QFC Tournament 493 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gladius Forescyth (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.

Jones
vs
Forescyth

190 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gladius Forescyth!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones has closed the distance and engaged Forescyth in a clinch.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Forescyth pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Forescyth.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones wants a takedown.
Forescyth is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Forescyth's efforts to push away.

Forescyth manages to break the clinch.
Forescyth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forescyth tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Forescyth ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Forescyth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones goes for a double leg but Forescyth avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Forescyth continues to drive forward.
Forescyth doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Forescyth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Jones rushes Forescyth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones tries to break free but Forescyth pushes him back against the cage.

Jones pulls Forescyth into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Forescyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Forescyth on the ground.
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Forescyth with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to stand up but Forescyth isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Forescyth wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones stops Forescyth from standing up.

Jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Forescyth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Forescyth fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Forescyth moves out of range easily.
Forescyth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Forescyth misses with a looping right.
Jones is looking to counter the offense by Forescyth and move into the clinch.

Forescyth 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.
Forescyth won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Forescyth passes into half guard.
Jones throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forescyth thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Forescyth sits in half guard.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones wants to control but Forescyth is keeping busy.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones tries for a takedown but Forescyth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gladius Forescyth will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Forescyth moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.

Forescyth moves into the clinch successfully.
Forescyth tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Forescyth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones is trying to break free.

Forescyth jumps guard.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forescyth doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Forescyth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Forescyth keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones postures up.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Forescyth for as long as he can get away with.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.

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

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.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Forescyth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Forescyth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forescyth throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forescyth has a takedown stuffed.
Jones dives in and grabs Forescyth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Forescyth pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Forescyth steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Jones leaves Forescyth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jon Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jones has Forescyth up against the cage in a clinch.
Forescyth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones blocks a body shot from Forescyth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Jones clinches.

Jones pulls Forescyth into guard.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Forescyth from standing up.
Forescyth wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Forescyth chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jon Jones will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jones clinches up against the cage.

Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Forescyth is one step ahead there.
Forescyth wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Forescyth sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Forescyth is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jones.
Forescyth happy to just control the position for now.
Jones is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Forescyth is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Forescyth throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jones because Forescyth loaded up on that one.
Gladius Forescyth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones tries to hold on but Forescyth postures up.
Forescyth scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forescyth tries to control but Jones wriggling away.

Forescyth wants to finish this one by submission but Jones is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Forescyth.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Forescyth's attempts to control the action.
Forescyth scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Forescyth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Forescyth is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jones to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jones shrugs it off.
Jones tries to hold on but Forescyth postures up.
Forescyth trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Forescyth isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Forescyth cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but Forescyth is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Forescyth there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Forescyth landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jones sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Forescyth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Forescyth is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Forescyth passes the guard and advances to mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Gladius Forescyth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Forescyth 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Gladius Forescyth!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Gladius Forescyth!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Gladius Forescyth!

Gladius Forescyth wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Marfaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Marfaker (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.

Marfaker
vs
Marfaker

208 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Marfaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Juan Marfaker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jan Marfaker loads up on a big right hand but Juan Marfaker slips the punch.
Jan Marfaker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

It looks like Juan Marfaker has been cut.
Juan Marfaker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Juan Marfaker is looking to clinch but Jan Marfaker is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Jan Marfaker misses the target.
Juan Marfaker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

It looks like Jan Marfaker has been cut.
Juan Marfaker misses with a hook.
Juan Marfaker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jan Marfaker under the eye.
Jan Marfaker keeps the fight on the outside.
Jan Marfaker throws a big counter combination but Juan Marfaker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jan Marfaker cracks Juan Marfaker with a good jab.
Juan Marfaker throws a right and a left that Jan Marfaker avoids nicely.
Jan Marfaker works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juan Marfaker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Juan Marfaker drops Jan Marfaker with a beautiful combination! Jan Marfaker stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Juan Marfaker is looking for the KO!
Juan Marfaker circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Jan Marfaker to the canvas! Jan Marfaker doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Juan Marfaker keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Marfaker!
Juan Marfaker was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hairy Vaghineer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trest Zein (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.

Vaghineer
vs
Zein

180 cm
22
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hairy Vaghineer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Trest Zein!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vaghineer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zein's guard.
Vaghineer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vaghineer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zein wants to stand and escape but Vaghineer is having none of it.
Zein trying to control the position.
Vaghineer wants to get up but he can't break Zein's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vaghineer wants to pass the guard but Zein is keeping the position.
Vaghineer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Zein escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vaghineer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vaghineer advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vaghineer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zein is refusing to be controlled, as Vaghineer sits in half guard.
Vaghineer is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Zein shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vaghineer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zein passes into half guard.
It looks like Zein is going to stand back up.
Vaghineer is looking to control Zein's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vaghineer avoid being mounted?
Zein trying to mount his opponent but Vaghineer defends it.
Vaghineer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zein is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zein is trying to control the action in half guard but Vaghineer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vaghineer tries to roll over but Zein keeps him under control.
Vaghineer is trying is best to control the position here.
Zein looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vaghineer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vaghineer with a lazy takedown attempt

so Zein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vaghineer trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zein wants to control from the top but Vaghineer keeps moving.
Vaghineer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zein's guard.

Vaghineer trying to control but Zein is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Trest Zein will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Zein closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zein lands in his opponent's guard.
Vaghineer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vaghineer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zein defends it easily.
Zein slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zein won't allow Vaghineer to get back to his feet.

Vaghineer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vaghineer looking to control.
Zein looking to pass the guard.
Zein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vaghineer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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.
Vaghineer looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zein fails to land with a series of punches.

Zein darts in and clinches Vaghineer up against the cage.

Zein drags the fight down to the ground.
Zein wants to control the position but Vaghineer says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Zein trying to control but Vaghineer postures up.
Vaghineer tries to stand but can't do so whilst Zein controls his leg.
Zein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zein trying to control here.

That's three 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. Vaghineer connects with a nice short shot to Zein's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vaghineer is thwarting Zein's attempts to control the position.
Vaghineer wants to take a breather but Zein is having none of it.
Zein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vaghineer throwing shots but Zein is blocking nicely.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zein tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vaghineer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Vaghineer shoots in and gets a takedown into Zein's guard.
Vaghineer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vaghineer throws a big right hand that misses.
Zein is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vaghineer stops Zein from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vaghineer pushing down on Zein's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zein is breathing heavily.
Vaghineer is thwarting Zein's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hairy Vaghineer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Vaghineer forces Zein back against the cage and clinches.

Zein pulls guard.
Vaghineer stands and throws Zein's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vaghineer trying to control the position but Zein is working away.
Zein tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaghineer working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Vaghineer is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Zein looks calm but he's in trouble here. Vaghineer gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Zein is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Vaghineer lets go of the hold and Zein can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hairy Vaghineer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Par Gyi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ven Emanenko (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.

Gyi
vs
Emanenko

175 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
19
238 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Par Gyi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ven Emanenko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emanenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Gyi fails with the takedown.
Emanenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Emanenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Gyi tries to sprawl out of it but Emanenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gyi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gyi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gyi shoots for a takedown but Emanenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Par Gyi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emanenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Gyi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Gyi as he connects with a hook.
Emanenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Gyi tries to counter with a takedown but Emanenko is quick to defend against it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gyi fails with a takedown attempt.
Gyi leaves Emanenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Emanenko throws a right hand that misses
and Gyi counters with a two punch combo.
Gyi misses with a two punch combination.
Gyi shoots in but no luck this time.
Emanenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gyi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gyi goes for a double leg but Emanenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Emanenko continues to drive forward.
Emanenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gyi but Gyi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gyi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Emanenko swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Emanenko darts in and clinches Gyi up against the cage.
Emanenko is pressed up against the cage. Gyi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Emanenko down to the mat. Emanenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Emanenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gyi throws a big counter combination but Emanenko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Emanenko instigates a clinch.
Gyi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gyi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Emanenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gyi is breathing heavily.
Emanenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gyi tries to avoid it but Emanenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gyi to the ground. Gyi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Emanenko shoots in and drives through. Gyi sprawls well.
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!
Emanenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Emanenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gyi counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyi misses with a head kick.
Gyi shoots in but Emanenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Emanenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Gyi closes the distance and clinches.
Emanenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gyi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Emanenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gyi prevents it.

Emanenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gyi tries for a takedown but Emanenko circles away easily
and Emanenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gyi thinking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emanenko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gyi.
Gyi shoots for a takedown but Emanenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Gyi backs off Emanenko throws a huge counter combo but Gyi manages to avoid it all.
Gyi wants to clinch up but Emanenko keeps it at a distance.
Emanenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emanenko dives in and grabs Gyi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gyi pushes down on Emanenko's head and hops out.
Emanenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Emanenko wants it to stay on the feet.
Emanenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Gyi. No joy for Emanenko on that attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gyi.
Emanenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gyi.
Emanenko darts in looking for a takedown but Gyi gets double underhooks and turns Emanenko into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gyi misses with a takedown attempt - Emanenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gyi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Emanenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Gyi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Par Gyi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Emanenko, right into the meat.
Par Gyi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emanenko tries to clinch there but Gyi circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Gyi. No joy for Emanenko on that attempt.
Gyi shoots in looking for a takedown. Emanenko tries to sprawl out of it but Gyi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Emanenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gyi.
Emanenko unleashes a big counter combination but Gyi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Emanenko looks to land a combination but Gyi avoids it well.

Emanenko rushes Gyi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gyi throws a head punch that misses.
Gyi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gyi is pressed up against the cage. Emanenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gyi down to the mat. Gyi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gyi shoots in for a takedown but Emanenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Emanenko tries to clinch but Gyi moves out of range.
Emanenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gyi fails to land the takedown.
Gyi tries a head kick but it misses.
Emanenko is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Emanenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Gyi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Emanenko 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.
Gyi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Emanenko defends it nicely.
No luck for Emanenko with that takedown attempt.
Emanenko shoots in but Gyi avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gyi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gyi shoots in for a takedown but Emanenko shows good takedown defense.
Gyi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Emanenko sprawls well. Emanenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gyi gets slowly back to his feet.

Emanenko closes the distance and pushes Gyi back into the cage.
Emanenko trying to land knees to the body.

Emanenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gyi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Emanenko defends well and Gyi ends up having to push Emanenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Emanenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Emanenko looks for the body kick but Gyi saw that one coming.
Gyi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gyi fails with a takedown attempt.
Emanenko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emanenko fails to land the takedown.
Gyi thinks about countering with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ven Emanenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Gyi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emanenko. That did some damage!
Emanenko fails with a takedown attempt.

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

Emanenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Emanenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gyi's waist but Gyi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Emanenko off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emanenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Gyi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gyi fails with a takedown attempt.
Emanenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gyi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Emanenko misses with a series of wild punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Emanenko.
Gyi shoots in but no luck this time.

Emanenko rushes Gyi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Emanenko tries to pull guard but Gyi won't allow it.
Par Gyi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ven Emanenko.

Gyi breaks the clinch.
Gyi goes for a double leg but Emanenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Emanenko continues to drive forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gyi clinches with his opponent.
Emanenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Gyi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Emanenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gyi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emanenko throws out the jab.
Gyi throws a head kick that misses.
Gyi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gyi throws a big counter combination but Emanenko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gyi throws a shot from downtown. Emanenko moves away and avoids it.
Gyi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gyi wants it to stay on the feet.
Gyi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Emanenko closes the distance and clinches up with Gyi, looking for a takedown. Emanenko pushes Gyi against the cage but Gyi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gyi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Emanenko responds with a good body kick, but Gyi manages to step out the way in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyi shoots and misses

and Emanenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gyi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Emanenko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Gyi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gyi manages to end up in side control.
Emanenko avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gyi.
Emanenko is trying to improve his position.
Emanenko is trying to get back to his feet.
Emanenko is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gyi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Emanenko is trying to improve his position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gyi shoots in for a takedown but Emanenko shows good takedown defense.
Emanenko with the counter takedown but Gyi avoids it easily.
Gyi wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Par Gyi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gyi 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Par Gyi!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Par Gyi!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Par Gyi!

Par Gyi wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Ones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Obi (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.

Ones
vs
Obi

201 cm
20
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
23
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Ones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, William Obi!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Obi lands a glancing blow to the side of Ones's head.

It looks like Bob Ones has been cut.
Obi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Obi fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Ones out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). William Obi!
William Obi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Preet Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slick Rick (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.

Johnson
vs
Rick

196 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
19
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Preet Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Slick Rick!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Rick is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Rick changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson seems a little lost for a moment, as Rick dominates the positioning.
Rick postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rick content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to escape but Rick is in control.
A control attempt from Johnson but he's now mounted!
Rick looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rick is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Johnson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rick takes Johnson's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.
Rick is riding his opponent, not letting Johnson buck him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Rick has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Rick looking to break Johnson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Johnson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rick will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Johnson is covering up but some of the strikes from Rick are getting through and doing damage.
Johnson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Johnson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rick's arms.
Rick really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rick's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Johnson can't escape the position.
Rick cracks Johnson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Johnson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Johnson is trying to stand back up.
Rick controlling from the back.

That's four 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.
Johnson is covering up but some of the strikes from Rick are getting through and doing damage.
Rick keeps control of the position as Johnson tries to break free.
Rick controlling from the back.
It looks like Rick might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rick has Johnson flattened out and is raining down punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slick Rick dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rick tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Rick jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.

Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rick working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Rick from standing up.
Rick trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rick trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rick is one step ahead there.

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

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

Johnson is looking for a triangle here but Rick uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Rick cracks Johnson with a big elbow.

Rick stands up.
Johnson tries to clinch up.

Rick closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson did well to prevent Rick getting side control.
Rick tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rick is taking a breather. Johnson 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.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Rick controlling the pace.
Johnson has a hand on Rick's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rick takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

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.
Rick content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by Rick.
Slick Rick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rick lands a couple of good shots and Johnson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Johnson tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slick Rick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rick looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rick has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from.
Rick trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rick 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rick with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

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

Johnson drives through and clinches with Rick against the cage.
Rick tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Rick has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Preet Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slick Rick.

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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rick or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Rick scores with a three punch combo!
Johnson avoids the head kick by Rick.
Rick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Johnson clinches.

Johnson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Johnson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rick throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rick wants to stand but Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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

Johnson has managed to clinch.

Johnson drags the fight down to the ground.
Rick works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Rick stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rick wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rick lands a few punches from side control.
Preet Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slick Rick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson is trying to escape the position but Rick is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slick Rick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rick 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 William Gold scores the fight for Slick Rick!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Slick Rick!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Slick Rick!

Slick Rick wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Faar Gaeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Beast Mode (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.

Gaeer
vs
Beast Mode

160 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Faar Gaeer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Beast Mode!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaeer fails with a takedown attempt.

Gaeer gets caught napping as Beast Mode dives in and scores a takedown. Gaeer manages to retain guard.
Gaeer being controlled here, momentarily.
Beast Mode pushes down on Gaeer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Beast Mode controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaeer is looking to control Beast Mode's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gaeer avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast Mode wants to take a breather but Gaeer is having none of it.
Gaeer is trying to get back to full guard.
Beast Mode passes to side control.
Gaeer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Beast Mode slows the pace down.
Gaeer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Beast Mode tries for a kimura but Gaeer is defending well.
Gaeer is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Beast Mode working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beast Mode landing a few strikes.
Beast Mode trying to control the position but Gaeer is working away.
Beast Mode grinds an elbow into Gaeer's temple.
Gaeer is not content to let Beast Mode control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The ground and pound from Beast Mode seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Beast Mode working away.
Gaeer tries to buck Beast Mode off but Beast Mode is having none of it.
Beast Mode remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Gaeer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beast Mode on the ground.
Gaeer is not content to let Beast Mode control the position.

That's four 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.
Beast Mode working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Beast Mode taking a breather here.

Beast Mode stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gaeer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Beast Mode holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beast Mode prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Beast Mode scores with a takedown into Gaeer's guard.
Gaeer keeping moving, preventing Beast Mode from controlling successfully.
Gaeer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Beast Mode controls the pace.
Beast Mode postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaeer keeping moving, preventing Beast Mode from controlling successfully.
Gaeer wants to sweep here but Beast Mode controlling him for the moment.
Beast Mode advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast Mode wants to stand but Gaeer has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Beast Mode is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gaeer!
Beast Mode looking to control but Gaeer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Beast Mode cracks Gaeer with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gaeer is squirming around, avoiding Beast Mode's attempts to control the action.
Gaeer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Beast Mode bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gaeer's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast Mode advances position into side control!
Beast Mode grinds an elbow into Gaeer's temple.
Gaeer throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Gaeer tries to buck Beast Mode off but Beast Mode is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gaeer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Beast Mode!