WFC SHW Tournament Final PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between bob bobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Grafonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bobson comes to the cage accompanied by Rock Superstar. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

bobson
vs
Grafonov

175 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

178 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, bob bobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Artem Grafonov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bobson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Grafonov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows bobson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Grafonov looking to control.
bobson connects with a couple of short punches.
bobson throws and elbow that misses. Grafonov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in bobson's guard. Nice move by Grafonov!

bobson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
bobson wants a takedown.

bobson tightens his grip and picks Grafonov up, before dumping him to the ground. Grafonov manages to land in guard.

bobson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grafonov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, bobson has managed to get both his arms back between Grafonov's legs - danger averted.
bobson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grafonov wants to control but bobson passes easily into half guard.
Grafonov is trying to stand up here but bobson is controlling him well.
bobson working Grafonov over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

bobson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grafonov sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grafonov is looking for a sweep. bobson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grafonov wants to control but bobson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grafonov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from bobson.
bobson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
bobson throwing shots but Grafonov is blocking nicely.
bobson is breathing heavily.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Grafonov looks for a takedown but bobson sprawls well.
bobson cracks the inside of Grafonov's front leg.

bobson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
bobson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
bobson wants to pass to mount but Grafonov is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grafonov wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grafonov blocking the ground and pound attempt from bobson.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grafonov wants to control but bobson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
bobson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
bobson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grafonov tries to roll over but bobson keeps him under control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Grafonov doesn't manage to clinch there - bobson circles away.

Grafonov clinches up with bobson and pushes him back against the cage.
bobson tries to score a body lock takedown but Grafonov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

bobson is trying to trip Grafonov. He has hold of a leg but Grafonov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. bobson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Grafonov looking for a guillotine here but bobson defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grafonov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grafonov trying to keep a closed guard but bobson is proving a slippery customer.
bobson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Grafonov has momentary wrist control but bobson slips an elbow through the middle.
bobson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
bobson thows a big elbow that misses.
bobson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Grafonov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
bobson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grafonov's guard.
Grafonov wants to get back to his feet.
bobson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grafonov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grafonov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grafonov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
bobson is in close to Grafonov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grafonov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Grafonov looking for a guillotine here but bobson defends easily.
bobson working some strikes from top position.

Grafonov looking for a triangle here. bobson is fighting it but it looks tight! Grafonov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, bobson is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Artem Grafonov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between joachim dondee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Warden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). dondee comes into the arena with Slew dem wiz Karate blaring out of the sound system. Warden has chosen bodies as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

dondee
vs
Warden

180 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 9 - 0

190 cm
25
175 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, joachim dondee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Warden!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warden tries to clinch up but dondee circles away and keeps his distance.
Warden wants to clinch.
dondee closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Warden wants to clinch.
A punch combination from dondee misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
dondee swats away the attempt to clinch by Warden.
dondee circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
dondee stuffs the takedown.
Warden tries to clinch up but dondee circles away and keeps his distance.
dondee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Warden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Warden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but dondee was well out of range. Poor timing from Warden.
Warden throws a nice head kick!
Warden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Warden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Warden is looking to clinch.
Warden tries to clinch but dondee is having none of it.
Warden tries to close the distance and clinch but dondee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warden tries to clinch up.
Warden is looking to clinch but dondee is avoiding it.
Warden wants to clinch.
dondee tries to bum rush Warden with a series of wild strikes but Warden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Warden tries to close the distance and clinch up but dondee swats him away and circles back towards the center.

dondee gets caught flat footed, as Warden shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
dondee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
dondee has momentary wrist control but Warden slips an elbow through the middle.
Warden throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
dondee is looking to stand up but Warden isn't so interested in that idea.
Warden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Warden postures up and lands a big shot to dondee's brow.
dondee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if dondee tries to get out of the position.
Warden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Warden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
dondee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Warden.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
dondee is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
dondee being controlled here, momentarily.
dondee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Warden on the ground.
Warden trying to control but dondee is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Warden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
dondee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Warden scoring with punches to the head and body.
Warden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as dondee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Warden dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Warden tries to clinch up but dondee circles away and keeps his distance.
Warden tries to clinch but dondee is having none of it.
Warden throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
dondee keeps the fight on the outside.
Warden shoots for a double leg takedown but dondee sprawls well. He's pushed Warden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Warden moves in looking to clinch but dondee pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warden falls off balance throwing a combination
and dondee counters with a one-two to the body.
Warden tries to clinch but fails miserably
and dondee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Warden shoots in and bounces dondee off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Warden drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Warden jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
dondee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Warden decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on dondee, up you get!
dondee takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warden tries to clinch up
and dondee counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Warden tries to clinch but dondee is having none of it.

Warden shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Warden sitting in guard here, content to control.
Warden is looking to work some ground and pound but dondee has wrist control.

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

Warden stands up from dondee's guard - Warden perhaps looking for a knockout.
Warden doesn't manage to clinch there - dondee circles away.
joachim dondee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Warden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
joachim dondee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
dondee swats away the attempt to clinch by Warden.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Warden looks to clinch
and dondee counters with a one-two to the body.
Warden wants to clinch.
Warden tries to clinch there but dondee circles away.
Warden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as dondee sprawls well. dondee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Warden gets slowly back to his feet.
dondee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Warden 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

dondee stuffs the takedown attempt from Warden. Warden gets slowly back to his feet.
Warden lands a nice leg kick that just misses dondee's sensitive parts.
Warden doesn't manage to clinch there - dondee circles away.
Warden shoots in for a double leg but dondee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
dondee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warden tries to clinch but dondee is having none of it.
Warden tries to clinch up but dondee circles away and keeps his distance.
dondee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Warden counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warden wants to clinch.
dondee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Warden wants to clinch.
dondee stuffs the takedown attempt from Warden. Warden gets slowly back to his feet.
joachim dondee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Warden.

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.
Warden lands with a kick to the temple. dondee shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Warden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Warden tries to clinch but dondee moves out of range.
Warden throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by dondee.
Warden shoots in for a takedown but dondee shows good takedown defense.
Warden tries to clinch up.
Warden tries to close the distance and clinch but dondee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says dondee as he avoids it easily.
dondee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
dondee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Warden doesn't manage to clinch there - dondee circles away.
Warden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Warden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Warden closes the distance and lands a one-two.
dondee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jason Warden seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warden plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Warden tries to clinch up but dondee circles away and keeps his distance.
dondee swats away the attempt to clinch by Warden.
Jason Warden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warden tries to clinch there but dondee circles away.
joachim dondee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
dondee takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Warden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Warden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Warden 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Jason Warden!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Jason Warden!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Jason Warden!

Jason Warden wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Sergio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Farrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergio comes to the cage accompanied by sandstrom. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Sergio
vs
Farrow

185 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

189 cm
26
200 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Knockout power

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulo Sergio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Farrow!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farrow fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sergio.
Farrow tries to clinch up but Sergio circles away and keeps his distance.
Farrow is looking to clinch but Sergio is avoiding it.

Farrow fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sergio sprawls well initially but Farrow persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Farrow has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sergio tries to hold on but Farrow postures up.
Farrow connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Farrow controlling the position easily from mount.
A nice elbow there by Farrow.

Sergio is rocked!
Farrow is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Sergio goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Farrow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eric Farrow!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patryk Ciechan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Aka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Aka has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Patryk Ciechan's chin.

Ciechan
vs
Aka

190 cm
20
204 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

191 cm
23
209 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Amber Swan CBK

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Patryk Ciechan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Aka!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ciechan throws a series of punches but Aka moves out of range.
Ciechan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Aka! Ciechan is out on his feet! Aka rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Ciechan is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Ciechan is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Aka!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Rugowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Klitschko
vs
Rugowski

205 cm
23
300 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

225 cm
24
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitali Klitschko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Rugowski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klitschko fails to land with a series of punches.
Klitschko misses with a series of wild punches.
Rugowski scores with the left hand. Klitschko knows he should have avoided that one.
Klitschko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Klitschko tries to bum rush Rugowski with a series of wild strikes but Rugowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Klitschko misses with the combination.
Klitschko missing with a left hand there. Rugowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klitschko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klitschko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Vitali Klitschko has been cut.
Klitschko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Rugowski counters with a crisp one two that drops Klitschko! Rugowski thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Klitschko to his feet! Klitschko is in big trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klitschko misses with a double jab
and Rugowski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Klitschko is breathing heavily.
Klitschko closes the distance and clinches up with Rugowski, looking for a takedown. Klitschko pushes Rugowski against the cage but Rugowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rugowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rugowski lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rugowski digs a good hook to Klitschko's body.
Rugowski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Klitschko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vitali Klitschko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rugowski digs a good body shot into Klitschko's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rugowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rugowski lands a body shot.
Klitschko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rugowski scores with a jab to the head.
Rugowski lands a two punch combo.
Rugowski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rugowski cracks Klitschko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rugowski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rugowski connects with a body shot.
Klitschko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Klitschko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Vitali Klitschko's cut is getting worse.

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

Klitschko is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko looks to land a left hand but Rugowski moved out of range nicely.
Oh Klitschko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rugowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Klitschko seems to have got his legs back now.
Klitschko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rugowski connects with a right hand. Klitschko shakes it off.
Rugowski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Klitschko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Klitschko throws an overhand right that lands on Rugowski's shoulder, as Rugowski tries to avoid the shot.
Rugowski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Klitschko. Klitschko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Rugowski lands a left and a right that send Klitschko crashing to the mat, dazed. Rugowski thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
BOOM! Rugowski lands a beautiful left hook that drops Klitschko. Klitschko tries to recover but Rugowski is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Klitschko lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Rugowski!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Percy Destepolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Destepolo comes to the cage accompanied by Link. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Destepolo
vs
Jones

180 cm
19
183 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

188 cm
19
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Percy Destepolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Jones!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Destepolo wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Destepolo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Percy Destepolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Jones.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Destepolo up against the cage.
Jones is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destepolo keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Destepolo smiles and moves away.

Destepolo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destepolo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Destepolo is looking to advance position but Jones has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Destepolo working to try and regain half guard.
Destepolo is working hard here to advance position.
Destepolo throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Destepolo can't escape the position.
Destepolo 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.

Destepolo actively working from the bottom here.
Destepolo is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destepolo is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Destepolo gets full guard.

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

Destepolo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones wants to stand but Destepolo is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destepolo wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Destepolo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Destepolo working a defensive guard here.
Jones preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Destepolo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jones preventing the sweep.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Jones working for a triangle but Destepolo defends it easily.
Destepolo slips nicely into half guard.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destepolo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Destepolo prevents Jones from improving his position.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Destepolo slows the pace down in half guard.

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.
Jones is in trouble now - Destepolo has advanced to mount!
Destepolo controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Destepolo has taken his back.
Destepolo biding his time, looking for the opening.
Jones trying to control the hands but Destepolo won't let him.

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.
Jones tries to escape the position.
Destepolo biding his time, controlling Jones.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Percy Destepolo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Destepolo is just out of range.
Destepolo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Destepolo.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Percy Destepolo just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Jones misses with a head kick.

Destepolo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Destepolo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Destepolo forces his way into half guard.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destepolo is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Destepolo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jones tries to roll over but Destepolo keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Destepolo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Destepolo is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Destepolo sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Destepolo seems content to control.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Percy Destepolo just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Destepolo can pounce on him.

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.

Destepolo scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Destepolo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Destepolo passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Destepolo is very close to passing his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Percy Destepolo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Destepolo 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 for Percy Destepolo!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Percy Destepolo!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Percy Destepolo!

Percy Destepolo wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
12%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between martin loft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaq Double J (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Double J has chosen GSP - Im not impressed as his entrance music. martin loft has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

loft
vs
Double J

169 cm
23
142 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

155 cm
26
146 lbs
8 - 6 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Bargain Basement Best Buy (only $20)

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, martin loft!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Shaq Double J!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Double J misses with a few strikes there.
loft wants to clinch up but Double J keeps it at a distance.
loft wants to clinch up but Double J keeps it at a distance.

Double J shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Double J showed some decent athleticism there.
Double J sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. loft defending well though.
Double J has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
loft avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Double J.
Double J not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Double J thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
loft keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Double J throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Double J throwing shots but loft is blocking nicely.
loft keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
loft tries to clinch but Double J moves out of range.
loft tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from loft. No joy for Double J on that attempt.
loft wants to clinch.
loft tries to clinch up.
loft wants to clinch.
loft is looking to clinch.
loft tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Double J shoots in but loft avoids the takedown attempt easily.
loft displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Double J.
martin loft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaq Double J.
Double J looks gassed!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Double J.
loft fails in his attempt to clinch.

loft moves into range and clinches up with Double J.
Double J can't get the takedown.
loft misses with a knee to the head.
loft misses with a knee strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Double J tries for a takedown. No joy.
loft misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by loft.
loft with an attempt at a knee that misses.
loft throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Double J blocks it with crossed arms.
Double J is trying to drag loft to the mat but loft just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
loft misses with a knee to the head.
loft looking to throw knees to the head but Double J is blocking nicely.
loft throws a knee to the head but misses.
Double J drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
loft lands a knee to the head.
loft using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Double J has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Double J wants a takedown but no success here.
loft tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
loft tries to land a knee to the head but Double J blocks with his arms.
Double J drops down looking for an ankle pick but loft pulls his leg out and moves away.
loft tries to close the distance and clinch up but Double J swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Double J closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming loft to the mat! loft manages to get full guard.
Double J throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Double J postures up in loft's guard and throws a big left but loft blocks it.
Double J is looking to work some ground and pound but loft has wrist control.
loft utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
loft on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if loft tries to get out of the position.
loft wants to stand up but Double J is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Double J showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Double J pushing down on loft's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

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.
Double J sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. loft defending well though.
Double J drops an elbow to the side of loft's head.
Double J passes to side control.
Double J grinds an elbow into loft's temple.
Double J scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at loft to see if he's OK.
Double J fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Double J working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaq Double J dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

loft tries to clinch but Double J moves out of range.

Double J darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Double J passes to full mount!
A nice elbow there by Double J.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
BOOM! Double J connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Double J cracks loft with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
loft is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
loft knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Double J on the ground.
Double J looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Double J lands with some vicious ground and pound - can loft hang on?
loft is bucking up trying to escape but Double J cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Double J lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
loft is squirming around, avoiding Double J's attempts to control the action.
loft is in a horrible position here. Double J smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Double J lands a nice shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Double J pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
loft tries to buck Double J off but he can't manage it.

Double J working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Double J throwing strikes here but loft is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Double J scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish loft?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Double J looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Double J lands a nice shot to the head.
Double J cracks loft with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Double J landing punches.
Double J with the ground and pound from mount.

Double J working for a guillotine from mount but loft is in no mood to give up.
loft holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Double J tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Double J is working for a guillotine from mount but loft frees his head quite easily.
A nice elbow there by Double J.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
loft is squirming around, avoiding Double J's attempts to control the action.
Double J working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Double J swats away the attempt to clinch by loft.
loft is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Double J closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Double J lands in his opponent's guard.
Double J 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.

Double J thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Double J throwing strikes from guard but loft blocks nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Double J cracks loft with a solid left hand.
Double J passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Double J working the head with strikes.
loft taking a bit of punishment here - Double J scoring with strikes.
Double J in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
loft avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Double J.
Double J working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Double J looking to punish the body of his opponent here but loft is avoiding damage well.
Double J tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Double J in side control lands a decent elbow.
Double J throws a strike aimed at the side of loft's head but loft avoids it well.
loft is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Double J lands some shots froms side control.

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

Double J is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, loft has escaped the position, nice work there.
Double J trying to control the position but loft is working away.
Shaq Double J is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
loft defending against the ground and pound.
loft on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
loft avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Double J.
Double J sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but loft is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
loft is working to avoid the ground and pound but Double J connects with a decent elbow.
Double J is working loft over with some ground and pound from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shaq Double J comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Double J 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Shaq Double J!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Shaq Double J!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Shaq Double J!

Shaq Double J wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppi Tarinashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Batista
vs
Tarinashi

188 cm
19
190 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

186 cm
26
195 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Batista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Teppi Tarinashi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Batista.
Batista throws a series of punches but Tarinashi moves out of range.
No joy there for Batista, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tarinashi tries to clinch up.
Batista throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Tarinashi misses.
Tarinashi looks to throw the jab but Batista is out of range.
Tarinashi is looking to clinch but Batista is avoiding it.

Tarinashi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Batista's half guard.
Tarinashi stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarinashi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Batista pushes Tarinashi off looking to stand but Tarinashi dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Tarinashi there.
Batista is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tarinashi scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tarinashi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Batista on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batista looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tarinashi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Batista pushes Tarinashi off looking to stand but Tarinashi dives back in and keeps control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Tarinashi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Batista is refusing to be controlled, as Tarinashi sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista pushes Tarinashi off looking to stand but Tarinashi dives back in and keeps control.
Tarinashi is trying to control the action in half guard but Batista is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tarinashi drops an elbow to the side of Batista's head.
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. Tarinashi connects with a nice short shot to Batista's temple.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tarinashi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Batista is trying to stand up here but Tarinashi is controlling him well.
Tarinashi lands with a punch from half guard.
Batista knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tarinashi on the ground.

Tarinashi is working for a submission of some sort.
Tarinashi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarinashi lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tarinashi lands a nice short elbow.
Batista tries to kick Tarinashi off but Tarinashi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Batista is breathing heavily.
Tarinashi trying to control the action but Batista is working from the bottom.
Tarinashi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tarinashi winds up and cracks Batista with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tarinashi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarinashi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tarinashi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Batista is trying to stand back up but Tarinashi is controlling him
Tarinashi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tarinashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Batista keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarinashi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Batista is trying to stand back up but Tarinashi is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Batista misses with a few strikes there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tarinashi.

Tarinashi gets the takedown into side control.
Batista is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tarinashi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Batista wants to get back to his feet but Tarinashi is dominant here and he's now got Batista's back!

Tarinashi looking for the choke but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarinashi lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tarinashi is breathing heavily.

Tarinashi is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Batista with him. Batista is trying to defend but Tarinashi has an arm under the chin now! Batista grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Teppi Tarinashi!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Owen Schmitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Keenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Schmitt might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to In God We Trust - Stryper. Owen Schmitt is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Schmitt
vs
Keenan

182 cm
25
171 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

183 cm
24
185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Owen Schmitt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Keenan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmitt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Keenan tries to avoid it but Schmitt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Keenan to the ground. Keenan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schmitt misses with a double jab.

Schmitt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Keenan to the mat! Keenan manages to get full guard.

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

Schmitt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schmitt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keenan is one step ahead there.

Schmitt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Keenan is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmitt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Keenan wants to stand but Schmitt is controlling his posture from full guard.
Schmitt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Keenan wants to stand but Schmitt has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Schmitt has his foot on Keenan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Keenan works his way back into a safe position though.
Schmitt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Keenan manages to get himself to full guard.
Schmitt wants to pass the guard but Keenan is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Keenan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schmitt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Keenan keeping full guard, as Schmitt tries to pass.
Schmitt content to stall in guard here.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schmitt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schmitt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Schmitt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schmitt looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range.
Keenan defending well as Schmitt loads up on a big left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Schmitt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Keenan was covering up waiting for the punch and Schmitt finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Schmitt wants to control from the top but Keenan keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Owen Schmitt 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.

Keenan tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Schmitt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Schmitt misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Schmitt.
Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Schmitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Keenan controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmitt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Keenan prevents it.
Schmitt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Schmitt swings wildly with an uppercut but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Keenan working hard to break the clinch.
Keenan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Schmitt presses Keenan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Schmitt breaks from the clinch.
Keenan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schmitt.
Schmitt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Owen Schmitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Schmitt has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schmitt can't get the takedown.
Schmitt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Schmitt has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Keenan is trying to keep an underhook but Schmitt manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Schmitt wants to control but Keenan is keeping him busy.

Schmitt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schmitt wants to pass the guard but Keenan is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keenan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schmitt is working away from the top position though.
Schmitt wants to pass the guard but Keenan is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Keenan defending well though.

Schmitt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Keenan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schmitt.
Schmitt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Keenan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Keenan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice shot by Schmitt.
Keenan tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Schmitt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Schmitt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Keenan is not content to let Schmitt control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Owen Schmitt dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Schmitt swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Schmitt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Keenan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schmitt tries to clinch up but Keenan circles away and keeps his distance.

Schmitt darts in and clinches Keenan up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Keenan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keenan tries to clinch
and Schmitt counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Schmitt instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmitt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Schmitt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Keenan or not.
Keenan tries to circle away but Schmitt has him pinned against the cage.
Keenan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schmitt is trying to force a seperation but Keenan has the dominant position.
A right hand to the body from Schmitt.
Schmitt goes for a takedown attempt but Keenan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Schmitt closes the distance and clinches.

Schmitt turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Patrick Keenan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt advances to full mount.

Schmitt jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Keenan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Keenan and Schmitt has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Schmitt tries for a kimura but Keenan is defending well.
Keenan defending against the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schmitt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Keenan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Schmitt working the ground and pound.
Keenan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Schmitt.

Schmitt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Schmitt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keenan keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Schmitt passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Keenan!
Schmitt is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Keenan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Schmitt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Keenan is looking to escape.

Schmitt is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Keenan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Keenan shrugs it off.
Schmitt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Keenan is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Owen Schmitt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Schmitt 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Owen Schmitt!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Owen Schmitt!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Owen Schmitt!

Owen Schmitt wins by unanimous decision!
Owen Schmitt is the new welterweight champion!

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Abodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risto Jaloviina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaloviina has chosen UNKLE - Reign as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Abodo
vs
Jaloviina

225 cm
21
297 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

209 cm
20
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugo Abodo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Jaloviina!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abodo slips a straight right by Jaloviina.
Abodo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jaloviina defends it nicely.
Risto Jaloviina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abodo wants to clinch.

Abodo gets a clinch.
Abodo tries to land knees in the clinch but Jaloviina avoids the damage to the body.
A short body shot lands from Abodo as the two fighters clinch.
Abodo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jaloviina blocks it with crossed arms.

Abodo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaloviina fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Abodo is out of range.
Abodo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abodo moves away from the strike by Jaloviina.
Jaloviina lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jaloviina.
Jaloviina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaloviina dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abodo. That did some damage!
Jaloviina slips under a jab from Abodo.
Jaloviina misses with a kick to the body.
Jaloviina misses with a straight left.
Risto Jaloviina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abodo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jaloviina circles away quickly and effectively.
Abodo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jaloviina's waist but Jaloviina gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abodo off to one side.
Jaloviina throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jaloviina moves into range and connects with a jab.
Abodo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaloviina lands a jab to Abodo's midsection.
Jaloviina misses with a low kick.

Abodo has Jaloviina up against the cage in a clinch.
Jaloviina scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Jaloviina.
Abodo is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jaloviina breaks from the clinch.
Jaloviina throws a hook but Abodo avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Abodo.
Jaloviina is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Abodo blocks a low kick nicely.
Jaloviina misses with a low kick.
Jaloviina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abodo moves away.
Abodo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jaloviina paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Abodo moves into range and clinches up with Jaloviina.
Abodo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Jaloviina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaloviina misses with a body punch
and Abodo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jaloviina swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Abodo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaloviina misses with a wild combination.
Jaloviina waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abodo.
A head kick by Jaloviina misses

and Abodo counters by moving into the clinch.
Jaloviina lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jaloviina is trying to stall.
Jaloviina lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Jaloviina.
Jaloviina is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abodo is defending well for now.
Jaloviina lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abodo backwards.
Jaloviina works on Abodo's body with a couple of short punches.

Jaloviina breaks the clinch.
Jaloviina dips to his left and cracks Abodo with an uppercut!
Jaloviina connects with a solid leg kick.
Jaloviina thows a body kick. Abodo tries to catch it but that hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaloviina throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abodo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jaloviina scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jaloviina misses with a looping left.
Jaloviina misses with an uppercut. Abodo saw that one coming.

Jaloviina drops Abodo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Abodo looks back up at him and smiles so Jaloviina waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaloviina walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Abodo drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Jaloviina swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Abodo's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Risto Jaloviina!
Risto Jaloviina is the new super heavyweight champion!