FSF 10: Power PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ibragim Ibragimov (ranked 7163 p4p, 749 weight class) and Svyatoslav Morozov (ranked 25479 p4p, 912 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Ibragimov
vs
Morozov

182 cm
18
172 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ibragim Ibragimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Svyatoslav Morozov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morozov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ibragimov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ibragimov tries to clinch but Morozov moves out of range.

Morozov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ibragimov is looking for a sweep.
Ibragimov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Morozov off and has taken his back!

Ibragimov is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Morozov taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Ibragimov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ibragim Ibragimov!

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Napleton (ranked 4345 p4p, 551 weight class) and Jorik Revazov (ranked 25472 p4p, 877 weight class). Eddy Napleton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Napleton
vs
Revazov

182 cm
25
196 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddy Napleton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorik Revazov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Napleton tries to clinch up.
Revazov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Napleton as he avoids it easily.
Revazov tries for a takedown but Napleton circles away easily
and Napleton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Napleton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Revazov.
Eddy Napleton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorik Revazov.
Napleton tries to clinch there but Revazov circles away.

Revazov 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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jorik Revazov!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Brown (ranked 5729 p4p, 493 weight class) and Stevie Franchise (ranked 3845 p4p, 361 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Living in America. Franchise is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Microphone Fiend- Rage Against the Machine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Brown
vs
Franchise

180 cm
32
170 lbs
15 - 18 - 2

178 cm
29
165 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Sin City Allstars

Velocity Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, John Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stevie Franchise!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franchise misses with a looping left.
Stevie Franchise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franchise misses with a wild body shot.
Franchise lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

It looks like John Brown has been cut.
A leg kick checked by Brown.
Franchise takes one on the button.
Franchise misses with a hook to the body
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Franchise throws a combination that misses

and Brown counters with a nice double leg into side control. Franchise won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franchise tries to escape but Brown is in control.
Brown wants to control but Franchise is keeping him busy.
Brown tries to score with some ground and pound. Franchise controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Brown fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Brown.
The strikes coming from Brown are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Brown happy to just control the position for now.
Brown working the ground and pound.
Brown landing a few strikes.
Brown with the ground and pound but Franchise regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Brown scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Franchise felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Brown 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.
Brown is trying to control. Franchise wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown is just content to waste time from the top position. Franchise takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franchise wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it.
Brown wants to control from the top but Franchise keeps moving.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Franchise is keeping the position.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Franchise is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Franchise misses with a jab to the body
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Franchise throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Franchise takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Franchise throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown drops down looking for a counter takedown but Franchise sprawls and moves away.
Franchise lands a really nice looking cross but Brown seems unphased.
Franchise lands a jab to the nose.
Franchise throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown drops down looking for a counter takedown but Franchise sprawls and moves away.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Franchise looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Franchise misses with a right hand

and Brown counters with a nice double leg into side control. Franchise won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franchise is trying to buck Brown off.
Brown trying to control the action but Franchise is working from the bottom.
Brown content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Brown cracks Franchise with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice takedown defense from Franchise. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
Franchise takes one on the button.
Franchise misses the jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Franchise scores with a four punch combination!
Franchise throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brown takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A shot to the liver by Franchise. Beautiful body shot.
Franchise moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Franchise throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Franchise throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Franchise throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Franchise ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Franchise. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stevie Franchise is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franchise throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brown feinted with a counter takedown.
Franchise throws a big shot that misses.
Franchise tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Franchise throws a big shot that misses.
Stevie Franchise seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown avoids the body shot from Franchise.
Franchise pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Franchise manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Franchise falls off balance throwing a combination

and Brown counters with a nice double leg into side control. Franchise won't be happy with that.
Brown fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Brown is chipping away with strikes.
Brown is staying tight to Franchise's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Franchise is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Brown asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franchise is trying to escape the position but Brown is controlling the position.
Brown scores with punches from side control.
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
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!
Franchise on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Franchise taking punishment in the form of punches.
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown wants to control but Franchise is keeping him busy.
Brown lands some shots froms side control.
Brown cracks Franchise with a big right hand but Franchise just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Franchise throws Brown to one side and escapes!
Franchise looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown dives in and grabs Franchise's left leg, looking for a takedown. Franchise pushes down on Brown's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franchise looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
Brown changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stevie Franchise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Franchise throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Franchise connects with a body shot.
Franchise throws a body shot but no joy.
Franchise throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Franchise waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Brown lands with a good body shot.
Franchise throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Franchise scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franchise drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Franchise misses.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Franchise shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Franchise misses.
Franchise drops his hands momentarily and Brown takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Franchise.
Brown tries to counter with a takedown but Franchise is quick to defend against it.
Brown lands a body shot.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown walks into a straight right hand from Franchise.
Franchise wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Franchise misses with a lunging right hand

and Brown counters with a takedown into side control.
Franchise wants to get back to his feet but Brown is dominant here and he's now got Franchise's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Franchise showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Franchise lands a right hook to the body.
Franchise misses with a straight left.
Franchise throws a big shot that misses.
Brown changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brown throws a shot to the body.
Franchise throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Franchise takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Franchise throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Franchise misses with a looping left.
Franchise misses with a right hand

and Brown counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown cracks Franchise with a solid left hand.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Franchise's head.
Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Franchise is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brown wants to control from the top but Franchise keeps moving.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Franchise wants to stand but Brown is controlling the position.
Brown is in close to Franchise's body, working some short punches and elbows.

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.
Brown controlling from the top position.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brown's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brown distracts Franchise with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brown stands up over Franchise, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Franchise wants to stand but Brown is controlling the position.
Brown is in close to Franchise's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brown keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Franchise's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brown prevents Franchise from getting back to his feet.
Franchise takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
John Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown stands up over Franchise, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Franchise has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brown trying to control but Franchise is working from the bottom.
Brown prevents Franchise from getting back to his feet.
Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Franchise's guard.
Still in half guard, Brown seems content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franchise taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
Brown wants to control but Franchise is keeping him busy.
Franchise is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brown is controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Brown.
Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Franchise defends it.
Brown working the head and body with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brown 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Brown!
During a confident post fight interview, John Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veli Urhola (ranked 2450 p4p, 288 weight class) and Max Bear (ranked 4229 p4p, 462 weight class). Urhola comes to the cage accompanied by The Trammps -Disco Inferno. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Urhola
vs
Bear

194 cm
40
259 lbs
30 - 19 - 0

199 cm
51
255 lbs
36 - 37 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Veli Urhola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 37 - 1, fighting out of London, Max Bear!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear misses with a takedown attempt
and Urhola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bear gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Urhola counters with a stiff right hand.
Bear has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Urhola.
Bear has his takedown stuffed
and Urhola counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Veli Urhola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Bear.
Bear doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Urhola counters with an inside leg kick.
Urhola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bear gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Urhola counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear has his takedown stuffed
and Urhola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Max Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bear misses with a takedown attempt
and Urhola counters with a nice uppercut.
Bear fails with the takedown
and Urhola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bear looks winded!
Jab by Urhola.
Bear throws a head kick that misses
and Urhola finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bear misses with a takedown attempt
and Urhola counters with a nice uppercut.
Bear misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Urhola counters with a straight right hand.
Bear misses with a takedown attempt
and Urhola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bear with a poor takedown
and Urhola counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bear looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urhola cracks Bear with a good jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urhola lands with a hook. Bear tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bear shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Urhola counters with a nice body shot.
Urhola fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bear looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good exchange - Urhola coming out on top.
Urhola paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bear rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urhola counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bear thinking.
Urhola lands a lovely overhand right.
Bear throws a sloppy body shot
and Urhola counters with a nice body shot.
Urhola lands with a nice body punch.
Urhola scoring well with a low kick there.
Urhola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bear's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Urhola. That snapped Bear's head back.

Bear is rocked!
Urhola lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bear is still on wobbly legs! Can Urhola finish him?
Veli Urhola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urhola circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bear to the canvas! Bear doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Urhola keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Veli Urhola!
After winning the bout, Veli Urhola thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Julio (ranked 1819 p4p, 275 weight class) and Trey Lawson (ranked 3484 p4p, 460 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Julio
vs
Lawson

186 cm
39
184 lbs
29 - 20 - 1

182 cm
33
180 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 29 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Don Julio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trey Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Julio to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Julio's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lawson tries to land a front kick but Julio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Julio lands the left hand.
Julio throws out a leg kick but Lawson moves out of range and Julio only half commits.
Julio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lawson.

Lawson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Julio is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lawson is controlling him well.
Julio parries the strikes from Lawson easily there. Lawson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Julio to escape.
Lawson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Julio is trying to buck Lawson off.
A lull in the action here as Lawson stalls from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson working the strikes but Julio uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Julio tries to kick Lawson off but Lawson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Julio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lawson stops Julio from getting back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Trey Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawson. Julio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawson with a poor takedown
and Julio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Julio looks to land a left hand but Lawson moved out of range nicely.
Julio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No luck for Lawson with that takedown attempt.
Don Julio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Lawson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Julio.
Lawson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lawson misses with an uppercut.
Lawson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lawson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Julio misses with an uppercut. Lawson saw that one coming.
Julio scores with a nice right hand.
Lawson misses with a body punch
and Julio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Julio throws an overhand right that lands on Lawson's shoulder, as Lawson tries to avoid the shot.
Lawson slips a jab from Julio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Julio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Julio there as he acknowledges the shot.
Julio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Julio throws a head kick but Lawson moves out of range.
Julio misses with a head kick.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Julio as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Julio looks to land a right hand but Lawson moved out of range.
Julio lands a leg kick that knocks Lawson off balance momentarily.
A big right from Julio misses.
A cross from Julio lands.
Julio misses with a body kick.
Julio throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Don Julio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawson. Julio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Julio counters with a nice uppercut.
Julio loads up on a big right hand but Lawson slips the punch.
Lawson slips a jab from Julio.
Nice shot lands for Julio.
Lawson dodges the punch combination from Julio.
Sloppy strikes from Lawson. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lawson shoots in for a double leg but Julio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lawson throws a hook but Julio blocks it.
Julio moves out of range of the strikes.
Julio is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lawson throws a shot from downtown. Julio moves away and avoids it.
Lawson throws a combination that misses
and Julio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Julio misses with a head kick.
Julio misses with a straight right.
Lawson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Julio throws a sloppy head kick and Lawson moves out of range easily.
And Lawson tries to counter it with a takedown but Julio pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Lawson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Julio is looking to stand up but Lawson isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lawson cracks Julio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A head kick from Julio lands but Lawson takes it in his stride.
Lawson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lawson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lawson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Julio misses with a low kick.
Lawson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lawson jabs Julio to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Julio gets caught flat footed, as Lawson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lawson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Julio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lawson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Julio has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lawson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Julio breaks from the clinch.
Lawson has a takedown stuffed.

Lawson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Julio to the mat! Julio manages to get full guard.

Julio kicks Lawson off and gets to his feet.
Lawson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Julio's head backwards.
Lawson cracks the inside of Julio's front leg.
Lawson missing with a left hand there. Julio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Julio fakes the leg kick and cracks Lawson in the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawson misses with an uppercut.
Lawson throws an overhand right that lands on Julio's shoulder, as Julio tries to avoid the shot.
Lawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Julio moves away.
Lawson misses with a right hand
and Julio counters with a straight right hand.
Lawson jabs Julio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Julio throws a head kick that misses.
Julio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lawson. Lawson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Julio.
Julio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawson.
Julio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawson can do to turn this around?
Lawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Julio.
Julio looks to land a right hand but Lawson moved out of range.
Lawson throws a body punch but Julio moves out of range.
Lawson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Julio connects with a leg kick. Lawson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown but Julio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Don Julio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Lawson.
Lawson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Julio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lawson scrambles back to his feet.
Lawson misses with a right hand
and Julio counters with a stiff right hand.
Lawson misses with a hook. Julio ducked under it nicely.
Julio fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lawson just manages to avoid it.
Lawson moves away from the strike by Julio.
Lawson staying out of range there.
Julio throws a looping overhand right but Lawson ducks down to avoid it.
Lawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lawson slips a jab from Julio.

Lawson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lawson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Julio is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Julio trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lawson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Julio's head.
Lawson wants to take a breather but Julio is having none of it.
Julio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Lawson misses the target.
Lawson slips a jab from Julio.
Lawson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Julio slips a jab and a cross from Lawson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lawson.
Julio is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Don Julio will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Lawson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Julio on his heels. He'll look to pass Julio's guard now, I'm sure.
Lawson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lawson wants to control from the top but Julio keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Julio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Julio wants to stand up but Lawson is controlling him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lawson stays in close to Julio's body and controls the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lawson closes the distance and clinches up with Julio, looking for a takedown. Lawson pushes Julio against the cage but Julio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Julio throws a quick counter head kick but Lawson was just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lawson throws a right hand that Julio ducks under and follows up with a left that Julio also avoids with ease.
Lawson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Julio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lawson.
Julio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Julio was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lawson.
Julio cracks Lawson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Julio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lawson.
Julio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lawson's hands.
Lawson misses with a two punch combination.
Julio thuds his right hand into Lawson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Lawson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Julio is not content to let Lawson control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Lawson.
Julio is trying to get back to his feet.
Julio is being controlled here.

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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lawson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Julio is avoiding damage well.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Julio slips under a jab.
Trey Lawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Julio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Julio defending well as Lawson loads up on a big left hand.
Julio moves out of range of the strikes.
Julio seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lawson throws a head kick that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lawson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Don Julio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Julio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trey Lawson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Julio 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Julio!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Don Julio made sure he mentioned Alpha-Male Nutrition Q160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conrad Hauser (ranked 2490 p4p, 292 weight class) and Ray Roberts (ranked 1848 p4p, 232 weight class). Roberts has chosen Wild Boy as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Hauser
vs
Roberts

198 cm
33
257 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

196 cm
33
275 lbs
14 - 7 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Conrad Hauser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Hauser lands an impressive looking overhand right. Roberts doesn't seem phased though.
Hauser staying out of range there.
It appears Hauser was looking to counter with a kick there.

Hauser lands a left and a right that send Roberts crashing to the mat, dazed. Hauser thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hauser seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd cheers as Hauser lands an impressive looking overhand right. Roberts doesn't seem phased though.

Roberts is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Roberts takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Roberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Hauser finish him?
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!
Roberts throws a sloppy head kick and Hauser moves out of range easily.
Roberts seems to have recovered his senses.
Roberts avoids the body shot from Hauser.
Hauser drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Roberts right on the button. Roberts goes down! Hauser follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Hauser gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conrad Hauser!
An out of breath Conrad Hauser thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leo Leka (ranked 2462 p4p, 241 weight class) and Brady Barnes (ranked 1618 p4p, 173 weight class). Leka comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Barnes comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Boom Boom Out Go The Lights/ Pat Travers kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Leka
vs
Barnes

177 cm
30
163 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

170 cm
32
166 lbs
27 - 12 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leo Leka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Brady Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
We've been hearing reports that Leka has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A slow jab from Leka misses its intended target.
Barnes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Leka with a body shot.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Leka.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barnes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Leka swings widly with a right hand
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Leka.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leka looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
Barnes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barnes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leka.
Leka scores with a punch to the head.

It looks like Brady Barnes has been cut.
Leka tries to score with a low kick but Barnes moves his leg out of the way.
Leka takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barnes misses the jab.
Barnes misses with a straight left.
Nice shot lands for Leka.
Leka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes thuds a left hand into Leka's body.
Leka lands with a good body shot.
Leka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leka misses with a straight right.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leka.
Leka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Leka ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Brady Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
Leka lands a really nice looking cross but Barnes seems unphased.
Leka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barnes misses the jab.
Barnes scores with a push kick.
Leka lands a two punch combo.
Barnes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Leka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barnes throws a lazy head kick
letting Leka counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leka misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes tries to counter with a clinch but Leka shakes him off and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leka tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A leg kick checked by Barnes.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leka.
Leka backing away here, and Barnes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Leka swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Leka scores with a sloppy right hand. Barnes should have avoided that one.
Barnes misses with a kick to the body
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Barnes is rocked!
Leka throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Leka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and Leka ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Leka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leka.
Leka throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Leka ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barnes duly obliges.
Barnes works the jab nicely.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Leka.
Barnes throws out a counter right but Leka avoids it with no problem.
Leka looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes throws a low kick but Leka avoids it.
Leka misses with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Leka. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Leka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Leka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barnes tries to clinch there but Leka circles away.
Leka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnes under the eye.
Leka throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leka is able to avoid easily.
Leka looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Leka uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Barnes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leka doesn't seem phased though.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Barnes wants to clinch.
Leka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Leka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leka misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Leka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnes throws a front kick that sends Leka stumbling back into the cage.
Leka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Leka.
Leka shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barnes.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes throws a solid leg kick but Leka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnes.
Leka avoids the head kick by Barnes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes throws a head kick but Leka moves out of range.
Barnes lands with a cross.
Barnes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barnes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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 Leo Leka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brady Barnes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Leka.
Barnes staying out of range there.
A jab from Leka misses.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes connects with a nice looking jab.
Leka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Leka is looking to counter with a body kick.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes throws a big shot that misses.
Leka half committed to a counter leg kick.
Leka throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes scores with a jab. Leka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barnes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barnes scrambles back to his feet.
Leka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Leka is out of range.
Leka misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes lands a slapping body shot.
Barnes throws the left hand but Leka avoids the punch easily.
Leka looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Leka is out of range and Barnes settles back down.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes defending well as Leka loads up on a big left hand.
Leka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leka throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Leka throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Leka misses the target.
Leka moves away from the strike by Barnes.
Leka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes slips a jab from Leka.
Leka lands a really nice looking cross but Barnes seems unphased.
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!
Leka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barnes. That did some damage!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barnes's head backwards.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leka throws out the jab.
Barnes takes one on the button.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Leka works the jab nicely.
Leka throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Leka ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Leka tries to counter with a takedown but Barnes is quick to defend against it.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leka misses with the combination.
Leka shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnes sprawls well. He's pushed Leka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Leka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barnes - the referee stops the clock and Leka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barnes. Leka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Leka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leka misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Leka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
Leka slips a jab from Barnes.
Barnes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leka.

Barnes has managed to clinch.
Barnes lands an elbow that stopped Leka in his tracks for a moment.
Leka throws a head punch that misses.
Barnes throws a head punch that misses.
Barnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Leka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Leka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes throws out a counter right but Leka avoids it with no problem.
Barnes takes one to the side of the head.
Barnes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Leka throws a big shot that misses.
Leka misses the shot to the body.
Leka misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Leo Leka is winning the standup battle so far.
Leka dips to his left and cracks Barnes with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leka throws a big shot that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Leka catches Barnes right on the button with a cross.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barnes.
Leka connects with a single shot there.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Leka finish him?
Barnes cracks Leka with an open hand slap.
Leka with a hook.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leka circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes seems to have recovered his senses.
Leka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leka misses with a looping left.
Barnes takes a swing at Leka's ribcage but misses.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick from Leka.
Barnes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Leka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barnes eats them both and turns towards Leka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes lands a right hook to the body.
Leka misses with a low kick as Barnes jumps back.
Barnes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Leka misses with a head kick.
Barnes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch but Leka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leka misses the jab.
Leka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barnes is out of range and Leka settles back down.
Leka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Leka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes is looking to clinch.
Barnes checks the leg kick.
Leka throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Barnes shapes to counter with a head kick.
Leka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Leka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Leka misses with an uppercut
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Leka misses.
Leka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leka misses with a jab, cross combination.

Barnes moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barnes obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes blocking some punches.
Barnes is looking to control Leka's arms but Leka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barnes has his back to the cage.

Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick.
Leka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barnes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Leka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leka throws out the jab.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leka is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice jab there from Barnes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leka tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.

Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Leka.
Leka swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leka is trying to drag Barnes to the mat but Barnes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Leka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Barnes looking to throw knees to the head but Leka is blocking nicely.
Leka can't break the clinch.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Leka misses with some punches.
Leka scores with a shoulder strike.

Barnes breaks the clinch.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Leka is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leka misses with an uppercut.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Leka staying out of range there.
Barnes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Leka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Leka tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leka misses with a straight left.
As Leka backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Leka manages to avoid it all.
Leka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Leka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barnes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Leka shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well.
Barnes wants to counter the offense by Leka and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Leka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes moves in looking to clinch but Leka pushes him off.
Leka defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Leka fails with a takedown attempt.
Leka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Leka throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barnes throws a nice outside leg kick.
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!
Leka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnes swivels and escapes.
A big right from Leka misses.
Barnes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Leka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Leka throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Leka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Leka connects with a looping right hand.
Barnes throws a head kick but Leka moves out of range.
Leka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barnes defends it nicely.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leka.
Leka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barnes swings away with a body shot that misses

so Leka counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Brady Barnes just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Brady Barnes's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Leka misses with a left hand
and Barnes counters with a nice body shot.
Leka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leka throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes avoids a kick to the body.
Leka throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - Barnes coming out on top.
Barnes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Leka misses its target.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Leka lands a body shot.
Leka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnes.
Leka throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leka misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Leka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leka throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Leka avoids it well.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leka scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes throws a wild body kick that Leka sees coming a mile off.
Barnes is looking to land body kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leka throws out the jab.
Barnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Leka.
Leka looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Leka misses with a kick to the body.

Barnes clinches.
A short uppercut from Leka.
Leka avoiding damage as Barnes throws knees to the body.
Barnes blocking some punches.
Barnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Barnes.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Leka tries to break free but Barnes pushes him back against the cage.
Leka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leka is trying to break the clinch but Barnes is controlling him.
A knee to the head by Barnes.

It looks like Leo Leka has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leka has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Leka.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Barnes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Leka tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barnes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barnes.
Leka avoiding damage as Barnes throws knees to the body.
Barnes lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leka scores with a shoulder strike.

Leka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnes takes one to the side of the head.
Donk. Barnes catches Leka right on the button with a cross.
Leka thuds his right hand into Barnes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barnes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barnes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Barnes gets a clinch.
Brady Barnes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leka takes a knee to the side of the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Leka working aggressively here.
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leka's elbow.
Leka struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnes controls his hands.
Barnes with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leka is trying to drag Barnes to the mat but Barnes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leka takes a shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Leka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Leka takes a knee right on the jaw!
Barnes missing with knees to the body.
Barnes slows down the pace here.

Leka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leka.
Leka misses with a kick to the body.
Leka connects with a right hand. Barnes shakes it off.
Barnes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Barnes pushes Leka up against the cage in a clinch.
Leka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Leo Leka will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Leka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A punch combination from Leka misses.
Barnes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice jab there from Barnes.
Leka tries a low kick but Barnes avoids it.
Leka throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leka thinking.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leka lands with a right hand.
Leka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leka lands with a hook. Barnes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barnes looks to clinch
and Leka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes misses with a straight left.
Leka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Barnes defending well as Leka loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes defending well as Leka loads up on a big left hand.
Leka misses with a looping left.
Leka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barnes takes one to the side of the head.
Barnes stuns Leka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leka misses with a looping right.
Barnes throws out a counter right but Leka avoids it with no problem.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Leka. Those never looked like landing.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Barnes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leka. Leka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Barnes pushes Leka up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes stops a takedown attempt from Leka.
Barnes lands with a short shot to the head.
Barnes lands a nice uppercut.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Leka avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage.
Leka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barnes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Leka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes prevents Leka from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barnes.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barnes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leka throws a head punch that misses.
Barnes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Leka in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Leka wants to break free but Barnes has control.
Barnes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Leka.
Leka swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.

Leka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leka throws a low kick but Barnes moves out of range easily.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Leka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leka drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barnes sprawls and moves away.
Barnes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barnes cracks Leka with a good jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
Leka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barnes checks it well.
Barnes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Leka.
Leka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Leka is looking to slow Barnes down with leg kicks.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Leka takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Leka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leka moves out of range as Barnes throws a body kick.
Barnes stuns Leka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lekas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leka throws a big shot that misses.
Leka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barnes checks it well.
Barnes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leka takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Leka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leka's head.
Barnes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Leka.
Brady Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leka misses with a wild body shot.
Leka thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barnes if he has to take too many more of those.
Leka cracks a nice hook into Barnes's ribs.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Leka.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Barnes checks a leg kick nicely.
Leka thumps Barnes with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brady Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Leka 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Brady Barnes! Brady Barnes retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Brady Barnes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Roberts (ranked 2731 p4p, 277 weight class) and Morton Marshall Matthews (ranked 2860 p4p, 287 weight class). Morton Marshall Matthews will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Roberts
vs
Marshall Matthews

182 cm
31
154 lbs
21 - 13 - 0

172 cm
51
152 lbs
34 - 29 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeff Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 29 - 1, fighting out of London, Morton Marshall Matthews!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Roberts 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.

Marshall Matthews is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roberts defends well.
Roberts scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Marshall Matthews throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roberts connects with a couple of short punches.
Roberts postures up and lands a big shot to Marshall Matthews's brow.
Roberts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts passes into half guard.
Roberts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Marshall Matthews is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roberts scores with a couple of nice shots.
Roberts content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roberts lands a nice short elbow.
Marshall Matthews taking some punishment here, with Roberts in his half guard.
Roberts drops an elbow to the side of Marshall Matthews's head.
Roberts lands with a punch from half guard.

Marshall Matthews is rocked!
Roberts controlling the action here.
Marshall Matthews is still in real trouble! Can Roberts finish him?
Roberts working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Still in half guard, Roberts seems content to control.
Marshall Matthews seems to have recovered his senses.
Roberts lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Roberts there.
Roberts lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Marshall Matthews! More strikes land and this one is all over! Roberts jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Roberts!
Jeff Roberts seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.