Just Bleed 9 - London PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xander Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creed kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is James Brown - Living in America. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Creed
vs
Machado

191 cm
21
215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

196 cm
20
213 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Apollo Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Xander Machado!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed wants to slow Machado down by chopping away at his legs.
Creed throws a poor cross that misses
and Machado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machado moves out of range as Creed strikes.
Creed misses with a body shot.
Machado avoids the body shot from Creed.
Machado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Creed.
Creed scores with a jab.
Creed throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Machado checks it well.
Machado moves out of range of the body kick from Creed.
Machado throws a counter combo.
Creed misses with a body shot.
Machado defending well as Creed loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Apollo Creed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Creed lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Machado has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Machado and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Machado misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Creed misses the target.
Machado throws a body punch but Creed moves out of range.
Machado looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Creed wants to slow Machado down by chopping away at his legs.
Machado scores with a hook.
Creed lands with a nice body punch.
Creed throws a shot to the body.

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

Machado pulls guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Creed's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado looking for a sweep. Not yet Machado, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Creed wants to stand but Machado is controlling his posture from full guard.
Creed preventing the sweep.
Machado manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Creed manages to get himself to full guard.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado wants to control from the top but Creed keeps moving.
Machado lands a couple of digs.
Machado has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Machado postures up in Creed's guard and throws a big left but Creed blocks it.
Machado is stalling in the full guard.
Creed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado works over Creed with some ground and pound from guard.
Machado postures up in Creed's guard and throws a big left but Creed blocks it.
Machado content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
My spies in Lucky Liam's MMA Academy inform me that Machado has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Machado preventing the sweep.

Creed uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Creed connects with an inside leg kick.
Creed getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Machado avoids the body shot from Creed.
Creed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Creed tries to counter by clinching up but Machado breaks away and moves out of range.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Creed manages to avoid it.
Creed stuns Machado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good work by Machado as he checks the leg kick.
Machado now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Machado circles away from the clinch attempt
and Creed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Machado crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Creed - the referee stops the clock and Machado gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Creed. Machado manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Creed.
Creed throws a nice outside leg kick.
Creed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Creed lands a high kick!

Machado is rocked!
Creed moves in close and cracks Machado with a massive right hand! Machado, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Creed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Apollo Creed!
Apollo Creed very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jarick Kanstra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vetruvian Sinclair (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.

Kanstra
vs
Sinclair

150 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jarick Kanstra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vetruvian Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclair avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kanstra tries to clinch up
and Sinclair counters with a left and a right that stings Kanstra.

Sinclair closes the distance and clinches.
Kanstra jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sinclair walks away with a smile on his face. Kanstra gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Sinclair closes the distance and clinches.
Sinclair is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kanstra to keep the fight standing.
Kanstra jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sinclair walks away with a smile on his face. Kanstra gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanstra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sinclair swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sinclair unleashes a big counter combination but Kanstra bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sinclair works over Kanstra's head and body with a nice combination.
Kanstra stuffs the takedown attempt from Sinclair. Sinclair gets slowly back to his feet.

Kanstra gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanstra misses with a punch to the body.
Kanstra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sinclair just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarick Kanstra. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kanstra decides to pull guard.
Kanstra pulls Sinclair in close to prevent any damage.
Kanstra is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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.

Sinclair drops back looking for a leg! Kanstra is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kanstra manages to kick Sinclair off! Sinclair jumps back into Kanstra's guard.
Sinclair passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Kanstra's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sinclair looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kanstra manages to get back to half guard.

Sinclair is trying to work for a kimura but Kanstra is defending well.
Kanstra is looking to control Sinclair's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kanstra avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kanstra gets full guard.
Kanstra has Sinclair pulled in close to control his posture.
Kanstra might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kanstra is trying to keep Sinclair in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kanstra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kanstra doesn't manage to clinch there - Sinclair circles away.
Sinclair throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kanstra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sinclair shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kanstra defends it nicely.
Sinclair throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sinclair circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sinclair unleashes a big counter combination but Kanstra bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sinclair managing to block the knees to the body from Kanstra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair letting Kanstra take a breather here.
Sinclair tries to pull guard but Kanstra holds him up against the cage and eventually Sinclair drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kanstra walks away with a smile on his face. Sinclair gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jarick Kanstra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vetruvian Sinclair.
Sinclair stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Kanstra gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kanstra tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kanstra tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sinclair smiles and moves away.
Sinclair shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kanstra defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair shoots in but Kanstra avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kanstra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kanstra tries to close the distance and clinch but Sinclair swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Sinclair rushes Kanstra and presses him up against the cage.
Sinclair tries to pull guard but Kanstra holds him up against the cage and eventually Sinclair drops back down to his feet.
Kanstra has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sinclair fails to pull guard.
Sinclair fails to pull guard.
Kanstra controlling the action here for a moment.
Kanstra is trying to pull guard but Sinclair has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair tries to pull guard but Kanstra won't allow it.
Sinclair tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kanstra smiles and moves away.

Kanstra closes the distance and clinches.
Kanstra is trying to break the clinch but Sinclair has him pressed against the cage.
Kanstra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sinclair just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sinclair tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kanstra just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kanstra looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kanstra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sinclair just stands there and leans against the cage.

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.
Kanstra tries to land a knee to the head but Sinclair blocks with his arms.
Kanstra is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sinclair tries to pull guard but Kanstra holds him up against the cage and eventually Sinclair drops back down to his feet.
Kanstra jumps guard but Sinclair turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sinclair is trying to pull guard but Kanstra turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kanstra can't break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sinclair as Kanstra tries to tie him up.
Kanstra working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarick Kanstra dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kanstra walks into a left hand.
Sinclair tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kanstra defends well and Sinclair ends up having to push Kanstra into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kanstra tries to counter by clinching up but Sinclair breaks away and moves out of range.
Sinclair misses with the combination.
Sinclair closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kanstra circles away.
As Sinclair tries to get set, Kanstra tries to push him back and clinch up but Sinclair manages to avoid the attempt.
Sinclair takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kanstra slaps away a takedown attempt from Sinclair, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jarick Kanstra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vetruvian Sinclair.
Kanstra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sinclair swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kanstra tries to avoid it but Sinclair manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kanstra to the ground. Kanstra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kanstra tries to clinch but Sinclair is having none of it.

Kanstra forces Sinclair back against the cage and clinches.

Kanstra pulls guard.
Sinclair takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanstra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kanstra controlling the position.

Sinclair thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kanstra trying to keep a closed guard but Sinclair is proving a slippery customer.

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.
Sinclair wants to pass the guard but Kanstra is keeping the position.

Kanstra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kanstra has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kanstra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sinclair manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sinclair misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kanstra is looking to counter the offense by Sinclair and move into the clinch.
Jarick Kanstra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sinclair circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sinclair with the counter takedown but Kanstra avoids it easily.
Sinclair fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

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.
Kanstra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sinclair.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sinclair.

Kanstra moves into the clinch successfully.
Kanstra trying to land knees to the body.

Kanstra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sinclair keeps the fight on the outside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sinclair works the jab nicely.
Kanstra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jarick Kanstra showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kanstra 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarick Kanstra!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roy Kannemeyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geronimo Apache (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Apache's choice of entrance music: Eye of the Tiger. Geronimo Apache has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Roy Kannemeyer's chin.

Kannemeyer
vs
Apache

176 cm
28
161 lbs
7 - 14 - 0

179 cm
23
164 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy Kannemeyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Geronimo Apache!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kannemeyer blocks a head kick by Apache.
Apache cracks Kannemeyer with an open hand slap.
Apache swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Kannemeyer counters with a single leg into guard. Apache didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apache is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kannemeyer dives into side control.
Apache is looking to get back to his feet here but Kannemeyer is keeping cool and he's managed to take Apache's back.

Kannemeyer looking to break Apache's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Apache remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kannemeyer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kannemeyer is landing with strikes from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kannemeyer missing with strikes.
Even with his hooks in, Kannemeyer manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Kannemeyer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kannemeyer is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kannemeyer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Kannemeyer has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Apache is defending well but eventually Kannemeyer manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Apache has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roy Kannemeyer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santana Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bishop
vs
Blaze

167 cm
26
145 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

177 cm
28
149 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santana Blaze!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaze fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bishop looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bishop misses with a combination
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left and a right from Blaze both land. Nice combination.
Bishop shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bishop throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blaze counters with a two punch combo.
Blaze has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bishop is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bishop on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No joy there for Blaze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Blaze misses with a double jab.
Blaze connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bishop. Bishop circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bishop takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bishop misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Blaze connects with a crisp jab.
Blaze ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Bishop is looking to score with low kicks.
Blaze is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bishop had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bishop wants to clinch
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on Blaze's shoulder, as Blaze tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Blaze was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ben Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blaze.
Blaze slips a straight right by Bishop.
Bishop swings widly with a right hand
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.

Bishop is rocked!
Bishop is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Blaze's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Blaze connects with a superb combination that knocks Bishop out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Blaze before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Bishop!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Santana Blaze!
A very excited looking Santana Blaze 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
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Duckworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Blair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blair has chosen Tiocfaidh ar la as his entrance music. Eric Blair will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Duckworth
vs
Blair

199 cm
21
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

218 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Lion Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Desmond Duckworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Blair!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Blair misses

and Duckworth counters with a single leg into guard. Blair didn't expect that.
Duckworth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Duckworth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Duckworth working some strikes from top position.
Duckworth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Duckworth stays in close to Blair's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duckworth's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Blair avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duckworth connects with a couple of short punches.
Duckworth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Further stalling from Duckworth.
Duckworth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blair works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Duckworth with a nice head shot there.
Duckworth with a flurry of punches that miss.

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.
Duckworth showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Duckworth working some strikes from top position.
Blair wants to improve his position but instead Duckworth has moved into half guard.
Duckworth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Duckworth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Duckworth stalling.
Duckworth lands strikes from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blair avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Duckworth.
Duckworth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Duckworth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Duckworth lands with a punch from half guard.
Duckworth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blair is trying to stand back up but Duckworth is controlling him
Nice strikes from Duckworth there.
Ground and pound from Duckworth.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Duckworth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duckworth drops an elbow to the side of Blair's head.
Duckworth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Duckworth sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Duckworth lands strikes from half guard.
Blair really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duckworth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blair looks winded!
Duckworth working Blair over with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duckworth working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Duckworth content to control rather than advance.
Duckworth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Duckworth darts in and clinches Blair up against the cage.
Duckworth fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Blair has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Duckworth uses from the top position.
Desmond Duckworth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blair preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duckworth passes Blair's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Duckworth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Duckworth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Duckworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blair can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duckworth is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Duckworth throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Blair has his hands clasped together but Duckworth breaks the hold and Blair is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Duckworth!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Desmond Duckworth!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jaddie Defensor Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Dulin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaddie Defensor Iii has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Defensor Iii
vs
Dulin

170 cm
25
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

172 cm
25
154 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaddie Defensor Iii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sasha Dulin!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dulin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Defensor Iii dives in for a single leg takedown but Dulin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dulin scores with a nice head shot.
Jaddie Defensor Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defensor Iii takes a jab right on the kisser.
Defensor Iii throws an overhand right that has Dulin reeling! Defensor Iii follows up with more punches and Dulin is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jaddie Defensor Iii!
Jaddie Defensor Iii is the new lightweight champion!
Jaddie Defensor Iii really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bring Ithome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter White Iv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ithome
vs
White Iv

189 cm
21
210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

194 cm
24
212 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bring Ithome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter White Iv!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ithome lands a slapping body shot.
Ithome misses with a two punch combination.
White Iv drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
White Iv connects with a crisp jab.
White Iv swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ithome tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White Iv was well out of range. Poor timing from Ithome.
Ithome seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ithome swinging wildly here.
Ithome looks to land a combination but White Iv avoids it well.
White Iv avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ithome misses with an uppercut. White Iv saw that one coming.
White Iv connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ithome tries to bum rush White Iv with a series of wild strikes but White Iv uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
White Iv is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
White Iv slips a jab and a cross from Ithome.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from White Iv, right into the meat.
Ithome swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ithome connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
White Iv scores with a jab to the head.
White Iv works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ithome avoids the head kick by White Iv.
Ithome has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from White Iv finds it's way round the side to connect with Ithome's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ithome misses with a low kick.
Bring Ithome is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ithome slips under a jab.
White Iv moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
White Iv misses with a few strikes there.
Ithome shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. White Iv eats them both and turns towards Ithome to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Walter White Iv has been cut.
Ithome looks to land a right hand but White Iv moved out of range.
White Iv fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ithome throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and White Iv counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
White Iv thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

White Iv is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
White Iv is trying to control the action in half guard but Ithome is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ithome tries to kick White Iv off but White Iv keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
White Iv thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ithome's head.
White Iv not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
White Iv looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White Iv thows a huge punch but Ithome dodges it nicely.
White Iv thows a huge punch but Ithome dodges it nicely.
Ithome is trying to stand.
Ithome blocking the ground and pound attempt from White Iv.
White Iv prevents Ithome from standing back up.
White Iv trying to pass the guard but Ithome defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White Iv not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ithome tries to kick White Iv off but White Iv keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Ithome kicks White Iv off and gets back to his feet.
White Iv wants to clinch.
White Iv throws a hook but Ithome blocks it.
Ithome throws a combination but it was largely blocked by White Iv.
A combination from Ithome does no damage.
White Iv throws a right hand that Ithome ducks under and follows up with a left that Ithome also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ithome throws a head kick that misses.
Ithome throws a right hand that White Iv ducks under and follows up with a left that White Iv also avoids with ease.
White Iv throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A right-left combo lands from White Iv.
White Iv looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Ithome.
White Iv fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
White Iv throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White Iv misses with a right hand
and Ithome counters with a left and a right that stings White Iv.
White Iv throws a head kick but Ithome moves out of range.
White Iv misses with a double jab

and Ithome holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

White Iv is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ithome can't fight it off and eventually White Iv manages to take the fight to the floor. Ithome looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ithome pushes White Iv off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ithome takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White Iv scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
White Iv ducks under a wild hook from Ithome.

White Iv drives through and clinches with Ithome against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ithome.

Ithome escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ithome lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but White Iv circles away quickly and effectively.

White Iv clinches up with Ithome and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White Iv.
A head punch on the inside from Ithome fails to land.

Ithome pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from White Iv both land. Nice combination.
White Iv is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Ithome wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ithome ducks under a wild hook from White Iv.
Ithome misses with a two punch combination.
White Iv lands with an uppercut that bounces Ithome off the cage and back into range.
White Iv pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White Iv avoids a punch combination nicely.
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 Bring Ithome will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Walter White Iv's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

White Iv shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. White Iv showed some decent athleticism there.
White Iv lands strikes from half guard.
Ithome looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ithome trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
White Iv missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Ithome makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ithome swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
White Iv throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ithome sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Ithome misses the target.
White Iv lands with a right hand.
White Iv wants to clinch.
Walter White Iv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ithome avoids the body shot from White Iv.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ithome will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ithome fails to land with a series of punches.
White Iv slips a jab and a cross from Ithome.
Ithome blocks a head kick by White Iv.
White Iv misses with a head kick.
It looked like Ithome was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
White Iv throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White Iv misses with a two punch combination.
Ithome throws a combination but it was largely blocked by White Iv.
White Iv looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts White Iv, as that shot connected.
Ithome misses with a series of wild punches.
White Iv fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
White Iv scores with a nice head shot.
Donk. White Iv catches Ithome right on the button with a cross.
A combination from White Iv does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ithome takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ithome misses with a looping left.
White Iv jabs Ithome right on the nose. Ithome blinks but takes it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White Iv scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
White Iv might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
White Iv misses with a looping right.
Ithome throws a left and a right that both miss
and White Iv counters with a straight right hand.
White Iv connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ithome looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
White Iv swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
White Iv scores with a jab to the jaw.
White Iv looks to score with a jab to the body but Ithome is just out of range.
Ithome misses with a few strikes there.
White Iv showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ithome.
Ithome takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
White Iv dips to his left and cracks Ithome with an uppercut!
White Iv scores with the left hand. Ithome knows he should have avoided that one.
White Iv doesn't manage to clinch there - Ithome circles away.
White Iv swings for the body but Ithome moves out of range.
Bring Ithome is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White Iv rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ithome moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ithome is looking for a counter combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ithome gets cracked with a nice right hand there by White Iv.
Ithome throws a series of punches but White Iv avoids them all with ease.
Ithome tried to score with a low kick but White Iv checks it.
White Iv looks to land a combination but Ithome avoids it well.
Ithome misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
White Iv will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some wild striking there from Ithome.
Walter White Iv seems to be getting the better of the standup.

White Iv throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ithome tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. White Iv is in Ithome's guard.
White Iv trying to control but Ithome is working from the bottom.
White Iv is looking to work some ground and pound but Ithome has wrist control.
White Iv won't allow Ithome to get back to his feet.
Ithome preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
White Iv must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

White Iv is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
White Iv with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White Iv trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White Iv is looking to work some ground and pound but Ithome has wrist control.
Ithome wants to stand up but White Iv is controlling him.
White Iv throwing strikes but missing.

Ithome has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes White Iv off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White Iv showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ithome.
Ithome looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A head kick from White Iv lands but Ithome takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White Iv throws a right and a left that both miss.
White Iv misses with a wild combination.
Ithome takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter White Iv showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Walter White Iv's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

White Iv throws a hook to the side of Ithome's head but Ithome sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ithome misses with a double jab
and Ithome takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ithome looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from White Iv.
White Iv looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
White Iv tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ithome was well out of range. Poor timing from White Iv.
Ithome works over White Iv's head and body with a nice combination.
Ithome is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White Iv.
White Iv avoids a punch combination nicely.
White Iv lands a two punch combo.
No joy there for Ithome, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ithome slips a jab and a cross from White Iv.
White Iv lands a nice looking body shot.
Ithome misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ithome misses with the combination.
White Iv scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
White Iv scores with a jab. Ithome acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ithome misses with a head kick.
White Iv lands an overhand right.
White Iv throws a sloppy head kick and Ithome moves out of range easily.
White Iv lands with a right hand.
A punch combination from Ithome misses.
Ithome swinging wildly here.
Ithome drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
White Iv looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ithome went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ithome keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White Iv fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ithome moves forwards but White Iv connects with a nice, crisp jab.
White Iv swings for the body but Ithome moves out of range.
Ithome throws a big counter combination but White Iv scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice uppercut lands for White Iv. That snapped Ithome's head back.
Sloppy strikes from Ithome. Those never looked like landing.
White Iv looks like he wants to counter punch here.
White Iv tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ithome paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ithome throws a right hand that White Iv ducks under and follows up with a left that White Iv also avoids with ease.
White Iv misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ithome seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

White Iv shoots in and gets a takedown into Ithome's guard.
White Iv is standing up over Ithome. Ithome looks to escape but White Iv dives into side control.

Ithome is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, White Iv asserts his dominance and retains side control.

White Iv tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ithome wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ithome on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
White Iv lands an elbow.
Ithome is pushing White Iv's head away, looking to escape. White Iv manages to hold on to the position though.
White Iv misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
White Iv throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ithome is looking to work his way out of this bad position but White Iv is controlling him well.
You can see the frustration on Ithome's face as White Iv controls the position.
White Iv throws a strike aimed at the side of Ithome's head but Ithome avoids it well.
White Iv working the head and body with strikes.
White Iv wants to control but Ithome is keeping him busy.
White Iv tries to score with some ground and pound. Ithome controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ithome defending against the ground and pound.

Ithome throws White Iv to one side and escapes!
White Iv lands with an uppercut that bounces Ithome off the cage and back into range.
White Iv connects with a body shot that sends Ithome's belly button to the back.
A combination from White Iv does no damage.
Ithome lands a head shot.
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!
White Iv bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ithome's head backwards.
White Iv lands with a nice combination. Ithome backs away looking to recover.
White Iv misses with a body shot.
Ithome misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ithome throws a right hand that White Iv ducks under and follows up with a left that White Iv also avoids with ease.
Donk. White Iv catches Ithome right on the button with a cross.
Ithome scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ithome takes one to the side of the head.
White Iv ducks under a wild hook from Ithome.
Ithome connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between White Iv's hands.
White Iv comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Walter White Iv comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think White Iv 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter White Iv!
A relieved looking Walter White Iv thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Hashimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone The Crack Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hashimoto comes into the arena with Tomoki Hasegawa - Lemon Song blaring out of the sound system. The Crack Head has chosen Mr. Flamboyant as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hashimoto
vs
The Crack Head

158 cm
21
142 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

150 cm
22
140 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Lion Fightwear

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Takeshi Hashimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyrone The Crack Head!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Crack Head throws a front kick aimed at Hashimoto's knee but Hashimoto avoids it well.
Hashimoto feinted with a counter takedown.
The Crack Head tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hashimoto is able to avoid easily.
The Crack Head throws a sloppy head kick and Hashimoto moves out of range easily.
Hashimoto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The Crack Head thows a leg kick but Hashimoto checks it

and Hashimoto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The Crack Head keeping moving, preventing Hashimoto from controlling successfully.
Hashimoto throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crack Head wants to stand but Hashimoto is controlling the position.
Hashimoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hashimoto with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto stopping the sweep attempt from The Crack Head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hashimoto throws a big right hand that misses.
Hashimoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hashimoto trying to control but The Crack Head is working from the bottom.
The Crack Head is pulling down on Hashimoto's head to control his posture.
The Crack Head utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Crack Head 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.
The Crack Head keeping moving, preventing Hashimoto from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Crack Head throws a body kick that misses

and Hashimoto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in The Crack Head's guard.
Hashimoto throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto stands up over The Crack Head, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hashimoto throwing strikes from guard but The Crack Head blocks nicely.
Hashimoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Crack Head works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hashimoto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hashimoto is looking to work some ground and pound but The Crack Head has wrist control.
The Crack Head 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.
Hashimoto postures up in The Crack Head's guard and throws a big left but The Crack Head blocks it.
The Crack Head is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Crack Head tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Crack Head's head.
Hashimoto connects with a couple of short punches.
Hashimoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hashimoto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The Crack Head is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hashimoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Crack Head has control of Hashimoto's left arm, preventing Hashimoto from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hashimoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Crack Head works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Crack Head pulls Hashimoto in close to his closed guard and prevents Hashimoto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hashimoto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Crack Head preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hashimoto preventing the sweep.
Hashimoto seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The Crack Head throws a head kick that misses

and Hashimoto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hashimoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Crack Head keeping moving, preventing Hashimoto from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hashimoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Crack Head works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hashimoto lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Hashimoto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

The Crack Head tries a head kick but it misses.
Hashimoto attempts a counter takedown but The Crack Head avoids it well and moves away.
The Crack Head throws a sloppy head kick and Hashimoto moves out of range easily.
Hashimoto avoids the head kick by The Crack Head.
Hashimoto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Hashimoto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in The Crack Head's guard.
The Crack Head is wriggling around but Hashimoto manages to pass to half guard.

Hashimoto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hashimoto wants to control but The Crack Head is keeping him busy.
Hashimoto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Crack Head is refusing to be controlled, as Hashimoto sits in half guard.
The Crack Head is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hashimoto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Crack Head defending well though.
Hashimoto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Crack Head's head.
Hashimoto prevents The Crack Head from improving his position.
Hashimoto throwing shots but The Crack Head is blocking nicely.
Hashimoto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hashimoto lands with a punch from half guard.
Hashimoto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Crack Head's head.
Hashimoto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Crack Head defending well though.
Hashimoto is thwarting The Crack Head's attempts to control the position.
The Crack Head blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hashimoto.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The Crack Head is trying to stand.
Hashimoto throws a strike but The Crack Head avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hashimoto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The Crack Head keeping moving, preventing Hashimoto from controlling successfully.
Hashimoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hashimoto postures up in The Crack Head's guard and throws a big left but The Crack Head blocks it.
Hashimoto won't allow The Crack Head to sweep him here.
The Crack Head is looking to stand up but Hashimoto isn't so interested in that idea.
Hashimoto trying to move into half guard but instead The Crack Head has managed to sweep!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The Crack Head is looking to stand up but Hashimoto won't let him.
My spies in Bruize Brothaz inform me that The Crack Head has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hashimoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Crack Head can do to turn this around?
Hashimoto 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.
The Crack Head throws a leg kick but Hashimoto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The Crack Head throws a leg kick that is checked

and Hashimoto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in The Crack Head's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto pushing down on The Crack Head's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hashimoto is trying to control. The Crack Head wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hashimoto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Crack Head defending well though.
Hashimoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hashimoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Takeshi Hashimoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hashimoto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hashimoto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Crack Head is looking for a sweep. Hashimoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hashimoto trying to control from half guard but The Crack Head is working away.
The Crack Head tries to get to full guard but Hashimoto has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Hashimoto dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A head kick by The Crack Head misses

and Hashimoto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hashimoto wants to control from the top but The Crack Head keeps moving.
Hashimoto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hashimoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Crack Head avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Crack Head is pulling down on Hashimoto's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto connects with a couple of short punches.
Hashimoto wants to control from the top but The Crack Head keeps moving.
The Crack Head utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto postures up in The Crack Head's guard and throws a big left but The Crack Head blocks it.
Hashimoto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hashimoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Crack Head works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Crack Head wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hashimoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hashimoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Crack Head wants to sweep but no luck.
Hashimoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Crack Head utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tyrone The Crack Head is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Crack Head pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hashimoto is out of range and The Crack Head settles back down.
The Crack Head tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crack Head throws a sloppy head kick

and Hashimoto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hashimoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hashimoto throws a big elbow that misses.
The Crack Head utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hashimoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hashimoto looking to sit in guard and control but The Crack Head gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Hashimoto seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Crack Head is one step ahead there.
The Crack Head wants to get up but he can't break Hashimoto's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hashimoto 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.
Hashimoto is working hard here to advance position.
Tyrone The Crack Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Crack Head throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hashimoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Crack Head wants to slow Hashimoto down by chopping away at his legs.
Hashimoto feinted with a counter takedown.
Hashimoto closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Crack Head circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Hashimoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hashimoto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Hashimoto!
The defeated Tyrone The Crack Head had this to say: 'F the UFC anyways!!!'.