Sun PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cal Robbins (ranked 5616 p4p, 593 weight class) and John Winkle (ranked 3943 p4p, 458 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Robbins
vs
Winkle

185 cm
21
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

189 cm
26
170 lbs
12 - 15 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cal Robbins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, John Winkle!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winkle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Robbins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Robbins wants to control from the top but Winkle keeps moving.
Robbins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Winkle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Robbins chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robbins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Winkle looking for a guillotine here but Robbins defends easily.
Robbins trying to control the position from guard on top but Winkle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Winkle is looking for a triangle but Robbins pushes his legs off easily.
Winkle keeping moving, preventing Robbins from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robbins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Robbins wants to stand but Winkle is controlling his posture from full guard.
Robbins advances to half guard.

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

Winkle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Robbins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Winkle wants to control but Robbins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Winkle is not content to let Robbins control the position.

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.

Winkle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Winkle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Robbins landing some decent shots from guard.
Robbins wants to control from the top but Winkle keeps moving.

Winkle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Robbins scoring with some ground and pound.
Robbins trying to control the position from guard on top but Winkle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Winkle working for submissions but it's allowed Robbins to get to half guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robbins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Winkle is refusing to be controlled, as Robbins sits in half guard.

Winkle looking for submissions off his back.
Winkle wants to get back to full guard.
Winkle is refusing to be controlled, as Robbins sits in half guard.
Winkle wants to control but Robbins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Winkle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Robbins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Robbins's back!
Robbins wants to get back to his feet.
Robbins wants to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robbins is working hard here to advance position.
Robbins trying to control the position but Winkle manages to sink in the hooks.
Robbins is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Robbins looking very determined here, making life difficult for Winkle.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Winkle!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between King Diamond (ranked 4262 p4p, 383 weight class) and Geronimo Apache (ranked 8710 p4p, 532 weight class). Apache has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. Geronimo Apache has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with King Diamond's chin.

Diamond
vs
Apache

167 cm
32
165 lbs
14 - 16 - 1

179 cm
28
164 lbs
8 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 14 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, King Diamond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Geronimo Apache!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apache shoots in but no luck this time.
Apache's coach down at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Apache's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Diamond misses with a head kick.

Diamond pushes Apache up against the cage in a clinch.

Diamond turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Diamond manages to end up in side control.
Apache can't do much from the bottom here.
Apache trying to remain calm as Diamond controls from the top position.
Diamond is looking to take a break and control but Apache is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Apache can't do much from the bottom here.

Diamond looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diamond taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apache is looking for a sweep.
Diamond tries to move to mount but Apache blocks the move with his legs.
Apache on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond trying to control the position but Apache is working away.
Diamond works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Apache wants to control but Diamond postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apache tries to buck Diamond off but Diamond is having none of it.
Diamond is looking to take a break and control but Apache is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Diamond are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Diamond moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Apache is looking for a sweep.
Diamond scoring with punches and elbows.
Diamond misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Apache is not content to let Diamond control the position.
Diamond fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apache tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Apache is trying to escape the position but Diamond is controlling the position.
Apache is trying to get back to half guard.
Diamond controlling the position.
Apache sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Diamond trying to control from Apache's half guard. Apache has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Diamond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Apache swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diamond is working hard here to advance position.
Apache trying to control the position.
Diamond trying to control the position from guard on top but Apache is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Apache looking for a guillotine here but Diamond defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Apache swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diamond landing some decent shots from guard.
Diamond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Apache swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diamond trying to control but Apache is working from the bottom.
Apache can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diamond controls the pace.
Diamond missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diamond trying to control the position from guard on top but Apache is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diamond lands a couple of elbows.
Diamond pushing down on Apache's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Apache actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apache tries to get to full guard but Diamond has control of the leg.
Diamond controlling the action here.

Diamond is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Apache is just riding it out for now. Diamond eventually gives up the hold.
Diamond not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diamond wants to lay and pray for a moment but Apache keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apache tries to roll over but Diamond keeps him under control.
Diamond trying to mount his opponent but Apache defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Diamond 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.

Diamond swings for the body but Apache moves out of range.
Diamond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apache can do to turn this around?
Apache walks into a left hand.

Apache gets a clinch.
Diamond can't find room to land a body shot as Apache controls the action.
Diamond tries to land knees in the clinch but Apache avoids the damage to the body.
Diamond works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Apache has Diamond pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Apache pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Diamond tumbling to the mat - Apache dives into Diamond's guard.
Diamond 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.
Diamond might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Apache working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apache is looking to work some ground and pound but Diamond has wrist control.
Apache tries to free his leg and advance position but Diamond is retaining full guard.
Apache trying to control but Diamond is working from the bottom.
Apache loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apache in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Apache got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diamond has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Apache has managed to get both his arms back between Diamond's legs - danger averted.
Apache looking to pass the guard.
Apache throwing strikes but missing.
Apache throws a strike but Diamond rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Diamond passes into half guard.
Diamond controlling the action here.

Diamond is looking for a kimura but Apache is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diamond to get the leverage.
Diamond is pressing down on Apache's thigh, looking to free his foot. Apache is holding on for now.
Apache is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Apache is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diamond pulls his head out easily.

Apache is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diamond pulls his head out easily.
Diamond controlling the pace.
King Diamond overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diamond wants to pass the guard but Apache is defending well.
Apache tries to get to full guard but Diamond has control of the leg.

Diamond is looking for a kimura but Apache is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diamond to get the leverage.
Diamond seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apache manages to get to full guard.
Diamond trying to control the position from guard on top but Apache is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diamond makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Apache working for a triangle but Diamond defends it easily.

Apache has his foot on Diamond's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diamond works his way back into a safe position though.
Diamond showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Diamond got a little sloppy there for a moment and Apache has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diamond has managed to get both his arms back between Apache's legs - danger averted.
Diamond stays in close to Apache's body and controls the position.
Apache wants to sweep here but Diamond controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diamond seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Diamond in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diamond postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Apache had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diamond defends it easily.
Apache keeping moving, preventing Diamond from controlling successfully.
Diamond sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diamond seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Apache for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Apache 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.
Apache can't keep his opponent in guard - Diamond advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Diamond dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Apache has a takedown stuffed.
Apache fails with the takedown.
Apache misses with a straight right.
Diamond connects with a single shot there.
Diamond goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Diamond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Apache fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diamond avoids it really well and circles away.
King Diamond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geronimo Apache.
Some wild striking there from Diamond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diamond.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Apache.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apache throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Apache looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diamond sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Diamond tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Diamond is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Apache pulls his head out easily.
Diamond slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Diamond is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diamond keeping moving, preventing Apache from controlling successfully.
Apache makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Geronimo Apache has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King Diamond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Apache is one step ahead there.
Apache wants to pass the guard but Diamond is keeping the position.
Diamond is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Apache accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Apache throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diamond lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond wants to control from the top but Apache keeps moving.
Diamond cracks Apache with a solid left hand.
Diamond postures up.

Apache looking for a guillotine here but Diamond defends easily.
Diamond stays in close to Apache's body and controls the position.
Diamond continues to stall.
Diamond has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Apache working a defensive guard here.

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.
Apache can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diamond controls the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Apache is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Apache being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good shot there by Diamond.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Diamond!
A relieved looking King Diamond thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Franchise (ranked 6109 p4p, 469 weight class) and Whitey O Whitersson (ranked 6056 p4p, 468 weight class). Franchise kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Microphone Fiend- Rage Against the Machine. Whitey O Whitersson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Franchise
vs
O Whitersson

178 cm
29
165 lbs
9 - 12 - 0

175 cm
26
168 lbs
9 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stevie Franchise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Whitey O Whitersson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franchise fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Whitersson manages to avoid it.
Franchise waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Whitersson.

O Whitersson moves into range and clinches up with Franchise.
Franchise wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
O Whitersson blocking some punches.
Franchise has a couple of punches blocked by O Whitersson.

Franchise manages to break the clinch.
Franchise lands an overhand right.
O Whitersson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Franchise throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Whitersson misses with a double jab.
O Whitersson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Franchise scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Whitersson is looking to land body kicks.
O Whitersson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Franchise.
Franchise lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Whitey O Whitersson has been cut.
Franchise connects with the punch.
O Whitersson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Franchise.
Franchise misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Franchise misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Whitersson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
O Whitersson throws a series of punches but Franchise moves out of range.
O Whitersson blocks a head kick by Franchise.
O Whitersson ducks under a wild hook from Franchise.
Franchise stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

O Whitersson is rocked!
Whitey O Whitersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franchise throws a leg kick but O Whitersson moved away.
O Whitersson is still on wobbly legs! Can Franchise finish him?
Franchise misses with a body shot.
O Whitersson seems to have recovered his senses.
O Whitersson throws a right hand that Franchise ducks under and follows up with a left that Franchise also avoids with ease.
Franchise checks the leg kick nicely there.

Franchise cracks O Whitersson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Franchise has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning O Whitersson to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Whitersson scores with a hook to the body. Franchise takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
O Whitersson throws a jab when Franchise was well out of range.
Franchise misses with a low kick.
Franchise misses with a few strikes there.
O Whitersson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Whitersson misses with a low kick.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franchise checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Franchise ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Franchise misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O Whitersson lands a nice shot that snaps Franchise's head back.
O Whitersson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Franchise throwing a counter right hand but O Whitersson manages to avoid it.
Franchise throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Whitersson.
O Whitersson ducks under a wild hook from Franchise.
Franchise connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A clash of legs there as Franchise blocks the low kick.
Franchise throws a right and a left that O Whitersson avoids nicely.
O Whitersson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Franchise. Those never looked like landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for O Whitersson.
O Whitersson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Franchise counter with a right hand.
Franchise misses with a hook.
Franchise throws an overhand right that has O Whitersson reeling! Franchise follows up with more punches and O Whitersson is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stevie Franchise!
Stevie Franchise very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Brown (ranked 3944 p4p, 365 weight class) and Billy Bolek (ranked 1638 p4p, 158 weight class). Brown comes into the arena with Some Bodies Gonna Get It blaring out of the sound system. Bolek has chosen Iron Maiden - Run To The Hills as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Brown
vs
Bolek

180 cm
33
170 lbs
16 - 19 - 2

176 cm
27
149 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 16 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, John Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Bolek!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolek tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolek.
Bolek misses with a two punch combination.
Bolek tries to clinch up.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bolek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bolek tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brown there as he acknowledges the shot.

It looks like John Brown has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bolek throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bolek sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolek throws a combination that misses

and Brown counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown prevents Bolek from standing back up.
Brown controlling the action here.
Bolek is trying to control but Brown passes into side control!
Brown is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bolek will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Brown scoring with punches and elbows.
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bolek some visible discomfort.
Brown trying to control the position but Bolek is working away.
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 throws an elbow but Bolek slips to the side and avoids it well.
Brown tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Brown postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bolek 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.
Bolek avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brown.
Brown is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bolek will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Brown landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bolek's shoulder. That is not cool.
Brown throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bolek taking a bit of punishment here - Brown scoring with strikes.
Brown scores with punches from side control.
Brown tries to advance to mount but can't.
Brown misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bolek regains half guard there - taking advantage of Brown's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bolek taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
Bolek is trying to stand.
Bolek trying to control but Brown postures up.
Brown controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is nestled in close to Bolek, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brown lands with a punch from half guard.
Bolek wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
Bolek taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
Brown slows the pace down in half guard.
Bolek blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Brown throws out a loose jab but Bolek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bolek dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bolek swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown lands a nice hook to Bolek's body. Bolek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bolek throws a sloppy head kick
and Brown counters with a nice body shot.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Bolek shows good takedown defense.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolek is just out of range.
Billy Bolek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brown manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bolek on his heels. He'll look to pass Bolek's guard now, I'm sure.
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolek swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Bolek kicks Brown off and gets to his feet.
Brown misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Bolek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice cross by Brown.
Bolek misses with a wild combination.

Brown looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown wants to control from the top but Bolek keeps moving.
Brown prevents Bolek from getting back to his feet.
Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolek can do to turn this around?
Brown postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bolek can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bolek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bolek wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown trying to control but Bolek is working from the bottom.
John Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Bolek blocks nicely.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brown connects with a couple of short punches.
Bolek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.

Bolek is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bolek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Bolek.
Brown controlling the action here for a moment.
Brown drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown wants to break free but Bolek has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!

Bolek's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bolek duly obliges.
Billy Bolek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brown tries to counter with a takedown but Bolek is quick to defend against it.
Brown scores with the left hand. Bolek knows he should have avoided that one.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolek throws out the jab.
Billy Bolek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown takes a swing at Bolek's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bolek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bolek wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Bolek misses with a right hand

and Brown counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bolek!
Brown is putting a hurting on Bolek here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolek taking punishment in the form of punches.
Brown throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bolek is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolek is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown looks up at the clock and then as Bolek takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brown smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Brown in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bolek regains half guard.
Brown working over Bolek with some ground and pound. Bolek looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brown prevents Bolek from improving his position.
Brown stalling.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brown connects with a nice short shot to Bolek's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown prevents Bolek from standing back up.
Bolek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bolek is looking to improve his position.
Brown controlling the pace.
Bolek on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
John Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bolek's head.
Brown trying to control the pace.
Brown prevents Bolek from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands strikes from half guard.
Brown controlling the pace.
Bolek is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown controlling the pace.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brown controlling the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

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

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.
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Bolek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bolek connects with a right hand. Brown shakes it off.
Bolek tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brown, as that shot connected.
Brown moves away from the strike by Bolek.
Bolek bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brown shoots and misses
and Bolek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Billy Bolek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bolek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Bolek.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Bolek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bolek takes one on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brown, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Brown!
John Brown managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Roberts (ranked 2016 p4p, 210 weight class) and Lucas Basurto (ranked 1676 p4p, 183 weight class). Basurto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tapout - Birdman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Lucas Basurto has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Roberts
vs
Basurto

182 cm
32
154 lbs
22 - 13 - 0

170 cm
25
150 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 22 - 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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Basurto!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Basurto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Roberts postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Roberts is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Basurto keeps moving.

Basurto has his foot on Roberts's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roberts works his way back into a safe position though.
Roberts working some strikes from top position.
Roberts engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Roberts cracks Basurto with a solid left hand.
Basurto has momentary wrist control but Roberts slips an elbow through the middle.
Roberts working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Roberts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Basurto is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Roberts rolls with it to try and escape but Basurto cranks on the arm and Roberts is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Basurto!