KOTC-6 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Krank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Luke Skywalker has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Skywalker
vs
Krank

193 cm
18
205 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Skywalker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Krank!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Krank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skywalker looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Krank tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skywalker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Krank shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Krank lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Krank is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Krank has eaten all the pies!
Skywalker pushes Krank off looking to stand but Krank dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krank is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Skywalker manages to get to full guard.
Krank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skywalker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Krank controls the pace.
Krank is looking to work some ground and pound but Skywalker has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krank accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krank loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Krank sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Krank tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Skywalker defends well and Krank ends up having to push Skywalker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Skywalker feinted with a counter takedown.

Krank rushes Skywalker and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Skywalker has hold of one of Krank's legs. Krank is fighting the takedown attempt but Skywalker gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krank can do anything to dispel that myth.
Krank 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.
Krank seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Krank throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Krank is adopting a defensive guard.
Skywalker preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krank throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Krank is controlling Skywalker's posture.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Krank fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Skywalker attempts a counter takedown but Krank avoids it well and moves away.
A big right from Krank misses.
Skywalker tries to counter with a takedown but Krank is quick to defend against it.
Krank misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skywalker feinted with a counter takedown.
Krank tries to clinch up.
Krank fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skywalker avoids it really well and circles away.
Luke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Krank.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
No joy there for Krank, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skywalker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Krank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skywalker blocks a head kick by Krank.
Krank misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skywalker slips a jab and a cross from Krank.
Skywalker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Krank moves in looking to clinch but Skywalker pushes him off.
Skywalker tries to counter with a takedown but Krank is quick to defend against it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Skywalker avoids the head kick by Krank.
Michael Krank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krank tries to clinch there but Skywalker circles away.
Skywalker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krank sprawls and moves away.
Skywalker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Skywalker tries to counter with a takedown but Krank is quick to defend against it.
Krank goes for a double leg but Skywalker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Skywalker continues to drive forward.
Skywalker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Skywalker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krank fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Skywalker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krank shoots in for a takedown but Skywalker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Luke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Krank.
Krank shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skywalker defends it nicely.
Skywalker feinted with a counter takedown.
Krank shoots for a takedown but Skywalker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Krank looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skywalker is fending him off so far but Krank persists. Nope, Skywalker circles away and we're back to standing.
Krank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skywalker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skywalker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Krank fails with an attempt to clinch.
Krank fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Skywalker attempts a counter takedown but Krank avoids it well and moves away.
Krank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Skywalker counters with a takedown into side control.

Skywalker decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Krank changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skywalker tries to avoid it but Krank manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skywalker to the ground. Skywalker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Krank tries to clinch but Skywalker moves out of range.
Skywalker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krank throws a series of punches but Skywalker moves out of range.
Skywalker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skywalker feinted with a counter takedown.
Krank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skywalker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Krank throws a chopping leg kick but Skywalker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Skywalker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Krank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krank tried to score with a low kick but Skywalker checks it.
Skywalker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Krank will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Krank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skywalker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Krank misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Skywalker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Krank throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skywalker keeps the fight on the outside.
Skywalker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krank sprawls and moves away.
Krank tries to clinch

and Skywalker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Skywalker dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Krank throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Skywalker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Skywalker is fighting to break Krank's control of his arms but Krank is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Krank trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Skywalker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Krank, up you get!
Skywalker checks the leg kick.
Skywalker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krank fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Krank clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krank is trying to pull guard but Skywalker has him pressed against the cage.
Krank fails to pull guard.
Luke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Krank.
Skywalker stalling in the clinch.

Skywalker works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Skywalker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Krank is looking to clinch but Skywalker is avoiding it.
Skywalker tries to counter with a takedown but Krank is quick to defend against it.
Krank misses with a two punch combination.
Skywalker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skywalker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skywalker attempts a counter takedown but Krank avoids it well and moves away.
Krank fails to land the takedown.
Skywalker feinted with a counter takedown.
Krank shoots in for a takedown but Skywalker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Skywalker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krank sprawls and moves away.
Krank shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skywalker as he avoids it easily.
Skywalker feinted with a counter takedown.
Skywalker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krank can do to turn this around?
Krank tries to clinch

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

Skywalker stands up from Krank's guard - Skywalker perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krank wants to clinch up but Skywalker keeps it at a distance.
Krank looks to land a body kick but Skywalker moved away.
Krank looks for a takedown but Skywalker sprawls well.

Krank moves into the clinch.

Skywalker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Skywalker manages to end up in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Skywalker decides to stand up, so the ref orders Krank to his feet.
Krank fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Skywalker attempts a counter takedown but Krank avoids it well and moves away.
Krank shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skywalker as he jumps to the side.

Krank closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Skywalker clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Skywalker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krank is looking to clinch.
Krank tries to clinch but Skywalker moves out of range.
Krank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krank looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skywalker is fending him off so far but Krank persists. Nope, Skywalker circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker blocks a leg kick.
Skywalker tries to counter with a takedown but Krank is quick to defend against it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Krank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skywalker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krank sprawls and moves away.
Krank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skywalker.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krank closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Skywalker's guard.
Krank won't allow Skywalker to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krank tries to stand but Skywalker is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker wants to stand but Krank is controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Krank dives in and grabs Skywalker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skywalker pushes down on Krank's head and hops out.
Skywalker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Krank changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skywalker tries to avoid it but Krank manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skywalker to the ground. Skywalker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Luke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Krank.
Krank closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skywalker circles away.
Skywalker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Krank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skywalker paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krank.
Skywalker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krank sprawls and moves away.
Luke Skywalker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skywalker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Krank doesn't manage to clinch there - Skywalker circles away.
Skywalker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krank sprawls and moves away.
Krank tries to clinch but Skywalker is having none of it.
Skywalker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krank sprawls and moves away.
Skywalker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skywalker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

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.
Skywalker keeps the fight on the outside.
Skywalker blocks the body kick.
Skywalker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skywalker attempts a counter takedown but Krank avoids it well and moves away.
A punch combination from Krank misses.
Krank tries to land a body kick

and Skywalker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krank is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Skywalker had his way with Michael Krank in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Krank looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Krank finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Skywalker attempts a counter takedown but Krank avoids it well and moves away.
Krank looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krank misses with a body kick.
Skywalker attempts a counter takedown but Krank avoids it well and moves away.
Krank tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skywalker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skywalker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krank misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Luke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Krank.
Krank throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Skywalker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krank sprawls and moves away.
Skywalker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krank dives in for a single leg takedown but Skywalker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Krank goes for a double leg but Skywalker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Skywalker continues to drive forward.
Krank shoots in for a takedown but Skywalker shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Krank tries to clinch but Skywalker moves out of range.
Krank looks to land a left hand but Skywalker moved out of range nicely.
Skywalker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Krank is looking to clinch.
Krank fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skywalker feinted with a counter takedown.
Krank is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skywalker tries to counter with a takedown but Krank is quick to defend against it.
Krank shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skywalker as he jumps to the side.
Skywalker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krank sprawls and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krank tries to clinch up but Skywalker circles away and keeps his distance.
Skywalker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krank sprawls and moves away.
Krank fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krank fails to land the takedown.
Skywalker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krank sprawls and moves away.
Skywalker swats away the attempt to clinch by Krank.
Skywalker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Krank throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Skywalker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Skywalker postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Krank to stand up.
Krank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skywalker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Krank looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skywalker is fending him off so far but Krank persists. Nope, Skywalker circles away and we're back to standing.
Skywalker feinted with a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krank wants to clinch.
Skywalker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Skywalker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Skywalker 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Skywalker!
Luke Skywalker retains his light heavyweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darth Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Brandon Michaels enters the cage!

Vader
vs
Michaels

193 cm
18
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

150 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

GREEN!160

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Darth Vader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vader looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Michaels wants to clinch.
Michaels throws a push kick but Vader slaps the foot to one side.
Vader avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Michaels looks to move away, Vader throws a big counter combo bu Michaels just gets out of the way.

Michaels rushes Vader and presses him up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Michaels tries for a takedown but Vader manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vader has Michaels pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vader pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Michaels tumbling to the mat - Vader dives into Michaels's guard.

Michaels working for a triangle but Vader defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Michaels is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vader is aware though and is defending well.
Vader trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Michaels looking to control.
Michaels has control of Vader's left arm, preventing Vader from doing any damage.
Vader wants to control from the top but Michaels keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vader postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Michaels should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Vader dives in and scores a takedown into Michaels's guard.
Michaels is trying to keep Vader in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels has control of Vader's left arm, preventing Vader from doing any damage.

Michaels escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vader gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vader will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Michaels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels pulls Vader in close to prevent any damage.
Vader is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vader trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vader swats away the attempt to clinch by Michaels.
Vader swats away the attempt to clinch by Michaels.
It looked like Vader was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Michaels drives through and clinches with Vader against the cage.

Vader has clasped his hands together around Michaels's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Michaels tries to improve position but can't.
Michaels really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vader. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Michaels is trying to control Vader's posture but Vader avoids it.
Michaels is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Vader working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Michaels can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Michaels pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Michaels darts in trying to clinch
and Vader counters with a nice uppercut.
Michaels lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Michaels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vader swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vader is looking to counter the offense by Michaels and move into the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Michaels has eaten all the pies!
Michaels throws a half hearted mid kick.
Darth Vader is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Michaels tries to clinch up but Vader circles away and keeps his distance.
Michaels looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels moves in looking to clinch but Vader pushes him off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Michaels moves into the clinch.
Vader looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Michaels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Michaels misses with a body kick.
Vader seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Michaels fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vader tries to counter with a takedown but Michaels is quick to defend against it.
Michaels tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vader makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Michaels closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Vader gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Michaels is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vader looking to pass the guard.

Michaels has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vader can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Michaels is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Michaels has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vader can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Michaels can't keep his opponent in guard - Vader advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels wants to control but Vader is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels has hold of Vader's hands but Vader slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Vader is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Michaels has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vader trying to control from half guard but Michaels is working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Vader shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Michaels's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader postures up.
Vader sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Michaels's guard.
Michaels is trying to control but can't.
Darth Vader overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vader controlling the action here.
Vader is looking to take a break and control but Michaels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michaels tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Vader has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Vader dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Michaels is looking to clinch but Vader is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Michaels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Vader gets tackled into the cage by Michaels. Michaels maintains the clinch.
Michaels avoiding damage.

Michaels breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Michaels misses with a kick to the body

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

Michaels is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Michaels trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom.
Vader slips nicely into half guard.
Michaels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vader is thwarting Michaels's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Michaels is staying active underneath Vader, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Michaels is trying to stand back up but Vader is controlling him

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Michaels looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Michaels tries to clinch up.
Michaels tries to clinch up
and Vader counters with a right hand to the body.
Michaels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vader manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Vader has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vader blocks a body shot from Michaels.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader keeps control of Michaels as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Michaels is trying to pull guard but Vader has him pressed against the cage.

Vader gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Vader trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michaels is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Michaels looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vader slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader landing strikes.

Vader wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Michaels, who protects the arm well.
Michaels is looking to reverse the position.
Vader is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Michaels can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michaels can't do much from the bottom here.
Brandon Michaels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darth Vader is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Michaels throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darth Vader showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vader, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darth Vader!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sean McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Guida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guida comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pussy Liquor kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!

McCarthy
vs
Guida

180 cm
27
149 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

170 cm
20
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean McCarthy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Clay Guida!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McCarthy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guida trying to hold on to McCarthy's head to control him but McCarthy postures up.

McCarthy trying to work for an americana but Guida has managed to regain full guard.

Guida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Guida is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McCarthy is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Guida has his feet on McCarthy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guida on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Guida has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A combination from McCarthy does no damage.

McCarthy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Guida to the ground. McCarthy is now in Guida's guard.
McCarthy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Guida working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McCarthy has passed into half guard!
Guida scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but McCarthy manages to mount him!
Guida wants to get back to his feet.
Guida is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McCarthy stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Guida shoots for a double leg takedown but McCarthy sprawls well. He's pushed Guida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Guida throws a head kick but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy throws a nice looking combination but Guida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guida works over McCarthy's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Clay Guida has been cut.
Guida slips a jab from McCarthy.

McCarthy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McCarthy showed some decent athleticism there.
McCarthy prevents Guida from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McCarthy throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Guida to regain full guard.

Guida escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCarthy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Guida keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.

Guida throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Guida lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guida wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
Guida throws an elbow that misses. McCarthy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Guida's guard. Nice move by McCarthy!

Guida looking for subs off his back but McCarthy has passed one foot through into half guard.

Guida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

McCarthy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Guida sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean McCarthy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clay Guida's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jab by Guida.
Guida goes for a double leg but McCarthy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCarthy continues to drive forward.
Guida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCarthy tries to avoid it but Guida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCarthy to the ground. McCarthy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Guida tries for a takedown but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sean McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Guida.

McCarthy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Guida's guard.

Guida looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCarthy prevents Guida from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Guida throws his legs up looking for a submission but McCarthy uses it to pass to side control.

McCarthy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Guida, who protects the arm well.

McCarthy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Guida knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sean McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guida is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McCarthy asserts his dominance and retains side control.

McCarthy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Guida wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

McCarthy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McCarthy lands some shots froms side control.
Guida struggling a bit here.
Guida is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Guida keeps trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guida pushes McCarthy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McCarthy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Guida is looking to regain half guard here but McCarthy keeps moving and retains side control.

McCarthy is trying to get an arm triangle but Guida is defending well.
Guida pushes McCarthy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McCarthy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

McCarthy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Guida is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Guida is trying to control McCarthy's posture but McCarthy avoids it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCarthy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Guida.
McCarthy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

McCarthy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Guida is refusing to be controlled, as McCarthy sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guida wants to get back to full guard but McCarthy has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean McCarthy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clay Guida's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Guida shoots for a double leg takedown but McCarthy sprawls well. He's pushed Guida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Guida tries for a takedown but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from McCarthy.

McCarthy rushes Guida and presses him up against the cage.
Guida tries to pull guard but McCarthy won't allow it.
Sean McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Guida.

McCarthy has hold of one of Guida's legs. Guida is fighting the takedown attempt but McCarthy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McCarthy pushing down on Guida's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

McCarthy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McCarthy trying to control from half guard but Guida is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guida looks like he's trying to stand up.
Guida tries to roll over but McCarthy keeps him under control.
Guida is looking to escape.
McCarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCarthy trying to control the pace.

McCarthy is looking for a kimura here.
McCarthy prevents Guida from standing back up.

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.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCarthy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Guida shoots in for a takedown but McCarthy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCarthy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Despite the aggression on Guida's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

McCarthy moves into the clinch.

McCarthy has Guida pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McCarthy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Guida tumbling to the mat - McCarthy dives into Guida's guard.

Guida is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCarthy defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guida keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy scoring with some ground and pound.

McCarthy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Guida manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McCarthy has Guida in his guard.

Guida trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

McCarthy has his foot on Guida's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Guida works his way back into a safe position though.
McCarthy 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.
McCarthy is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guida trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean McCarthy clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Clay Guida's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Guida dives in for a single leg takedown but McCarthy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Guida shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

McCarthy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guida trying to control from half guard but McCarthy is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.
McCarthy is pressing down on Guida's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Guida from controlling successfully.

Guida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guida can do to turn this around?
Guida throws an elbow that misses. McCarthy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Guida's guard. Nice move by McCarthy!

Guida had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCarthy defends it easily.
Guida is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McCarthy's corner is telling him to maintain position.

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

Guida looking for subs off his back but McCarthy has passed one foot through into half guard.
Guida wants to get back to his feet.
Guida is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Guida avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCarthy.

Guida actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McCarthy stands up out of the half guard.
Guida with a poor takedown
and McCarthy counters with a nice uppercut.

McCarthy 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.
McCarthy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Guida is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Guida keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy passes Guida's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McCarthy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Guida wants to get back to his feet.
Guida is looking to get back to is feet but McCarthy passes into side control.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Guida is working from the bottom.
Guida tries to escape but McCarthy is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean McCarthy had his way with Clay Guida in that round.
The cut man is working on Clay Guida's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Guida drives through with a takedown into guard.

McCarthy is looking for a triangle but Guida pushes his legs off easily.
Guida throwing strikes from guard but McCarthy blocks nicely.
Guida throws a big right hand that misses.

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

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guida is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McCarthy is controlling him well.
Guida is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guida is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McCarthy asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Guida wants to get back to his feet but McCarthy is dominant here and he's now got Guida's back!
Guida is really stuck here.

McCarthy is looking for the choke from the back position but Guida is controlling his hands well.

McCarthy has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Guida is defending well but eventually McCarthy manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Guida has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sean McCarthy!
Sean McCarthy is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Sean McCarthy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juris Dicktion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanchez Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Dicktion
vs
Marquez

180 cm
33
260 lbs
17 - 16 - 0

200 cm
25
275 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Juris Dicktion!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sanchez Marquez!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dicktion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dicktion wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch combination from Marquez misses.
Dicktion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marquez.
Marquez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Marquez does no damage.
Marquez misses with a jab, cross combination.

Dicktion clinches up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dicktion.
Dicktion keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marquez's efforts to push away.

Dicktion pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dicktion 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.
Dicktion might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dicktion is controlling Marquez's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marquez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dicktion's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dicktion has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marquez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marquez trying to control but Dicktion is working from the bottom.

Dicktion pushes a forearm under Marquez's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Marquez is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juris Dicktion!
Juris Dicktion is the new heavyweight champion!
Juris Dicktion bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.