harmon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mojo but great work by Harmon.
A control attempt from Mojo but he's now mounted!
Harmon putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Harmon landing strikes from the mount.
Harmon lands a nice shot to the head.
Harmon working Mojo over with strikes here.
Harmon punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mojo tries to lock up and control but Harmon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mojo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Harmon breaks from Mojo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Harmon controlling his opponent.
Mojo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Harmon wants to control the pace but Mojo is squirming around nicely.
Harmon controlling the pace for now.
Mojo can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Harmon.
A nice elbow there by Harmon.
Harmon scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Harmon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mojo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mojo working to try and regain half guard.
Mojo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Harmon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Harmon landing punches.
Mojo tries to lock up and control but Harmon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mojo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mojo swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Mojo is looking to improve his position but Harmon isn't that keen on the idea.
Harmon punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Harmon.
Mojo is trying to escape the mount.
Harmon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Harmon working Mojo over with strikes here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Harmon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harmon 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Harmon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus van Hahneman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yanker Funker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think van Hahneman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Into the Lungs of Hell. Marcus van Hahneman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yanker Funker's chin.

van Hahneman
vs
Funker

190 cm
23
225 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

191 cm
21
260 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus van Hahneman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Yanker Funker!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
van Hahneman cracks the inside of Funker's front leg.
van Hahneman slaps away a takedown attempt from Funker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
van Hahneman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
van Hahneman cracks the inside of Funker's front leg.
Horrible takedown by van Hahneman or perhaps it was just good defense by Funker which made him look bad.

Funker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Funker prevents van Hahneman from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funker looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now van Hahneman is on top in guard.
Funker is pulling down on van Hahneman's head. It's preventing any offense from van Hahneman, at least for the moment.
van Hahneman wants to control from the top but Funker keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funker doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
van Hahneman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Funker is keeping the position for now.

van Hahneman gets to his feet - Funker follows without any prompting.

van Hahneman clinches with his opponent.
van Hahneman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Funker takes an elbow to the temple.
Funker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. van Hahneman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Funker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as van Hahneman sprawls well. van Hahneman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Funker gets slowly back to his feet.
Marcus van Hahneman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yanker Funker.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Funker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming van Hahneman to the mat! van Hahneman manages to get full guard.
van Hahneman 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.
van Hahneman is working hard here to advance position.
van Hahneman has his hands on Funker's head, controlling the position.
Funker trying to control but van Hahneman is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

van Hahneman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Funker defends well.
van Hahneman is looking to stand up but Funker isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Funker moves out of range as van Hahneman throws a body kick.
van Hahneman looks for the body kick but Funker saw that one coming.
van Hahneman stuffs the takedown attempt from Funker. Funker gets slowly back to his feet.
van Hahneman lands with an uppercut that bounces Funker off the cage and back into rage.
Funker closes this distance looking for a takedown but van Hahneman circles away.
Funker looks gassed!
Funker needs to keep his hands up - van Hahneman had a free shot at his head there.
van Hahneman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Funker defends it nicely.
van Hahneman is looking to slow Funker down with leg kicks.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Funker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees to the body from van Hahneman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus van Hahneman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

van Hahneman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Funker!

van Hahneman stands up from mount. Strange move.
van Hahneman scores with a three punch combo!
van Hahneman lands a high kick!

Funker clinches up against the cage.

van Hahneman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
van Hahneman feints and then cracks Funker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Funker down.
van Hahneman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Funker throws a body kick the misses
and van Hahneman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marcus van Hahneman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
van Hahneman tries for a takedown but Funker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Funker moves out of range as van Hahneman throws a body kick.
Funker is breathing heavily.

van Hahneman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
van Hahneman controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funker trying to control here.
van Hahneman controlling the action here.
van Hahneman wants to control but Funker is keeping him busy.

That's two 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.
van Hahneman stalling.
Funker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. van Hahneman is working away from the top position though.
van Hahneman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Funker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

van Hahneman seems to be looking for submissions.
Funker is trying to maintain the position but van Hahneman is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

van Hahneman stands up out of the half guard.

Funker takes the fight into the clinch.
Funker takes a knee to the side of the body.
van Hahneman landing some nice looking knees to the body.

van Hahneman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
van Hahneman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
van Hahneman cracks the inside of Funker's front leg.
van Hahneman with a lazy takedown attempt

and Funker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
van Hahneman scores a nice knee to the body.

van Hahneman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
van Hahneman wants to pass the guard but Funker is keeping the position.

van Hahneman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Funker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, van Hahneman has managed to get both his arms back between Funker's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
van Hahneman looking to pass the guard.
Funker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
van Hahneman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funker 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.
van Hahneman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus van Hahneman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

van Hahneman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Funker misses the shot to the body.
Funker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
van Hahneman fails to land with a series of punches.
van Hahneman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
van Hahneman throws a quick inside leg kick.
van Hahneman fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
van Hahneman fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus van Hahneman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Funker moves into range and clinches up with van Hahneman.
van Hahneman lands a good knee to the midsection. Funker won't want to take too many of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funker lands a knee to the body.
van Hahneman taking a breather.
Funker tries for a takedown. No joy.

Funker lands a takedown into guard.
Funker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Funker won't allow van Hahneman to get back to his feet.
Funker postures up in van Hahneman's guard and throws a big left but van Hahneman blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now van Hahneman is on top in guard.
Funker controls van Hahneman momentarily but van Hahneman frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funker 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.
van Hahneman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Marcus van Hahneman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
van Hahneman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
A lull in the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

van Hahneman decides to take the fight back to the feet.
van Hahneman throws a leg kick that misses.
van Hahneman throws a sloppy head kick and Funker moves out of range easily.
van Hahneman fails with the takedown.

Funker drives through and clinches with van Hahneman against the cage.
Funker drops down looking for an ankle pick but van Hahneman pulls his leg out and moves away.
van Hahneman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marcus van Hahneman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
van Hahneman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
van Hahneman throws a right and a left that Funker avoids nicely.
van Hahneman misses with a wild combination.
Funker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
van Hahneman misses with a head kick.
Funker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
van Hahneman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

van Hahneman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Funker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Yanker Funker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcus van Hahneman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Funker prevents van Hahneman from improving position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yanker Funker.
Well van Hahneman 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus van Hahneman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhamed Nasir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muhamed Nasir has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fox
vs
Nasir

175 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

201 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Steve Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Muhamed Nasir!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Nasir.
Fox fails with the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Nasir.
Nasir throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nasir takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Fox looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nasir!
You get the feeling that Nasir really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Fox tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Nasir has left one of his arms exposed and Fox doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Nasir screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Fox!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sutton Ripley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tristan Mkhalele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ripley kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Danzig - Hand Of Doom. Mkhalele has chosen Noir Désir - Un jour en France as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ripley
vs
Mkhalele

188 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
199 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Granite chin

Nemesis Cage Clothing

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sutton Ripley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tristan Mkhalele!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ripley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mkhalele circles away quickly and effectively.
Mkhalele is looking to clinch but Ripley is avoiding it.
Mkhalele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ripley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mkhalele closes the distance and clinches up with Ripley, looking for a takedown. Mkhalele pushes Ripley against the cage but Ripley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mkhalele lands a head kick!
Mkhalele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ripley.
Ripley throws out a powerful jab.

Mkhalele clinches with his opponent.
Mkhalele lands a damaging elbow.
Mkhalele prevents Ripley from breaking the clinch.
Ripley is trying to break the clinch but Mkhalele is controlling him.
Mkhalele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ripley can't break the clinch.
Ripley dodges an elbow strike from Mkhalele.
Ripley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Mkhalele jumps guard and drags Ripley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mkhalele preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ripley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tristan Mkhalele!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butch Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brendan Wertman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wertman has chosen Not Afraid as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Winchester
vs
Wertman

185 cm
24
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Butch Winchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brendan Wertman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Winchester moves into the clinch.
Wertman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Winchester avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Winchester tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wertman stops a takedown attempt from Winchester.
Wertman has Winchester pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Winchester manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Winchester fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Winchester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winchester tries to score a body lock takedown but Wertman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wertman gets underhooks to prevent Winchester's takedown attempt.
Wertman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wertman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Winchester smiles and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Winchester.
Wertman looks for a takedown but Winchester sprawls well.
Winchester tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wertman swivels and escapes.
Winchester stuffs the takedown attempt from Wertman. Wertman gets slowly back to his feet.
Winchester shoots in but Wertman avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wertman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Winchester defends it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Winchester looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wertman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wertman swats away the attempt to clinch by Winchester.

Wertman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Winchester looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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.
Winchester manages to get back to half guard.
Wertman lands with a punch from half guard.
Wertman is thwarting Winchester's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wertman tries to pass to full mount but Winchester defends it.
Winchester trying to control from the bottom.
Wertman is pressing down on Winchester's thigh, looking to free his foot. Winchester is holding on for now.
Wertman is thwarting Winchester's attempts to control the position.
Winchester is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wertman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wertman throws a head kick but Winchester moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Winchester is defended easily by Wertman.
Winchester circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester shoots and misses
and Wertman counters with a stiff right hand.
Wertman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Winchester keeps the fight on the outside.
Winchester throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wertman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Winchester as he jumps to the side.
Winchester throws a sloppy head kick and Wertman moves out of range easily.
Winchester lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wertman misses with a head kick.
Wertman stuffs the takedown attempt from Winchester. Winchester gets slowly back to his feet.
Wertman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winchester paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Wertman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winchester manages to get back to half guard.
Wertman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wertman wants to pass the guard but Winchester is defending well.
Wertman is looking to take a break and control but Winchester is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Winchester trying to control but Wertman postures up.
Winchester is trying to get back to full guard.
Winchester is controlling Wertman's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan Wertman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

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

Wertman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winchester has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wertman has managed to get both his arms back between Winchester's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wertman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wertman stopping the sweep attempt from Winchester.
Winchester working a defensive guard here.
Winchester doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Winchester looking to control.
Winchester keeping full guard, as Wertman tries to pass.
Winchester keeping moving, preventing Wertman from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Winchester forces Wertman back against the cage and clinches.
Wertman stalling in the clinch but Winchester improves position.
Winchester pushes Wertman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Winchester has Wertman pushed against the cage.
Winchester gets underhooks to prevent Wertman's takedown attempt.
Winchester cracks Wertman with a nice body shot.

Winchester's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Winchester moves into the clinch.
Winchester tries for a takedown. No joy.

Winchester pulls guard.

Winchester throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wertman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wertman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Winchester's guard.

Wertman stands up and waves to Winchester to follow him.
A good leg kick by Winchester.
Wertman is breathing heavily.
Winchester is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wertman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Winchester decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winchester looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wertman is not content to let Winchester control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester not doing much here.

Winchester is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Winchester wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Wertman uses the opportunity to regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Winchester pushing down on Wertman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Winchester seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wertman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Winchester is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Winchester decides to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Winchester dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!

Winchester throws a head kick but Wertman moves out of range.
Butch Winchester is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wertman fails with the takedown.
Wertman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Winchester tries to avoid it but Wertman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Winchester to the ground. Winchester escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

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

Wertman is rocked!

It looks like Brendan Wertman has been cut.

Winchester closes the distance and pushes Wertman back into the cage.
Winchester jumps guard but Wertman stands there with Winchester around his waist. Winchester gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Winchester manages to break the clinch.
Winchester shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wertman but Wertman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Winchester is looking to clinch but Wertman is avoiding it.
Wertman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Winchester scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winchester thumps Wertman with a low kick.
Wertman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wertman avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Winchester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winchester closes the distance and clinches up with Wertman, looking for a takedown. Winchester pushes Wertman against the cage but Wertman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wertman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Winchester stalks Wertman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wertman's face. Wertman staggers backwards, shaken.
Wertman is still on wobbly legs! Can Winchester finish him?
Winchester shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wertman as he avoids it easily.
Wertman seems to have recovered his senses.
Wertman looks for a takedown but Winchester sprawls well.
Winchester looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wertman shoots in but Winchester avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Winchester shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wertman sprawls well. Wertman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Winchester gets slowly back to his feet.
Winchester keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wertman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Winchester swivels and escapes.
Nice body kick there by Winchester.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winchester shoots in for a takedown but Wertman shows good takedown defense.
Wertman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wertman wants it to stay on the feet.
Wertman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wertman wants it to stay on the feet.
Wertman shoots in but Winchester avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Winchester shoots in looking for a takedown. Wertman tries to sprawl out of it but Winchester keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wertman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Winchester closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Winchester breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wertman shoots and misses
and Winchester counters with a nice kick to the body.

Winchester closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Winchester lands a knee to the head.
Winchester jumps guard but Wertman stands there with Winchester around his waist. Winchester gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Winchester pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Wertman. No joy for Winchester on that attempt.
Wertman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Winchester sprawls well. Winchester wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wertman gets slowly back to his feet.
Winchester shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wertman defends it nicely.
Wertman takes one on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Winchester gets a clinch.

Winchester jumps guard.
Wertman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winchester swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wertman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wertman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wertman landing with the ground and pound.
Winchester managing to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wertman looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Butch Winchester showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Winchester 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butch Winchester!