KOC - 8 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fists Only (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Only's entrance music is Metallica - Hit the Lights. A fine choice. Tony Malone is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Only
vs
Malone

185 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fists Only!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Malone!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Only as he connects with a hook.
Only lands a nice hook to Malone's body. Malone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malone with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Only counter with a right hand.
Malone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Only counters with a left and a right that stings Malone.
A nice combination there by Only.
Malone takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Malone is rocked!
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!
Only fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malone is still on wobbly legs! Can Only finish him?
Only will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Malone seems to have recovered his senses.
Malone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Malone. Those never looked like landing.
Malone takes one to the side of the head.
Malone throws a lazy right hand but Only sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Only avoids the head kick by Malone.
Malone fails to land with a series of punches.
Malone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Only's waist but Only gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malone off to one side.
Malone looks winded!
Only throws a nice looking combination but Malone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice body punch from Only.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Only moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Malone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Only lands a nice shot to the body.
Only misses with a two punch combination.
Fists Only is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Only misses with a wild combination.
Only paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Only bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Only throws a big counter combination but Malone scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Only swinging wildly here.
Only closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malone misses with a jab to the body
and Only counters with a two punch combo.
Only looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Only shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Malone is backing up but Only catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Malone covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Only Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fists Only!
After the fight, Fists Only 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank The Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hell Bent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Tank comes to the cage accompanied by Many Men. Hell Bent is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

The Tank
vs
Bent

188 cm
27
235 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

214 cm
19
252 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Fatty's

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank The Tank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hell Bent!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The Tank rushes Bent and presses him up against the cage.
Bent blocks a body shot from The Tank.
Bent is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Tank is defending well for now.
Bent goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Tank prevents it.
The Tank gets underhooks to prevent Bent's takedown attempt.
The Tank scores with a knee to the head.
The Tank lands an elbow that stopped Bent in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Hell Bent has been cut.

Bent manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bent pulls The Tank in to control the position.
The Tank loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Tank being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Tank preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Tank is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The Tank trying to control but Bent is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The Tank takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Tank wants to clinch.
Bent throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bent ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Tank moves away.
Bent throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Tank changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The Tank takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The Tank uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bent.

Bent gets tackled into the cage by The Tank. The Tank maintains the clinch.
Bent is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Tank gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Frank The Tank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hell Bent.
The Tank lands a good knee to the midsection. Bent won't want to take too many of those.
Bent looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Tank lands a knee to the body.
Bent gets underhooks to prevent The Tank's takedown attempt.
The Tank tries to work over Bent's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Tank tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Tank misses with a punch to the body.
The Tank tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bent avoids it.

Bent is trying to trip The Tank. He has hold of a leg but The Tank is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bent persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bent trying to control but The Tank is working from the bottom.
My spies in Savage Empire inform me that Bent has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The Tank wants to stand but Bent is controlling the position.
The Tank looking to control.
The Tank on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Tank tries to get out of the position.
Bent chips away with some ground and pound.
The Tank wants to sweep but no luck.
Bent connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bent throwing strikes from guard but The Tank blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bent trying to control the position from guard on top but The Tank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bent advances to half guard.
Bent thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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. Bent connects with a nice short shot to The Tank's temple.
Bent scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bent has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Tank pushes Bent off looking to stand but Bent dives back in and keeps control.
Bent landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bent with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The Tank on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The Tank wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bent seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Tank does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bent working the head and body with strikes.
Bent passes the guard and advances to mount!
The Tank tries to hold on but Bent postures up.
The Tank might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Tank is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Bent.

It looks like Frank The Tank has been cut.
Bent raining down hammerfists from mount.
The Tank controls the position.
Bent takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bent lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hell Bent dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bent fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Tank looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bent misses with an uppercut. The Tank saw that one coming.
Bent swings and misses with a shot to the body

and The Tank holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Bent pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Tank avoids the body shot from Bent.
Bent throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Tank stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Tank shoots in but Bent avoids the takedown attempt easily.

The Tank darts in and clinches Bent up against the cage.
Bent misses with a knee to the head.
The Tank gets underhooks to prevent Bent's takedown attempt.
The Tank looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bent trying to land knees to the body.
Bent can't find room to land a body shot as The Tank controls the action.

Bent has The Tank pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bent pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending The Tank tumbling to the mat - Bent dives into The Tank's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bent loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bent lands a couple of digs.
The Tank wants to stand but Bent is controlling the position.
Bent 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.
Bent keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Tank's head.
Bent trying to control the position from guard on top but The Tank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Tank looking to control.
Bent landing with the ground and pound.
Bent lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The Tank wants to stand and escape but Bent is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bent scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bent chips away with some ground and pound.
Bent throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Tank works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bent lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bent landing some decent shots from guard.
Bent scoring with some ground and pound.
Bent lands a couple of digs.
Bent has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bent throwing strikes but missing.
The Tank is trying to keep Bent in close.
Bent lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bent scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bent trying to control but The Tank is working from the bottom.
The Tank wants to stand but Bent is controlling the position.
Bent connects with a couple of short punches.
Bent works over The Tank with some ground and pound from guard.
The Tank tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bent landing with the ground and pound.
Bent stops The Tank from standing up.

The fighters are working up against the cage. The Tank manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

Bent tightens his grip and picks The Tank up, before dumping him to the ground. The Tank manages to land in guard.
Bent postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bent trying to control the position from guard on top but The Tank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bent content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bent throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Tank works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Tank has momentary wrist control but Bent slips an elbow through the middle.

Frank The Tank's cut is getting worse.
Bent prevents The Tank from getting back to his feet.
Bent showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bent landing some decent shots from guard.
Bent chips away with some ground and pound.

Frank The Tank's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Frank The Tank's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hell Bent!
In defeat, Frank The Tank stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was the better fighter tonight. I should have been better prepared. '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Homebase Dave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramses Fiddlesticks (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?

Dave
vs
Fiddlesticks

206 cm
26
278 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
225 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Homebase Dave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramses Fiddlesticks!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dave takes a swing at Fiddlesticks's ribcage but misses.
Dave swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Fiddlesticks decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dave's guard.

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

Fiddlesticks 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.

Fiddlesticks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fiddlesticks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dave is keeping the position for now.

Dave working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fiddlesticks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fiddlesticks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiddlesticks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dave is keeping the position for now.
Dave will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fiddlesticks works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Fiddlesticks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dave looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fiddlesticks is looking for a kimura here.
Dave trying to control but Fiddlesticks postures up.

Fiddlesticks wants to work for an arm triangle but Dave is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Dave is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiddlesticks pulls his head out easily.

Fiddlesticks is working for a kimura but Dave is defending it quite comfortably.

Fiddlesticks is looking for a kimura here.
Fiddlesticks looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dave looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dave trying to hold on to Fiddlesticks's head to control him but Fiddlesticks postures up.

Fiddlesticks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fiddlesticks is thwarting Dave's attempts to control the position.
Dave moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fiddlesticks drops back looking for a leg! Dave is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dave manages to kick Fiddlesticks off! Fiddlesticks jumps back into Dave's guard.

Dave looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Dave is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Fiddlesticks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fiddlesticks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Dave looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fiddlesticks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dave is keeping the position for now.

Fiddlesticks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fiddlesticks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dave looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Dave has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fiddlesticks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fiddlesticks drops back looking for a leg! Dave is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dave manages to kick Fiddlesticks off! Fiddlesticks jumps back into Dave's guard.
Fiddlesticks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dave's guard.
Dave doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Dave is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dave can't keep his opponent in guard - Fiddlesticks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dave tries to clinch up

and Fiddlesticks counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Fiddlesticks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Fiddlesticks is looking for a kimura here.
Dave is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fiddlesticks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dave is just riding it out for now. Fiddlesticks eventually gives up the hold.

Dave looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fiddlesticks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dave defends it well.
Fiddlesticks is breathing heavily.

Dave looking for submissions off his back.
Dave is trying to maintain the position but Fiddlesticks is very close to passing his half guard.

Dave is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiddlesticks pulls his head out easily.

Fiddlesticks wants to work for an arm triangle but Dave is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fiddlesticks. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Fiddlesticks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dave sees it coming and defends easily.

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.

Fiddlesticks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dave doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fiddlesticks.

Dave actively working from the bottom here.

Dave looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Fiddlesticks is looking for a kimura here.
Dave has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fiddlesticks is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dave looking for submissions off his back.

Fiddlesticks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dave doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fiddlesticks.
We've been informed that Fiddlesticks has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Fiddlesticks wants to work for an arm triangle but Dave is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Fiddlesticks is working for a kimura but Dave is defending it quite comfortably.

Fiddlesticks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Dave looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Fiddlesticks is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dave is looking for a sweep. Fiddlesticks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dave throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fiddlesticks on the side of the head.
Dave cracks Fiddlesticks with a right hand to the side of the head.
A combination from Dave does no damage.
Dave throws a big shot that misses.
Fiddlesticks is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fiddlesticks takes one to the chin there.
Homebase Dave is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dave comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dave is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dave misses with a few strikes there.
Fiddlesticks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dave tries to clinch there but Fiddlesticks circles away.
Fiddlesticks is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dave misses with a series of wild punches.
Fiddlesticks with the counter takedown but Dave avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dave throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Fiddlesticks counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fiddlesticks 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.

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

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

Fiddlesticks 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.
Dave is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Dave looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dave escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fiddlesticks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fiddlesticks wants to get up but he can't break Dave's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Fiddlesticks drops back looking for a leg! Dave is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dave manages to kick Fiddlesticks off! Fiddlesticks jumps back into Dave's guard.

Dave looking for a triangle here. Fiddlesticks is fighting it but it looks tight! Dave pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Fiddlesticks is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Homebase Dave!

C
A

C
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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 Merle Highchurch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onni Koski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Highchurch
vs
Koski

150 cm
25
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Merle Highchurch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Onni Koski!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Highchurch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koski was well out of range. Poor timing from Highchurch.
Koski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Highchurch has a takedown stuffed.
Highchurch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Koski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Koski dives in and scores a takedown into Highchurch's guard.

Highchurch pushes Koski off and scrambles back to his feet.
Koski slaps away a takedown attempt from Highchurch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Merle Highchurch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Highchurch. Highchurch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Highchurch misses with a takedown attempt
and Koski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Horrible takedown attempt by Highchurch or perhaps it was just good defense by Koski, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Koski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Highchurch throws a head kick but Koski moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koski, as that shot connected.
A left lands for Koski.
Highchurch seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Koski works the jab nicely.
Some wild striking there from Koski.
Highchurch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Koski pinned against the cage. Koski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highchurch with a poor takedown
and Koski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Highchurch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koski defends it nicely.
Koski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Koski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Highchurch moves forwards but Koski connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highchurch doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Koski counter with a right hand.
Highchurch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Highchurch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Highchurch throws a lazy head kick
and Koski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Highchurch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koski sprawls well. Koski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Highchurch gets slowly back to his feet.
Highchurch closes the distance and clinches up with Koski, looking for a takedown. Highchurch pushes Koski against the cage but Koski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Koski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Koski throws a right and a left that Highchurch avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highchurch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koski sprawls well. Koski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Highchurch gets slowly back to his feet.
Highchurch has his takedown stuffed
and Koski counters with a series of strikes. Highchurch will be more careful next time no doubt.
Highchurch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Koski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Highchurch is looking to counter the offense by Koski and move into the clinch.
Koski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Highchurch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Highchurch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Highchurch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Highchurch is breathing heavily.
Highchurch tries for a takedown but Koski circles away easily
and Highchurch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Onni Koski dominated that round.
That's time! Highchurch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Good shot there by Koski.
Koski lands with an uppercut that bounces Highchurch off the cage and back into range.
Highchurch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Koski avoids it really well and circles away.
Koski lands a really nice looking cross but Highchurch seems unphased.
Koski might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highchurch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Koski defends well and Highchurch ends up having to push Koski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Highchurch shoots for a takedown but Koski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Merle Highchurch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Highchurch fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Highchurch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Koski avoids it really well and circles away.
Highchurch walks into a stiff left hand from Koski.
Highchurch has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highchurch has a takedown stuffed.
Highchurch misses with a left hand
enabling Koski to counter with a crisp jab.
Onni Koski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good shot there by Koski.
Merle Highchurch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Highchurch shoots in for a takedown but Koski shows good takedown defense.
Koski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koski misses with a jab, cross combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Highchurch misses its target.
Highchurch fails with the takedown
and Koski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Highchurch thinking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Highchurch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Koski as he jumps to the side.
Koski tries to bum rush Highchurch with a series of wild strikes but Highchurch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Highchurch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Koski's waist but Koski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Highchurch off to one side.
It seemed like Koski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Highchurch shoots for a double leg takedown but Koski sprawls well. He's pushed Highchurch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Koski connects with a crisp jab.
Highchurch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koski as he avoids it easily.
Highchurch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koski. Highchurch does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Koski digs a good hook to Highchurch's body.
Highchurch misses with a lunging right hand
and Koski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Highchurch throws a lazy body kick
and Koski counters with a nice uppercut.
Highchurch misses with a takedown
and Koski counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Highchurch fails with the takedown
and Highchurch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koski digs a good hook to Highchurch's body.
Koski lands a nice shot that snaps Highchurch's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Onni Koski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Koski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Koski cracks Highchurch with a good jab.
Highchurch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Highchurch darts in looking for a takedown but Koski gets double underhooks and turns Highchurch into the cage.
A little jabbing left from Koski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Highchurch slips under a jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Highchurch. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Koski misses the shot to the body.
Highchurch shoots for a takedown but Koski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koski, as that shot connected.
Highchurch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Merle Highchurch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Highchurch ducks under a wild hook from Koski.
Koski lands a jab to Highchurch's midsection.
Highchurch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Koski finds it's way round the side to connect with Highchurch's head.
Highchurch with a poor takedown
and Koski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Highchurch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Highchurch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Highchurch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Highchurch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Koski scores with the left hand. Highchurch knows he should have avoided that one.
Highchurch shoots in but Koski avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highchurch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Koski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left and a right from Koski both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koski scores with a decent looking hook.
Highchurch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Koski lands a jab.
Koski swinging wildly here.
Highchurch is looking to counter the offense by Koski and move into the clinch.
Koski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highchurch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Koski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koski misses with a body shot.
Highchurch misses with a takedown attempt - Koski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Highchurch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koski defends it nicely.

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.
Koski throws a body shot but no joy.
Highchurch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Highchurch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Koski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Koski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Highchurch moves away.
Highchurch shoots for a takedown but Koski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Koski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Highchurch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Highchurch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Koski.
Highchurch throws a push kick but Koski slaps the foot to one side.
Koski throws out a counter right but Highchurch avoids it with no problem.
Merle Highchurch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Onni Koski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koski dips to his left and cracks Highchurch with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
Onni Koski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Koski 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 James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Onni Koski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Kravac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuel Kravac is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kent
vs
Kravac

194 cm
25
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
198 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Kent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Kravac!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kravac 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.
Kravac not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Kravac drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kravac as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kent screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kravac! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Samuel Kravac!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waldo Blue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam The Bruser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waldo Blue has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Blue
vs
The Bruser

194 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
21
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Waldo Blue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam The Bruser!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The Bruser manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Blue on his heels. He'll look to pass Blue's guard now, I'm sure.
Blue avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Bruser throws a big elbow that misses.
Blue pulls The Bruser in close to prevent any damage.
The Bruser works over Blue with some ground and pound from guard.
The Bruser throws a strike but Blue rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Blue sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blue cracks The Bruser with a solid left hand.
The Bruser really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blue. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue stands up over The Bruser, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blue preventing the sweep.
Blue loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blue is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bruser utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blue is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blue wants to control from the top but The Bruser keeps moving.
The Bruser being controlled here, momentarily.
Blue working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blue throwing strikes but missing.
Blue passes The Bruser's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blue lands strikes from half guard.
The Bruser looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The Bruser blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blue.
Blue throws a strike but The Bruser avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Blue working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Bruser's head.
Blue lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blue's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The Bruser working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blue.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blue chips away with some ground and pound.
Blue trying to control the position from guard on top but The Bruser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blue is pushing down on The Bruser's leg trying to pass to half guard. The Bruser is fighting to maintain full guard but Blue has managed to sneak the leg through.
Blue scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blue not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blue content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Bruser is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blue lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blue lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The Bruser is in trouble now - Blue has advanced to mount!
Blue controlling the position easily from mount.
Blue raining down shots from the mount!

The Bruser is rocked!
The Bruser looks winded!
Blue unloads with some vicious shots from mount and The Bruser wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Blue celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Waldo Blue!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jax Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LaMarcus Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaMarcus Diaz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Reynolds
vs
Diaz

188 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
22
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jax Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, LaMarcus Diaz!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz catches Reynolds with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Reynolds's defenses.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reynolds.
Diaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Reynolds moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reynolds.
Diaz lands a nice hook to Reynolds's body. Reynolds takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diaz.

It looks like Jax Reynolds has been cut.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Reynolds avoids nicely.
Reynolds throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Reynolds tries to counter with a takedown but Diaz is quick to defend against it.
Diaz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Reynolds fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diaz scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reynolds moves into the clinch successfully.
Reynolds struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reynolds obliges.

Reynolds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz swings for the body but Reynolds moves out of range.
Diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses.
Reynolds avoids a punch combination nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Reynolds misses its target.

Reynolds has taken the fight to the clinch.
A hook to the body from Reynolds.
Reynolds with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reynolds tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Reynolds breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Reynolds moved out of range.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Reynolds is looking for a counter combo.
Diaz looks winded!

Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Reynolds has taken the fight into the clinch.

Reynolds breaks from the clinch.
LaMarcus Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reynolds looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Reynolds.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Reynolds.
Reynolds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reynolds wants to clinch but Diaz slips to the side
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz moves out of range as Reynolds strikes.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reynolds tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Reynolds throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diaz's head.
Reynolds misses with a head kick.
Reynolds looks to clinch
and Reynolds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reynolds gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A left and a right from Diaz both land. Nice combination.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Reynolds throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.

Reynolds gets a clinch.

Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Reynolds is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

LaMarcus Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jax Reynolds's cut.
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.

Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reynolds, right into the meat.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reynolds.
Diaz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Reynolds misses.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Reynolds tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Reynolds avoids nicely.
Reynolds scores with a jab to the head.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
Reynolds throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds throws a head kick that Diaz semi-blocks.
Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Reynolds misses with the combination.
Diaz is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Reynolds.

Reynolds has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Reynolds with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reynolds looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reynolds is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reynolds tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diaz counters with a one-two to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Reynolds will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reynolds tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Diaz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reynolds with a body shot.
Reynolds tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Reynolds shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Reynolds keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reynolds throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reynolds half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Reynolds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reynolds throws a good cross that connects.
Reynolds lands with a slapping head kick.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Reynolds avoids it well.
Reynolds plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Reynolds dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Diaz lands with a hook. Reynolds tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reynolds fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reynolds misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reynolds rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reynolds is looking to wear down Diaz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reynolds moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jax Reynolds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Reynolds.
Diaz throws a counter combo.
Reynolds tries to clinch up.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
Reynolds throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
A nice combination there by Diaz.
Diaz works over Reynolds's head and body with a nice combination.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.

Reynolds clinches.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Reynolds ducks right into an uppercut from Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reynolds can pounce on him.
Reynolds looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reynolds shoots for a double leg takedown but Diaz sprawls well. He's pushed Reynolds's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Reynolds backs off Diaz throws a huge counter combo but Reynolds manages to avoid it all.
Reynolds misses the shot to the body.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
Reynolds just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Reynolds moves out of range.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Reynolds.
LaMarcus Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Diaz misses with a double jab
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Reynolds moves into the clinch successfully.
I was talking to Reynolds's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Reynolds wants a takedown.

Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reynolds tries to clinch up.

Reynolds has taken the fight to the clinch.

Reynolds breaks from the clinch.
Diaz looks to land a combination. Reynolds sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reynolds moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Reynolds back to the cage. Diaz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Reynolds takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reynolds in his tracks.
Diaz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Reynolds tries a head kick but it misses.
Reynolds tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.
Reynolds throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reynolds takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reynolds counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reynolds lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diaz!
Diaz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reynolds. That one must have hurt.
Reynolds fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reynolds lands a head kick!
Reynolds tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Reynolds.
Reynolds takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz throws a counter combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds swinging wildly here.
Reynolds tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Reynolds tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Reynolds tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Reynolds takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Reynolds avoids them all with ease.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reynolds tries to counter with a takedown but Diaz is quick to defend against it.
Reynolds is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Diaz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jax Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Reynolds.
LaMarcus Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two.

And that's the end of the fight!
LaMarcus Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diaz 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 Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LaMarcus Diaz!

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FIGHT
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Main event

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

Facon
vs
Khan

185 cm
27
190 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

185 cm
27
192 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackie Facon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Stanley Khan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan is looking to clinch.

Facon closes the distance and clinches.
Khan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Facon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Facon forces Khan back against the cage and clinches.

Facon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Facon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Khan at a distance.
Facon with a nice cross.
Left hook, right uppercut from Facon.

It looks like Stanley Khan has been cut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Facon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan shoots in for a takedown but Facon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Facon's corner calls for a 1-2. Facon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Khan gets tackled into the cage by Facon. Facon maintains the clinch.

Facon breaks the clinch.
A left and a right from Facon both land. Nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Facon lands but Khan takes it in his stride.

Facon clinches with his opponent.
Khan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackie Facon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Khan.

Facon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Facon misses with a few strikes there.
Khan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Facon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Khan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Facon attempts a counter takedown but Khan avoids it well and moves away.

Facon moves into the clinch.
Khan tries to pull guard but Facon won't allow it.
Khan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Khan is trying to pull guard but Facon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Facon is stalling here.
Khan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Facon to keep the fight standing.
Facon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Facon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Facon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Facon throws a series of strikes that have Khan backpedaling.
Khan doesn't manage to clinch there - Facon circles away.
Facon feints a jab promting Khan to slip. Facon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Khan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Facon rushes Khan and presses him up against the cage.
Khan is trying to pull guard but Facon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Khan jumps guard but Facon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Khan fails to pull guard.

Facon breaks the clinch.
Facon is working the combinations to good effect here.
Khan shoots in for a takedown but Facon shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Facon works over Khan's head and body with a nice combination.
Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khan is looking to clinch.
Khan tries to clinch up but Facon circles away and keeps his distance.
Facon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jackie Facon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Facon throws a nice head kick!
Khan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Facon.
Facon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Khan.
Facon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khan.

Facon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Khan is trying to pull guard but Facon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Facon circles away from the clinch attempt

and Facon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Khan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Khan regains full guard. Nicely done.

Khan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Facon has passed into half guard!
Facon controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Facon wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackie Facon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stanley Khan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Facon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Khan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A shot to the liver by Facon. Beautiful body shot.

Facon has closed the distance and engaged Khan in a clinch.
Khan is trying to pull guard but Facon has him pressed against the cage.
Khan tries to pull guard but Facon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Facon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Facon cracks Khan with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Facon clinches.
Khan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Facon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackie Facon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Khan.

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

Facon clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Facon manages to break the clinch.
Khan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Facon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Facon throws a head kick that half lands.
Facon scores with a body shot.
Khan fails with the takedown.
Khan tries to clinch there but Facon circles away.
Khan is looking to clinch.

Khan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Facon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Khan is in Facon's guard.
Facon keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Facon pulls Khan in to control the position.

Facon has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Khan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Facon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Facon.
Khan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Facon as he avoids it easily.
Khan tries to clinch but Facon moves out of range.

Facon rushes Khan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Facon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Facon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khan can do to turn this around?

Facon has Khan up against the cage in a clinch.

Facon manages to break the clinch.
Facon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jackie Facon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khan takes one on the button.
Facon keeps the fight on the outside.
Khan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Facon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Facon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Khan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Facon pulls Khan in close to prevent any damage.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan looking to pass the guard.
Facon looking for a sweep. Not yet Facon, not yet.
Khan wants to control from the top but Facon keeps moving.
Khan slips nicely into half guard.
Jackie Facon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khan wants to free his trapped foot but Facon is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Khan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackie Facon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stanley Khan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Facon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khan fails to pull guard.

Facon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Facon scores with a head kick. Khan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jackie Facon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Facon as he avoids it easily.
Khan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackie Facon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Khan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Facon feints a jab promting Khan to slip. Facon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Khan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice body kick from Facon.
Facon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Facon wants it to stay on the feet.

Facon closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan tries to pull guard but Facon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Khan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Khan fails to pull guard.

Facon breaks the clinch.
Facon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Facon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Khan.
Facon tries to counter with a takedown but Khan is quick to defend against it.

Khan tries to keep at a distance but Facon has taken the fight into the clinch.

Facon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Facon darts in and clinches Khan up against the cage.
Khan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Khan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Facon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Facon breaks the clinch.
A left lands for Facon.
Facon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Facon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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 lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Facon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Facon breaks the clinch.
Khan wants to clinch but Facon slips to the side

and Facon counters with a single leg into guard. Khan didn't expect that.
Facon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khan swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan is trying to keep Facon in close.
Facon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Khan looking to control.

Khan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackie Facon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Facon 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.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Khan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Khan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Facon thuds his right hand into Khan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Facon has closed the distance and engaged Khan in a clinch.
Khan is trying to pull guard but Facon has him pressed against the cage.
Khan tries to pull guard but Facon holds him up against the cage and eventually Khan drops back down to his feet.
Khan jumps guard but Facon stands there with Khan around his waist. Khan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Facon breaks the clinch.

Facon drives through and clinches with Khan against the cage.
Khan 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. Khan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stanley Khan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice leg kick lands there from Facon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackie Facon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Facon 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:25
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:25

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