LFNC 36 - Halloween Horror PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Dino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frodo Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dino comes to the cage accompanied by RAWR. Frodo Baggins has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Freddie Dino's chin.

Dino
vs
Baggins

150 cm
22
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
19
139 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Freddie Dino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frodo Baggins!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dino shoots for a double leg takedown but Baggins sprawls well. He's pushed Dino's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Dino looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dino prevents Baggins from standing back up.

Baggins kicks Dino off and gets back to his feet.
Dino could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Baggins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dino.
Nice defenses there by Dino.

Dino drives through with a takedown into guard.
Baggins is looking to stand up but Dino isn't so interested in that idea.

Dino thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dino trying to control the position from guard on top but Baggins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dino is looking to work some ground and pound but Baggins has wrist control.
Baggins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baggins wants to get back to his feet but Dino is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baggins misses the jab.
Baggins tries to bum rush Dino with a series of wild strikes but Dino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Baggins lands a big head kick that sends Dino tumbling to the mat! Baggins takes a step backwards and waves Dino back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Dino is rocked!

It looks like Freddie Dino has been cut.
Baggins missing with a left hand there. Dino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oh Dino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baggins.
Baggins connects with a nice cross there... Dino is looking wobbly and Baggins recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Dino to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Baggins jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frodo Baggins!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Stillwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Con Dumas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Thomas Stillwell has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Stillwell
vs
Dumas

190 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Stillwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Con Dumas!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dumas shoots in looking for a takedown. Stillwell tries to sprawl out of it but Dumas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stillwell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stillwell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Con Dumas has been cut.
Dumas shoots in for a takedown but Stillwell shows good takedown defense.
Dumas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stillwell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Donk. Stillwell catches Dumas right on the button with a cross.
Stillwell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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!
Dumas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stillwell but Stillwell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thomas Stillwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Con Dumas.
Stillwell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dumas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dumas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stillwell.
Dumas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dumas looks gassed!
Dumas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good exchange - Stillwell coming out on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumas shoots in and drives through. Stillwell sprawls well.
Stillwell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stillwell throws a combination. Dumas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stillwell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dumas seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Stillwell shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Dumas is backing up but Stillwell catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Dumas covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Stillwell Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Stillwell!

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hype
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Cordin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefen Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cordin comes to the cage accompanied by Smash Mouth - All Star . Wilson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. England National Anthem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cordin
vs
Wilson

201 cm
19
265 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

176 cm
23
225 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Cordin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Stefen Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cordin takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Jason Cordin has been cut.
Cordin misses with a double jab.
Cordin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Cordin.
Cordin lands a glancing blow to the side of Wilson's head.
Cordin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cordin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cordin fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Cordin.
Cordin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wilson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cordin wants to land a leg kick but Wilson is out of range.
Cordin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wilson moves out of range as Cordin strikes.
Cordin scores with a jab. Wilson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wilson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cordin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cordin avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cordin misses with a looping right.

Wilson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cordin's half guard.
Wilson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cordin is trying to control but can't.
Wilson is trying to control the action in half guard but Cordin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wilson prevents Cordin from standing back up.
Cordin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilson on the ground.
Wilson throwing shots but Cordin is blocking nicely.
Wilson slips a nice elbow through Cordin's hands, connecting with Cordin's forehead.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wilson stands up out of the half guard.
Wilson looks gassed!
Cordin misses with a series of wild punches.
Cordin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wilson doesn't manage to clinch there - Cordin circles away.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Cordin moves out of range easily.
Cordin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cordin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilson.

Cordin drops Wilson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Wilson looks back up at him and smiles so Cordin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

It looks like Stefen Wilson has been cut.
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!
Wilson shoots in and drives through. Cordin sprawls well.
Jason Cordin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefen Wilson.
Wilson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cordin.
Cordin throws a leg kick but Wilson checks it.

Cordin closes the distance and clinches.
Cordin tries to break free but Wilson pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cordin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Wilson regains guard immediately.
Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cordin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cordin wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.
Cordin controlling from the top position.
Cordin with a nice head shot there.
Cordin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cordin tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilson is retaining full guard.
Wilson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cordin controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cordin landing some decent shots from guard.
Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cordin landing some decent shots from guard.
Cordin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Wilson has eaten all the pies!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cordin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.
Cordin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Cordin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Cordin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cordin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck for Cordin with that takedown attempt.
Cordin misses with a hook.
Cordin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cordin stuns Wilson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cordin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Cordin drives through and clinches with Wilson against the cage.
Come on Cordin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Cordin manages to break the clinch.
Jason Cordin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Cordin stuns Wilson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cordin catches Wilson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cordin throws a series of punches but Wilson moves out of range.
Cordin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordin throws a nice looking combination but Wilson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cordin is looking to clinch.
Cordin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Cordin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cordin controlling the action here.
Cordin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cordin lands with a punch from half guard.
Wilson is trying to get back to full guard.
Cordin wants to pass to mount but Wilson is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordin lands with a punch from half guard.
Cordin is pressing down on Wilson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wilson is holding on for now.
Cordin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cordin lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson taking shots to the head.
Cordin with a couple of short strikes.
Cordin controlling from mount.

Cordin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Wilson turns into him and now he's in Cordin's guard.
Wilson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cordin's guard.
Cordin trying to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cordin wants to sweep here but Wilson controlling him for the moment.

Wilson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cordin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wilson has managed to get both his arms back between Cordin's legs - danger averted.
Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilson prevents Cordin from getting back to his feet.
Wilsonis looking to pass into half guard but Cordin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cordin is in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cordin wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Cordin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Cordin dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Cordin moves into range and connects with a jab.

That has opened up Stefen Wilson's cut even more.

Wilson moves into the clinch.
Wilson goes for a takedown attempt but Cordin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cordin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilson.
Cordin tests Wilson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from Cordin.
Wilson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cordin closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Wilson out cold! Wilson corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jason Cordin!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wade Barrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim McAllister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Barrett
vs
McAllister

196 cm
19
250 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

186 cm
22
280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Wade Barrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim McAllister!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAllister throws a hook but Barrett blocks it.
Barrett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McAllister sprawls well. McAllister wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barrett gets slowly back to his feet.
McAllister stuffs the takedown.
Barrett looks for a takedown but McAllister sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wade Barrett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McAllister missing with a left hand there. Barrett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barrett.

McAllister clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Barrett works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
McAllister has control of Barrett's left arm, preventing Barrett from doing any damage.
McAllister manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
McAllister fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McAllister scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Barrett wants to hold on but McAllister pushes him away.
McAllister landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrett is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
McAllister fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McAllister lands a big shot there that rocks Barrett but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Barrett is rocked!
McAllister softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Barrett is out cold! McAllister jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim McAllister!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vic Odin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy has chosen Rock the Casbah as his entrance music. Paul Hardy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Odin
vs
Hardy

185 cm
20
177 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Behold The Beast
Behold The Beast

Asphyxiation Ltd. 14.99-24.99 (CBK)

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vic Odin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Odin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Odin rushes Hardy and presses him up against the cage.
Odin pushes Hardy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Odin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Odin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Odin keeps control of Hardy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Odin digs a right hand into Hardy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hardy's gas tank.
Odin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hardy looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Odin scores with a shoulder strike.
Odin cracks Hardy with a nice body shot.
Odin lands a right hand.
Odin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Odin.
A short uppercut from Odin.

Hardy is rocked!

Odin manages to break the clinch.
Hardy is still on wobbly legs! Can Odin finish him?
Odin lands with a nice combination. Hardy backs away looking to recover.

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

Odin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardy connects with a solid leg kick.

Odin rushes Hardy and presses him up against the cage.
Hardy seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Odin.

Odin breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Odin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Odin dodges the punch combination from Hardy.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Odin.
A shot in the inside from Odin.
Odin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hardy wants to break free but Odin has control.

Odin breaks the clinch.
Hardy takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Odin darts in and clinches Hardy up against the cage.
A short right from Odin on the inside.
Odin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Odin stalling the fight.

Odin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Odin clinches with his opponent.
Odin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Odin scores with a shot to the side of Hardy's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Odin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Odin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Odin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Odin scores with a shoulder strike.
Odin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Odin lands a nice uppercut.
Odin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Odin dips a shoulder and cracks Hardy with a mighty uppercut! Hardy falls back against the cage and Odin unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hardy 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 - Odin screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vic Odin!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Liddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benny Phillips will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Liddle
vs
Phillips

175 cm
20
170 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

181 cm
21
174 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Londons Best Nutrition

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Liddle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liddle circles away quickly and effectively.
Liddle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phillips misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phillips comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Liddle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Phillips tries to keep at a distance but Liddle has taken the fight into the clinch.

Liddle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benny Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips just misses with a punch to the body.
Liddle dodges the punch combination from Phillips.
Phillips swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Phillips throws a right hand that Liddle ducks under and follows up with a left that Liddle also avoids with ease.
Phillips misses with a few strikes there.
Phillips defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Liddle.
Liddle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Liddle throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Phillips was covering up waiting for the punch and Liddle finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Liddle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Liddle is looking to stand up but Phillips won't let him.
Liddle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Phillips trying to control the position.
Liddle tries to stand but Phillips is controlling from the bottom.
Liddle throwing strikes but missing.
Liddle won't allow Phillips to get back to his feet.
Phillips wants to sweep here but Liddle controlling him for the moment.
Liddle wanted to stand there but Phillips had control of the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Phillips throws a nice looking combination but Liddle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Liddle throws a head kick that misses.
Phillips throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phillips throws a leg kick but Liddle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Liddle moves in looking to clinch but Phillips pushes him off.
Phillips throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phillips's corner calls for a 1-2. Phillips obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Phillips throws a body punch but Liddle moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Phillips as Liddle shoots in.
Liddle has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Liddle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips cracks Liddle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddle throws a hook but Phillips blocks it.
Phillips lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liddle circles away quickly and effectively.
Liddle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phillips.
Phillips looks to land a right hand but Liddle moved out of range.
Phillips swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Liddle is defended easily by Phillips.
Phillips looks to score with a jab to the body but Liddle is just out of range.
Phillips misses with an uppercut.
Phillips throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Liddle on the side of the head.

Liddle is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Phillips has cracked Liddle with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Phillips lands another huge swinging hook and Liddle tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Liddle, before Phillips can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Benny Phillips!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan Higgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Smith
vs
Higgins

180 cm
20
158 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

180 cm
24
150 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Solid 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Duncan Higgins!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Higgins clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Higgins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Higgins is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Higgins has his back to the cage.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Higgins prevents it.
Higgins lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Higgins looking to stall.
Higgins tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Higgins lands a nice knee to the body.
Higgins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.

Smith pulls guard.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith controls Higgins momentarily but Higgins frees himself.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Higgins from controlling successfully.

Smith is looking for a triangle but Higgins pushes his legs off easily.

Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Higgins defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Higgins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Higgins wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Higgins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Higgins wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Smith is trying to control the position but Higgins postures up.
Higgins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Higgins tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Higgins trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Higgins wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith wants to clinch

and Higgins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Higgins trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Higgins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Higgins tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith avoiding damage as Higgins throws knees to the body.
Higgins looks gassed!
Higgins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Higgins missing with knees to the body.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Higgins.
Higgins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith avoiding damage as Higgins throws knees to the body.
Higgins tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Higgins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Higgins prevents it.
Higgins trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Higgins into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Higgins slowing the pace effectively.
Smith avoiding damage as Higgins throws knees to the body.
Higgins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Smith turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Higgins dodges the ground and pound from Smith.
Smith working away.
Higgins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Higgins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Smith 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.

Smith has Higgins up against the cage in a clinch.
Higgins lands an elbow inside.
Higgins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Smith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Smith wants to sweep here but Higgins controlling him for the moment.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Higgins's guard.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Higgins is breathing heavily.

Higgins explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Higgins tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Smith moves into the clinch.
Higgins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Higgins trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Higgins into the cage.
Smith avoiding damage as Higgins throws knees to the body.
Smith avoiding damage as Higgins throws knees to the body.
Higgins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Higgins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Higgins leaning against his opponent.

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.
Higgins trying to land knees to the body.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Higgins.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.

Smith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Smith controlling the position.

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

Smith working for a triangle but Higgins defends it easily.
Higgins looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Higgins blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Higgins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith postures up in Higgins's guard and throws a big left but Higgins blocks it.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Higgins is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith tries to move to mount but Higgins blocks the move with his legs.
Smith lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Higgins defending against the ground and pound.
Smith throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Smith dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Smith clinches but Higgins breaks the clinch

and Higgins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Higgins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Higgins.
Higgins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Higgins has Smith pressed against the cage.
Higgins missing with knees to the body.
Higgins working Smith over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Higgins.
Smith tries to pull guard but Higgins won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Higgins missing with knees to the body.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Higgins.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Higgins gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.

Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Higgins moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Higgins was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Higgins keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Higgins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Jack Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith wants to control from the top but Higgins keeps moving.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Higgins wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Higgins is retaining full guard.
Higgins is looking to stand back up but Smith counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Higgins.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Higgins trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Higgins is concentrating on defense, preventing Smith from advancing position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Higgins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Smith has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Higgins is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Smith!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Concrete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jally Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Concrete
vs
Joseph

173 cm
24
142 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

159 cm
19
141 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Phoenix Nutrition
Phoenix Nutrition

Legal High's - 158+ Recovery $40 [CBK]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, James Concrete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jally Joseph!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joseph throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Concrete.
Joseph throws a combination. Concrete tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Joseph defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Concrete.
Joseph paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slow jab from Joseph misses its intended target.
Joseph misses with a few strikes there.
Concrete fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Joseph misses with a jab, cross combination.

Joseph shoots in and bounces Concrete off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Concrete throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Joseph working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Concrete working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joseph doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joseph manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Concrete 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 one minute gone in the round.
Joseph working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Joseph content to stall in guard here.
Concrete will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Concrete is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Concrete manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joseph manages to get himself to full guard.
Joseph is looking to stand up but Concrete isn't so interested in that idea.
Concrete trying to control the position from guard on top but Joseph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joseph wants to get back to his feet but Concrete is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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.
Joseph keeping moving, preventing Concrete from controlling successfully.
Joseph wants to get back to his feet but Concrete is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Joseph wants to sweep but no luck.
Joseph keeping moving, preventing Concrete from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Concrete gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Joseph is fighting off a takedown attempt but Concrete is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Joseph to the mat. Joseph regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Joseph striking off his back but it's not causing Concrete any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph wants to stand up but Concrete is controlling him.

Concrete stands and steps away. Joseph gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Joseph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Concrete slips a jab and a cross from Joseph.
Joseph throws a series of punches but Concrete moves out of range.
Concrete looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joseph is fending him off so far but Concrete persists. Nope, Joseph circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Concrete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joseph fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joseph throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Joseph throws a right hand that Concrete ducks under and follows up with a left that Concrete also avoids with ease.
Concrete leaves Joseph with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Joseph clinches up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Concrete prevents a takedown attempt there.
Joseph is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Concrete pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Concrete drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Concrete trying to control the position.
Concrete is really struggling to control Joseph but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Concrete is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Concrete gets control of Joseph's arms and successfully pulls guard. Concrete will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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 James Concrete will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Concrete shoots in for a takedown but Joseph shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jally Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Concrete.
Joseph tries to bum rush Concrete with a series of wild strikes but Concrete uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Concrete moves in looking to clinch but Joseph pushes him off.

Joseph clinches up with Concrete and pushes him back against the cage.
Joseph misses with an elbow strike.
Joseph using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Concrete has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Concrete decides to pull guard.
Concrete avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joseph throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Concrete works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Concrete utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph throwing strikes from guard but Concrete blocks nicely.
Joseph is looking to work some ground and pound but Concrete has wrist control.
Joseph postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joseph accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joseph misses with a jab, cross combination.
Joseph connects with a body shot.
Joseph misses with a few strikes there.
Concrete scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Joseph doesn't seem bothered though.
No joy there for Joseph, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Joseph moves into the clinch.
Concrete prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph stops a takedown attempt from Concrete.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Concrete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joseph wants a takedown.
Joseph has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Concrete is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Concrete drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Concrete prevents the takedown attempt.
Joseph tries to score a body lock takedown but Concrete shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Joseph is breathing heavily.
Joseph is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Joseph prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concrete is pressed up against the cage. Joseph has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Concrete down to the mat. Concrete avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
James Concrete is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Concrete tries to clinch but Joseph is having none of it.
Concrete dives in and grabs Joseph's left leg, looking for a takedown. Joseph pushes down on Concrete's head and hops out.
Joseph swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joseph looks to land a right hand but Concrete moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Concrete.
Concrete with a lazy takedown attempt
and Joseph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joseph moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Joseph throws out a loose jab but Concrete uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab from Joseph.
Joseph misses with a straight right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Concrete misses with an attempted mid kick.
Concrete ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Concrete doesn't manage to clinch there - Joseph circles away.
Concrete throws a jab when Joseph was well out of range.
Concrete avoids a punch combination nicely.
Concrete fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joseph misses with a straight right.
Joseph throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joseph throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Concrete.

Joseph changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Concrete looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jally Joseph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Joseph walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Concrete checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Concrete darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Concrete working the head and body with strikes.
Joseph blocking the ground and pound attempt from Concrete.
Joseph trying to control but Concrete postures up.
Concrete wants to take a breather but Joseph is having none of it.
Joseph tries to kick Concrete off but Concrete keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Joseph pushes Concrete off but Concrete dives into side control.
Joseph pushes Concrete away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Concrete gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Joseph is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Joseph really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Concrete. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Concrete is looking to take a break and control but Joseph is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joseph takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Concrete gets a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Concrete breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joseph throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joseph throws a hook but Concrete avoids it easily.
Concrete uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joseph.
Joseph misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Concrete.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Joseph can do anything to dispel that myth.
Joseph is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Concrete asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Joseph wants to get back to his feet but Concrete is dominant here and he's now got Joseph's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Concrete working for the choke.
Joseph is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Concrete off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Joseph wants to escape the position.
Concrete has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Joseph's body.
Concrete trying to control.
Joseph trying to get back to his feet but Concrete is in full control for now.
Concrete is riding his opponent, not letting Joseph buck him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concrete trying to control.
Joseph trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Joseph might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Concrete kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
I would not like to be Joseph right now.
Concrete wants to control but Joseph is keeping busy.

Concrete is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Concrete gets his hands free as Joseph looks to control.
Concrete has the hooks in. Joseph is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Joseph holding both Concrete 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Concrete is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Concrete is looking for the choke from the back position but Joseph is controlling his hands well.
Concrete not allowing Joseph to control his hands.

Concrete is persistently looking for the submission but Joseph is defending it well.
Joseph controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Concrete showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Concrete 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Concrete!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Haskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haskins comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Amazing kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Todd Haskins has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with William Harrison's chin.

Harrison
vs
Haskins

186 cm
20
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
23
188 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite 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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, William Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Todd Haskins!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harrison shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Haskins's guard.

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

Haskins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harrison is aware though and is defending well.

Haskins has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Harrison is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Haskins.
Haskins is looking for a sweep.
Haskins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Haskins tries to get to full guard but Harrison has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Haskins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Harrison preventing the sweep.
Haskins looking to control.
Haskins 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 one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Harrison scores a takedown into full mount!
Haskins is squirming around, avoiding Harrison's attempts to control the action.
Harrison is really struggling to control Haskins but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Haskins manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Haskins is looking to improve his position.
Haskins is trying to maintain the position but Harrison is very close to passing his half guard.

Harrison is trying to work for a kimura but Haskins is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Haskins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Haskins.
Harrison is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison won't allow Haskins to sweep him here.

Haskins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harrison trying to control but Haskins is working from the bottom.
Haskins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Haskins throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Harrison escapes and throws Haskins's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Harrison is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Haskins has escaped the position, nice work there.
Haskins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Harrison's best efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haskins tries to roll over but Harrison keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Haskins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Haskins working for a triangle but Harrison defends it easily.
Harrison trying to control but Haskins is working from the bottom.

Haskins has his foot on Harrison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harrison works his way back into a safe position though.
Harrison looking to sit in guard and control but Haskins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Haskins wants to pass the guard but Harrison is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Haskins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Haskins trying to control but Harrison is working from the bottom.
Haskins stopping the sweep attempt from Harrison.

Haskins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harrison manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Haskins has Harrison in his guard.
Harrison won't allow Haskins to sweep him here.
Harrison scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Todd Haskins will probably get the nod.
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.

Haskins misses with a takedown

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

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

Haskins has his foot on Harrison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harrison works his way back into a safe position though.

Harrison 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.

Haskins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harrison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Harrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Haskins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Harrison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Haskins is working away from the top position though.
Haskins wants to take a breather but Harrison is having none of it.

Haskins is trying to work for a kimura but Harrison is defending well.
Haskins prevents Harrison from improving his position.

Haskins is working for a submission of some sort.
Harrison trying to hold on to Haskins's head to control him but Haskins postures up.

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.
Harrison is trying to get back to full guard.

Haskins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Harrison doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Haskins.
Haskins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Harrison knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Haskins is working for a submission of some sort.
Todd Haskins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haskins passes the guard and advances to mount!
Harrison can't escape the position.
Harrison throwing hammer fists to the chest of Haskins. What's that going to do exactly?

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

Haskins goes for an armbar but Harrison turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Harrison.

Harrison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Haskins is looking for a triangle but Harrison pushes his legs off easily.

Harrison drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harrison jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Haskins trying to keep a closed guard but Harrison is proving a slippery customer.

Haskins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harrison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harrison with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Todd Haskins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Harrison shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Haskins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Harrison won't be happy with that.
Haskins working the ground and pound but Harrison is defending the strikes.

Haskins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Harrison, who protects the arm well.
Haskins passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Harrison!
Harrison tries to reverse the position but Haskins maintains control.

Haskins working for a guillotine from mount but Harrison is in no mood to give up.
Haskins looking to take Harrison's back but Harrison rolls and after a scramble, Harrison ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Harrison to escape a tricky position.
Haskins keeping moving, preventing Harrison from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Haskins isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Harrison stacks Haskins on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Harrison!
Haskins taking punishment in the form of punches.
Haskins manages to get back to half guard.
Haskins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Harrison wants to control from the top but Haskins keeps moving.
Harrison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haskins is keeping the position for now.
Haskins working a defensive guard here.

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

Haskins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harrison defends it easily.
Haskins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harrison is one step ahead there.
Harrison wants to control from the top but Haskins keeps moving.
Harrison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haskins is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Haskins holds on and takes a little breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison wants to control from the top but Haskins keeps moving.

Haskins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harrison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harrison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Harrison is looking to advance position but Haskins has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Harrison defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Haskins.
Haskins tries to control but Harrison wriggling away.
Harrison is desperately trying to improve his position but Haskins has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison reaches up to try and control the position but Haskins seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Harrison rolls and tries to escape and now Haskins has his back!

Haskins has managed to slip his arm under Harrison's chin. This could be all over... yep, Harrison is tapping out! Submission win for Haskins.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Todd Haskins!

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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Clegg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clegg comes to the cage accompanied by Il mercenario L'arena by Ennio Morricone. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Clegg
vs
Brown

180 cm
25
165 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

178 cm
25
164 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathaniel Clegg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ian Brown!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clegg misses with a few strikes there.
Clegg misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Clegg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Clegg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Clegg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown slips under a jab from Clegg.
Clegg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clegg connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
Brown walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Clegg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A swing and a miss from Clegg.
Clegg checks a leg kick.
Clegg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A punch combination from Clegg misses.
Good shot there by Brown.
Brown misses with a hook. Clegg ducked under it nicely.
Ian Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Clegg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a jab when Clegg was well out of range.
Clegg slips a straight right by Brown.
A lazy left from Brown finds it's target.

Clegg is rocked!
Clegg misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Brown lands a jab to Clegg's midsection.
Clegg misses with a straight left.
Brown finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Clegg with a jab.
Clegg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
A slow jab from Clegg misses its intended target.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Clegg throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Clegg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Clegg lands the left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oh Clegg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown misses with a low kick as Clegg jumps back.
Clegg seems to have got his legs back now.
Brown slips a jab from Clegg.
Clegg is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Clegg loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clegg ducks right into an uppercut from Brown.
Brown tries to clinch up.
Clegg throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Clegg.

Brown lands a big uppercut and Clegg crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Clegg looks OK. Brown waves Clegg back to his feet!
Brown moves away from the strike by Clegg.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clegg was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Brown connects with a superb combination that knocks Clegg out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Brown before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Clegg!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ian Brown! Ian Brown retains his lightweight title!