KOC 6 - Friday the 13th PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nguyen Hoang Minh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hyun Kim Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nguyen Hoang Minh could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hyun Kim Dong's chin.

Hoang Minh
vs
Kim Dong

185 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

185 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Self confident

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 - 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, Hyun Kim Dong!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dong drives through with a takedown into Minh's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Minh scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Dong shoots in and gets a takedown into Minh's guard.
Minh being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Dong 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Minh being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dong stays in close to Minh's body and controls the position.

Dong drops back looking for a leg! Minh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Minh manages to kick Dong off! Dong jumps back into Minh's guard.
Dong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Minh 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.

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.
Dong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dong pushes down on Minh's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Still in half guard, Dong seems content to control.
Dong is looking to advance position but Minh won't allow it.
Minh is looking to escape.
Dong is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Minh knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong trying to control the pace.
Dong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dong stalling.
Minh wants to control but Dong is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Dong throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Minh was covering up waiting for the punch and Dong finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Minh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dong on the ground.
Minh looking for a sweep. Not yet Minh, not yet.

Dong 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.

Dong drops back looking for a leg! Minh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Minh manages to kick Dong off! Dong jumps back into Minh's guard.
Dong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Minh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dong defends it easily.
Dong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dong darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Minh wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Dong there.

Dong maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Minh could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dong has cracked it and Minh is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dong!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hyun Kim Dong!
Hyun Kim Dong decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jola Kaalipaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nguyen Hoang Minh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaalipaa comes into the arena with Darude / Sandstorm blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Kaalipaa
vs
Hoang Minh

181 cm
20
193 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

188 cm
21
195 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

King of Clothes
Fruit Fight Shop

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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jola Kaalipaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nguyen Hoang Minh!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kaalipaa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Kaalipaa manages to pull guard.
Kaalipaa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoang Minh is one step ahead there.
Kaalipaa throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hoang Minh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kaalipaa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Kaalipaa throwing shots but Hoang Minh is blocking nicely.
Hoang Minh wants to control but Kaalipaa is keeping busy.
Kaalipaa trying to mount his opponent but Hoang Minh defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaalipaa moves nicely into side control.
Kaalipaa lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaalipaa advances nicely into full mount.

Kaalipaa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hoang Minh takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Hoang Minh is rocked!
Kaalipaa controlling the position easily from mount.
Kaalipaa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoang Minh is looking to escape.

Kaalipaa jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hoang Minh manages to avoid the submission attempt.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kaalipaa is trying to get an arm triangle but Hoang Minh is defending well.

Kaalipaa is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hoang Minh looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kaalipaa gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hoang Minh is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kaalipaa lets go of the hold and Hoang Minh can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jola Kaalipaa!
Jola Kaalipaa gave a mention to King of Clothes in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Kravac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Test Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kravac
vs
Two

190 cm
19
198 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Kravac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Test Two!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Two leaves Kravac with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Samuel Kravac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kravac fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kravac shoots for a double leg takedown but Two sprawls well. He's pushed Kravac's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Two with the counter takedown but Kravac avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Two looking to score a takedown here. Kravac is defending well but Two drives through and ends up in Kravac's guard.
Kravac is trying to control the position but Two postures up.
Kravac keeping full guard, as Two tries to pass.

Two thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kravac working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Two tries to free his leg and advance position but Kravac is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravac can't keep his opponent in guard - Two advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kravac won't allow Two to pass to mount.

Two seems to be working for a kimura but Kravac defends the submission attempt.
Kravac moves into full guard.
Kravac looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kravac wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Two looking to pass the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kravac closes this distance looking for a takedown but Two circles away.
Two tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kravac paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Two dives in and scores a takedown into Kravac's guard.

Kravac looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kravac is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two forces his way into half guard.

Two is working for a kimura but Kravac is defending it quite comfortably.

Two is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kravac sees it coming and defends easily.
Kravac is looking to improve his position.

Two seems to be looking for submissions.
We've been informed that Two has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

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

Two is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kravac defends it well.

Two is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Two is working for a submission of some sort.
Two is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kravac reverses the position - he's now on top in Two's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kravac trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Two drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kravac wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Two passes Kravac's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Kravac looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Two is working for a submission of some sort.
Two trying to advance position but Kravac counters by regaining guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac can't keep his opponent in guard - Two advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Two has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Two is thwarting Kravac's attempts to control the position.
Kravac is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kravac works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kravac looking to control.
Kravac looking for a sweep. Not yet Kravac, not yet.

Two is posturing up here but Kravac has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Two tries to roll out but it's too tight and Two has to tap! Slick submission there by Kravac!

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jackie Facon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bulgarian Grappler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Facon
vs
Grappler

185 cm
26
190 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackie Facon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bulgarian Grappler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grappler misses with a takedown attempt - Facon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Grappler drives through with a takedown into Facon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Grappler throws a big elbow that misses.
Grappler throws a big elbow that misses.
Facon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Grappler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Facon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Facon looking for a sweep. Not yet Facon, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grappler throwing strikes but missing.
Grappler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Facon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Facon stands up from Grappler's guard - Facon perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Facon moves into the clinch.

Grappler has picked Facon up - he's going for a ride! Grappler dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Facon kicks off Grappler and gets to his feet.

Grappler drives through and clinches with Facon against the cage.
Grappler being controlled against the cage.
Grappler fails to pull guard.
Facon is struggling to control the position.
Facon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grappler.
Jackie Facon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bulgarian Grappler.
Grappler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Facon to keep the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Facon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Facon as the two fighters clinch.
Grappler has Facon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Facon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Grappler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Facon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Facon taking a breather.
Facon scores with a shoulder strike.
Facon pushes Grappler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Facon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Facon is leaning against Grappler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Facon manages to break the clinch.
Grappler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Facon pinned against the cage. Facon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Facon tries to keep at a distance but Grappler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Facon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Facon lands a shot to the body.
Grappler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Facon after a bit of a struggle.
A nice left hand lands by Facon.
Facon lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Facon breaks the clinch.

Facon moves into the clinch.
Grappler jumps guard but Facon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Facon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grappler.
Facon leaning his opponent against the cage.

Grappler has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Facon is trying to keep an underhook but Grappler manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Grappler thows a huge punch but Facon dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grappler throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Facon to regain full guard.
Grappler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grappler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Facon is keeping the position for now.
Grappler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grappler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Facon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Facon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Grappler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grappler throwing strikes from guard but Facon blocks nicely.
Grappler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Facon clinches up with Grappler and pushes him back against the cage.
Grappler jumps guard but Facon stands there with Grappler around his waist. Grappler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grappler jumps guard but Facon stands there with Grappler around his waist. Grappler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grappler tries to pull guard but Facon won't allow it.
We've been informed that Grappler has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jackie Facon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bulgarian Grappler.
Grappler tries to pull guard but Facon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Facon scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Facon.

Grappler manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Facon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grappler can do to turn this around?

Grappler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grappler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Facon wants to get back to his feet but Grappler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grappler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grappler wants to pass the guard but Facon is keeping the position.
Grappler is still trying to improve position.

Facon has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Grappler has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Grappler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grappler tries to pull guard but Facon won't allow it.

Grappler manages to pull guard.
Facon tries to free his leg and advance position but Grappler is retaining full guard.

Grappler working for submissions but it's allowed Facon to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grappler gets back to full guard.

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

Grappler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grappler is breathing heavily.
Facon wants to stand and escape but instead Grappler has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Grappler throws a strike but Facon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Grappler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Grappler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Facon defends it easily.
Facon wants to stand but Grappler has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grappler tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Grappler working for a triangle but Facon defends it easily.
Facon wants to get up but he can't break Grappler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Grappler is working an open guard so Facon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Grappler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Grappler throws an elbow but Facon slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bulgarian Grappler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Facon darts in and clinches Grappler up against the cage.
Grappler jumps guard but Facon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Grappler wants a takedown.
Grappler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Facon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackie Facon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bulgarian Grappler.

Facon forces Grappler back against the cage and clinches.

Facon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grappler shoots in looking for a takedown but Facon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grappler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grappler fails to land the takedown.

Grappler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Facon, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler tries to pull guard but Facon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Grappler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Facon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Grappler moves into the clinch successfully.
Stalling in the clinch from Facon.
Facon prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Facon lands an elbow just above Grappler 's eye.
Grappler is looking for a takedown.
Grappler tries to pull guard but Facon holds him up against the cage and eventually Grappler drops back down to his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Facon.
Facon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Facon stalls.
Grappler is trying to pull guard but Facon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Facon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grappler.

Facon breaks from the clinch.

Facon pushes Grappler up against the cage in a clinch.

Facon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Facon takes the fight into the clinch.

Facon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bulgarian Grappler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Facon. No joy for Grappler on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Facon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grappler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Facon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Facon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Grappler up against the cage.

Facon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Facon jabs Grappler right on the nose. Grappler blinks but takes it well.
Jackie Facon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Facon lands a nice hook to Grappler's body. Grappler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Facon digs a good hook to Grappler's body.
Facon throws a one two combo.

Facon takes the fight into the clinch.
Facon stalling against the cage.
Grappler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Facon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Facon just leaning against Grappler, taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Facon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grappler is defended easily by Facon.
Grappler darts in looking for a takedown but Facon gets double underhooks and turns Grappler into the cage.
Facon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Facon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grappler doesn't seem bothered though.
Facon sizes up Grappler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Facon moves into the clinch successfully.
Grappler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Facon walks away with a smile on his face. Grappler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Facon gets a clinch.

Grappler pulls guard effortlessly.
Grappler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Facon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Facon tries to get out of the position.
Grappler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Facon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grappler.

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

Facon manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Facon pushes Grappler up against the cage in a clinch.
Grappler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Facon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Facon.
Grappler goes for a takedown attempt but Facon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Grappler moves into the clinch successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackie Facon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Facon 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackie Facon!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drew Barron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franky Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franky Page is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Barron
vs
Page

190 cm
20
210 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

192 cm
20
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Conviction

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Drew Barron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Franky Page!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Page shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barron as he jumps to the side.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Page 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.
Barron fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Page looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Page shoots in but Barron avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Drew Barron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
Page slips a straight right by Barron.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barron fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barron misses with a hook.

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

Barron is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Page presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barron wants to break free but Page has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barron manages to break the clinch.
Drew Barron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Page keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barron throws a body punch but Page moves out of range.
Page feints the counter takedown.

Page scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Page stops Barron from getting back to his feet.
Barron taking some punishment here, with Page in his half guard.
Page wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barron keeps working.

Barron kicks Page off and gets back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barron. Page does a little dance to reset his feet.

Page feints and as Barron raises his hands in defense, Page changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Page is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Page stops Barron from standing up.
Page scoring with some ground and pound.
Page trying to control but Barron is working from the bottom.
Page 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page chips away with some ground and pound.
Barron on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barron tries to get out of the position.
Page won't allow Barron to get back to his feet.
Page has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barron misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barron with a jab.
Barron looks to score with a jab to the body but Page is just out of range.
Page keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barron.
Page changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

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

Page is rocked!
Page shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barron as he avoids it easily.
Page is still on wobbly legs! Can Barron finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page fails to land the takedown.
Page seems to have recovered his senses.
Barron missing with a left hand there. Page was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barron connects with a body shot.
Page gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Barron counters with a crisp right hand that drops Page! Barron lets Page back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

That has opened up Franky Page's cut even more.
Barron misses with a double jab

so Page counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page stops Barron from standing up.
Page working some strikes from top position.
Page distracts Barron with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barron wants to stand but Page is controlling the position.
Page trying to control but Barron is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Page keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barron's head.
Page landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Page content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Barron uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Page goes for a double leg but Barron avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barron continues to drive forward.
Nice sprawl there from Barron as Page shoots in.
Barron is looking for a counter combo.
Page tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barron sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Page somewhat.
Barron was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Page throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Barron was covering up waiting for the punch and Page finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drew Barron 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.

No luck with that takedown attempt from Page.
Barron was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barron seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Barron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Page fails with the takedown.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barron, as that shot connected.

Barron sends Page crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Barron is motioning to the referee to let Page up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Page dives in and grabs Barron's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barron pushes down on Page's head and hops out.
Barron throwing a counter right hand but Page manages to avoid it.
Drew Barron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Page avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Page tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Barron cracks Page with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Page looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Barron finish him?

The cut above Franky Page's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Page dives in for a single leg takedown but Barron sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barron appears to be looking for a big counter.
Page dives in and grabs Barron's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barron pushes down on Page's head and hops out.
Page tries for a takedown but Barron circles away easily
and Barron counters with a huge right that knocks Page out cold! Barron is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Drew Barron!
After the fight, Drew Barron was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Griffin McElroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin McElroy has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

McElroy
vs
Murray

175 cm
27
151 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

160 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Griffin McElroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Leo Murray!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McElroy has Murray up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from McElroy on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McElroy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Murray has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McElroy after a bit of a struggle.
A nice left hand lands by McElroy.
Murray drops down looking for an ankle pick but McElroy pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murray.
Griffin McElroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Murray.
Murray tries to land a front kick but McElroy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Murray drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Murray looks winded!
Murray trying to control the action but McElroy is working from the bottom.
McElroy tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McElroy regains half guard, as Murray was trying to land strikes.
Murray throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McElroy to regain full guard.
McElroy has Murray pulled in close to control his posture.
McElroy is looking to stand up but Murray isn't so interested in that idea.
Murray won't allow McElroy to sweep him here.

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.
McElroy wants to stand and escape but Murray is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Murray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McElroy is keeping the position for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McElroy tries to clinch there but Murray circles away.

McElroy has managed to clinch.
Murray takes an elbow to the temple.
Murray wants to get back to striking at distance but McElroy won't allow it.
McElroy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McElroy prevents a takedown attempt there.
McElroy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Murray.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Murray blocks a body shot from McElroy.
McElroy has Murray pressed against the cage, preventing Murray from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A hook to the body from McElroy.
McElroy lands a body punch.
McElroy scores a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McElroy.
McElroy leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McElroy pushes Murray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from McElroy.
McElroy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice body punch from McElroy.
Murray being controlled against the cage.
Murray being controlled against the cage.
McElroy seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McElroy gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McElroy darts in and clinches Murray up against the cage.
Murray is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McElroy scores with a knee to the head.
Murray drops down looking for an ankle pick but McElroy pulls his leg out and moves away.
McElroy is looking to clinch.
Murray shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McElroy as he avoids it easily.
Griffin McElroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Murray.

McElroy closes the distance and pushes Murray back into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from McElroy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray is trying to break the clinch but McElroy is controlling him.
Murray is breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McElroy with a knee to the head.
McElroy slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Griffin McElroy.

McElroy drives through and clinches with Murray against the cage.
McElroy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McElroy stalling against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on McElroy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Murray tries to break free but McElroy pushes him back against the cage.
McElroy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murray can do to turn this around?
McElroy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McElroy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Murray in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McElroy lands with a light punch inside.
McElroy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Murray is trying to break the clinch but McElroy has him pressed against the cage.
McElroy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McElroy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with McElroy for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Griffin McElroy.
Murray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murray appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

A momentary lapse in concentration from McElroy enables Murray to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McElroy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McElroy wants to stand but Murray is controlling the position.
Murray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McElroy looking to control.

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

McElroy wants to get up but he can't break Murray's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Murray wants to stand but McElroy is controlling the position.

McElroy stands and steps away. Murray gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

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

McElroy forces Murray back against the cage and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McElroy pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on McElroy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McElroy lands with a left to the head.
McElroy stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Griffin McElroy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

McElroy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murray misses with a takedown attempt - McElroy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

McElroy has Murray up against the cage in a clinch.
Murray is trying to break free.
Knees in the clinch landing for McElroy.
Murray takes an elbow to the forehead.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McElroy effectively controlling the action here.
Murray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McElroy pushes Murray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McElroy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Murray goes for a takedown attempt but McElroy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Griffin McElroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Murray.

McElroy has closed the distance and engaged Murray in a clinch.
McElroy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Murray up against the cage.
Murray being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Griffin McElroy.
McElroy is looking to clinch but Murray is avoiding it.
Murray shoots in looking for a takedown but McElroy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murray's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

McElroy moves into range and clinches up with Murray.
McElroy with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray is trying to push McElroy away but McElroy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McElroy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Murray in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Murray goes for a takedown in the clinch but McElroy prevents it.
McElroy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Murray up against the cage.
McElroy lands a right hand.
McElroy prevents a takedown attempt there.
McElroy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McElroy lands a knee to the head.
Griffin McElroy has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A left hand lands to the body for McElroy.
McElroy stalling in the clinch.
McElroy scores with a knee to the head.
McElroy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Murray up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from McElroy.
McElroy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McElroy has Murray pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray wants a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from McElroy.
McElroy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Murray lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Murray takes a knee to the side of the body.
McElroy stalling.
McElroy lands an elbow inside that Murray shrugs off.
McElroy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McElroy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McElroy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Leo Murray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffin McElroy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McElroy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

And that's the end of the fight!
Griffin McElroy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McElroy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Griffin McElroy!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Griffin McElroy made sure he mentioned Versus, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bushido Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Bob
vs
Stanfield

170 cm
25
150 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
158 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bushido Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kane Stanfield!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob misses with a straight right.
Bob tries to move into range but Stanfield moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stanfield moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bob tries to land a leg kick but Stanfield saw it coming and moves away.
Bob will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bob scores with a hook.
Stanfield sizes up Bob with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bob throws a leg kick
and Stanfield counters with a head kick. That will keep Bob thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Stanfield gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stanfield as Bob tries to tie him up.
Good body shot from Stanfield.
Bob struggles to land a body shot inside as Stanfield controls his hands.
Bob misses with a punch on the inside.
Stanfield stalling the fight.
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!
Bob wants to break free but Stanfield has control.
Bob throws a punch but it's blocked by Stanfield.
Bob misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Stanfield.
A short uppercut from Stanfield.
Stanfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Bob's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Stanfield.
Stanfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stanfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bob can't find room to land a body shot as Stanfield controls the action.
Stanfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bob's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Stanfield lands with a left to the head.
Bob is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stanfield pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stanfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Stanfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stanfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Stanfield.
Stanfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bobs head.
Bob is looking to control Stanfield's arms but Stanfield gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bob has his back to the cage.
A short right from Stanfield on the inside.
Stanfield blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stanfield.

Bob is rocked!
Stanfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bobs head.
Oh Bob is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stanfield digs a right hand underneath Bob's ribcage. Bob let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bob is breathing heavily.
Bob taking a breather.
Bob seems to have got his legs back now.
Stanfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Stanfield is working Bob over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Stanfield.
Stanfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bob tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stanfield's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Stanfield.
Stanfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bob backwards.
Stanfield lands with a right to the head.
Stanfield gets through Bob's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Stanfield.
Bob misses with the head strike.
Stanfield with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stanfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stanfield pushes Bob back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stanfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stanfield connects with a knee to the head.
Stanfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stanfield avoiding damage.
Bob takes a shot to the head.
Stanfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stanfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stanfield lands a shoulder strike.
Stanfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bobs head.
A short right from Stanfield.
Stanfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Stanfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stanfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stanfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Stanfield.
Stanfield dips a shoulder and cracks Bob with a mighty uppercut! Bob falls back against the cage and Stanfield unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bob is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Stanfield screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Stanfield!
In his post fight interview, Kane Stanfield started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Wise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Robert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gary Robert has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wise
vs
Robert

188 cm
26
195 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

183 cm
26
200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Urban Fighter

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dennis Wise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Robert!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wise misses with a straight right.
Robert shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wise as he avoids it easily.

Robert darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wise is looking to improve his position.
Robert trying to control the action but Wise is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wise gets full guard.
Robert in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Robert trying to control but Wise is working from the bottom.
Robert tries to free his leg and advance position but Wise is retaining full guard.
Wise being controlled here, momentarily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Robert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wise.
Wise connects with the punch.
Wise throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wise looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A shot to the body from Wise misses

and Robert counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wise won't be happy with that.
Wise avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Robert.
Wise is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Robert off and has taken his back!
Wise not allowing Robert to control his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wise is hanging on to Robert's back as he tries to escape.
Robert looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wise controlling well, preventing Robert from escaping the position.
What can Robert do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Dennis Wise will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Wise uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robert.
Wise changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Robert throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wise counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Robert thinking.
Wise keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Robert throws the left hand but Wise avoids the punch easily.
Wise misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robert.
Wise changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Robert fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wise scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wise throws a body punch but Robert moves out of range.
A left lands for Wise.
Robert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wise.
Nice straight punches there by Wise. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wise.
Wise is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robert can do to turn this around?
A low kick from Robert misses
and Wise counters with a nice uppercut.
Wise lands a head shot.
Wise lands a jab.
Robert misses with a hook
and Wise counters with a stiff right hand.
Wise slaps away a takedown attempt from Robert, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wise ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robert moves away.
Wise lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wise works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wise dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robert with a poor takedown
enabling Wise to counter with a crisp jab.
Dennis Wise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Robert.

Wise sends Robert crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wise is motioning to the referee to let Robert up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Robert is rocked!
Wise lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Robert - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Wise!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Wise!
An out of breath Dennis Wise thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.