TROID - 4 - Dont Just Bark PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Splitso
vs
Lulz

165 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

177 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chunk Splitso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, For Lulz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Splitso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lulz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Splitso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Splitso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lulz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Splitso tries to clinch but Lulz is having none of it.
Splitso tries to bum rush Lulz with a series of wild strikes but Lulz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Splitso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Splitso lands a left and a right that send Lulz crashing to the mat, dazed. Splitso thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Lulz is rocked!

Lulz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Splitso!
Lulz controlling from the full mount.
Lulz won't let Splitso get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Lulz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lulz lands a nice shot to the head.
Lulz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You get the feeling that Splitso really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lulz controlling the position easily from mount.
Lulz lands a big elbow.
Splitso is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lulz is landing with some decent strikes but Splitso is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Lulz looking for a guillotine from mount but Splitso is having none of it.
Splitso is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Splitso is breathing heavily.
Lulz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Splitso is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Splitso takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lulz controlling his opponent.
Lulz won't let Splitso get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Lulz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lulz controlling the position easily from mount.
Splitso's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Lulz wants to finish this one by submission but Splitso is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lulz.
Lulz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lulz landing strikes from the mount.
Splitso prevents Lulz from taking his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lulz landing strikes from the mount.
Splitso is trying to stand.
Lulz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Splitso is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Lulz controlling his opponent.
Lulz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Splitso's face.
Lulz trying to control but Splitso is having none of it.
Lulz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lulz is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Splitso is surviving well by controlling Lulz's body position as best he can.
Lulz won't let Splitso get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Lulz controlling his opponent.
Lulz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Splitso is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lulz controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

For Lulz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

No joy there for Splitso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Lulz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Splitso sprawls well initially but Lulz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lulz trying to pass the guard but Splitso defending well.
Lulz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Splitso is trying to stand.
Lulz drops an elbow to the side of Splitso's head.
Lulz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Lulz is working for a submission of some sort.
Splitso is trying to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lulz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Splitso is trying to stand back up but Lulz is controlling him

Lulz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lulz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Splitso keeps working.
Splitso looks like he's trying to stand up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Lulz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lulz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lulz tries to control but Splitso wriggling away.
For Lulz has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lulz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
You get the feeling that Splitso really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Splitso tries to buck Lulz off but Lulz takes his back!
Lulz has good solid back control here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). For Lulz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Filip Udarevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luka Basara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luka Basara will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Udarevich
vs
Basara

187 cm
20
234 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Filip Udarevich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Luka Basara!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Basara checks the leg kick.
Basara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Udarevich manages to avoid it.
Basara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Basara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Basara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Basara controlling the action here for a moment.
Basara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Udarevich blocks it with crossed arms.
Udarevich wants to break the clinch but can't.
Udarevich with a knee to the head.
Basara tries to land knees in the clinch but Udarevich avoids the damage to the body.
Basara tries to land knees in the clinch but Udarevich avoids the damage to the body.
Udarevich using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Basara has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Basara drags the fight down to the ground.
Udarevich looking to pass the guard.

Basara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Basara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Basara looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Udarevich not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Basara trying to control the position.

Udarevich gets to his feet. Basara looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Udarevich could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Udarevich thows a body shot but no joy.
Udarevich tries to clinch there but Basara circles away.
Udarevich lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Basara backs up against the cage.

It looks like Luka Basara has been cut.
Basara misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udarevich clinches but Basara breaks the clinch
and Basara counters with a head kick. That will keep Udarevich thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Udarevich.
Danga de danga de dang - Basara scores with a four punch combination!
Udarevich tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Basara counters with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Udarevich throws a left and a right that both miss

and Basara holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Udarevich leaning against his opponent.
Basara is trying to break the clinch but Udarevich is controlling him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Udarevich is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Basara pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Udarevich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Basara fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Basara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Udarevich.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Udarevich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filip Udarevich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Udarevich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Basara pinned against the cage. Basara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Basara clinches with his opponent.
Basara looking to throw knees to the head but Udarevich is blocking nicely.

Basara manages to break the clinch.
Udarevich dodges the punch combination from Basara.
Udarevich wants to clinch

and Basara counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Basara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basara goes for a takedown attempt but Udarevich pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Udarevich throws a shot from downtown. Basara moves away and avoids it.
Basara throws a sloppy head kick and Udarevich moves out of range easily.
Udarevich throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A big right from Udarevich misses.
Udarevich misses with a body shot
and Basara counters with a nice body shot.
Udarevich shoots in for a takedown but Basara shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Basara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Basara throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Udarevich throws a head kick but Basara moves out of range.
Udarevich throws a lazy head kick

and Basara counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Basara.
Basara can't get the takedown.
Udarevich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Basara walks away with a smile on his face. Udarevich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Luka Basara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Basara lands with a slapping head kick.
Basara looks to clinch
and Udarevich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Basara has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Udarevich.
Udarevich fails to land the takedown.
Udarevich keeps the fight on the outside.

Udarevich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Basara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Basara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Udarevich avoids it.
Udarevich throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Udarevich is trying to maintain a safe position but Basara gets an underhook and turns Udarevich into the cage.
Basara looking to throw knees to the head but Udarevich is blocking nicely.
Basara tries to land knees in the clinch but Udarevich avoids the damage to the body.
Udarevich managing to block the knees to the body from Basara.
Udarevich tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Udarevich on the inside.
Basara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Udarevich avoiding damage.
Basara with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Udarevich manages to break the clinch.
Basara tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Udarevich counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Basara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Udarevich tries to stall but Basara uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Basara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Basara doesn't manage to clinch there - Udarevich circles away.

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.
Basara tries to clinch but Udarevich moves out of range.
Basara misses with a low kick as Udarevich jumps back.

Basara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Basara as Udarevich tries to tie him up.

Basara pulls guard effortlessly.
Udarevich is looking to work some ground and pound but Basara has wrist control.
Basara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Udarevich pushes Basara off but Basara dives into side control.
Basara working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basara controls the position.
Basara trying to control the position but Udarevich is working away.

Udarevich throws Basara to one side and escapes!

Basara rushes Udarevich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Udarevich wants to break free but Basara has control.
Basara tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Udarevich lands an elbow just above Basara 's eye.
Udarevich displaying some good clinch control by pressing Basara up against the cage.
Basara tries a knee to the head but Udarevich blocks it.
Basara tries to land knees in the clinch but Udarevich avoids the damage to the body.
Udarevich is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filip Udarevich. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Udarevich breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Udarevich misses

and Basara counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Basara tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Udarevich smiles and moves away.
Udarevich scoring well with a low kick there.

Basara takes the fight into the clinch.
Basara looking to throw knees to the head but Udarevich is blocking nicely.
Basara wants to stall.
Udarevich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Udarevich is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Basara tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luka Basara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Luka Basara's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Udarevich avoids the head kick by Basara.
Basara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Udarevich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Udarevich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Basara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Basara misses with a few strikes there.

Basara moves into the clinch successfully.
Basara pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Basara trying to land knees to the body.
Udarevich lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Udarevich connects with a nasty looking knee right to Basara's face.
Basara avoiding damage as Udarevich throws knees to the body.
Udarevich looking to stall.
Udarevich keeps control of Basara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Basara fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Basara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Udarevich blocks it with crossed arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Udarevich jumps guard but Basara stands there with Udarevich around his waist. Udarevich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Udarevich is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Basara gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Udarevich lands a nice shot to the body.
Udarevich taking a breather.
Udarevich tries a body shot but Basara blocks it.
Basara trying to control the position but instead, Udarevich has worked for underhooks and has pushed Basara into the cage.
Basara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Udarevich with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Basara jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Udarevich walks away with a smile on his face. Basara gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Basara tries to close the distance and clinch but Udarevich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Basara tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Udarevich defending well as Basara loads up on a big left hand.

Basara rushes Udarevich and presses him up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Udarevich lands a right hand.

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.
Udarevich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filip Udarevich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Udarevich is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Basara is defending well for now.
Basara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Basara has Udarevich pressed against the cage, preventing Udarevich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Basara has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Udarevich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Basara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Udarevich keeps the fight on the outside.
Basara wants to clinch.
Udarevich fails in his attempt to clinch.

Udarevich has managed to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Udarevich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Udarevich tries to close the distance and clinch but Basara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Basara moves into the clinch.

Basara jumps into guard, dragging Udarevich to the mat.

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

Udarevich gets to his feet. Basara looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Luka Basara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Basara wants to clinch
and Udarevich counters with a nice kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Udarevich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basara tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Udarevich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Basara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Udarevich darts in trying to clinch

and Basara counters by clinching up.
Basara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Udarevich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Basara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Udarevich avoids it.
Basara tries to pull guard but Udarevich holds him up against the cage and eventually Basara drops back down to his feet.
Basara tries to pull guard but Udarevich won't allow it.
Udarevich is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Basara is defending well for now.
Basara tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Filip Udarevich.
I think Udarevich has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Filip Udarevich!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Naoto Date (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Pungspark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pungspark has chosen Wu-Tang Clan - Protect Your Neck as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Date
vs
Pungspark

168 cm
21
148 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
151 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Naoto Date!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Pungspark!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pungspark throws a head kick but Date moves out of range.
Pungspark misses with a series of wild punches.

Date shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Date showed some decent athleticism there.
Pungspark is looking to control Date's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pungspark avoid being mounted?
Date perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pungspark is looking to improve his position.
Pungspark is trying to maintain the position but Date is very close to passing his half guard.

Date is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Date seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Date is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pungspark is just riding it out for now. Date eventually gives up the hold.
Date wants to pass the guard but Pungspark is defending well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pungspark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Date circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pungspark throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pungspark lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
No joy there for Pungspark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pungspark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Date counters with a shoot takedown. Pungspark fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pungspark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Date's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Date trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Pungspark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Date gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Date stopping the sweep attempt from Pungspark.
Pungspark working a defensive guard here.
Pungspark 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.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pungspark trying to control the action but Date is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Date is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pungspark's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Date is not content to let Pungspark control the position.
Date is trying to get back to full guard.
Date is working hard here to advance position.
Date on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Date tries to get out of the position.

Pungspark is working for a submission of some sort.
Pungspark tries to pass to full mount but Date defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naoto Date dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pungspark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pungspark misses with a takedown

and Date counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Date is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Date wants to work for an arm triangle but Pungspark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pungspark is refusing to be controlled, as Date sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Date is taking a breather. Pungspark says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Date is pressing down on Pungspark's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pungspark is holding on for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pungspark manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Date seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pungspark controls Date momentarily but Date frees himself.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Pungspark drops back looking for a leg! Date is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Date manages to kick Pungspark off! Pungspark jumps back into Date's guard.

Pungspark 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.
Date looking for a sweep. Not yet Date, not yet.

Pungspark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pungspark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Date bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pungspark's guard.
Date trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Date throwing strikes from guard but Pungspark blocks nicely.
Date looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pungspark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Date tries to free his leg and advance position but Pungspark is retaining full guard.
Pungspark working a defensive guard here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pungspark lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

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.
Pungspark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pungspark misses with the combination.
Paul Pungspark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pungspark lands with a straight right. Date didn't see that one coming.
Pungspark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Date scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naoto Date dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Pungspark fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Date is out of range.
Pungspark swinging wildly here.
Date avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pungspark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pungspark throws a series of strikes that have Date backpedaling.
Pungspark throws a head kick but Date moves out of range.
Pungspark throws a right hand that Date ducks under and follows up with a left that Date also avoids with ease.
Date shoots for a takedown but Pungspark saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pungspark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pungspark scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pungspark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Date circles away quickly and effectively.

Date shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pungspark makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pungspark.
Pungspark manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Date is wriggling around trying to escape.
Naoto Date overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Date manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Date is not content to let Pungspark control the position.
Date is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Pungspark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Date doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pungspark.
Date has a hand on Pungspark's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pungspark takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Date is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pungspark can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Date is looking to escape.

Pungspark looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Date tries to reverse the position but Pungspark maintains control.
Naoto Date is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Pungspark is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Date has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Date tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Pungspark moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Date has worked his arm free - good work by Date!
Date has one of Pungspark's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.

Pungspark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Pungspark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Date has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naoto Date!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Kraken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynch comes to the cage accompanied by Knaan - Waving Flags. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Lynch
vs
Kraken

189 cm
23
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

178 cm
23
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Kraken!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Lynch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kraken misses with a wild combination.
Kraken checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lynch throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like Samuel Kraken has been cut.
Kraken misses with a wild combination.
Lynch's corner calls for a 1-2. Lynch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kraken misses with a wild combination.
Lynch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kraken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kraken looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kraken throws a left and a right that both miss

and Lynch counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kraken is looking for a sweep.
Kraken looks gassed!

Lynch stands up and beckons Kraken to his feet.
A combination from Lynch does no damage.
Lynch tries to clinch there but Kraken circles away.
Lynch clobbers Kraken with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lynch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraken throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lynch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kraken lands with an uppercut that bounces Lynch off the cage and back into rage.
Lynch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lynch tries to work over Kraken's front leg with a kick but Kraken checks it.
Lynch wants to clinch up but Kraken keeps it at a distance.
Lynch misses with a two punch combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kraken!
Lynch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lynch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lynch keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kraken looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lynch blocks a jab.
Lynch tries to clinch up but Kraken circles away and keeps his distance.
Lynch has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kraken fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kraken avoids the body shot from Lynch.
Lynch with a jab.
Kraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lynch misses with an uppercut.
Lynch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kraken keeps the fight on the outside.
Lynch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lynch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lynch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lynch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lynch misses with a head kick.
Kraken misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kraken closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kraken punishes Lynch's body with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Kraken, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kraken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kraken avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kraken.
Lynch tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Kraken shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kraken showed some decent athleticism there.
Kraken thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lynch to regain full guard.
Kraken postures up in Lynch's guard and throws a big left but Lynch blocks it.

Lynch scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lynch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lynch misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kraken throws a series of strikes that have Lynch backpedaling.
Lynch is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kraken falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lynch counters with a left to the body.
Kraken takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kraken throws a sloppy body shot

and Lynch counters by clinching up.

Kraken breaks the clinch.
Lynch scores with a decent looking hook.
Lynch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A combination from Kraken does no damage.
Lynch thows a leg kick but Kraken checks it
and Kraken counters with an outside leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lynch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lynch blocks a head kick by Kraken.
Lynch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Lynch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Kraken's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lynch throws a hook but Kraken blocks it.
Kraken throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Lynch to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Lynch misses.
Lynch misses with a double jab
and Kraken makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kraken walks into a stiff left hand from Lynch.
Kraken slips a jab and a cross from Lynch.
Lynch throws a good cross that connects.
Lynch throws a combination that misses
and Kraken counters with a good low kick that Lynch was not able to check.
Lynch throws a leg kick but Kraken checks it.
Lynch stuffs the takedown attempt from Kraken. Kraken gets slowly back to his feet.
Lynch closes the distance but Kraken moves to the side
and Kraken counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lynch's knee momentarily.
Kraken scoring well with a low kick there.
Danny Lynch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lynch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kraken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lynch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lynch with a poor takedown

and Kraken counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kraken.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kraken escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kraken throws a sloppy head kick and Lynch moves out of range easily.
Kraken misses with a few strikes there.
Kraken circles away from the clinch attempt.

Lynch clinches.
Lynch stalling against the cage.

Kraken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lynch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lynch cracks a nice hook into Kraken's ribs.

Lynch moves into the clinch.
Lynch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lynch is trying to break the clinch but Kraken is controlling him.
Lynch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lynch can't break the clinch.
Lynch is trying to break the clinch but Kraken has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraken is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lynch wants to get back to striking at distance but Kraken won't allow it.

Kraken's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot lands for Lynch.
Kraken takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lynch scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Kraken darts in and clinches Lynch up against the cage.
Lynch wants to stall.

Kraken's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lynch throws a nice looking combination but Kraken bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lynch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kraken. Kraken obviously looking to wear him down.
Danny Lynch is winning the standup battle so far.
Kraken falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lynch counters with a head kick. That will keep Kraken thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kraken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A right-left combo lands from Lynch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraken throws a combination that misses
and Lynch counters with a three punch combo that has Kraken backing up. Kraken nods at Lynch to acknowledge the strikes.
Lynch throws a right and a left that Kraken avoids nicely.
Kraken takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Some wild striking there from Kraken.
Lynch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kraken doesn't seem bothered though.
Lynch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lynch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Kraken counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kraken trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kraken on the ground.
Lynch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kraken is controlling him.
Lynch wants to get back to his feet but Kraken passes into half guard.
Lynch pushes Kraken off looking to stand but Kraken dives back in and keeps control.
Lynch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lynch tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraken is looking to take a break and control but Lynch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lynch is trying to stand up here but Kraken is controlling him well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kraken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kraken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Danny Lynch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lynch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kraken counters with a two punch combo.
Kraken misses with a head kick.
Kraken on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Samuel Kraken will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Samuel Kraken's cut.
That's time! Lynch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lynch misses with a double jab
and Kraken counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kraken looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lynch cracks Kraken with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kraken keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Lynch misses.
Kraken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kraken circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Kraken to counter with a crisp jab.
Kraken tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lynch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kraken misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kraken.
Lynch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lynch throws a right and a left that Kraken avoids nicely.
Lynch looks to land a right hand but Kraken moved out of range.
Kraken circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab lands there for Lynch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraken keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lynch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kraken slips a jab and a cross from Lynch.
Lynch tries to land a front kick but Kraken steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lynch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kraken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lynch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kraken.
Kraken fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kraken throws a leg kick which misses Lynch's front leg but catches the back leg as Lynch tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Lynch.
Kraken connects with a high kick.
Lynch darts in trying to clinch
and Kraken counters with a nice leg kick.
Lynch jabs at Kraken's body.
Kraken connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lynch. Lynch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraken misses with a wild combination.
Lynch closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lynch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kraken lands with a slapping head kick.
Lynch doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kraken decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lynch's guard.
Lynch is looking to stand up but Kraken isn't so interested in that idea.
Kraken postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kraken has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kraken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kraken is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kraken passes into half guard.
Kraken scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lynch wants to get back to his feet.

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.
Lynch is not content to let Kraken control the position.
Lynch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kraken.
Kraken landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kraken missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lynch throws a lazy head kick
and Kraken counters with a good low kick that Lynch was not able to check.
An inside leg kick from Kraken misses.
Lynch misses with a series of wild punches.
A good leg kick by Kraken.
Lynch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kraken throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kraken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Kraken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kraken has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Kraken!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Irwin McMulligan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bodies kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!

McMulligan
vs
Rodriguez

200 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Irwin McMulligan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nelson Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMulligan lands a nice hook to Rodriguez's body. Rodriguez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that McMulligan ducks under and follows up with a left that McMulligan also avoids with ease.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.

McMulligan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez wants to get back to his feet.
McMulligan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodriguez on the ground.
Rodriguez looks gassed!
McMulligan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McMulligan wants to stand but Rodriguez has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
McMulligan is nestled in close to Rodriguez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McMulligan 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.
Rodriguez wants to get back to his feet.
McMulligan not doing much here.
McMulligan drops an elbow to the side of Rodriguez's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMulligan working over Rodriguez with some ground and pound. Rodriguez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McMulligan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McMulligan wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping him busy.
McMulligan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McMulligan lands with a punch from half guard.
McMulligan is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Rodriguez is trying to stand up here but McMulligan is controlling him well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McMulligan connects with a nice short shot to Rodriguez's temple.
Rodriguez is trying to stand up here but McMulligan is controlling him well.
McMulligan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from McMulligan.
Rodriguez pushes McMulligan off looking to stand but McMulligan dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez has hold of McMulligan's hands but McMulligan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rodriguez is looking to escape.
McMulligan slips a nice elbow through Rodriguez's hands, connecting with Rodriguez's forehead.

McMulligan decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

McMulligan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
McMulligan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McMulligan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
McMulligan working the head with strikes.
McMulligan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Rodriguez explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Rodriguez has his takedown stuffed

and McMulligan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Rodriguez pushes McMulligan off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from McMulligan.
Some wild striking there from McMulligan.
Rodriguez throws a combination that misses

and McMulligan moves into the clinch.
Rodriguez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rodriguez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McMulligan has him pressed against the cage.
McMulligan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rodriguez up against the cage.
McMulligan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rodriguez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McMulligan stops a takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Irwin McMulligan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelson Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws an elbow but it misses.
McMulligan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McMulligan is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
McMulligan working hard to break the clinch.
Rodriguez wants to get back to striking at distance but McMulligan won't allow it.
Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McMulligan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

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.

McMulligan decides to pull guard.
McMulligan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McMulligan tries to get out of the position.
McMulligan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rodriguez is controlling him.

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

Rodriguez 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.

Rodriguez 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.
McMulligan is looking to stand up but Rodriguez isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rodriguez 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.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McMulligan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Irwin McMulligan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McMulligan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McMulligan tries to clinch but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Rodriguez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McMulligan dives in and grabs Rodriguez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rodriguez pushes down on McMulligan's head and hops out.
Rodriguez throws a combination that misses

and McMulligan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rodriguez's guard.
McMulligan looking to pass the guard.
McMulligan prevents Rodriguez from getting back to his feet.
McMulligan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rodriguez's guard.
Rodriguez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Rodriguez uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A combination from Rodriguez does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMulligan throws a series of strikes that have Rodriguez backpedaling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McMulligan tries to clinch up but Rodriguez circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McMulligan as he jumps to the side.
The fighters circle momentarily. McMulligan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from McMulligan.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that both miss.
McMulligan slaps away a takedown attempt from Rodriguez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Irwin McMulligan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelson Rodriguez.
McMulligan scores with the left hand. Rodriguez knows he should have avoided that one.
Irwin McMulligan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriguez misses with a double jab.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodriguez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodriguez wants it to stay on the feet.
McMulligan tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
McMulligan moves in looking to clinch but Rodriguez pushes him off.

McMulligan clinches up with Rodriguez and pushes him back against the cage.
Rodriguez misses with an elbow over the top.
McMulligan gets underhooks to prevent Rodriguez's takedown attempt.
McMulligan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rodriguez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but McMulligan manages to get underhooks.
McMulligan is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez is controlling him.

Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McMulligan fails in his attempt to clinch.
McMulligan swinging wildly here.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but McMulligan shows good takedown defense.
McMulligan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodriguez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McMulligan's waist but McMulligan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodriguez off to one side.
McMulligan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodriguez falls off balance throwing a combination
and McMulligan counters with a two punch combo.
Nelson Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by McMulligan or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodriguez which made him look bad.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but McMulligan shows good takedown defense.
Rodriguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodriguez throws a combination that misses
and McMulligan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMulligan wants to clinch.
McMulligan tries to clinch up.
Rodriguez doesn't succeed with the takedown

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

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

McMulligan clinches.
Rodriguez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McMulligan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McMulligan throws a combination. Rodriguez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McMulligan tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.

McMulligan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McMulligan.
Rodriguez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McMulligan tries to clinch but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from Rodriguez as McMulligan shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez misses with a combination

and McMulligan counters with a single leg into guard. Rodriguez didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rodriguez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
McMulligan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rodriguez smiles and moves away.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt - McMulligan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice combination there by McMulligan.

Rodriguez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McMulligan tries to kick Rodriguez off but Rodriguez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Rodriguez is looking for a kimura here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rodriguez is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Irwin McMulligan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Rodriguez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McMulligan.
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches up with McMulligan, looking for a takedown. Rodriguez pushes McMulligan against the cage but McMulligan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt

and McMulligan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rodriguez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Irwin McMulligan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelson Rodriguez.
McMulligan is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodriguez has double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McMulligan wants to break free but Rodriguez has control.

Rodriguez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMulligan is looking to clinch but Rodriguez is avoiding it.

McMulligan clinches.
A nice left hand lands by McMulligan.
A right handed body shot lands from McMulligan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodriguez prevents McMulligan from breaking the clinch.
Rodriguez wants to get back to striking at distance but McMulligan won't allow it.

McMulligan manages to pull guard.
McMulligan wants to stand but Rodriguez is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Rodriguez 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.

Rodriguez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rodriguez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McMulligan wants to stand but Rodriguez is controlling the position.

Rodriguez drops back looking for a leg! McMulligan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McMulligan manages to kick Rodriguez off! Rodriguez jumps back into McMulligan's guard.
Rodriguez prevents McMulligan from getting back to his feet.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McMulligan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodriguez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodriguez shoots in and drives through. McMulligan sprawls well.
Rodriguez tries to score a power double leg takedown but McMulligan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rodriguez somewhat.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but McMulligan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McMulligan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez throws a left and a right that both miss

and McMulligan moves into the clinch.
McMulligan is trying to break free.
McMulligan working hard to break the clinch.
McMulligan lands with a left to the head.
McMulligan pushes off an throws an elbow but Rodriguez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but McMulligan manages to get underhooks.
McMulligan is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
McMulligan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rodriguez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rodriguez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rodriguez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rodriguez looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMulligan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rodriguez fights it off and pushes away nicely.

McMulligan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McMulligan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodriguez gets underhooks to prevent McMulligan's takedown attempt.
McMulligan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rodriguez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McMulligan misses with a hook from the clinch.

Rodriguez manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez looks to land a combination but McMulligan avoids it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodriguez.
A left and a right from McMulligan both land. Nice combination.
McMulligan wants to clinch up but Rodriguez keeps it at a distance.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that both miss.

McMulligan clinches.
Rodriguez looking for a takedown.
Nice elbow from Rodriguez.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rodriguez throws an elbow but misses.
Rodriguez keeps control of McMulligan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rodriguez just misses with a elbow thrown towards McMulligan's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is trying to break free.
McMulligan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rodriguez drops down looking for an ankle pick but McMulligan pulls his leg out and moves away.
McMulligan throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
McMulligan tries to clinch up but Rodriguez circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt

and McMulligan moves into the clinch.

Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

McMulligan darts in and clinches Rodriguez up against the cage.
Rodriguez is trying to break the clinch but McMulligan has him pressed against the cage.
McMulligan lands a body shot in the clinch.
McMulligan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McMulligan wants a takedown but no success here.
Rodriguez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McMulligan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McMulligan tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodriguez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodriguez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McMulligan circles away quickly and effectively.
Nelson Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Irwin McMulligan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McMulligan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McMulligan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Irwin McMulligan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McMulligan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irwin McMulligan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Winters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crocop POWER (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crocop POWER is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Winters
vs
POWER

180 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Winters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Crocop POWER!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
POWER closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
POWER scores with a nice body kick.

Winters gets caught flat footed, as POWER shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Winters working for a triangle but POWER defends it easily.

Winters escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. POWER gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winters 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.
POWER missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
POWER throws a big right hand that misses.
POWER trying to control the position from guard on top but Winters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
POWER pushing down on Winters's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
POWER missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
POWER throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
POWER wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winters keeps working.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Winters dodges the punch combination from POWER.
POWER tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Winters on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
POWER misses with a double jab.
POWER pulls out of a head kick attempt.
POWER fails with a takedown attempt.
POWER looks gassed!

Winters shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Winters showed some decent athleticism there.

Winters is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Winters is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so POWER is just riding it out for now. Winters eventually gives up the hold.
POWER looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Winters is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and POWER defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
POWER is trying to stand back up but Winters is controlling him

Winters is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Winters is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, POWER has managed to free his arm - good work.
Winters is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
POWER is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

POWER looks to land a combination but Winters avoids it well.

Winters closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming POWER to the mat! POWER manages to get full guard.
Winters passes POWER's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Winters passes to full mount!

Winters working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Winters has control of POWER's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and POWER regains control of the situation pretty easily.
POWER's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

Winters goes for an armbar but POWER turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from POWER.
POWER wants to stand but Winters is controlling his posture from full guard.
POWER really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Winters. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Winters has his feet on POWER's thighs here. He's pushed POWER off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! POWER screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alan Winters!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hoosier Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Corner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rick Corner is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Daddy
vs
Corner

194 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

200 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hoosier Daddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rick Corner!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daddy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Left hook, right uppercut from Corner.

It looks like Hoosier Daddy has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daddy.
Corner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hoosier Daddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corner is looking to land body kicks.

Daddy 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Corner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daddy.
Daddy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Corner controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Corner can do anything to dispel that myth.

Daddy drops back looking for a leg! Corner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Corner manages to kick Daddy off! Daddy jumps back into Corner's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Corner is on top in guard.
Corner trying to control but Daddy is working from the bottom.
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.
Corner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Corner wants to control from the top but Daddy keeps moving.
Daddy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daddy keeping moving, preventing Corner from controlling successfully.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hoosier Daddy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seamus John James Given (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Putt Birdie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

John James Given
vs
Birdie

185 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Seamus John James Given!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Putt Birdie!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Given, right into the meat.
Given misses with a series of wild punches.
Given fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Given steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Birdie.
Birdie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Given manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Given throws a nice looking combination but Birdie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Birdie takes a swing at Given's ribcage but misses.
Birdie checks a leg kick.
Birdie takes a swing at Given's ribcage but misses.

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.
Birdie throws a hook but Given avoids it easily.
Birdie thuds a left hand into Given's body.
Birdie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Given.
Given throws a looping overhand right but Birdie ducks down to avoid it.
Birdie misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Given throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Birdie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Putt Birdie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birdie checks the leg kick nicely there.
Given throws a front kick that sends Birdie stumbling back into the cage.
Birdie looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Given swings for the body but Birdie moves out of range.
Given just misses with a punch to the body.
Given misses with a two punch combination.
Birdie moves out of range of the body kick from Given.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seamus John James Given dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Birdie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Given on the side of the head.
Birdie swings for the body but Given moves out of range.
Given looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Given keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Birdie is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Given rather than just go for the knockout.
Given misses with a kick to the body.
Seamus John James Given is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Given throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Birdie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Given fakes the leg kick and cracks Birdie in the body.
Birdie is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Given buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Given misses with a wild combination.
Birdie throws a hook but Given blocks it.
Given misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Given misses with a few strikes there.
Birdie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Given moves out of range as Birdie strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Birdie thows a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Birdie misses its intended target.
Birdie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Birdie looks to score with a jab to the body but Given is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seamus John James Given dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Birdie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Birdie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Given throws a left and a right that both miss
and Birdie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birdie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Birdie moves away from the strike by Given.
A slow jab from Birdie misses its intended target.
Birdie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Given.
Seamus John James Given is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Birdie thows a body shot but no joy.
Birdie misses the body punch
and Given counters with a solid body kick.
Birdie misses the body punch
and Given counters with a good, hard body kick but Birdie shrugs it off.
Given scores with a kick to the body.
Birdie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birdie checks a leg kick.
Birdie misses the shot to the body.
Given scores with a three punch combo!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Given wants to land a leg kick but Birdie is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Given has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Given there as he acknowledges the shot.
Seamus John James Given is winning the standup battle so far.
Given misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Birdie.
Birdie throws a lazy right hand but Given sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Birdie misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus John James Given showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Given has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus John James Given!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
21%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Revenge of the Bastard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John O Leary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

of the Bastard
vs
O Leary

190 cm
22
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight 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, Revenge of the Bastard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John O Leary!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
O Leary throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bastard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bastard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Leary misses with a combination
and Bastard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps O Leary thinking.
O Leary looks gassed!
Bastard tries to bum rush O Leary with a series of wild strikes but O Leary uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bastard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as O Leary backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Leary has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bastard's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bastard duly obliges.

Bastard drops O Leary with a beautiful combination! O Leary stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bastard is looking for the KO!

Bastard lands a left and a right that send O Leary crashing to the mat, dazed. Bastard thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

O Leary is rocked!
Bastard closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks O Leary out cold! O Leary corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Revenge of the Bastard!
Revenge of the Bastard is the new heavyweight champion!

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