BSF 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reynard The Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stumpy Johnson (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?

The Fox
vs
Johnson

173 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
25
148 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Reynard The Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Stumpy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson scores with a takedown into The Fox's guard.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson postures up in The Fox's guard and throws a big left but The Fox blocks it.
The Fox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson is in close to The Fox's body, working some short punches and elbows.

The Fox throws his legs up looking for a submission but Johnson uses it to pass to side control.
The Fox tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Fox on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Johnson lands some shots froms side control.
The Fox strikes from the bottom.
Johnson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear The Fox down.
The Fox is working to avoid the ground and pound but Johnson connects with a decent elbow.
The Fox takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

The Fox is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Fox is working to avoid the ground and pound but Johnson connects with a decent elbow.
Oh The Fox is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson lands a strong strike to the head of The Fox. That's dazed him! Johnson looking to finish here. The Fox is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Johnson lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stumpy Johnson!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Hacran Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Thigpen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Silva
vs
Thigpen

171 cm
18
145 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

170 cm
25
144 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hacran Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Thigpen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thigpen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Silva on his heels. He'll look to pass Silva's guard now, I'm sure.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thigpen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Thigpen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thigpen prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
Thigpen stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thigpen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Thigpen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Silva!
Silva is trying to get back to his feet.
Thigpen is staying tight to Silva's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Thigpen wants to stand but Silva is controlling his arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thigpen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Thigpen is working Silva over with some ground and pound from side control.
Thigpen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Silva is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Thigpen is controlling him well.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Thigpen moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thigpen has him pressed against the cage.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thigpen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thigpen.
Thigpen is stalling in the full guard.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thigpen.
Thigpen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thigpen won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thigpen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva wants to stand up but Thigpen is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thigpen wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Thigpen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silva was covering up waiting for the punch and Thigpen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Thigpen is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thigpen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Thigpen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Thigpen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Thigpen controls his hands.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Thigpen is controlling the position.
Silva blocks a body shot from Thigpen.

Thigpen tightens his grip and picks Silva up, before dumping him to the ground. Silva manages to land in guard.
Thigpen stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.
Thigpen wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thigpen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Thigpen from controlling successfully.
Silva wants to stand but Thigpen is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thigpen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thigpen moves out of range as Silva throws a body kick.
Thigpen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thigpen throws a body kick that misses.

Thigpen feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Thigpen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thigpen stops Silva from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thigpen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thigpen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thigpen stops Silva from standing up.
Thigpen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thigpen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thigpen throws a big elbow that misses.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hacran Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thigpen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thigpen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Thigpen is having none of it.
Thigpen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Thigpen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thigpen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head.
Thigpen wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

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.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thigpen circles away quickly and effectively.
Thigpen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Thigpen clinches.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Thigpen avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Thigpen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Thigpen avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Silva tries to circle away but Thigpen has him pinned against the cage.
Silva tries to work over Thigpen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thigpen wants to stall.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thigpen prevents a body shot from Silva.
Thigpen is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thigpen avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Thigpen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Thigpen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thigpen swinging wildly here.
Silva appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thigpen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Thigpen has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thigpen wants to break free but Silva has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva cracks Thigpen with a nice body shot.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Thigpen controls the action.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Silva is trying to stall.
Thigpen prevents a body shot from Silva.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

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

Thigpen gets the takedown into side control.
Thigpen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Thigpen scoring with punches and elbows.
Silva is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Thigpen is controlling him well.
Thigpen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is not content to let Thigpen control the position.
Thigpen lands some shots froms side control.
Silva is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Silva is not content to let Thigpen control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to buck Thigpen off.
Thigpen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Thigpen cracks Silva with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Thigpen drags him back down.
Thigpen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Silva to see if he's OK.
Thigpen controls the position from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva defending against the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here as Thigpen stalls from top position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silva scores with a one two! Thigpen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Thigpen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva won't allow Thigpen to pass to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Thigpen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thigpen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Michael Thigpen!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Michael Thigpen!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Michael Thigpen!

Michael Thigpen wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlton Leach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Davis
vs
Leach

175 cm
26
144 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
147 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Walhalla Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlton Leach!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leach's jab looks to have found its range, popping Davis under the eye.
Leach swats away the attempt to clinch by Davis.
Leach misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davis throws a lazy head kick
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Davis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leach.
Leach has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Davis is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Davis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Leach connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Davis or perhaps it was just good defense by Leach, which made it look bad.
Leach looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Davis has a takedown stuffed.
Nice cross by Leach.
Carlton Leach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leach lands a big right hand that sends Davis crashing to the mat! Leach stays standing though and waves Davis back to his feet!

Davis is rocked!
Leach cracks Davis with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Davis falls to his knees and Leach doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlton Leach!
Carlton Leach very nearly forgot to thank Walhalla Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jupiter Jones Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddy Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jupiter Jones Ii is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Jones Ii
vs
Edwards

173 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jupiter Jones Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddy Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones Ii.
Jones Ii lands with a nice combination. Edwards backs away looking to recover.
Edwards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones Ii.

Edwards shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Edwards working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jones Ii is staying active underneath Edwards, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Edwards is nestled in close to Jones Ii, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Edwards missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jones Ii looking for subs from the bottom but Edwards mounts him!
Jones Ii is working to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards working the ground and pound effectively.
Edwards breaks from Jones Ii's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jones Ii on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones Ii tries to get out of the position.
Edwards lands a big shot there that rocks Jones Ii but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jones Ii really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jones Ii is working hard here to advance position.
Edwards looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jones Ii knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Edwards on the ground.
Edwards pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jones Ii tries to reverse the position but Edwards maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones Ii manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jones Ii wants to improve his position but Edwards is controlling well.
Edwards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones Ii keeps working.
Jones Ii wants to stand back up but Edwards manages to pass into side control.
Edwards is looking to take a break and control but Jones Ii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones Ii takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Ii wants to control but Edwards postures up.
Jones Ii is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones Ii is working to avoid the ground and pound but Edwards connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Jones Ii's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Edwards has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones Ii takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

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.
You can see the frustration on Jones Ii's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Edwards working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jones Ii takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Edwards lands some shots froms side control.

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

Edwards in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Jones Ii is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eddy Edwards!
Eddy Edwards bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Conor McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nico Jermaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGregor's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Music Foggy Dew – Hypnotize. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Nico Jermaine was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

McGregor
vs
Jermaine

175 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Mighty Mouse Nutrition
Arcticus

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nico Jermaine!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Jermaine blocks the low kick.
Jermaine tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McGregor defends well and Jermaine ends up having to push McGregor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McGregor digs a good hook to Jermaine's body.
McGregor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGregor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jermaine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
Jermaine now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jermaine fails to land the takedown.
Jermaine throws out a loose jab but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jermaine's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jermaine tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McGregor defends well and Jermaine ends up having to push McGregor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nico Jermaine.
Jermaine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGregor.
Jermaine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jermaine darts in looking for a takedown but McGregor gets double underhooks and turns Jermaine into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Conor McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor lands with a nice combination. Jermaine backs away looking to recover.
McGregor lands a nice shot that snaps Jermaine's head back.
Jermaine is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGregor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jermaine with a poor takedown
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGregor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

McGregor tries to sprawl but Jermaine drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jermaine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jermaine tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGregor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McGregor tries to roll over but Jermaine keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor is looking to control Jermaine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGregor avoid being mounted?
Jermaine trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McGregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jermaine wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jermaine misses with a body shot
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGregor lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGregor cracks Jermaine with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGregor sizes up Jermaine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGregor misses with a two punch combination.

Jermaine shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McGregor is trying to defend but Jermaine finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jermaine keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McGregor trying to control here.
Jermaine is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jermaine stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows McGregor to get to his feet.
A low kick from McGregor is predictable there

and Jermaine counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McGregor!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jermaine trying to control the position but McGregor is working away.
McGregor tries to bench press Jermaine off him but Jermaine keeps the position.

Jermaine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor McGregor dominated that 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.

A jab lands there for McGregor.
McGregor lunges at Jermaine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jermaine's hand.
Nico Jermaine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor scores with a jab to the head.
Jermaine checks the leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGregor.
Jermaine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGregor.
Jermaine tries for a takedown but McGregor circles away easily
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor cracks Jermaine with a good jab.

Jermaine pushes McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
Jermaine tries to break free but McGregor pushes him back against the cage.
McGregor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jermaine.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGregor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Jermaine turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jermaine throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jermaine in side control, just content to control the action for now.
McGregor trying to control but Jermaine flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jermaine struggling to keep hold of the position.
Nico Jermaine has got the better of the ground game so far.

Jermaine looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. McGregor is controlling Jermaine 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Jermaine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Jermaine is looking to take a break and control but McGregor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor tries to roll over but Jermaine keeps him under control.
McGregor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jermaine is working away from the top position though.
Jermaine tries to pass to full mount but McGregor defends it.
Jermaine controlling the action here.

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.
McGregor tries to roll over but Jermaine keeps him under control.
Jermaine sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McGregor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jermaine on the ground.
Jermaine passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregor manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by McGregor, under a barage of strikes from Jermaine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Conor McGregor will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

McGregor's corner calls for a 1-2. McGregor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGregor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like McGregor has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
McGregor throws a good cross that connects.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jermaine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGregor can pounce on him.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGregor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jermaines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice combination there by McGregor.
Jermaine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGregor cracks Jermaine with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jermaine throws a counter combo.
Jermaine shoots in looking for a takedown but McGregor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jermaine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McGregor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jermaine takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGregor.

Jermaine looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jermaine can do to turn this around?
Jermaine is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jermaine throwing shots but McGregor is blocking nicely.
Jermaine trying to control the pace.
McGregor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jermaine is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jermaine stalling.
McGregor is looking to improve his position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jermaine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGregor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A cross from McGregor lands.

Jermaine closes the distance and clinches.
Jermaine is trying to break the clinch but McGregor is controlling him.
McGregor taking a breather.
Conor McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGregor tries to throw a body punch but Jermaine avoids it by throwing McGregor back against the cage.
Jermaine fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jermaine is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nico Jermaine.
McGregor can't find room to land a body shot as Jermaine controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jermaine is trying to pull guard but McGregor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McGregor looking to slow down the pace here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jermaine - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jermaine looking for a takedown.
Jermaine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jermaine fails to pull guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conor McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGregor, 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 William Gold scores the fight for Conor McGregor!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Conor McGregor!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Conor McGregor!

Conor McGregor wins by unanimous decision!
Conor McGregor decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Crose McCringe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Montalban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

McCringe
vs
Montalban

170 cm
25
146 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

173 cm
19
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Crose McCringe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesus Montalban!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montalban connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCringe wants to clinch.
McCringe moves in looking to clinch but Montalban pushes him off.
Montalban looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

McCringe drives through with a takedown into guard.
McCringe trying to control but Montalban is working from the bottom.

McCringe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McCringe looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montalban is looking to stand up but McCringe isn't so interested in that idea.
McCringe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McCringe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

McCringe 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.
McCringe trying to control but Montalban is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCringe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Montalban misses.
Nice takedown defense from Montalban. No joy for McCringe on that attempt.

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.
McCringe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montalban paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Montalban dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Montalban.
Montalban keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Montalban was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCringe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Montalban counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McCringe thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crose McCringe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCringe.
McCringe moves in looking to clinch but Montalban pushes him off.
Crose McCringe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montalban circles away from the clinch attempt
and Montalban counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McCringe thinking.
McCringe moves to clinch but Montalban breaks away
and Montalban counters with a straight right hand.
McCringe tries to close the distance and clinch but Montalban swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Montalban looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCringe fails with the takedown
and Montalban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montalban scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McCringe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Montalban avoids it really well and circles away.
McCringe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Montalban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Montalban connects with a body shot.
Jesus Montalban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

McCringe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McCringe showed some decent athleticism there.
McCringe is keen to just control but Montalban is a slippery customer.
McCringe wants to free his trapped foot but Montalban is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McCringe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Montalban does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montalban is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

McCringe is looking for a kimura but Montalban is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McCringe to get the leverage.
Montalban really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCringe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

McCringe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Montalban sees it coming and defends easily.
Montalban wants to get back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

McCringe seems to be looking for submissions.
McCringe trying to control from half guard but Montalban is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Montalban throws a jab but it's blocked by McCringe.
McCringe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Montalban is fending him off so far but McCringe persists. Nope, Montalban circles away and we're back to standing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Montalban, right into the meat.
McCringe shoots in but no luck this time.
McCringe looks for a takedown but Montalban sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crose McCringe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montalban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCringe moves away.
Montalban has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCringe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCringe tries for a takedown but Montalban circles away easily
and Montalban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCringe shoots in for a takedown but Montalban shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Montalban swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCringe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Montalban moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crose McCringe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCringe has his takedown stuffed
and Montalban counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Montalban works the jab nicely.
Montalban lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCringe shoots in looking for a takedown. Montalban tries to sprawl out of it but McCringe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Montalban manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Montalban throws a counter combo.
Montalban bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCringe's head.
McCringe fails to land the takedown.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Montalban, right into the meat.
Montalban throws a body shot but no joy.
Montalban connects with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montalban misses with a wild body shot.
McCringe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Montalban counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McCringe moves to clinch but Montalban breaks away
and McCringe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCringe misses with a takedown
enabling Montalban to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCringe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCringe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Montalban makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab lands there for Montalban.
McCringe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Montalban sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCringe somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montalban lands a jab.
McCringe shoots in for a takedown but Montalban shows good takedown defense.
McCringe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Montalban is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCringe with a body shot.
Jesus Montalban seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCringe fails with the takedown
and Montalban counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Montalban there.
McCringe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Montalban counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Montalban connects with a body shot that sends McCringe's belly button to the back.
Montalban smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Montalban digs a good hook to McCringe's body.
Montalban scores with a jab to the head.
Montalban with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCringe fails with the takedown
and Montalban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Montalban.
McCringe fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Montalban! But no joy.
McCringe fails with the takedown
and Montalban counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Montalban.
Montalban changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Montalban pushes McCringe away with a front kick.
McCringe walks into a left hand.
Montalban fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCringe with a poor takedown
and Montalban counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Montalban, as that shot connected.
McCringe has his takedown stuffed
enabling Montalban to counter with a crisp jab.
Montalban scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Montalban showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nice straight punches there by Montalban. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Montalban.
McCringe shoots for a double leg takedown but Montalban sprawls well. He's pushed McCringe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Montalban dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCringe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Montalban counters with a stiff right hand.
McCringe misses with a takedown
and Montalban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crose McCringe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montalban jabs McCringe right on the nose. McCringe blinks but takes it well.
McCringe shoots and misses

and Montalban counters with a crisp one two that drops McCringe! Montalban thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves McCringe to his feet! McCringe is in big trouble!

McCringe is rocked!
McCringe gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Montalban gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Montalban!
Jesus Montalban is the new featherweight champion!