"Second Sight" PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Wrend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wado Ryu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: kalimba. Mark Wrend could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wado Ryu's chin.

Wrend
vs
Ryu

177 cm
20
181 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

190 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Wrend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wado Ryu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrend thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wrend fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wrend misses with a lunging right hand
and Ryu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wrend waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryu.
Wrend misses with a shot to the body
and Ryu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Ryu blocks the low kick.

Wrend clinches with his opponent.
Wrend keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ryu's efforts to push away.
Ryu wants to take the fight to the mat but Wrend manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A hook to the body from Wrend.
Ryu working aggressively here.
Ryu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wrend scores a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrend has Ryu pressed against the cage, preventing Ryu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Ryu fails to land.
Ryu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ryu working hard to break the clinch.
Wrend lands a left hand.
Stalling in the clinch from Wrend.
Ryu misses with some punches.
Ryu takes a shot to the head.
Wrend lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wrend lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ryu.
Wrend is working Ryu over against the cage.
Ryu misses with an elbow strike.
Ryu working hard to break the clinch.
Wrend scores with a shot to the side of Ryu's head.
Ryu lands an elbow just above Wrend 's eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrend prevents a body shot from Ryu.
Ryu is trying to push Wrend away but Wrend has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wrend blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wrend.
Ryu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Wrend has picked Ryu up - he's going for a ride! Wrend dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wrend has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryu is looking to improve his position.
Wrend with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ryu is looking to control Wrend's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ryu avoid being mounted?
Wrend trying to control the pace.
Wrend missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wrend looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ryu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wrend slows the pace down in half guard.
Wrend 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.
Wrend has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wrend is trying to work for a kimura but Ryu is defending well.
Well, if Wrend is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ryu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ryu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Well, if Wrend is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wrend seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ryu for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ryu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ryu is trying to get back to full guard.
Wrend is taking a breather. Ryu 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 four minutes gone in the round.

Wrend is trying for a kimura here. Ryu looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Wrend wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Wrend!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Gumball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foster comes into a darkened arena with his song building. If you want blood - AC/DC kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Martin Foster has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gumball
vs
Foster

195 cm
20
290 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
282 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Larry Gumball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Foster!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gumball misses with a body kick.
Gumball punishes Foster's body with a nice straight punch.
Gumball fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Foster. Beautiful body shot.
Gumball throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Foster sends Gumball crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Foster is motioning to the referee to let Gumball up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

It looks like Larry Gumball has been cut.
Gumball is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Foster drops Gumball with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gumball looks back up at him and smiles so Foster waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Gumball is rocked!
Foster measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Gumball! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Martin Foster!
After the fight, Martin Foster 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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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kake Luikku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herman Munster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herman Munster is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Luikku
vs
Munster

210 cm
26
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

205 cm
25
288 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kake Luikku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Herman Munster!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luikku lands a nice looking body shot.
Luikku seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Munster works Luikku's body with a nice hook.
Luikku throws a hook but Munster blocks it.
It seemed like Munster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luikku throws a lazy uppercut
and Munster counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Luikku thinking.
Luikku is breathing heavily.
Good shot there by Munster.

It looks like Kake Luikku has been cut.
Luikku takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Munster lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Luikku head around and knocks him out cold! Munster hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Herman Munster!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Brenden Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brenden Alves could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jackson Teller's chin.

Alves
vs
Teller

185 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
198 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brenden Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Teller!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alves.
Alves shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Teller defends it nicely.
Teller jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Alves drives through with a takedown into Teller's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Alves is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Teller is looking to stand up but Alves isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Alves drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alves jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Teller looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves is looking to advance position but Teller has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Teller in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Teller wants to get back to his feet but Alves is holding on tight.
Alves sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Alves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alves gets back to full guard.
Teller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Teller tries to stand but Alves is controlling from the bottom.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alves working for a triangle but Teller defends it easily.

Alves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Teller wanted to stand there but Alves had control of the position.

Alves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Teller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Teller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Alves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Teller defends well.
Teller is looking to stand up but Alves won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Alves looking for a guillotine here but Teller defends easily.
Teller would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alves looking for a guillotine here but Teller defends easily.

Alves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Teller is aware though and is defending well.

Teller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Alves has his foot on Teller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Teller works his way back into a safe position though.
Alves has a closed guard, preventing Teller from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Teller is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Teller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Alves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Alves has his foot on Teller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Teller works his way back into a safe position though.
Teller wants to stand but Alves is controlling his posture from full guard.

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

Teller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Teller has managed to get both his arms back between Alves's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teller wants to get up but he can't break Alves's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brenden Alves dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Teller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decent striking displayed by Teller there.
Alves wants to clinch.
Alves throws a right hand that Teller ducks under and follows up with a left that Teller also avoids with ease.
Alves takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Alves misses with a takedown attempt - Teller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alves is defended easily by Teller.
Teller scores with a one two! Alves had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Despite the aggression on Teller's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brenden Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Teller to score with a decent uppercut.
Teller throws a right hand that Alves ducks under and follows up with a left that Alves also avoids with ease.
Teller throws a nice looking combination but Alves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson Teller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Teller tries to bum rush Alves with a series of wild strikes but Alves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Alves drives through with a takedown into guard.

Teller working for a triangle but Alves defends it easily.
Alves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teller is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alves drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alves jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

Alves has a closed guard, preventing Teller from standing up.

Alves has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Teller should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Alves has tightened it up now! Teller should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brenden Alves!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Higgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Theron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Higgins comes to the cage accompanied by ACDC - TNT . The key to victory for Alex Higgins has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Higgins
vs
Theron

169 cm
27
165 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

175 cm
28
165 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Soul Supremacy Fight Gear

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Higgins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Theron!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Theron manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Theron throws out a counter right but Higgins avoids it with no problem.
Higgins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Higgins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A right-left combo lands from Theron.
Theron swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Higgins wants to clinch up but Theron keeps it at a distance.
Higgins is looking to clinch but Theron is avoiding it.

Theron looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Theron throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Theron thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Higgins's head.

Higgins has one foot on Theron's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Theron misses with a takedown attempt - Higgins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Theron darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Theron there.
Theron is looking to advance position but Higgins won't allow it.
Higgins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Theron on the ground.
Higgins is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins is staying active underneath Theron, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Theron throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Theron has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Theron tries to pass the half guard into mount. Higgins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Theron seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Higgins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Theron missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Theron working Higgins over with strikes.
Theron stops Higgins from getting back to his feet.
Theron wants to lay and pray for a moment but Higgins keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Higgins is trying to stand.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Theron seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Higgins swinging wildly here.
Theron lands a head shot.
Higgins tries to land a leg kick but Theron saw it coming and moves away.
Theron circles away from the clinch attempt.

Theron throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Higgins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Theron is in Higgins's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theron passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Theron wants to control but Higgins is keeping him busy.
Theron works his foot free and advances to mount.
You get the feeling that Higgins really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theron lands a couple of good shots and Higgins has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Theron punches Higgins on the ear.
Higgins is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Theron controls the position.
Higgins is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Theron is landing with strikes. Higgins can't take much more of this.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Higgins trying to get back to his feet but Theron is in full control for now.
Theron 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.
Higgins covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Higgins 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 Theron gets his way!
Theron is landing with strikes from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higgins trying to get back to his feet but Theron is in full control for now.
Theron controls the position.
Higgins staying busy and making it hard for Theron to control.
Theron is landing with strikes. Higgins can't take much more of this.
Theron is punishing Higgins with some ground and pound.

Higgins fending off the submission attempt from Theron.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Theron dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Higgins tries to work over Theron's front leg with a kick but Theron checks it.
Theron blocks a head kick by Higgins.
Higgins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Higgins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Theron throws out a powerful jab.
Higgins tries to close the distance and clinch but Theron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Higgins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Theron manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Higgins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Theron manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Theron closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Higgins's guard.

Theron is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Theron stops Higgins from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theron lands a couple of elbows.
Theron passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theron landing strikes.
Theron trying to control the position but Higgins is working away.
Charlie Theron has got the better of the ground game so far.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet but Theron drags him back down.

Theron wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Higgins, who protects the arm well.
Higgins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Higgins pushes Theron away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Theron gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Theron cracks Higgins with a big right hand but Higgins just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Higgins is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Theron has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Higgins tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet.
Theron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet.
Theron scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Theron scores with punches to the body.
Theron scores with punches and elbows.
Theron cracks Higgins with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Higgins from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Higgins is keeping busy.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Theron scores with punches from the back.
Higgins trying to get back to his feet but Theron is in full control for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theron throwing damaging strikes from the back! Higgins could be in trouble here!

Theron is working for a rear naked choke. Higgins is not defending it well and Theron has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Higgins refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Higgins's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charlie Theron!
Alex Higgins spoke after the fight, saying 'great fight , he was the better fighter , i'll get back into gym and work on more of my weaknesses'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Alexandrovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Nowak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergei Alexandrovich had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Alexandrovich
vs
Nowak

204 cm
18
277 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

196 cm
19
246 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergei Alexandrovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Nowak!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alexandrovich lands a big uppercut and Nowak crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nowak looks OK. Alexandrovich waves Nowak back to his feet!

It looks like Jan Nowak has been cut.
Nowak tries to get into range but Alexandrovich steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Nowak! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Alexandrovich scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergei Alexandrovich!
A relieved looking Sergei Alexandrovich thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thvi Ekki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remulus Romus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thvi Ekki has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ekki
vs
Romus

186 cm
21
195 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

185 cm
21
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thvi Ekki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Remulus Romus!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ekki just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Romus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ekki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Romus takes a swing at Ekki's ribcage but misses.
Ekki misses with a straight right.
Ekki throws a body shot but no joy.
Romus swings widly with a right hand
and Ekki counters with a nice body kick.
Romus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekki moves away.
Romus checks a leg kick nicely.
Ekki thuds a left hand into Romus's body.
Romus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ekki on the side of the head.
We've been informed that Romus has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ekki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Romus throws out a counter right but Ekki avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romus throws a series of punches but Ekki avoids them all with ease.
Ekki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ekki lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Ekki misses.
Ekki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekki clobbers Romus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ekki scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Romus misses.
Ekki thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ekki takes a swing at Romus's ribcage but misses.
Romus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ekki throws a low kick, looking for Romus's leg but Romus calmly moves out of range.
Romus lands a leg kick that knocks Ekki off balance momentarily.
Ekki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ekki slips a jab from Romus.
Romus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ekki avoids the body shot from Romus.
Ekki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Romus checks a leg kick nicely.
Romus misses with the combination.
Ekki thinks about countering with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Romus checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big right from Romus misses.
Ekki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ekki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Romus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Romus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekki defending well as Romus loads up on a big left hand.
Ekki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ekki throws a front kick aimed at Romus's knee but Romus avoids it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ekki.
Romus throws a hook but Ekki avoids it easily.
Ekki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Romus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ekki.
Romus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekki misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekki throws a head kick that misses.
Romus throws a looping overhand right but Ekki ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Romus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ekki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ekki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ekki throws an overhand right that lands on Romus's shoulder, as Romus tries to avoid the shot.
Romus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekki. Ekki obviously looking to wear him down.
Romus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ekki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ekki lands a nice looking body kick.
Ekki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ekki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Romus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Romus lands a nice shot that snaps Ekki's head back.
Ekki throws a sloppy head kick and Romus moves out of range easily.
Ekki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romus misses with a looping left.
We've been told by Ekki's head coaches at GTi 888 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ekki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romus.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Romus.
Ekki scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romus checks a low kick from Ekki.
Ekki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Romus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ekki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekki is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Romus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ekki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ekki tries to land a front kick but Romus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Romus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekki manages to avoid it.
Ekki ducks under a wild hook from Romus.
Romus just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEkki.
Romus misses with a looping left.
Ekki wants to clinch up but Romus keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Romus misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thvi Ekki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ekki tries a head kick but it misses.
Romus throws the left hand but Ekki avoids the punch easily.

Ekki forces Romus back against the cage and clinches.
Ekki blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ekki.
Romus misses with the head strike.
Ekki tries to throw a body punch but Romus avoids it by throwing Ekki back against the cage.
Ekki misses with a knee to the head.
Ekki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ekki looking to throw knees to the head but Romus is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekki blocking some punches.
Ekki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Romus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ekki misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romus throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekki.
Ekki has had enough of the clinch but Romus keeps him there for the moment.
Romus lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Romus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ekki looking to throw knees to the head but Romus is blocking nicely.
Romus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romus lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romus.
Ekki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Romus blocks it with crossed arms.
Romus tries a body shot but Ekki blocks it.
Ekki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ekki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Romus managing to block the knees to the body from Ekki.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romus.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ekki.
Ekki has a couple of punches blocked by Romus.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Romus fails to land.
Ekki tries a knee to the head but Romus blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekki misses with a knee strike.
Ekki tries to land a knee to the head but Romus blocks with his arms.
Ekki scores with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romus.
Ekki misses with a knee strike.
Ekki blocking some punches.
Ekki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ekki misses with a knee to the head.
Come on Romus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romus lands with a light punch inside.
Ekki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romus misses with a body punch.
Romus misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romus is defending well for now.
Ekki lands a body shot.
Romus managing to block the knees to the body from Ekki.
Romus pushes Ekki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Romus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ekki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Romus lands with a light punch inside.
Ekki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Romus misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ekki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ekki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Romus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Romus misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Romus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ekki trying to control the position but instead, Romus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ekki into the cage.
Romus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romus.
Romus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ekki backwards.
Ekki stalling the fight.
Romus lands with a left to the head.
Romus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Remulus Romus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ekki throws a sloppy head kick and Romus moves out of range easily.
Romus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Romus lands a slapping body shot.
Romus throws a big shot that misses.
Romus drops Ekki with a straight right hand, right on the button! Romus follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remulus Romus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Lamb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angelo Morelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Lamb is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Lamb
vs
Morelli

175 cm
20
176 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
20
197 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Lamb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Angelo Morelli!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamb looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lamb throws a head kick but Morelli moves out of range.
Morelli moves out of range as Lamb throws a body kick.
Morelli throws a hook to the side of Lamb's head but Lamb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morelli lands with a nice body punch.
Lamb takes one to the side of the head.

It looks like Josh Lamb has been cut.
Morelli slips a jab and a cross from Lamb.
Morelli has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lamb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morelli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lamb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lamb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morelli was well out of range. Poor timing from Lamb.
Lamb misses with a head kick.
Morelli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lamb with a body shot.
Morelli lands with an uppercut that bounces Lamb off the cage and back into range.
Lamb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
The crowd cheers as Morelli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lamb doesn't seem phased though.
Lamb looks to land a right hand but Morelli moved out of range.
Morelli lands the left hand.
Morelli jabs at Lamb's body.
Lamb walks into a stiff left hand from Morelli.
Morelli connects with a right hand. Lamb shakes it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morelli lands a jab to Lamb's midsection.
Lamb tries a head kick but it misses.
Lamb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morelli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Morelli with a jab.
Lamb misses with a leg kick.
Morelli lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Morelli is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lamb had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Morelli misses with the combination.
Lamb ducks right into an uppercut from Morelli.
Morelli scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Lamb is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamb tries a head kick but it misses.
Lamb takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Lamb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morelli throws a monster overhand right that drops Lamb! Morelli follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angelo Morelli!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Green Beret (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeddicus Starburst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Beret
vs
Starburst

180 cm
26
190 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

185 cm
31
182 lbs
20 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Green Beret!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Zeddicus Starburst!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beret lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Beret walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Starburst checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Beret lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Beret throws a head kick that misses
and Starburst counters with a straight right hand.
Beret throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beret tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Starburst is able to avoid easily.
Starburst checks the leg kick.
Beret throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Starburst looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Beret tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Starburst cracks a nice hook into Beret's ribs.
Beret throws a low kick, looking for Starburst's leg but Starburst calmly moves out of range.
Beret takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Starburst throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beret misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Starburst looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Starburst lands a head shot.
Beret throws a head kick that misses.
Starburst lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Starburst thumps Beret with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beret throws out a leg kick but Starburst moves out of range and Beret only half commits.
Starburst moves out of range of the leg kick from Beret.
Starburst let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Beret blocks a head kick by Starburst.
Green Beret seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starburst scores with a hook to the body. Beret takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Starburst works Beret's body with a nice hook.
Starburst lands with a thumping leg kick.
Beret throws a sloppy head kick and Starburst moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Beret.
Starburst stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beret.
Starburst connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Beret is rocked!
Starburst misses with a wild body shot.
Beret tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beret moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStarburst.
Beret throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beret throws a wild body kick that Starburst sees coming a mile off.
Beret misses with a low kick.
Beret throws a push kick but Starburst slaps the foot to one side.
Starburst throws a counter combo.
Starburst lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beret at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Starburst finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Beret throws a leg kick that is checked
and Starburst counters with a thumping low kick.
Beret moves out of range of the body kick.
Beret misses with a head kick.
Starburst bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beret's head.
Starburst fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Starburst has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beret tries to break the clinch but Starburst is controlling the position.
Starburst lands a nice shot to the body.
Starburst tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beret's elbow.
Starburst keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beret's efforts to push away.
Starburst misses with a punch to the body.
Starburst has Beret pressed against the cage, preventing Beret from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Beret tries to break the clinch but Starburst is controlling the position.
Starburst misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Beret pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beret moves out of range of the leg kick from Starburst.
Beret displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Starburst throws out the jab.
Beret half committed to a counter leg kick.
Beret takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Starburst moves out of range as Beret throws a body kick.
A good leg kick by Beret.
Beret throws a low kick but it's checked well by Starburst.
Starburst takes a swing at Beret's ribcage but misses.
Beret seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Starburst throws a body punch but Beret moves out of range.
Beret misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Starburst lands a brutal head kick. Beret looks out on his feet and Starburst throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Zeddicus Starburst! Zeddicus Starburst retains his middleweight title!
Zeddicus Starburst decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Imperiex Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beck kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Seek n Destroy. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Beck
vs
Prime

193 cm
21
251 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

205 cm
22
280 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, John Beck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Imperiex Prime!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beck tries to bum rush Prime with a series of wild strikes but Prime uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Prime ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Prime throws a big shot that misses.
Prime fails to land with a series of punches.
Beck dodges the punch combination from Prime.
Sloppy strikes from Beck. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Beck misses.
A combination from Prime does no damage.
Prime ducks under a wild hook from Beck.
Prime is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Beck scores with a crisp jab that stopped Prime in his tracks.
A big right from Prime misses.
Beck is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Prime misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beck ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Beck bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Prime's head.

Prime is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Beck! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Beck!
A relieved looking John Beck thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.