KOC 2 - Kravac vs McConor PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nguyen Hoang Minh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hoang Minh
vs
Brown

185 cm
21
190 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

182 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Can Moonwalk

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 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Nguyen Hoang Minh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry Brown!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown has his takedown stuffed
and Minh counters with a head kick. That will keep Brown thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Brown throws a combination that misses
and Minh counters with a one-two to the body.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and Minh counters with a straight right hand.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Minh is looking to counter the offense by Brown and move into the clinch.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
As Brown tries to get set, Minh tries to push him back and clinch up but Brown manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Brown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brown.
Brown throws a low kick but Minh avoids it.
Minh drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brown sprawls and moves away.
Brown falls off balance throwing a combination
and Minh counters with a three punch combo that has Brown backing up. Brown nods at Minh to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown throws a combination that misses
letting Minh counter with a right hand.
Minh has been working on his balance at Tycoon Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Brown.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Minh throws a counter high kick but Brown was just alert enough to avoid it.
Barry Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown looks winded!
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Minh.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A low kick from Brown is predictable there
and Minh counters with a three punch combo that has Brown backing up. Brown nods at Minh to acknowledge the strikes.
Brown misses with a takedown
and Minh counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Brown has his takedown stuffed
and Minh counters with a head kick. That will keep Brown thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Brown is rocked!
Nguyen Hoang Minh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Brown.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Minh finish him?
Brown throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Minh counters with a huge head kick that drops Brown! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nguyen Hoang Minh!
Barry Brown spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. I'll take a look at the video, make some adjustments and come back stronger! Thanks for the support.'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nico Noodle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nguyen Hoang Minh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nguyen Hoang Minh will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Noodle
vs
Hoang Minh

180 cm
20
174 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nico Noodle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nguyen Hoang Minh!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Noodle shoots in and gets a takedown into Hoang Minh's guard.
Noodle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hoang Minh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Noodle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoang Minh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hoang Minh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Noodle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Noodle with a nice head shot there.
Noodle is working Hoang Minh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Noodle throws a big right hand that misses.
Noodle prevents Hoang Minh from getting back to his feet.
Noodle is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoang Minh has wrist control.
Noodle throwing strikes from guard but Hoang Minh blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoang Minh controls Noodle momentarily but Noodle frees himself.
Noodle wants to control from the top but Hoang Minh keeps moving.
Hoang Minh looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hoang Minh has his foot on Noodle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Noodle works his way back into a safe position though.
Hoang Minh looking to control.
Noodle trying to control but Hoang Minh is working from the bottom.
Noodle postures up in Hoang Minh's guard and throws a big left but Hoang Minh blocks it.
Noodle trying to control but Hoang Minh is working from the bottom.
Noodle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Noodle throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noodle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hoang Minh is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noodle lands a couple of elbows.
Noodle trying to control but Hoang Minh is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Noodle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Noodle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hoang Minh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Noodle is controlling him.
Hoang Minh working a defensive guard here.

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

Noodle fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hoang Minh to the ground. Noodle is now in Hoang Minh's guard.

Hoang Minh has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Noodle off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noodle is pulling down on Hoang Minh's head to control his posture.
Hoang Minh trying to control the position from guard on top but Noodle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoang Minh prevents Noodle from getting back to his feet.
Hoang Minh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Noodle is keeping the position for now.
Hoang Minh won't allow Noodle to get back to his feet.
Hoang Minh preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hoang Minh wants to control from the top but Noodle keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hoang Minh's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hoang Minh duly obliges.
Noodle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Noodle misses with a looping right.
Noodle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoang Minh on the side of the head.
Noodle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Noodle lands with a cross.

Noodle shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Noodle working the head and body with strikes.
Hoang Minh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Noodle misses with a head shot. Hoang Minh uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nico Noodle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hoang Minh gets the takedown into side control.
Nico Noodle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Noodle is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noodle is pushing Hoang Minh's head away, looking to escape. Hoang Minh manages to hold on to the position though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hoang Minh wants to control but Noodle is keeping him busy.
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.
Hoang Minh working away.
Hoang Minh throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Noodle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hoang Minh off and has taken his back!
Noodle is looking to finish with some ground and pound!

Hoang Minh 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 Noodle gets his way!
Hoang Minh turns into Noodle and is now in his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoang Minh wants to control from the top but Noodle keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noodle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Noodle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoang Minh can do to turn this around?
Hoang Minh trying to control but Noodle is working from the bottom.
Hoang Minh won't allow Noodle to sweep him here.
Noodle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Noodle tries to get out of the position.
Hoang Minh controls from within his opponent's guard.
Noodle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoang Minh is trying to stand.
Hoang Minh is trying to control but can't.

Hoang Minh manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hoang Minh slips a jab and a cross from Noodle.

Noodle shoots in and gets a takedown into Hoang Minh's guard.
Hoang Minh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Noodle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Noodle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hoang Minh trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hoang Minh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hoang Minh wants to stand but Noodle is controlling the position.
Noodle preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noodle throwing strikes but missing.
Noodle throws a big elbow that misses.
Hoang Minh is trying to control the position but Noodle postures up.
Noodle is working Hoang Minh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Hoang Minh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Noodle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Noodle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noodle scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nico Noodle dominated that second round.
That's time! Noodle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Noodle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Noodle are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hoang Minh takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
An elbow from Noodle crashes against the mat.
Noodle scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hoang Minh to see if he's OK.
Hoang Minh tries to improve position but can't.
Hoang Minh takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Noodle working the head and body with strikes.
Hoang Minh is looking to reverse the position.
Hoang Minh is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Hoang Minh is rocked!
Hoang Minh sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hoang Minh is still in real trouble! Can Noodle finish him?
Noodle lands strikes from half guard.
Hoang Minh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noodle is nestled in close to Hoang Minh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Noodle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Noodle scores with a big shot! Hoang Minh's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Hoang Minh! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nico Noodle!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

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

Iel
vs
Browne

198 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

177 cm
19
210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bagel Iel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Browne!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Iel.
Browne shoots for a takedown but Iel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Iel scores with a hook.
Iel throws a shot to the body.
Browne looks winded!

Iel drops Browne with a beautiful combination! Browne stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Iel is looking for the KO!

Browne is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Browne walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Browne limp body while Iel jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bagel Iel!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rock Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyubomir Peev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Down might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The battle. Lyubomir Peev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Down
vs
Peev

190 cm
20
180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

182 cm
25
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rock Down!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyubomir Peev!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peev throws a right hand that Down ducks under and follows up with a left that Down also avoids with ease.
Down half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Peev scores with a hook to the body. Down takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab lands there for Peev.
Peev lands a jab to the head.
Down takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Peev gets tackled into the cage by Down. Down maintains the clinch.
Down keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Peev's efforts to push away.

Down gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Down throws a big elbow that misses.
Down trying to control the position from guard on top but Peev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Down stands and throws Peev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Down is working to tighten his grip on Peev's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Peev has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Down is really squeezing tight and eventually Peev passes out! Down breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rock Down!
A very excited looking Rock Down 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.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marty Magee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franky Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magee's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Seven Nation Army. Franky Page is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Magee
vs
Page

172 cm
23
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
19
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marty Magee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Franky Page!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magee throws a right hand that Page ducks under and follows up with a left that Page also avoids with ease.

Page closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Page lands in his opponent's guard.
Page engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Page postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page distracts Magee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page connects with a couple of short punches.
Magee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Magee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Page is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Page slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Page cracks Magee with a solid left hand.
Page must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Page preventing the sweep.
Page connects with a couple of short punches.
Page throws a big right hand that misses.
Magee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Page content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Page is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two 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.
Page with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Page with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Page is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Left hook, right uppercut from Magee.

It looks like Franky Page has been cut.

Page closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Magee did well to prevent Page getting side control.
Page sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Page takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Page is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Page lands a nice short elbow.
Page really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Page connects with a nice short shot to Magee's temple.
Magee misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Magee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Page pulls his head out easily.
Page performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Page drops an elbow to the side of Magee's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Page stalling.
Magee wants to control but Page is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Page sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Page lands a nice short elbow.
Page slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magee has hold of Page's hands but Page slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Page dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Page dives in and scores a takedown into Magee's guard.
Page with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Page controlling from the top position.
Page stands up over Magee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Franky Page has got the better of the ground game so far.
Page is in close to Magee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page lands a couple of digs.
Page working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magee's head.
Page is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Page is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Page content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Page is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Magee is looking for a triangle but Page pushes his legs off easily.
Page postures up.
Page keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magee's head.
Page postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Page looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Page cracks Magee with a solid left hand.

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.
Magee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Page working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Page is working Magee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Magee trying to control the position.
Page is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

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

Page shoots in and gets a takedown into Magee's guard.
Page is in close to Magee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Page scoring with punches to the head and body.
Page engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Page lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magee's head.
Magee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Page is controlling him.
Page stands up over Magee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Page is in close to Magee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Page is in close to Magee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Page lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Page controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Page scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Page controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Page connects with a couple of short punches.
Page slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Page has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Page makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magee looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A low kick from Magee is predictable there

and Page counters with a shoot takedown. Magee fights it but they end up in guard.
Page sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Page showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Page feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Page postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Page looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Page distracts Magee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Page scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Page with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magee is looking to stand up but Page isn't so interested in that idea.
Page chips away with some ground and pound.
Page connects with a couple of short punches.
Page chips away with some ground and pound.
Page chips away with some ground and pound.
Page is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Page lands a couple of digs.
Page chips away with some ground and pound.
Magee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Page controls the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

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.
Page is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Page is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Page connects with a couple of short punches.
Page cracks Magee with a solid left hand.
Page scoring with punches to the head and body.
Page showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magee lunges at Page with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Page's hand.

Magee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Page to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Magee is looking to stand back up but Page counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Magee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Page working Magee over with strikes.
Magee has hold of Page's hands but Page slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Page landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Magee wants to improve his position but Page is controlling well.
Franky Page is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Page content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page is continuing to stall.
Page slips a nice elbow through Magee's hands, connecting with Magee's forehead.
Page controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Magee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franky Page comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Page winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franky Page!
In defeat, Marty Magee stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would like to thank my manager, coaches and training partners. I would also like to thank my opponent for the tough battle'.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arn Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramses Fiddlesticks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Anderson
vs
Fiddlesticks

185 cm
19
255 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
225 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Versus

Lion Fightwear

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Arn Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramses Fiddlesticks!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Anderson has managed to clinch.
A right hand to the body from Anderson.
Fiddlesticks jumps guard but Anderson stands there with Fiddlesticks around his waist. Fiddlesticks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fiddlestickss head.
Fiddlesticks tries to pull guard but Anderson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fiddlesticks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anderson to keep the fight standing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fiddlesticks has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Arn Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramses Fiddlesticks.
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fiddlesticks looks winded!
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Anderson.
A short left from Anderson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Anderson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Anderson slips a nice elbow through Fiddlesticks's hands, connecting with Fiddlesticks's forehead.
Anderson is nestled in close to Fiddlesticks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fiddlesticks has hold of Anderson's hands but Anderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Fiddlesticks is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson lands with a punch from half guard.
Fiddlesticks is still in real trouble! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson scores with a big shot! Fiddlesticks's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Fiddlesticks! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arn Anderson!

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FIGHT
RATING
79%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Clinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Jasper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy Jasper is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Clinton
vs
Jasper

186 cm
25
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
177 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Clinton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremy Jasper!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jasper lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jasper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clinton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jasper tries a low kick but Clinton avoids it.
Clinton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jasper.
Clinton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jasper sprawls and moves away.
Jeremy Jasper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jasper throws a right and a left that Clinton avoids nicely.
Clinton lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jasper has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jasper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clinton defends well and Jasper ends up having to push Clinton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Clinton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jasper manages to circle out of the way.
Jasper pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Clinton back to the cage. Jasper follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jasper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clinton avoids it really well and circles away.
Clinton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A punch combination from Jasper misses.
As Jasper looks to move away, Clinton throws a big counter combo but Jasper just gets out of the way.
Jasper fails with the takedown

and Clinton counters by moving into the clinch.
Martin Clinton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Jasper.
Clinton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Clinton has Jasper pushed against the cage.
Clinton lands a damaging elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jasper letting Clinton take a breather here.
Clinton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Clinton lands an elbow just above Jasper 's eye.
Clinton lands an elbow that stopped Jasper in his tracks for a moment.
Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jasper takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clinton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Clinton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Clinton lands an elbow inside.
Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Clinton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Clinton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jasper takes an elbow to the temple.
Clinton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Clinton is pressed up against the cage. Jasper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Clinton down to the mat. Clinton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Clinton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jasper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jasper shoots in for a takedown but Clinton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Clinton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jasper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jasper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clinton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jasper looks for a takedown but Clinton sprawls well.
Jasper lands an overhand right.
Jasper throws a shot from downtown. Clinton moves away and avoids it.
Jasper throws a series of strikes that have Clinton backpedaling.
Clinton tries to clinch up but Jasper circles away and keeps his distance.
Clinton slips a straight right by Jasper.
Clinton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jasper scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Clinton tries to clinch there but Jasper circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jasper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clinton attempts a counter takedown but Jasper avoids it well and moves away.
Jasper scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jasper falls off balance throwing a combination

and Clinton counters by clinching up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clinton.
Clinton lands an elbow that stopped Jasper in his tracks for a moment.
Clinton lands an elbow just above Jasper 's eye.
The referee is keeping an eye on Clinton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Clinton lands an elbow that stopped Jasper in his tracks for a moment.
Jasper takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clinton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jasper is working for takedown but Clinton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Clinton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jasper's defenses.

It looks like Jeremy Jasper has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clinton lands an elbow inside that Jasper shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clinton.
Jasper looks winded!
Clinton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jasper takes an elbow to the temple.
Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Clinton lands a damaging elbow.
Clinton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clinton lands a damaging elbow.
Clinton lands a damaging elbow.
Clinton lands a damaging elbow.
Clinton effectively controlling the action here.
Clinton has Jasper pushed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clinton stalling in the clinch.
Jasper takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Clinton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Jasper's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jasper scores with a one two! Clinton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Clinton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jasper can do to turn this around?
Jasper misses with a series of wild punches.
Martin Clinton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jasper tries to keep at a distance but Clinton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jasper is working for takedown but Clinton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Martin Clinton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jasper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clinton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clinton pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clinton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Clinton is stalling here.
Jasper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clinton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Martin Clinton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Jasper.
Clinton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jasper's defenses.
Jasper takes an elbow to the temple.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Clinton.

Jasper has clasped his hands together around Clinton's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jasper trying to control the position but Clinton is working away.
Clinton is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jasper works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Clinton is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jasper is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jasper throws an elbow but Clinton slips to the side and avoids it well.
Clinton is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jasper working the body and head with strikes.
Check out the look on Jasper's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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!
Clinton wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jasper throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Clinton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jasper's best efforts.
Clinton has hold of Jasper's hands but Jasper slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Clinton pushes Jasper off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jasper.
Jasper falls off balance throwing a combination

and Clinton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Clinton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jasper's defenses.
Jasper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clinton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jasper is breathing heavily.
Jasper wants a takedown but no success here.
Clinton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Clinton.
Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clinton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jasper takes an elbow to the temple.
Clinton lands a damaging elbow.
Clinton lands a damaging elbow.
Clinton is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clinton lands an elbow inside that Jasper shrugs off.
Clinton lands a nice elbow.
Jasper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clinton.
Clinton stalling the fight.
Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Clinton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Clinton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Clinton lands a nice elbow.
Clinton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jasper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clinton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Clinton lands an elbow inside that Jasper shrugs off.
Clinton avoiding damage.
Clinton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Clinton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Jasper's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jasper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clinton.
Clinton is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jasper misses with a double jab.
Jasper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clinton as he avoids it easily.
Jasper misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Clinton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jasper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jasper throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clinton's waist but Clinton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jasper off to one side.
Clinton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

Clinton clinches up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Clinton.
Clinton lands an elbow inside that Jasper shrugs off.
Clinton lands an elbow just above Jasper 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jasper turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Clinton sneaks out the side door and pushes Jasper away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jasper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jasper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clinton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Clinton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Jasper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jasper misses with a hook

and Clinton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jasper takes an elbow to the temple.
Jasper takes an elbow to the temple.
Jasper goes for a takedown attempt but Clinton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Martin Clinton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Jasper.
Jasper swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jasper just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromClinton.
Jasper feints a jab promting Clinton to slip. Jasper then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Clinton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Clinton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jasper throws out the jab.
Clinton throws a big counter combination but Jasper scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Clinton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Clinton lands a damaging elbow.
Clinton lands an elbow just above Jasper 's eye.
Clinton lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clinton lands a damaging elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clinton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jasper up against the cage.
Jasper takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clinton stalling in the clinch.
Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Clinton lands an elbow inside that Jasper shrugs off.
Clinton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clinton.
Clinton lands an elbow inside.
Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Clinton lands a damaging elbow.
Clinton lands an elbow just above Jasper 's eye.
Clinton is struggling to control the position.
Clinton lands an elbow just above Jasper 's eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jasper has Clinton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clinton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Clinton is pressed up against the cage. Jasper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Clinton down to the mat. Clinton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jasper misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Jasper.
Jasper falls off balance throwing a combination

and Clinton moves into the clinch.
Jasper takes an elbow to the temple.
Clinton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jasper's defenses.
Clinton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clinton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jasper up against the cage.
Jasper takes an elbow to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jasper takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clinton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Martin Clinton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clinton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jasper.
Jasper takes an elbow to the temple.
Clinton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jasper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clinton after a bit of a struggle.
Jeremy Jasper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clinton lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Clinton.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clinton lands an elbow just above Jasper 's eye.
Jasper takes an elbow to the temple.

Jasper is rocked!
Clinton blocks an elbow strike from Jasper.
Jasper is still on wobbly legs! Can Clinton finish him?
Clinton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clinton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Clinton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clinton, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Clinton!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Main event

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

McConor
vs
Kravac

188 cm
26
192 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
198 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

King of Clothes

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, Ethan McConor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Kravac!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McConor lands a nice shot that snaps Kravac's head back.
McConor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kravac misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McConor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kravac manages to avoid it.
McConor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McConor wants it to stay on the feet.

Kravac shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McConor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McConor stops Kravac from passing to mount.
McConor is trying to improve his position.
McConor is trying to work for a sweep but Kravac has mounted him!

Kravac has hold of McConor's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McConor manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kravac controlling from the full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravac tries to control but McConor wriggling away.

Kravac is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McConor is surviving well by controlling Kravac's body position as best he can.
McConor is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kravac looking to control but McConor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Kravac looking to secure an arm triangle but McConor defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConor wants to hold on but Kravac pushes him away.
Kravac controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McConor can't escape the position.

Kravac is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Kravac!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Samuel Kravac!