DFC Origins PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Garry Kasparov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kasparov
vs
Swanson

168 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
19
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Garry Kasparov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson moves out of range of the leg kick from Kasparov.
Kasparov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kasparov is looking to clinch.
Swanson throws out a counter right but Kasparov avoids it with no problem.

Swanson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kasparov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kasparov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Swanson.
Swanson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Kasparov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Swanson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson working away.
Swanson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Swanson working the ground and pound but Kasparov is defending the strikes.
Swanson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Swanson throws an elbow but Kasparov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Swanson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Swanson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kasparov struggling a bit here.
Kasparov tries to bench press Swanson off him but Swanson keeps the position.
The ground and pound from Swanson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Swanson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kasparov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Swanson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Swanson misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Swanson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kasparov taking a bit of punishment here - Swanson scoring with strikes.
Kasparov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Swanson on the ground.
Swanson tries to score with some ground and pound. Kasparov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kasparov parries the strikes from Swanson easily there. Swanson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kasparov to escape.
Swanson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kasparov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Swanson throws a strike aimed at the side of Kasparov's head but Kasparov avoids it well.
Kasparov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Swanson.
Swanson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Swanson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Swanson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Swanson working the ground and pound but Kasparov is defending the strikes.
Swanson looks up at the clock and then as Kasparov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Swanson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Swanson lands a few punches from side control.
Swanson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Kasparov is rocked!
An elbow from Swanson crashes against the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kasparov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Swanson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Swanson throws a strike aimed at the side of Kasparov's head but Kasparov avoids it well.
Kasparov taking a bit of punishment here - Swanson scoring with strikes.
Swanson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kasparov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Swanson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Oh Kasparov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Swanson lands a huge shot from side control! Kasparov is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joe Swanson!
Joe Swanson made sure to mention his sponsor, Dissolution Fight Wear in his post fight interview.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leluta Holmdona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Edward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Edward will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Holmdona
vs
Edward

150 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Leluta Holmdona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Edward!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmdona throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Holmdona clinches with his opponent.
Edward is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Edward looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Holmdona lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Edward.
Edward can't break the clinch.
Holmdona prevents Edward from breaking the clinch.
Holmdona struggles to land a body shot inside as Edward controls his hands.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Holmdona takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice left hand lands by Holmdona.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Holmdona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Holmdona lands a right hand.
Holmdona lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Edward looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edward letting Holmdona take a breather here.
Edward can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Holmdona.
Holmdona lands an uppercut.
Edward stalling in the clinch but Holmdona improves position.
Holmdona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Edward backwards.
Holmdona scores with a shoulder strike.
Holmdona lands a hook that snaps the head of Edward backwards.
Edward is pressed up against the ropes. Holmdona has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Edward down to the mat. Edward avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jack Edward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edward throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Holmdona counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Edward thinking.
Edward throws a nice looking combination but Holmdona bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Holmdona rushes Edward and presses him up against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmdona lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Edward or not.
Edward looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for Holmdona.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmdona wants a takedown.
Edward tries to throw a body punch but Holmdona avoids it by throwing Edward back against the ropes.
Holmdona lands with a left to the head.
Holmdona just leaning against Edward, taking a breather.
Holmdona has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Edward after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leluta Holmdona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmdona is leaning against Edward and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Holmdona gets through Edward's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Edward wants to break the clinch but can't.
Edward can't break the clinch.
Holmdona has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Edward.
Edward is trying to break the clinch but Holmdona has him pressed against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmdona taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Holmdona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Edward backwards.
Holmdona has Edward pressed against the ropes, preventing Edward from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holmdona cracks Edward with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Holmdona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Holmdona lands a hook that snaps the head of Edward backwards.
Holmdona keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Edward's efforts to push away.
Holmdona scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holmdona pushes Edward back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holmdona lands a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmdona's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Edward tries to break the clinch but Holmdona is controlling the position.
Holmdona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holmdona keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Edward's efforts to push away.
Holmdona digs a right hand into Edward's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Edward's gas tank.
Holmdona leaning against his opponent.
Holmdona lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edward has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Edward breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leluta Holmdona dominated that round.
That's time! Holmdona's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Holmdona fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Edward, pushing him back against the ropes.
Edward has had enough of the clinch but Holmdona keeps him there for the moment.
Holmdona lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Holmdona.
Edward can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Holmdona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Edward tries to break free but Holmdona pushes him back against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holmdona.
Holmdona tries to throw a body punch but Edward avoids it by throwing Holmdona back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Holmdona.
Edward is looking to control Holmdona's arms but Holmdona gets an underhook and turns him. Now Edward has his back to the ropes.
Leluta Holmdona has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Holmdona pushes Edward back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edward gets underhooks to prevent Holmdona's takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmdona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holmdona lands a body punch in the clinch.
Edward has had enough of the clinch but Holmdona keeps him there for the moment.
Holmdona lands with a right to the head.
Edward letting Holmdona take a breather here.
Holmdona will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Edward up against the ropes.
A short right from Holmdona on the inside.
Holmdona gets through Edward's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holmdona lands a body punch.
Edward is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmdona lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holmdona lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Holmdona lands a big uppercut and Edward is down! He's in big trouble - Holmdona follows him to the mat!

Edward is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmdona throwing shots but Edward is blocking nicely.
Edward is still in real trouble! Can Holmdona finish him?
Holmdona is controlling the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Holmdona thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Edward seems to have recovered his senses.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Holmdona in particular looking to stall.
Holmdona 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Holmdona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edward can do to turn this around?
Holmdona thows a huge punch but Edward dodges it nicely.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jack Edward is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edward throws a series of punches but Holmdona avoids them all with ease.
As Edward looks to move away, Holmdona throws a big counter combo bu Edward just gets out of the way.
Holmdona rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edward moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Edward swinging wildly here.
A shot to the liver by Holmdona. Beautiful body shot.

Holmdona clinches up with Edward and pushes him back against the ropes.
Holmdona dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Holmdona digs a right hand underneath Edward's ribcage. Edward let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Holmdona scores with a shot to the side of Edward's head.
Edward prevents a takedown attempt there.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right handed body shot lands from Holmdona.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leluta Holmdona 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!

Holmdona closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Holmdona.
Holmdona lands with a right to the head.
Edward is looking to break free of the clinch but Holmdona has double underhooks.
The referee calls for Holmdona to work.
Edward being controlled against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Holmdona.
Edward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmdona lands with a short shot to the head.
Holmdona is working Edward over against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmdona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holmdona pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Holmdona goes for a takedown in the clinch but Edward prevents it.
A right handed body shot lands from Holmdona.
A body shot lands from Holmdona.
Holmdona lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holmdona manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Holmdona leaning against his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Holmdona.
Holmdona works on Edward's body with a couple of short punches.
Holmdona controlling the action here for a moment.
Holmdona lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holmdona stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Holmdona lands a nice shot to the body.
Holmdona lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Edward or not.
Holmdona lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmdona working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holmdona lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Edward or not.
Holmdona pushes Edward back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holmdona working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Holmdona drops Edward with a big right hand! Holmdona charges in looking to finish - Edward manages to keep Holmdona in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
Holmdona is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Edward not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmdona throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jack Edward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leluta Holmdona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holmdona sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmdona passes into half guard.
Edward avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holmdona.
Holmdona slows the pace down in half guard.
Holmdona missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Holmdona slows the pace down in half guard.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Leluta Holmdona showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holmdona 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:24
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leluta Holmdona!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Bremner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Severus Ignotus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Bremner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bremner
vs
Ignotus

186 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Bremner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Severus Ignotus!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bremner swings for the body but Ignotus moves out of range.
Bremner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bremner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Bremner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ignotus is trying to defend but Bremner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ignotus wants to get back to his feet.
Bremner controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ignotus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignotus wants to get back to full guard.

Bremner is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ignotus is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bill Bremner!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cris DeSalvo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeSalvo comes to the ring accompanied by Let's Get Rocked. Cris DeSalvo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

DeSalvo
vs
Jones

190 cm
23
190 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

186 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cris DeSalvo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Jones!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in DeSalvo's half guard.
DeSalvo looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DeSalvo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of DeSalvo's head.

DeSalvo is rocked!
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh DeSalvo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, DeSalvo is hurt! He's hurt bad - Jones fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save DeSalvo from any more punishment! Congratulations to Jones! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Jones!
James Jones made sure to mention his sponsor, Dissolution Fight Wear in his post fight interview.
Cris DeSalvo spoke after the fight, saying 'It might not have been my day, but as long as I live and continue my training there will be a day for me to shine.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Gustav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Costa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Costa
vs
Gustav

185 cm
21
202 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
208 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

xXx Fight Gear
Worldwide Nutrition (160q)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Gustav!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustav throws a right hand that Costa ducks under and follows up with a left that Costa also avoids with ease.
Gustav throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Costa stumbling backwards into the ropes! Costa bounces back off the ropes towards Gustav, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Gustav lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Gustav celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marcus Gustav!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Soto Rojas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mc Cullough Erwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rojas
vs
Cullough Erwin

181 cm
25
161 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
158 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Soto Rojas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mc Cullough Erwin!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Erwin moves away and avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Erwin.
Rojas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Erwin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Erwin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Erwin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Erwin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rojas throws a poor cross that misses
and Erwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Erwin cracks Rojas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Erwin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Erwin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Erwin lands a nice shot that snaps Rojas's head back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rojas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Erwin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rojas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rojas throws a looping overhand right but Erwin ducks down to avoid it.
Rojas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rojas misses with a hook. Erwin ducked under it nicely.
Rojas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Erwin lands with a nice body punch.
Erwin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rojas rather than just go for the knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Erwin blocks a leg kick.
Erwin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rojas with a body shot.
Rojas looks to land a combination but Erwin avoids it well.
Soto Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erwin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Erwin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rojas's hands.
Erwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rojas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Erwin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rojas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Erwin is out of range.

Rojas clinches.

Erwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Erwin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rojas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rojas is breathing heavily.
Rojas misses with a jab to the body
and Erwin counters with a three punch combo that has Rojas backing up. Rojas nods at Erwin to acknowledge the strikes.
Erwin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rojas throws a hook but Erwin avoids it easily.
Erwin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mc Cullough Erwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Erwin. Beautiful body shot.
Erwin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rojass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Rojas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Erwin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rojas wants to control but Erwin is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erwin can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rojas trying to control the position but Erwin is working away.

Rojas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Erwin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rojas but great work by Erwin.
Rojas wants to control but Erwin postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Erwin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rojas keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojas tries to improve position but can't.
Erwin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rojas keeps working.
Rojas is trying to control Erwin's posture but Erwin avoids it.
Rojas is trying to get back to half guard.

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.
Rojas is letting Erwin control him for a moment.
Rojas wants to control but Erwin postures up.
Erwin is looking to take a break and control but Rojas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rojas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rojas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erwin manages to avoid it.
Erwin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rojas.
Rojas catches Erwin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rojas tries to move into range but Erwin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Erwin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rojas lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mc Cullough Erwin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Erwin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rojas.
Rojas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rojas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Erwin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Erwin tests Rojas's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Oooooh!!! Erwin has knocked Rojas down with a huge combo! Erwin steps away and waves a wobbly Rojas back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rojas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Erwin keeps the fight on the outside.
Erwin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rojas's calf.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Erwin, right into the meat.
Erwin avoids a kick to the body.
Rojas throws out a leg kick but Erwin moves out of range and Rojas only half commits.
Erwin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rojas just misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas misses with a body shot.
Erwin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Erwin blocks a head kick by Rojas.
Mc Cullough Erwin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rojas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Erwin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Erwin works Rojas's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rojas throws a lazy body kick
and Erwin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A bone on bone clash there as Erwin blocks the leg kick.
Rojas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Erwin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Erwin scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Erwin.
Erwin cracks Rojas with an open hand slap.
Rojas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Erwin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Erwin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rojas at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erwin scores with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Erwin.
Erwin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Erwin scores with a one two! Rojas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rojas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Erwin's head backwards.
Rojas is looking to land body kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erwin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rojas.
Erwin lands a two punch combo.
Rojas tries to move into range but Erwin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Erwin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Erwin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Erwin scores with a jab to the body.
Erwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas throws a leg kick but Erwin checks it.
Nice takedown defense from Erwin. No joy for Rojas on that attempt.
Erwin scores with a hook to the body. Rojas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rojas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Erwin finds it's way through Rojas's defenses.
Erwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rojas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Erwin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rojas. Rojas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rojas moves in looking to clinch but Erwin pushes him off.
Erwin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erwin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rojas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rojas throws a head kick that misses.
Erwin cracks a nice hook into Rojas's ribs.
Rojas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rojas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Erwin misses with the combination.
Rojas avoids the body shot from Erwin.
Rojas tries for a takedown but Erwin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Erwin! But no joy.
Erwin lands the left hand.
Rojas throws a leg kick but Erwin moved away.
A little jabbing left from Erwin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Erwin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rojas throws the kick towards the body but Erwin avoids it.
Rojas has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soto Rojas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rojas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Erwin is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erwin scores with a nice head shot.
Erwin scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rojas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Erwin jabs at Rojas's body.
Rojas throws a leg kick but Erwin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Erwin lands a nice looking body shot.
Erwin stuns Rojas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rojas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rojas.
Erwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas dives in for a single leg takedown but Erwin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Erwin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rojas has time to react.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Erwin thuds a left hand into Rojas's body.
A clash of legs there as Erwin blocks the low kick.
Erwin cracks a nice hook into Rojas's ribs.
Rojas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mc Cullough Erwin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Rojas lands a front kick.
Rojas shoots in for a double leg but Erwin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rojas throws a push kick but Erwin slaps the foot to one side.
Rojas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab, jab by Erwin - just one landing.
Erwin lands with a shot to the body.
Erwin lands a nice shot to the body.
A punch combination from Erwin misses.
A shot to the liver by Erwin. Beautiful body shot.
Rojas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rojas misses with a left hand
and Erwin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Erwin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Erwin throws a leg kick which misses Rojas's front leg but catches the back leg as Rojas tries to avoid it.
Rojas tries to move into range but Erwin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Erwin digs a good hook to Rojas's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Erwin.
Rojas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Erwin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rojas has time to react.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Erwin lands a nice looking body shot.
Erwin connects with a body shot.
Erwin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Rojas closes the distance and pushes Erwin back into the ropes.

Erwin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erwin. Rojas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rojas misses with a kick to the body.
Erwin blocks a leg kick.
Rojas with a poor takedown
and Erwin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rojas thinking.
Erwin scores with a hook to the body. Rojas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab, jab by Erwin - just one landing.
Rojas looks to score with a jab to the body but Erwin is just out of range.
Erwin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Erwin blocks a head kick by Rojas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erwin scores with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erwin throws a big shot that misses.
Rojas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Erwin scores with a hook to the body. Rojas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rojas wants to clinch up but Erwin keeps it at a distance.
Rojas staying out of range there.
Rojas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rojas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rojas darts in looking for a takedown but Erwin gets double underhooks and turns Rojas into the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soto Rojas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Erwin lands a glancing blow to the side of Rojas's head.
Rojas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Erwin lands a right hook to the body.
Erwin thuds a left hand into Rojas's body.
Rojas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rojas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Erwin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Erwin cracks a nice hook into Rojas's ribs.
Erwin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas throws a nice looking combination but Erwin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Erwin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erwin scores with a jab. Rojas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rojas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Erwin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Erwin throws the left hand but Rojas avoids the punch easily.
Erwin blocks a jab.
Rojas wants to land a leg kick but Erwin is out of range.
Erwin scores with a body shot.
Rojas misses with a head kick.
Rojas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Erwin lands a slapping body shot.
Erwin takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rojas, right into the meat.
A shot to the liver by Erwin. Beautiful body shot.
Rojas misses with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Erwin. That's going to slow Rojas down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojas doesn't manage to clinch there - Erwin circles away.
Rojas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Erwin works Rojas's body with a nice hook.
Erwin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rojas's sensitive parts.
Erwin throws an overhand right that lands on Rojas's shoulder, as Rojas tries to avoid the shot.
Rojas slips a straight right by Erwin.
Rojas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rojas wants to clinch.
Erwin blocks a head kick by Rojas.
Erwin lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas walks into a straight right hand from Erwin.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Erwin checks a leg kick.
Soto Rojas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mc Cullough Erwin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rojas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rojas throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Erwin counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mc Cullough Erwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Erwin 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mc Cullough Erwin!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
86%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kryto Pro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Cosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cosby comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hikky Burr kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kryto Pro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pro
vs
Cosby

190 cm
25
192 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
24
192 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kryto Pro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Cosby!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pro closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cosby quickly recovers to half guard.
Pro controlling the pace.
Cosby tries to roll over but Pro keeps him under control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cosby moves into full guard.
Pro trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cosby is looking for a triangle but Pro pushes his legs off easily.
Pro sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cosby is trying to control the position but Pro postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pro pushing down on Cosby's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cosby tries to roll over but Pro keeps him under control.
Pro working Cosby over with strikes.
Pro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pro trying to control from half guard but Cosby is working away.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nice sprawl there from Cosby as Pro shoots in.
Cosby let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

Cosby closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Cosby.
Cosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Cosby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cosby avoids it really well and circles away.
Cosby keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kryto Pro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pro shoots in but no luck this time.
Cosby throws a body shot but no joy.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Pro enables Cosby to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Cosby trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pro wants to take a breather but Cosby is having none of it.
Cosby wants to control but Pro is keeping busy.
Cosby regains full guard. Nicely done.

Cosby had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pro defends it easily.
Cosby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pro is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cosby lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Cosby is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cosby trying to control but Pro is working from the bottom.
Cosby advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pro is looking to improve his position.
Cosby tries to pass to full mount but Pro defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Cosby dominated that 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.

Pro gets tackled into the ropes by Cosby. Cosby maintains the clinch.

Pro is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cosby is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pro to the mat. Pro regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Pro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cosby's guard.

Our spies down at at Holding Cell inform us that Cosby has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pro trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Cosby throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cosby keeping moving, preventing Pro from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pro passes Cosby's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cosby slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cosby has an active guard here but Pro has managed to pass into half guard.
Pro wants to take a breather but Cosby is having none of it.
Pro drops an elbow to the side of Cosby's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Cosby looking for submissions off his back.
Cosby manages to get to full guard.

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.
Pro stopping the sweep attempt from Cosby.
Pro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bill Cosby has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pro trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosby throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Pro trying to control but Cosby is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pro's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pro shoots in looking for a takedown. Cosby tries to sprawl out of it but Pro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Cosby manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosby scores with a punch to the head.
Cosby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Cosby. Those never looked like landing.
Cosby stuffs the takedown.
Kryto Pro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Pro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cosby tries to avoid it but Pro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cosby to the ground. Cosby escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kryto Pro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cosby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pro feinted with a counter takedown.
Pro goes for a double leg but Cosby avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Cosby continues to drive forward.
Pro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cosby defends well and Pro ends up having to push Cosby into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cosby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cosby throws a body kick that misses.
Pro misses with a takedown
and Cosby counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cosby defends it nicely.

Cosby gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cosby is looking to take a break and control but Pro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pro is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice cross by Cosby.
Pro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cosby sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cosby looks to land a right hand but Pro moved out of range.

Pro fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cosby sprawls well initially but Pro persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pro is trying to control the action in half guard but Cosby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cosby is pressing down on Pro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cosby looking to control.
Pro trying to control but Cosby is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cosby leaves Pro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cosby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pro moves away.
Pro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kryto Pro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pro dodges the punch combination from Cosby.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pro or perhaps it was just good defense by Cosby, which made it look bad.
Cosby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Cosby lands.
Bill Cosby is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pro shoots for a takedown but Cosby saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cosby steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pro.
Cosby throws a hook to the side of Pro's head but Pro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cosby just misses with a punch to the body.

Cosby clinches up with Pro and pushes him back against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Cosby.

Cosby gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cosby wants to control from the top but Pro keeps moving.
Cosby controlling from the top position.
Cosby wants to pass the guard but Pro is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosby controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cosby 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cosby trying to control the position from guard on top but Pro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

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

Pro closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cosby to the mat! Cosby manages to get full guard.
Pro wants to control from the top but Cosby keeps moving.
Pro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pro looking to sit in guard and control but Cosby gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kryto Pro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cosby advances to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Cosby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cosby has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Cosby!
Bill Cosby took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'd like to thank my sponsor, "Jello Pudding Pops."'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dengkol Dewa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Ito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Dewa
vs
Ito

175 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

171 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Likes comics

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dengkol Dewa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Akira Ito!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ito swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ito misses with a body shot.
Ito moves in looking to clinch but Dewa pushes him off.
Ito throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ito throws a solid leg kick but Dewa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ito.
A good leg kick by Dewa.
Ito looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dewa.
Ito tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ito throws a sloppy body shot
letting Dewa counter with a right hand.
Ito tries to clinch there but Dewa circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dewa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ito shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dewa.
Dewa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ito sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dengkol Dewa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dewa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dewa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ito tries a head kick but it misses.
Ito looks to score with a jab to the body but Dewa is just out of range.
Ito wants to slow Dewa down by chopping away at his legs.
Ito scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dewa slips a jab from Ito.

Ito drives through with a takedown into Dewa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dewa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ito landing with the ground and pound.
Ito stopping the sweep attempt from Dewa.
Dewa being controlled here, momentarily.
Dewa working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dewa looking for a sweep. Not yet Dewa, not yet.
Ito connects with a couple of short punches.
Dewa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ito on the ground.
Ito preventing the sweep.
Ito trying to control but Dewa is working from the bottom.
Ito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dewa is keeping the position for now.
Ito postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ito sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ito trying to control the position from guard on top but Dewa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Ito decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ito landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Ito wants to work for an arm triangle but Dewa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dewa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ito scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ito trying to control the action but Dewa is working from the bottom.
Dewa trying to control but Ito postures up.
Ito scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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. Ito connects with a nice short shot to Dewa's temple.
Ito working over Dewa with some ground and pound. Dewa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ito landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Ito is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dewa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ito.
Ito is keen to just control but Dewa is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ito trying to control from Dewa's half guard. Dewa has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ito lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ito shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dewa is not content to let Ito control the position.
Dewa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dewa tries to roll over but Ito keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Ito.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ito trying to control the action but Dewa is working from the bottom.
Dewa is trying to get back to full guard.
Ito looks to land a strike but Dewa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ito lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ito slips nicely into half guard.
Akira Ito has got the better of the ground game so far.

Ito is trying to work for a kimura but Dewa is defending well.
Ground and pound from Ito.
Ito looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ito scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ito lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ito lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ito seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dewa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ito slips a nice elbow through Dewa's hands, connecting with Dewa's forehead.
Ito wants to control but Dewa is keeping him busy.
Ito slips a nice elbow through Dewa's hands, connecting with Dewa's forehead.

Dewa is rocked!
Ito looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dewa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh Dewa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dewa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dewa seems to have got his legs back now.
Ito content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ito looking to sit in guard and control but Dewa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Dewa preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ito pulls Dewa in close to his closed guard and prevents Dewa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ito doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dewa is one step ahead there.
Ito working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dewa.

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.
Ito keeping moving, preventing Dewa from controlling successfully.

Dewa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ito thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Ito has his foot on Dewa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dewa works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ito trying to control the position.
Dewa looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Ito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dewa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ito throws a body punch but Dewa moves out of range.
Ito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dewa.
Ito looks to land a left hand but Dewa moved out of range nicely.
Ito stuffs the takedown attempt from Dewa. Dewa gets slowly back to his feet.
Ito is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dewa rather than just go for the knockout.
Ito attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ito attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ito lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dewa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dewa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
As Ito tries to get set, Dewa tries to push him back and clinch up but Ito manages to avoid the attempt.
Ito tries a low kick but Dewa avoids it.

Ito feints and as Dewa raises his hands in defense, Ito changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ito passes Dewa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ito wants to control but Dewa is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Ito there.
Ito prevents Dewa from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ito looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ito keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dewa has hold of Ito's hands but Ito slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Ito is looking for a kimura but Dewa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ito to get the leverage.
Ito landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Ito is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dewa sees it coming and defends easily.

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

Ito is trying to work for a kimura but Dewa is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ito looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dewa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ito lands strikes from half guard.
Ito is trying to control the action in half guard but Dewa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dewa is pressing down on Ito's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

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

Dewa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ito trying to control but Dewa is working from the bottom.
Ito with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ito is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ito has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dewa wants to control the position but Ito says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

Ito is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dewa is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Akira Ito!