Highland Games 174 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Houston Nutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Take my hand as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Nutt
vs
Jones

182 cm
23
160 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

165 cm
23
146 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Houston Nutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Jones!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nutt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nutt. That did some damage!
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nutt misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones flicks out a counter leg kick but Nutt steps away.
Nutt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nutt fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.

Jones shoots in and bounces Nutt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones forces his way into half guard.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutt scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Jones manages to mount him!

Jones goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nutt turns into him and now he's in Jones's guard.
Jones trying to control the position.
Nutt wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Nutt from standing up.
Nutt trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

Jones looking for subs off his back but Nutt has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nutt seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nutt stands up from half guard.
Some wild striking there from Nutt.
Nutt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Nutt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nutt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Houston Nutt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Nutt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nutt. That did some damage!
Nutt throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
No joy there for Nutt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nutt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nutt.
Nutt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nutt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a body kick that stops Nutt in his tracks momentarily.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Jones feints and then cracks Nutt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nutt down.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Nutt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Houston Nutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nutt misses with a wild body shot.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Houston Nutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Jones.
Nutt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nutt misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Nutt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Nutt throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nutt moves out of range of the body kick.
A clash of legs there as Nutt blocks the low kick.
Nutt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
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 Houston Nutt will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nutt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Nutt's head back.
Nutt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Nutt checks it.
Nutt misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with an inside leg kick.
Nutt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Nutt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nutt loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nutt dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Nutt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nutt 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!
Nutt lands with a right hand.

Jones is rocked!
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nutt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Nutt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Nutt finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Nutt. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nutt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nutt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nutt throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Look low, kick high! Nutt uses the oldest trick in the book to send Jones tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Nutt is absolutely delighted - when Jones wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Houston Nutt!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Krause (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krause's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Heart of a Champion. Isaac Bennett will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Krause
vs
Bennett

180 cm
30
157 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

180 cm
28
155 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, James Krause!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaac Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Krause closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bennett quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krause passes into side control, despite Bennett's attempt to control the position.
Bennett regains half guard.

Krause is looking for a kimura here.

Krause is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bennett sees it coming and defends easily.

Krause is working for a kimura but Bennett is defending it quite comfortably.
Krause wants to pass the guard but Bennett is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett tries to get to full guard but Krause has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krause is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Krause prevents Bennett from improving his position.
Krause is just content to waste time from the top position. Bennett takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bennett is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Krause stays in close to Bennett's body and controls the position.
Krause has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bennett looking for a sweep. Not yet Bennett, not yet.

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.
Bennett looking to control.
Krause trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krause advances position into side control!

Krause tries for a kimura but Bennett is defending well.
Krause wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working.

Krause is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bennett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krause working away.
Krause trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett tries to buck Krause off but Krause is having none of it.

Krause has hold of Bennett's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Bennett tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Krause cranks the arm and Bennett screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Bennett, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). James Krause!
James Krause really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sun-Tzu logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
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C
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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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between BJ Arnold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BJ Arnold had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Arnold
vs
Small

154 cm
32
134 lbs
23 - 5 - 0

160 cm
32
132 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Museum of Monsters & Madmen
Bullet Proof System

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 23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BJ Arnold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Small!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Arnold as he connects with a hook.
Arnold throws a leg kick which misses Small's front leg but catches the back leg as Small tries to avoid it.
Arnold throws a body punch but Small moves out of range.
Arnold swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Small.
Arnold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Small walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Arnold scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Small doesn't seem bothered though.
Arnold connects with a body shot.
Arnold lands a front kick.
Small takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Arnold tenderised Small's leg. Small is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Arnold closes the distance and clinches.
Arnold lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Small or not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold lands a body shot.
Arnold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smalls head.
Small has Arnold pushed against the cage.
Small is trying to maintain a safe position but Arnold gets an underhook and turns Small into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arnold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Small blocks a body shot from Arnold.
Arnold cracks Small with a nice body shot.
Arnold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Small prevents a body shot from Arnold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnold lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Arnold tries a body shot but Small blocks it.
Small looking for a takedown.
Arnold tries to throw a body punch but Small avoids it by throwing Arnold back against the cage.
Arnold lands a shot to the body.
Arnold missing with knees to the body.
Small is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Arnold as the two fighters clinch.
Small content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Arnold lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Small drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Arnold gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Arnold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arnold tries to work over Small's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Arnold.
Arnold tries to work over Small's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arnold misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Small.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnold tries to work over Small's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arnold pushes Small back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Arnold digs a right hand into Small's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Small's gas tank.
A short right from Arnold on the inside.
Arnold presses Small against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Arnold.
Arnold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Small backwards.
A short body shot lands from Arnold as the two fighters clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Arnold lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Small backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Arnold clobbers Small with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Arnold with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Small takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Arnold with a nice cross.
Nice body kick from Arnold.
Arnold throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Small stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Arnold fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Small has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Arnold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arnold swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Arnold closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arnold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Small can do to turn this around?
Arnold tries to work over Small's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arnold misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold misses with a body punch.
Arnold softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Arnold tries to work over Small's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arnold tries to work over Small's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arnold misses with a punch to the body.
Arnold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arnold lands with a left to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Arnold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Small backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Small controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Arnold.
Small takes a knee to the side of the body.
Arnold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Arnold.
Arnold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Small is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Arnold tries a body shot but Small blocks it.
Arnold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arnold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smalls head.

Small is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Small is still on wobbly legs! Can Arnold finish him?
A left hand lands to the body for Arnold.
Arnold lands a big right hand that drops Small! The killer instinct kicks in and Arnold finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Arnold!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BJ Arnold!
During a confident post fight interview, BJ Arnold thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adriano Seppi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Sandow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandow is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Aint No Grave . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Seppi
vs
Sandow

185 cm
28
192 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

185 cm
30
195 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Adriano Seppi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien Sandow!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sandow is trying to pull guard but Seppi has him pressed against the cage.
Sandow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sandow takes a shot to the head.
Sandow jumps guard but Seppi stands there with Sandow around his waist. Sandow gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Adriano Seppi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Sandow.
Sandow jumps guard but Seppi stands there with Sandow around his waist. Sandow gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sandow letting Seppi take a breather here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Seppi.

Seppi breaks the clinch.

Seppi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sandow, pushing him back against the cage.
Sandow tries to pull guard but Seppi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Seppi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Seppi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seppi gets through Sandow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Seppi avoiding damage.
Sandow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sandow letting Seppi take a breather here.
A short right from Seppi.

Seppi breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Seppi moves into the clinch.
Seppi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Seppi just leaning against Sandow, taking a breather.
Seppi stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Adriano Seppi.

Seppi has managed to clinch.
Sandow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sandow jumps guard but Seppi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Seppi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Seppi taking a breather.
Sandow fails to pull guard.
Seppi slows down the pace here.
Seppi lands with a right to the head.

It looks like Damien Sandow has been cut.

Seppi breaks from the clinch.

Seppi closes the distance and pushes Sandow back into the cage.
Sandow jumps guard but Seppi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seppi lands a nice uppercut.
Sandow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Seppi smiles and moves away.

Seppi has closed the distance and engaged Sandow in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Seppi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seppi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sandow is trying to pull guard but Seppi has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seppi.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sandow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Seppi smiles and moves away.

Seppi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sandow, pushing him back against the cage.
Seppi lands a hook that snaps the head of Sandow backwards.
Seppi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sandow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Seppi breaks from the clinch.

Seppi forces Sandow back against the cage and clinches.
Sandow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sandow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Seppi smiles and moves away.

Seppi darts in and clinches Sandow up against the cage.
Sandow is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Seppi to keep the fight standing.
A short right from Seppi.
Sandow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Seppi walks away with a smile on his face. Sandow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Seppi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sandow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Seppi moves into range and clinches up with Sandow.
Seppi lands a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Seppi.
Sandow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seppi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandow takes a shot to the head.
Seppi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Seppi on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seppi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seppi.
A knee to the head by Seppi.

Sandow is rocked!
A body shot lands from Seppi.
Sandow is still on wobbly legs! Can Seppi finish him?
Seppi lands a big right hand that drops Sandow! The killer instinct kicks in and Seppi finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Seppi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adriano Seppi!
A very excited looking Adriano Seppi 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.
The defeated Damien Sandow had this to say: 'One of the best i have ever fought congratualtions to him he is the real deal '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dang Sai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dang Sai has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Diaz
vs
Sai

178 cm
29
156 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

180 cm
29
145 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luiz Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Dang Sai!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sai.
Sai misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Sai misses the target.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Sai manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Sai.
Diaz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Sai throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sai.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz moves out of range as Sai strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz defending well as Sai loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Sai closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Sai, against the cage.
Sai lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Luiz Diaz has been cut.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Sai holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Sai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sai pushes off an throws an elbow but Diaz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Sai.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Sai.
Sai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sai is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Sai.
Sai pushes off an throws an elbow but Diaz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Sai, against the cage.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple.
Sai misses with an elbow strike.
Sai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sai misses with an elbow over the top.
Sai throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sai throws an elbow but misses.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Sai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Sai.
Sai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sai throws an elbow that misses.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Sai holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sai lands a damaging elbow.

Luiz Diaz's cut is getting worse.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diaz gets control of Sai's arms and successfully pulls guard. Diaz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Sai postures up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luiz Diaz!
A victorious Luiz Diaz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Boucher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerrald James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Boucher
vs
James

184 cm
29
215 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

185 cm
28
206 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Spartan Nutrition

MayheM sportswear

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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Roberto Boucher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerrald James!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boucher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boucher scores with a decent looking hook.

It looks like Gerrald James has been cut.
James misses with a body shot
and Boucher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A lazy left from Boucher finds it's target.
James looks to throw the jab but Boucher is out of range.
Boucher appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boucher walks into a left hand.

It looks like Roberto Boucher has been cut.
Boucher lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Boucher does a little dance to reset his feet.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boucher.
A decent looking cross lands there for James.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Boucher.
James connects with a nice looking jab.
Boucher looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
James looks to throw the jab but Boucher is out of range.
Gerrald James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boucher slips under a jab from James.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boucher lands a lovely overhand right.

That has opened up Gerrald James's cut even more.
Boucher misses with a hook
and James counters with a right hand to the body.

James feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Boucher sprawling to the canvas! Boucher rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can James finish him?!

Boucher is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Boucher's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles James before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerrald James!
Gerrald James seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Maul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keto Belle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belle comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Going Down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Keto Belle told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Maul
vs
Belle

180 cm
26
182 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

180 cm
29
179 lbs
20 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System
Mohito Fightwear

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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Maul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keto Belle!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belle misses with a wild combination.
Belle misses with a series of wild punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Maul misses its target.
Belle slips a straight right by Maul.

Belle darts in and clinches Maul up against the cage.

Maul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belle.
Belle throws out a counter right but Maul avoids it with no problem.
Maul takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maul just misses with a punch to the body.
Belle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Belle just misses with a punch to the body.
Maul takes one to the side of the head.
Maul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Belle misses.
Belle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maul throws a nice looking combination but Belle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Belle misses.
Maul misses with a straight left.
Maul lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belle takes a swing at Maul's ribcage but misses.
Belle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maul.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maul takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Belle defending well as Maul loads up on a big left hand.
Belle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belle is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maul rather than just go for the knockout.
Belle lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Maul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maul looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot by Maul.
Belle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maul manages to avoid it.
Maul tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maul fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Maul misses.
Maul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belle.
Belle tries to clinch up.
Maul misses with a low kick as Belle jumps back.
Maul doesn't manage to clinch there - Belle circles away.
A slow jab from Belle misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maul lands a head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maul misses with a straight left.
Belle connects with a body shot that sends Maul's belly button to the back.
Belle scores with a jab to the head.
Belle scores with a sloppy right hand. Maul should have avoided that one.
Belle slips under a jab.
Belle scores with a jab to the head.
Belle moves out of range as Maul strikes.
Belle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Belle throws a body shot but no joy.
Maul throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Belle to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Belle misses.
Maul takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maul's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Belle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maul scrambles back to his feet.
Belle digs a good body shot into Maul's ribs.
Maul swings for the body but Belle moves out of range.
Maul displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belle throws out the jab.
Maul tries to clinch there but Belle circles away.
Maul drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maul!
Maul is looking to clinch.
Maul lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belle lands a nice shot that snaps Maul's head back.

Maul darts in and clinches Belle up against the cage.
Belle tries to pull guard but Maul holds him up against the cage and eventually Belle drops back down to his feet.

Belle pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Belle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maul wants to control from the top but Belle keeps moving.
Maul is pushing down on Belle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Belle is fighting to maintain full guard but Maul has managed to sneak the leg through.
Belle is trying to maintain the position but Maul is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belle keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Belle looking for submissions off his back.
Belle trying to control from the bottom.
Maul stalling.

Belle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Maul stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Belle to get to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Maul does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keto Belle will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Belle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maul.

It looks like Keto Belle has been cut.
Belle misses with a body shot.
Maul throws a combination that misses
and Belle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maul tries to bum rush Belle with a series of wild strikes but Belle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Belle wants to counter with a clinch but Maul pushes him away.
Maul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maul lunges at Belle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Belle's hand.
Maul swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Belle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Belle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maul was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maul throws a jab when Belle was well out of range.
Belle takes one to the chin there.
Maul tries to clinch there but Belle circles away.
Belle misses with a body shot.
Belle walks into a left hand.
Maul throws a body punch but Belle moves out of range.
Belle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maul's hands.
The fighters circling - Belle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belle looks to score with a jab to the body but Maul is just out of range.
Belle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Belle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maul.
Belle lands a body shot.
Maul throws a right and a left that Belle avoids nicely.
Maul throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Belle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Belle tries to pull guard but Maul forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Belle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maul's elbow.
Maul throws a head punch that misses.
Belle blocks an uppercut.
Maul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belle misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Belle tries to pull guard but Maul holds him up against the cage and eventually Belle drops back down to his feet.
Belle misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maul looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maul.
Belle lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Maul.
Belle misses with the head strike.
Maul can't find room to land a body shot as Belle controls the action.
Maul misses with a punch on the inside.
Maul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Belle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mauls head.
Maul misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Belle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Belle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maul's elbow.
Belle tries to pull guard but Maul won't allow it.
Paul Maul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keto Belle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belle has Maul pressed against the cage, preventing Maul from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maul throws a head punch that misses.
Belle scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maul creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belle.
Belle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
Maul working aggressively here.

Belle has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Maul uses from the top position.
Belle looking to control.

Belle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maul defends it easily.

Maul stands up from Belle's guard - Maul perhaps looking for a knockout.
Maul connects with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maul defending well as Belle loads up on a big left hand.
Belle cracks Maul with a good jab.
Maul paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maul throws out the jab.
Maul lands a glancing blow to the side of Belle's head.
Jab by Maul.
Maul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belle.
Maul throws an overhand right that lands on Belle's shoulder, as Belle tries to avoid the shot.
Maul misses the shot to the body.
Belle is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Maul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maul misses with a body shot.
Maul tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Belle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maul wants to clinch.

Belle instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Paul Maul will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keto Belle's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Belle misses the shot to the body.
Maul misses with a wild body shot.
Maul connects with a good right hand that stumbles Belle. Belle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Maul's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maul has had enough of the clinch but Belle keeps him there for the moment.
Belle prevents Maul from breaking the clinch.

Belle ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Belle no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Belle keeping moving, preventing Maul from controlling successfully.
Maul wants to stand and escape but instead Belle has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maul tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maul is really struggling to control Belle but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Belle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maul is on top in guard.

Maul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maul pushing down on Belle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Belle is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maul wants to pass to mount but Belle is defending the position.
Belle tries to get to full guard but Maul has control of the leg.

Belle with the active half guard here but Maul passes nicely into side control.
Belle sneaks back into half guard.
Belle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maul is working away from the top position though.
Maul is looking to take a break and control but Belle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belle trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maul lands a nice short elbow.
Belle wants to control but Maul is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Belle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Belle actively working from the bottom here.

Belle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Belle won't allow Maul to pass to mount.

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.
Maul controlling the action here.
Belle tries to get to full guard but Maul has control of the leg.
Maul works his foot free and advances to mount.
Belle 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maul wants to free his trapped foot but Belle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Belle wants to control but Maul is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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 Paul Maul.
I think Maul 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Maul!
Our winner, Paul Maul, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Neil Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jandre Vorster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neil Drake has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Drake
vs
Vorster

165 cm
32
145 lbs
20 - 8 - 0

152 cm
29
137 lbs
19 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Highland Clothing
Spartan Nutrition

Notorious Clothing Co.

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 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Neil Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jandre Vorster!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Drake catches Vorster right on the button with a cross.
Vorster shoots and misses
and Drake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drake swats away the attempt to clinch by Vorster.

Drake gets tackled into the cage by Vorster. Vorster maintains the clinch.
Drake lands a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Drake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vorster tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vorster tries for a takedown. No joy.
Neil Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jandre Vorster.

Drake jumps guard and drags Vorster to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Vorster thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vorster trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Vorster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vorster has managed to get both his arms back between Drake's legs - danger averted.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Vorster wants to get back to full guard but Drake has mounted him!
Drake prevents Vorster from getting the reversal.

Drake is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vorster has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vorster is looking to get to half guard.
Vorster slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Drake trying to pass the guard but Vorster defending well.

Vorster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drake pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Drake is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vorster wants to improve his position but Drake is controlling well.
Drake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Drake trying to control the action but Vorster is working from the bottom.
Drake wants to pass to mount but Vorster is defending the position.
Vorster moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vorster is keeping the position for now.
Vorster keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.

Vorster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Drake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Drake sitting in guard here, content to control.
Drake wants to pass the guard but Vorster is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at ~T~ Troid - Gym inform us that Vorster has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Drake keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vorster's head.
Vorster working a defensive guard here.
Drake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vorster swivels though and keeps the full 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.

Vorster throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Drake escapes and throws Vorster's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Drake looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vorster is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Vorster's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vorster is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vorster sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Drake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drake wants to advance to full mount but Vorster doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vorster tries to clinch but Drake is having none of it.
Drake swinging wildly here.
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jandre Vorster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vorster stuffs the takedown.

Vorster closes the distance and clinches.
Vorster is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Drake is defending well.
Drake gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vorster.
Drake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vorster can't get the takedown.
Neil Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jandre Vorster.
Vorster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vorster turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Drake is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorster wants to free his trapped foot but Drake is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Vorster is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vorster is thwarting Drake's attempts to control the position.
Drake is looking to improve his position.
Drake gets back to full guard.
Vorster wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
Vorster is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

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.

Vorster thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Neil Drake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Drake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vorster defends it easily.

Drake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vorster is aware though and is defending well.
Vorster wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
Vorster is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drake.
Vorster looking for a sweep. Not yet Vorster, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drake trying to control but Vorster is working from the bottom.

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

Vorster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Drake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vorster tries to bench press Drake off him but Drake keeps the position.
Drake trying to control the position but Vorster is working away.
Drake in side control, throwing shots but Vorster defends.
Vorster avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Drake.
Vorster is looking for a sweep.

Drake looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vorster gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vorster keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Drake dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Vorster gets caught napping as Drake dives in and scores a takedown. Vorster manages to retain guard.

Drake thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Vorster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Drake slips nicely into half guard.

Drake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vorster is looking for a sweep. Drake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster wants to control but Drake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Drake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vorster can do to turn this around?
Vorster makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vorster.

Drake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vorster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drake has managed to get both his arms back between Vorster's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vorster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drake pushes down on Vorster's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Drake 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.
Drake trying to control the action but Vorster is working 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.
Drake passes to full mount!
Vorster slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vorster is looking to improve his position.

Drake seems to be looking for submissions.

Drake is working for a kimura but Vorster is defending it quite comfortably.
Vorster wants to improve his position but Drake is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorster gets full guard.
Vorster working a defensive guard here.

Drake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jandre Vorster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drake trying to control but Vorster is working from the bottom.

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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vorster is on top in guard.

Vorster wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.

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

Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Vorster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drake tries to free his leg and advance position but Vorster is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Drake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drake 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Drake!
During a confident post fight interview, Neil Drake thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Schopenhauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Gerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schopenhauer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is London Calling. Gerson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: RAP JIU-JITSU. Ricardo Gerson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Schopenhauer
vs
Gerson

181 cm
29
194 lbs
18 - 4 - 0

183 cm
28
188 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Victory! Sports Nutrition
Highland Clothing

Mohito Fightwear

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 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Arthur Schopenhauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Gerson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Gerson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Gerson looking to score a takedown here. Schopenhauer is defending well but Gerson drives through and ends up in Schopenhauer's guard.

Gerson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Schopenhauer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gerson has Schopenhauer in his guard.

Gerson has his foot on Schopenhauer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schopenhauer works his way back into a safe position though.
Gerson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Netherlands Top Team & KT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schopenhauer passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Schopenhauer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gerson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gerson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schopenhauer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gerson is looking to reverse the position.
Schopenhauer has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gerson working to try and regain half guard.
Gerson is trying to reverse the position but instead Schopenhauer has taken his back - oops!
You can see the frustration on Gerson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Schopenhauer is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Gerson fending off the submission attempt from Schopenhauer.

Schopenhauer is persistently looking for the submission but Gerson is defending it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schopenhauer keeps control of the position as Gerson tries to break free.
Schopenhauer avoiding Gerson 's attempts to control his hands.

Schopenhauer looking to break Gerson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gerson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Schopenhauer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Schopenhauer lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Gerson avoids the strikes from Schopenhauer.
Gerson tries to roll but Schopenhauer sticks to his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schopenhauer lands punches and elbows.
Gerson trying to get back to his feet but Schopenhauer is in full control for now.
Gerson tries to roll but Schopenhauer sticks to his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schopenhauer avoiding Gerson 's attempts to control his hands.

Schopenhauer working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Schopenhauer controlling well, preventing Gerson from escaping the position.
Schopenhauer looking to soften up his opponent with punches.

Gerson fending off the submission attempt from Schopenhauer.
Schopenhauer lands with a hammerfist to the side of Gerson's head.
I really don't envy Gerson right now.

Schopenhauer is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gerson tries to escape but Schopenhauer has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Schopenhauer is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gerson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gerson is trying to remain composed but Schopenhauer is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.

Schopenhauer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gerson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gerson for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerson is trying to get back to his feet but Schopenhauer has full control of the position and if anything, Gerson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gerson rolls, trying to escape but Schopenhauer keeps control of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerson is trying to get back to his feet but Schopenhauer has full control of the position and if anything, Gerson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Schopenhauer somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

Schopenhauer working for the choke.

Gerson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Schopenhauer.

Gerson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Schopenhauer gets his way!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Schopenhauer 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.

Horrible takedown attempt by Gerson or perhaps it was just good defense by Schopenhauer, which made it look bad.
Schopenhauer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gerson or perhaps it was just good defense by Schopenhauer, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schopenhauer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Schopenhauer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Gerson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schopenhauer defends it easily.

Gerson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Gerson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerson can't keep his opponent in guard - Schopenhauer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Schopenhauer is looking for a kimura here.
Schopenhauer wants to pass to mount but Gerson is defending the position.
Schopenhauer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Schopenhauer prevents Gerson from getting the reversal.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schopenhauer landing shots from mount.
Gerson wants to control but Schopenhauer is having none of it.
Schopenhauer lands with some strikes.
Schopenhauer scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gerson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gerson keeps trying to improve his position.
Schopenhauer looking to control but Gerson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schopenhauer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Schopenhauer loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Gerson scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Schopenhauer land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Schopenhauer stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Schopenhauer!
An out of breath Arthur Schopenhauer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doyle Brunson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitaly Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karelin has chosen Russian National Anthem as his entrance music. The key to victory for Doyle Brunson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Brunson
vs
Karelin

188 cm
29
260 lbs
20 - 3 - 0

183 cm
30
289 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Bloodlust Horde Fightwear
Highland Clothing

Invictus
Highland Clothing

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 20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Doyle Brunson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitaly Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin misses with a right hand

and Brunson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Karelin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brunson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Karelin lands a left hand.
Karelin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brunson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Vitaly Karelin has been cut.
Brunson pushes Karelin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karelin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karelin prevents a body shot from Brunson.
Brunson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Karelin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brunson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Karelin is trying to break free.
Brunson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson swings wildly with an uppercut but Karelin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karelin prevents a body shot from Brunson.
Brunson lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Karelin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Brunson is trying to keep an underhook but Karelin manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brunson is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunson regains full guard. Nicely done.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brunson holds on and takes a little breather.
Brunson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brunson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karelin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karelin trying to control but Brunson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunson looking for a sweep. Not yet Brunson, not yet.
Karelin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karelin is fighting to break Brunson's control of his arms but Brunson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Karelin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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.
Karelin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brunson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karelin postures up in Brunson's guard and throws a big left but Brunson blocks it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin distracts Brunson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Karelin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karelin trying to control but Brunson is working from the bottom.
Brunson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Karelin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karelin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brunson.
Karelin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheers as Brunson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karelin doesn't seem phased though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karelin. Karelin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That has opened up Vitaly Karelin's cut even more.
Doyle Brunson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karelin manages to avoid it.

Brunson gets caught flat footed, as Karelin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Karelin stopping the sweep attempt from Brunson.
Brunson pulls Karelin in close to prevent any damage.
Karelin is looking to work some ground and pound but Brunson has wrist control.
Brunson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Karelin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karelin preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin passes Brunson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brunson is trying to maintain the position but Karelin is very close to passing his half guard.
Brunson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brunson trying to control from the bottom.
Karelin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Karelin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Karelin is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Brunson goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Karelin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vitaly Karelin!
Vitaly Karelin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.