MMA Gods 1 - First Blood PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kubilai Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spike Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spike Reaper looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Khan
vs
Reaper

190 cm
19
215 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kubilai Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Spike Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Khan, as that shot connected.
Reaper looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Khan punishes Reaper's body with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Khan coming out on top.
Reaper moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reaper checks the leg kick.
Khan connects with a jab.
Khan cracks Reaper with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reaper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reaper takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reaper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Khan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Khan cracks Reaper with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reaper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khan. That's going to slow Reaper down.
Khan feints a jab promting Reaper to slip. Khan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Reaper slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Reaper takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper blocks a head kick by Khan.
Khan works over Reaper's head and body with a nice combination.
Khan lands a really nice looking cross but Reaper seems unphased.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reaper.
Khan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reaper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Khan lunges at Reaper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reaper's hand.
Reaper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Reaper 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Khan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Khan misses with an attempted mid kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Khan!
Khan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Khan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch lands to the side of Reaper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Khan lands with a straight right. Reaper didn't see that one coming.
Khan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Reaper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Khan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kubilai Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Khan misses with a body kick.
Reaper drops his hands momentarily and Khan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Khan connects with a body shot that sends Reaper's belly button to the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaper avoids the head kick by Khan.
Reaper avoids a kick to the body.
Khan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reaper takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab by Khan.
Khan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Khan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Khan scores with a nice right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Khan there.
Khan scores with a nice head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Khan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khan.
Khan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan clobbers Reaper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Donk. Khan catches Reaper right on the button with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan cracks a nice hook into Reaper's ribs.
Khan scores with a jab. Reaper acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Khan. Reaper shrugs it off though.
Reaper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Khan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Khan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reaper takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Khan throws out a powerful jab.
Reaper ducks right into an uppercut from Khan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reaper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Khan cracks a nice hook into Reaper's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A lazy left from Khan finds it's target.
Khan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice shot lands for Khan.
Khan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Khan lands with an uppercut that bounces Reaper off the cage and back into range.
Khan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Khan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Khan sizes up Reaper with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Khan throws a head kick that misses.
Donk. Khan catches Reaper right on the button with a cross.

Reaper is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan scores with a punch to the head.
Reaper is still on wobbly legs! Can Khan finish him?
Khan lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Reaper falls backwards - clearly groggy! Khan dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kubilai Khan!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bodo Muhe (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.

Smith
vs
Muhe

196 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
18
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bodo Muhe!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith looking to score a takedown here. Muhe is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Muhe's guard.
Muhe keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Muhe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muhe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Muhe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Muhe's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Muhe's head.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Muhe's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith stands up over Muhe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith advances to half guard.
Ground and pound from Smith.

Muhe is rocked!
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Muhe is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Muhe taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Muhe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Muhe is hurt! He's hurt bad - Smith fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Muhe from any more punishment! Congratulations to Smith! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Smith!
Bodo Muhe was interviewed post fight and said 'What? I thought I had won this one. Are you sure?... You're kidding me, right?'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karmi Doulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Garcia
vs
Doulos

187 cm
19
169 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Roberto Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Karmi Doulos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doulos throws a lazy head kick

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

Doulos is fighting off a takedown attempt but Garcia is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Doulos to the mat. Doulos regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Garcia is pushing down on Doulos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Doulos is fighting to maintain full guard but Garcia has managed to sneak the leg through.

Doulos is defending against the submission attempts here by Garcia.
Ground and pound from Garcia.
Garcia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Garcia is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Garcia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Garcia passes to full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Garcia working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Doulos turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Garcia off and cradles Doulos's limp body as Garcia celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Roberto Garcia!
After the big win, Roberto Garcia made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Mizuko Wear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Karmi Doulos spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh!'.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emmanuel Nwamadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pal Ohmsford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Emmanuel Nwamadi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Nwamadi
vs
Ohmsford

177 cm
25
219 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Emmanuel Nwamadi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Pal Ohmsford!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nwamadi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ohmsford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ohmsford tries a head kick but it misses.
Ohmsford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nwamadi avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Ohmsford as Nwamadi shoots in.
Nwamadi shoots in looking for a takedown. Ohmsford tries to sprawl out of it but Nwamadi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ohmsford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmanuel Nwamadi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nwamadi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ohmsford but Ohmsford pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Nwamadi. No joy for Ohmsford on that attempt.
Nwamadi tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nwamadi is defended easily by Ohmsford.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohmsford tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nwamadi defends well and Ohmsford ends up having to push Nwamadi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Nwamadi moves into range and clinches up with Ohmsford.
Ohmsford is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ohmsford has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nwamadi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ohmsford wants to take the fight to the mat but Nwamadi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nwamadi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ohmsford.
Nwamadi lands a shoulder strike.
Ohmsford's coach down at Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ohmsford's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Nwamadi pulls guard successfully.
Nwamadi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ohmsford in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ohmsford wants to control from the top but Nwamadi keeps moving.
Ohmsford pushing down on Nwamadi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohmsford seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nwamadi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Nwamadi is defending against the submission attempts here by Ohmsford.
Ohmsford controlling the pace.
Ohmsford is trying to control the action in half guard but Nwamadi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohmsford wants to pass the guard but Nwamadi is defending well.
Nwamadi trying to hold on to Ohmsford's head to control him but Ohmsford postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nwamadi is trying to get back to full guard.
Ohmsford tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nwamadi.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ohmsford looks to throw the jab but Nwamadi is out of range.
Nwamadi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nwamadi shoots in for a double leg but Ohmsford sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ohmsford drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nwamadi defends it well.
Nwamadi throws a sloppy head kick and Ohmsford moves out of range easily.
Nwamadi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ohmsford circles away.
No luck for Ohmsford with that takedown attempt.
Nwamadi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ohmsford swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohmsford stuffs the takedown.
And Ohmsford tries to counter it with a takedown but Nwamadi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ohmsford looks for a takedown but Nwamadi sprawls well.
Ohmsford fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ohmsford is defended easily by Nwamadi.
Nwamadi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ohmsford looks winded!
Ohmsford shoots and misses
and Nwamadi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ohmsford moves out of range of the body kick from Nwamadi.
Nwamadi shoots in looking for a takedown. Ohmsford tries to sprawl out of it but Nwamadi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ohmsford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nwamadi dives in and grabs Ohmsford's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ohmsford pushes down on Nwamadi's head and hops out.
Nwamadi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Emmanuel Nwamadi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ohmsford shoots in looking for a takedown. Nwamadi tries to sprawl out of it but Ohmsford keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nwamadi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Emmanuel Nwamadi is winning the standup battle so far.

Ohmsford closes the distance and pushes Nwamadi back into the cage.
Nwamadi wants a takedown.

Ohmsford pulls guard.
Ohmsford bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nwamadi's guard.

Ohmsford wants to stand but Nwamadi is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohmsford trying to control the position from guard on top but Nwamadi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Nwamadi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ohmsford doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ohmsford manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohmsford trying to control but Nwamadi is working from the bottom.
Nwamadi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nwamadi tries to get out of the position.
Nwamadi wants to get back to his feet but Ohmsford passes into half guard.
Nwamadi is refusing to be controlled, as Ohmsford sits in half guard.
Nwamadi trying to control from the bottom.

That's two 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.

Nwamadi looking for subs from the bottom but Ohmsford mounts him!
Ohmsford prevents Nwamadi from getting the reversal.
Ohmsford throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nwamadi tries to reverse the position but Ohmsford maintains control.
Ohmsford controlling from the full mount.
Nwamadi is desperately trying to improve his position but Ohmsford has a good base and remains in mount.
Ohmsford trying to control but Nwamadi is having none of it.
Ohmsford throwing strikes here but Nwamadi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohmsford looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nwamadi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ohmsford looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ohmsford tries to control but Nwamadi wriggling away.
Ohmsford is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nwamadi wants to control but Ohmsford is having none of it.

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.
Nwamadi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ohmsford.
Ohmsford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ohmsford unloads with some shots from mount but Nwamadi bucks and avoids them well.
Nwamadi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ohmsford tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nwamadi is squirming around, avoiding Ohmsford's attempts to control the action.
Ohmsford sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ohmsford thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pal Ohmsford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Ohmsford shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nwamadi sprawls well. Nwamadi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ohmsford gets slowly back to his feet.
Nwamadi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ohmsford dives in for a single leg takedown but Nwamadi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pal Ohmsford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ohmsford.
Emmanuel Nwamadi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pal Ohmsford.
Nwamadi shoots in looking for a takedown. Ohmsford tries to sprawl out of it but Nwamadi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ohmsford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ohmsford misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohmsford shoots in looking for a takedown. Nwamadi tries to sprawl out of it but Ohmsford keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nwamadi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ohmsford has a takedown stuffed.
Ohmsford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nwamadi tries to clinch up.
Ohmsford tries for a takedown but Nwamadi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nwamadi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ohmsford shoots in looking for a takedown but Nwamadi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ohmsford's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Nwamadi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ohmsford, pushing him back against the cage.
Nwamadi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ohmsford.
Nwamadi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nwamadi taking a breather.
Nwamadi tries to pull guard but Ohmsford forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Nwamadi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emmanuel Nwamadi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Nwamadi moves into the clinch.

Ohmsford pulls guard effortlessly.
Nwamadi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohmsford keeping full guard, as Nwamadi tries to pass.
Pal Ohmsford has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nwamadi is looking to stand up but Ohmsford won't let him.
Ohmsford wants to stand up but Nwamadi is controlling him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ohmsford is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohmsford trying to control but Nwamadi is working from the bottom.
Ohmsford content to stall in guard here.
Nwamadi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nwamadi looking to control.
Nwamadi being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nwamadi.

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.
Ohmsford fails with a takedown attempt.
Ohmsford throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nwamadi's waist but Nwamadi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ohmsford off to one side.
Nwamadi lands with a nice combination. Ohmsford backs away looking to recover.
Ohmsford shoots in looking for a takedown but Nwamadi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ohmsford's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nwamadi lands a body shot.

Nwamadi drives through and clinches with Ohmsford against the cage.

Nwamadi jumps guard and drags Ohmsford to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ohmsford won't allow Nwamadi to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nwamadi keeping moving, preventing Ohmsford from controlling successfully.
Nwamadi is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emmanuel Nwamadi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nwamadi 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmanuel Nwamadi!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo De Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brett Sinclair is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

De Lima
vs
Sinclair

200 cm
25
194 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

182 cm
25
191 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rodrigo De Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brett Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Lima but De Lima pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sinclair shoots in for a double leg but De Lima sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A swing and a miss from De Lima.
De Lima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sinclair fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Lima manages to avoid it.
De Lima lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Lima avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Lima, right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Lima connects with a high kick.
De Lima's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sinclair under the eye.
De Lima scores with a head kick.
Sinclair takes one on the button.
Sinclair avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Lima really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
De Lima lands a high kick!
Sinclair blocks a head kick by De Lima.
Sinclair tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sinclair tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Lima defends well and Sinclair ends up having to push De Lima into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rodrigo De Lima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Sinclair.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Lima tries a head kick but it misses.
De Lima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sinclair dives in and grabs De Lima's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Lima pushes down on Sinclair's head and hops out.

De Lima tries to sprawl but Sinclair drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sinclair frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Sinclair is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Sinclair extends the arm and De Lima is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brett Sinclair!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Cwiek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Da Silva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Awolnation - Sail kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cwiek
vs
Da Silva

178 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

186 cm
25
172 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomasz Cwiek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitor Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Cwiek backs off Da Silva throws a huge counter combo but Cwiek manages to avoid it all.

Cwiek gets the takedown into side control.
Cwiek trying to control the position but Da Silva is working away.
Da Silva struggling a bit here.
Da Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Da Silva is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cwiek off and has taken his back!
Cwiek covering up well under a series of strikes from Da Silva.
Cwiek is really stuck here.
Da Silva punches the canvas rather than the man.

Da Silva is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cwiek defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva doesn't have the hooks in and Cwiek manages to turn into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva wants to sweep here but Cwiek controlling him for the moment.
Da Silva pulls Cwiek in to control the position.
Da Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Cwiek from controlling successfully.
Da Silva controlling the position.
Da Silva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cwiek stopping the sweep attempt from Da Silva.
Cwiek postures up.
Cwiek scoring with punches to the head and body.
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Da Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cwiek has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Da Silva is proving hard to escape from.

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.
Cwiek being controlled here momentarily.
Cwiek throws a big elbow that misses.

Da Silva working for a triangle but Cwiek defends it easily.
Da Silva pulls Cwiek in close to his closed guard and prevents Cwiek from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cwiek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Da Silva on the ground.
Da Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cwiek manages to get himself to full guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cwiek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Silva is one step ahead there.
Cwiek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Cwiek keeps moving.
Da Silva pushes down on Cwiek's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cwiek is trying to maintain the position but Da Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Da Silva controlling the action here.
Da Silva trying to control from half guard but Cwiek is working away.

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.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but Cwiek defending well.
Da Silva passes the guard and advances to mount!
Da Silva controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cwiek working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cwiek is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Da Silva's half guard.
Cwiek looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cwiek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cwiek wants to get back to his feet.
Da Silva controlling the position for now.
Cwiek working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Cwiek wants to take a breather but Da Silva is having none of it.

Da Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Cwiek wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva controlling the position well.
Da Silva trying to hold on to Cwiek's head to control him but Cwiek postures up.
Da Silva is holding on to half guard well.
Da Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cwiek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cwiek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cwiek wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Da Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Da Silva works his way into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Da Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Da Silva working away.
Da Silva tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Da Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Da Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Da Silva tries for a kimura but Cwiek is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cwiek is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vitor Da Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Da Silva sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cwiek is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Da Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Da Silva controls the position.

Da Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Da Silva cracks Cwiek with a big right hand but Cwiek just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cwiek!
Da Silva trying to control but Cwiek is having none of it.
Cwiek wants to control but Da Silva is having none of it.
Da Silva throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Silva trying to control but Cwiek is having none of it.
Da Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitor Da Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Da Silva enables Cwiek to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Da Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Silva, not yet.
Da Silva pulls Cwiek in to control the position.
Da Silva wants to sweep here but Cwiek controlling him for the moment.
Cwiek being controlled here momentarily.
Cwiek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cwiek manages to get himself to full guard.

Cwiek controls Da Silva momentarily but Da Silva frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cwiek escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Da Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Da Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Cwiek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Cwiek is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Da Silva defends well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Cwiek escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Da Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cwiek lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Cwiek closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Da Silva's guard.
Da Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cwiek's guard.

Cwiek keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Da Silva 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.
Da Silva is continuing to stall.
Da Silva passes Cwiek's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Da Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cwiek moves into full guard.

Cwiek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Da Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Tomasz Cwiek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Da Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vitor Da Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Da Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cwiek knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Da Silva in particular looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tomasz Cwiek.
I think Da Silva 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Da Silva!
A very excited looking Vitor Da Silva made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Briscow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chikau Sakama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Briscow
vs
Sakama

176 cm
25
250 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

184 cm
25
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Briscow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chikau Sakama!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Briscow slips under a jab.
Briscow is looking to counter the offense by Sakama and move into the clinch.
Sakama misses with a straight right.

Briscow shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sakama is trying to defend but Briscow finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sakama wants to improve his position but Briscow is controlling well.

Briscow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briscow tries to pass to full mount but Sakama defends it.
Briscow is breathing heavily.
Sakama is looking for a sweep. Briscow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Briscow is working away from the top position though.
Briscow prevents Sakama from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Briscow tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Sakama wants to control but Briscow is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Sakama looking for submissions off his back.
Sakama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Briscow is working away from the top position though.

That's two 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.
Sakama wants to improve his position but Briscow is controlling well.
Sakama works his way to full guard. Good work.

Sakama has his foot on Briscow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Briscow works his way back into a safe position though.
Sakama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Briscow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sakama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Briscow has managed to get both his arms back between Sakama's legs - danger averted.
Sakama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Briscow wants to stand but Sakama has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakama has his hands on Briscow's head, controlling the position.
Briscow wants to control from the top but Sakama keeps moving.
Sakama wants to sweep but no luck.
Briscow throwing strikes from guard but Sakama blocks nicely.
Sakama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Sakama is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Briscow's half guard.
Briscow could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sakama is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakama works his foot free and advances to mount.
Briscow holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sakama tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sakama thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
BOOM! Sakama connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sakama misses with a wild body shot.
Briscow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Briscow is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sakama's half guard.

Sakama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Briscow pulls his head out easily.

Sakama looking for submissions off his back.
Sakama wants to improve his position but Briscow is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakama wants to control but Briscow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chikau Sakama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Briscow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sakama knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Sakama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sakama looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakama, not yet.
Sakama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Sakama trying to control from half guard but Briscow is working away.
Sakama throwing shots but Briscow is blocking nicely.
Sakama trying to control from half guard but Briscow is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Briscow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Sakama is trying to work for a kimura but Briscow is defending well.

Sakama is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sakama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Briscow has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sakama wants to pass the guard but Briscow is defending well.
Sakama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sakama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sakama wants to stand but Briscow has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Sakama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Sakama 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.
Still in half guard, Sakama seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sakama throws a big shot that misses.
Sakama loads up on a big right hand but Briscow slips the punch.
Briscow defending well as Sakama loads up on a big left hand.
Chikau Sakama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sakama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Briscow drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sakama sprawls and moves away.
Sakama throws an overhand right that lands on Briscow's shoulder, as Briscow tries to avoid the shot.

Sakama shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Briscow manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Briscow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakama passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sakama is looking for a kimura but Briscow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sakama to get the leverage.

Sakama is looking for a kimura here.

Sakama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sakama passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakama misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sakama goes for an armbar but Briscow turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Briscow.
Sakama trying to control the position here.
Sakama looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakama, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briscow throws a big elbow that misses.
Sakama seems keen to control Briscow's posture.
Sakama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Sakama controls from within his opponent's guard.

Sakama drops back looking for a leg! Briscow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Briscow manages to kick Sakama off! Sakama jumps back into Briscow's guard.
Briscow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sakama.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sakama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Briscow keeping full guard, as Sakama tries to pass.
Briscow keeping moving, preventing Sakama from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakama advances position into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Chikau Sakama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sakama 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chikau Sakama!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aklilu Judas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Chosen One (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.

Judas
vs
Chosen One

172 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aklilu Judas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, The Chosen One!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Judas as One shoots in.
Judas is looking to counter the offense by One and move into the clinch.
One slaps away a takedown attempt from Judas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Judas is looking to clinch but One is avoiding it.
Judas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Judas blocks a head kick by One.

Judas rushes One and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
One misses with a punch to the body.
Judas fails to pull guard.
Judas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as One walks away with a smile on his face. Judas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aklilu Judas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judas tries to close the distance and clinch but One swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Judas shoots for a double leg takedown but One sprawls well. He's pushed Judas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
One throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Judas's waist but Judas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing One off to one side.
Judas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Judas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Judas throws a body punch but One moves out of range.
One tries to counter by closing the distance.
One keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
One unleashes a big counter combination but Judas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Judas or perhaps it was just good defense by One, which made it look bad.
Judas wants to clinch up but One keeps it at a distance.
Judas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Judas wants it to stay on the feet.
One misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Judas has taken the fight to the clinch.
One wants a takedown but no success here.
One blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
One is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Judas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Judas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. One just stands there and leans against the cage.
Judas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Judas looking for a takedown.
Judas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Judas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Judas is defended easily by One.
No luck with that takedown attempt from One.
Judas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Judas throws a body shot but no joy.
As Judas backs off One throws a huge counter combo but Judas manages to avoid it all.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judas dives in and grabs One's left leg, looking for a takedown. One pushes down on Judas's head and hops out.
Judas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and One counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Judas prevents a takedown attempt there.
One trying to land knees to the body.
One is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Judas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Judas lands with a right to the head.
Judas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Judas is trying to push One away but One has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
One managing to block the knees to the body from Judas.
One tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Judas smiles and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
One stuffs the takedown.
Judas stuffs the takedown attempt from One. One gets slowly back to his feet.
Judas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from One as Judas shoots in.
Judas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Judas is trying hard to land a takedown here. One sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Judas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Judas shoots for a takedown but One saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Judas is breathing heavily.

One drives through and clinches with Judas against the cage.
Judas blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aklilu Judas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Judas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from One as Judas shoots in.
Judas swings for the body but One moves out of range.
One lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Judas circles away quickly and effectively.

Judas moves into range and clinches up with One.
Judas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables One to keep the fight standing.
One keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Judas's efforts to push away.
One is pushing Judas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aklilu Judas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
One lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
One is trying to push Judas away but Judas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

One escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
One shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Judas sprawls well. Judas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. One gets slowly back to his feet.

One clinches up against the cage.
Judas is trying to pull guard but One turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

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

One clinches up against the cage.
Judas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Judas tries to circle away but One has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judas has One pressed against the cage, preventing One from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
One wants a takedown.
Judas prevents the takedown attempt.
Judas goes for a takedown in the clinch but One prevents it.
One working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Judas looking for a takedown.

Judas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Judas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but One paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Judas shoots in for a takedown but One shows good takedown defense.
One tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Judas defends well and One ends up having to push Judas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Judas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but One paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judas looks to land a combination but One avoids it well.

One rushes Judas and presses him up against the cage.
Judas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Judas blocks a body shot from One.
One tries to land knees in the clinch but Judas avoids the damage to the body.
Judas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but One pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Judas breaks from the clinch.
One is trying hard to land a takedown here. Judas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Judas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

One rushes Judas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
One gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Judas.
Judas has had enough of the clinch but One keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

One breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
One looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Judas is fending him off so far but One persists. Nope, Judas circles away and we're back to standing.
As One tries to get set, Judas tries to push him back and clinch up but One manages to avoid the attempt.

One gets a clinch.
One has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
One stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
One stalling in the clinch but Judas improves position.
Judas wants a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

One pulls Judas into guard.

One has his foot on Judas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Judas works his way back into a safe position though.
Judas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. One swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

One tries to clinch there but Judas circles away.
Judas misses with a double jab.
Aklilu Judas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

One clinches up with Judas and pushes him back against the cage.

Judas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
One shoots for a takedown but Judas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Judas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
One tries to counter by closing the distance.

One moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from One.
One jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Judas walks away with a smile on his face. One gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Judas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Judas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? One is fending him off so far but Judas persists. Nope, One circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Judas goes for a double leg but One avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as One continues to drive forward.
One shoots in for a takedown but Judas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aklilu Judas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Chosen One.
Judas shoots in for a double leg but One sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
One throws a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - One looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Judas shoots in for a double leg but One sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from One as Judas shoots in.
A head kick by Judas misses
and One counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
One throws a push kick but Judas slaps the foot to one side.
Judas shoots for a takedown but One saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

One has Judas up against the cage in a clinch.
Judas misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
One fails to pull guard.
Judas tries to pull guard but One holds him up against the cage and eventually Judas drops back down to his feet.

One pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
One goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
One keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
One shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Judas pinned against the cage. Judas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
One smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
One tries to clinch but Judas moves out of range.
Judas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
One tries to close the distance and clinch but Judas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
One closes this distance looking for a takedown but Judas circles away.
Judas shoots in for a takedown but One shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Judas doesn't manage to clinch there - One circles away.
One throws a right and a left that both miss.
Judas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Judas blocks a leg kick.
Judas goes for a double leg but One avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as One continues to drive forward.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judas goes for a double leg but One avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as One continues to drive forward.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

One pulls Judas into guard.
One trying to control the position.
Judas trying to stand up but can't free himself from One's guard.
Judas tries to free his leg and advance position but One is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Judas trying to stand up but can't free himself from One's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Chosen One comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well One 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Chosen One!