KFC:5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kebab Nomnomgomedov (ranked 7397 p4p, 444 weight class) and Kash Bradford (ranked 6969 p4p, 435 weight class). Kebab Nomnomgomedov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Nomnomgomedov
vs
Bradford

178 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kebab Nomnomgomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kash Bradford!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nomnomgomedov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bradford scores with a nice head shot.
Nomnomgomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bradford. Bradford obviously looking to wear him down.

Nomnomgomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Bradford's guard.
Nomnomgomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bradford has control of Nomnomgomedov's left arm, preventing Nomnomgomedov from doing any damage.
Bradford lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Bradford controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bradford stops Nomnomgomedov from standing up.
Nomnomgomedov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bradford manages to pass to side control.
Bradford is taking a breather. Nomnomgomedov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nomnomgomedov is looking to escape.
Bradford looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nomnomgomedov tries to kick Bradford off but Bradford keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bradford perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bradford is continuing to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nomnomgomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Bradford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nomnomgomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Bradford, looking for a takedown. Nomnomgomedov pushes Bradford against the cage but Bradford circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bradford scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nomnomgomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bradford avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kebab Nomnomgomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bradford.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nomnomgomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bradford counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bradford connects with a jab.

Nomnomgomedov 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.
Nomnomgomedov is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bradford bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nomnomgomedov's guard.

Bradford content to stall in guard here.
Bradford's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradford wants to stand but Nomnomgomedov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bradford content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nomnomgomedov wants to stand but Bradford is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kash Bradford dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Nomnomgomedov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nomnomgomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nomnomgomedov is pushing down on Bradford's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bradford is fighting to maintain full guard but Nomnomgomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nice strikes from Nomnomgomedov there.
Bradford keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nomnomgomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bradford with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nomnomgomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bradford controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bradford is trying to maintain the position but Nomnomgomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradford keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bradford is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nomnomgomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nomnomgomedov's back!
Good control from Bradford.

That's one minute gone in the round.
More stalling from Bradford.
Nomnomgomedov is trying to stand back up.
Bradford controlling the position well here. Nomnomgomedov rolled but Bradford kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradford with more of the same as he continues to hold on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The adventures of Bradford the control monster continue. Boring.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kash Bradford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Nomnomgomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nomnomgomedov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nomnomgomedov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bradford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nomnomgomedov shoots in for a takedown but Bradford shows good takedown defense.
Bradford stuffs the takedown.
Nomnomgomedov tries for a takedown but Bradford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kebab Nomnomgomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bradford throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nomnomgomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nomnomgomedov tries for a takedown but Bradford circles away easily
and Bradford counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nomnomgomedov thinking.
Nomnomgomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bradford only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nomnomgomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bradford clinches.
Nomnomgomedov can't get the takedown.
Bradford is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Bradford as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Bradford as the two fighters clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradford is trying to maintain a safe position but Nomnomgomedov gets an underhook and turns Bradford into the cage.
Nomnomgomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Bradford.
Bradford prevents the takedown attempt.
Bradford digs a right hand underneath Nomnomgomedov's ribcage. Nomnomgomedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bradford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nomnomgomedovs head.
Bradford stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bradford is trying to stall.
Bradford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bradford avoiding damage.
Nomnomgomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bradford is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nomnomgomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Bradford manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nomnomgomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kebab Nomnomgomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bradford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bradford wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kash Bradford.

Nomnomgomedov dives in and scores a takedown into Bradford's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradford has Nomnomgomedov pulled in close to control his posture.
Bradford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kebab Nomnomgomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bradford is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nomnomgomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nomnomgomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nomnomgomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bradford can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradford pulls Nomnomgomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Nomnomgomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Bradford looking for a sweep. Not yet Bradford, not yet.
Nomnomgomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bradford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nomnomgomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Nomnomgomedov wants to pass the guard but Bradford is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bradford is adopting a defensive guard.
Bradford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nomnomgomedov.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bradford holds on and takes a little breather.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nomnomgomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bradford pulls Nomnomgomedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Nomnomgomedov from doing any damage or advancing position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Kash Bradford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bradford winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kash Bradford!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Clay Bidon Guida (ranked 6434 p4p, 420 weight class) and Ben Dover (ranked 25329 p4p, 485 weight class). Ben Dover has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bidon Guida
vs
Dover

174 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
144 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Clay Bidon Guida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Dover!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guida takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Guida.
A little jabbing left from Dover on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Guida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dover sprawls well. Dover wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Guida gets slowly back to his feet.
Guida takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Guida tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dover defends well and Guida ends up having to push Dover into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Bidon Guida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dover jabs Guida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Guida with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dover counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover lands a nice hook to Guida's body. Guida takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clay Bidon Guida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Dover as Guida shoots in.
Guida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Guida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Guida dives in for a single leg takedown but Dover sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guida shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dover cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dover looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Guida has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dover is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dover cracks Guida with a good jab.
Dover connects with a body shot that sends Guida's belly button to the back.
Dover misses with a series of wild punches.
Dover lands a nice shot to the body.
Dover digs a good body shot into Guida's ribs.
Guida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dover scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guida doesn't seem bothered though.
Guida has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dover finds it's way round the side to connect with Guida's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dover lands a nice shot to the body.
Dover is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Dover.
Dover dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guida is defended easily by Dover.
Dover let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Guida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Guida goes for a double leg but Dover avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dover continues to drive forward.
Dover ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dover scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Dover finds it's way through Guida's defenses.
Guida doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dover cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Guida closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dover quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guida working the head and body with strikes.
Guida looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dover can do anything to dispel that myth.
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. Guida connects with a nice short shot to Dover's temple.
Guida thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Guida seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dover does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Guida.
Guida stops Dover from getting back to his feet.
Guida seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dover does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dover is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guida perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dover tries to kick Guida off but Guida keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Guida throwing shots but Dover is blocking nicely.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dover tries to kick Guida off but Guida keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ben Dover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dover dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Guida darts in looking for a takedown but Dover gets double underhooks and turns Guida into the cage.
Guida fails with the takedown
and Dover counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guida takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guida fails with a takedown attempt.
Guida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Dover dominated that round.
That's time! Guida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dover lands a jab to Guida's midsection.
Guida fails with the takedown
and Dover counters with a three punch combo that has Guida backing up. Guida nods at Dover to acknowledge the strikes.
Dover scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guida doesn't seem bothered though.
Dover lands with a nice body punch.
Dover throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dover is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Guida rather than just go for the knockout.
Dover lands a nice hook to Guida's body. Guida takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Guida shoots in looking for a takedown. Dover tries to sprawl out of it but Guida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dover manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dover is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Guida with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dover as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Bidon Guida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guida misses with a takedown
and Dover makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover jabs at Guida's body.
Guida dives in for a single leg takedown but Dover sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guida tries for a takedown but Dover circles away easily
and Dover counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Guida thinking.
Dover ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dover connects with a good right hand that stumbles Guida. Guida circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Guida fails with the takedown
and Dover counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dover lands a jab to Guida's midsection.
Dover lands with a nice body punch.
Guida takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice takedown defense from Dover. No joy for Guida on that attempt.
Dover with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dover lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guida shoots for a takedown but Dover saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A lazy left from Dover finds it's target.
Dover scores with a shot to the body.
Dover lands with a good body shot.
Guida is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dover.
Dover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guida takes one on the button.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dover lands with a shot to the body.
Dover lands a glancing blow to the side of Guida's head.
Guida with a poor takedown
and Dover counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Guida shoots in but no luck this time.
Dover fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dover lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guida is defended easily by Dover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover stuns Guida with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dover scores with a jab. Guida acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dover uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Guida has time to react.
Guida fails to land the takedown.
Guida takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ben Dover seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guida fails with a takedown attempt.
Dover appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dover scores with a shot to the body.
Dover has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dover defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guida.
Dover appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Guida doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dover counters with a nice body shot.
Dover scores with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Dover. Beautiful body shot.
Dover jabs Guida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dover goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dover digs a good hook to Guida's body.
Guida has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dover finds it's way round the side to connect with Guida's head.
Guida fails with a takedown attempt.
Dover doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Dover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Dover connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Guida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dover digs a good hook to Guida's body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guida.
Dover punishes Guida's body with a nice straight punch.
Dover thuds a left hand into Guida's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guida misses with a takedown
and Dover counters with a straight right hand.
Guida has his takedown stuffed
and Dover counters with a left and a right that stings Guida.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Bidon Guida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guida walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guida misses with a takedown attempt
and Dover counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dover scores with a body shot.
Dover scores with a one two! Guida had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Guida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dover ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dover scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Guida takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dover jabs at Guida's body.
Guida with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dover counters with a left to the body.
Dover fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dover throws a one two combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover lands with a good body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Guida 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Guida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dover sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guida somewhat.
Dover clobbers Guida with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dover throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Guida on the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guida.
Dover ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover scores with a body shot.
Guida looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dover wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Guida tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dover defends well and Guida ends up having to push Dover into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dover lands a body shot.
Dover scores with a shot to the body.
Guida slips a jab and a cross from Dover.
Dover thuds a left hand into Guida's body.
Guida walks into a left hand.
Dover stuns Guida with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dover cracks Guida with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dover scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dover lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Guida at a distance.
Dover throws a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dover jabs at Guida's body.
Dover jabs Guida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Guida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dover avoids it really well and circles away.
Dover connects with a body shot.
Guida tries for a takedown but Dover sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Guida shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clay Bidon Guida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dover works over Guida's head and body with a nice combination.
Dover fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Dover comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dover winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 25:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 25:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Dover!
Ben Dover seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Becak Lawu (ranked 3653 p4p, 173 weight class) and Babacar Ziwawe (ranked 5465 p4p, 250 weight class). Becak Lawu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Babacar Ziwawe's chin.

Lawu
vs
Ziwawe

190 cm
25
130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

168 cm
24
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Becak Lawu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Babacar Ziwawe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziwawe shoots in for a takedown but Lawu shows good takedown defense.
Ziwawe connects with a high kick.
Babacar Ziwawe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziwawe goes for a double leg but Lawu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lawu continues to drive forward.
Ziwawe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Ziwawe pushes Lawu up against the cage in a clinch.
Lawu prevents the takedown attempt.
Becak Lawu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Babacar Ziwawe.
Ziwawe looks winded!
Ziwawe is trying to maintain a safe position but Lawu gets an underhook and turns Ziwawe into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziwawe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lawu is defending well for now.
Lawu is trying to pull guard but Ziwawe has him pressed against the cage.
Ziwawe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lawu has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziwawe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lawu just stands there and leans against the cage.

Lawu jumps into guard, dragging Ziwawe to the mat.
Ziwawe stands and throws Lawu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lawu is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ziwawe asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lawu bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Ziwawe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ziwawe moves in looking to clinch but Lawu pushes him off.
Ziwawe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lawu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ziwawe somewhat.
It looked like Lawu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziwawe misses with a takedown attempt
and Lawu counters with a series of strikes. Ziwawe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ziwawe tries to clinch there but Lawu circles away.
It looked like Lawu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ziwawe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lawu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Lawu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ziwawe wants to clinch up but Lawu keeps it at a distance.
Ziwawe with a poor takedown

and Lawu counters with a crisp one two that drops Ziwawe! Lawu thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ziwawe to his feet! Ziwawe is in big trouble!

Ziwawe is rocked!
Ziwawe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ziwawe is still on wobbly legs! Can Lawu finish him?
Ziwawe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lawu defends well and Ziwawe ends up having to push Lawu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Lawu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ziwawe seems to have recovered his senses.
Ziwawe throws a right hand that Lawu ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawu also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ziwawe or perhaps it was just good defense by Lawu, which made it look bad.
Lawu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ziwawe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lawu counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Ziwawe! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Becak Lawu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Maddison (ranked 5589 p4p, 393 weight class) and Elija Elizondo (ranked 5310 p4p, 382 weight class). Jason Maddison has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Maddison
vs
Elizondo

182 cm
25
146 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Maddison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Elija Elizondo!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maddison throws a sloppy head kick and Elizondo moves out of range easily.
Maddison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maddison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Elizondo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maddison.
Maddison wants to clinch

so Elizondo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Elizondo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Elizondo gets to his feet. Maddison looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Maddison enables Elizondo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maddison manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Elizondo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Elizondo won't allow Maddison to get back to his feet.
Maddison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Elizondo distracts Maddison with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maddison wants to stand up but Elizondo is controlling him.
Elizondo landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maddison has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Elizondo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Maddison throws a head kick but Elizondo moves out of range.
Maddison is breathing heavily.

Elizondo gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Elizondo manages to break the clinch.
Maddison tries a head kick but it misses.
Elizondo is looking for the big counter here.

Elizondo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Maddison is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Elizondo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Maddison is rocked!
Elizondo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maddison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big shot lands for Elizondo! That's hurt Maddison! Will he recover? Elizondo fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elija Elizondo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between David Lopes (ranked 7690 p4p, 302 weight class) and Bubba Bizzle (ranked 8187 p4p, 316 weight class). David Lopes looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Lopes
vs
Bizzle

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

173 cm
18
142 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Lopes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bubba Bizzle!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopes fails with a takedown attempt.
Bizzle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lopes tries to clinch but Bizzle moves out of range.

Bizzle moves into the clinch.
Lopes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bizzle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lopes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lopes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lopes is breathing heavily.
Lopes lands a shot to the body.
Lopes tries to pull guard but Bizzle holds him up against the cage and eventually Lopes drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Lopes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bizzle looking for a takedown.
Lopes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bizzle prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopes.
Lopes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bizzle goes for a takedown attempt but Lopes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizzle throws a good cross that connects.
Lopes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bizzle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Bizzle rushes Lopes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bizzle tries to circle away but Lopes has him pinned against the cage.

Bizzle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lopes fails with a takedown attempt.

Bizzle looking to score a takedown here. Lopes is defending well but Bizzle drives through and ends up in Lopes's guard.
Lopes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bizzle's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bizzle decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bizzle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bizzle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Bizzle throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lopes was covering up waiting for the punch and Bizzle finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bizzle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bizzle stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Bizzle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lopes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bizzle passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lopes!
Bizzle is landing with some decent strikes but Lopes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bizzle controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Bizzle might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've been informed that Bizzle has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bizzle lands a nice shot to the head.
Lopes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bizzle looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bizzle content just to control the position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Bizzle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bizzle tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lopes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Bizzle counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Bizzle decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Bizzle 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.
Bizzle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Bizzle drops back looking for a leg! Lopes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lopes manages to kick Bizzle off! Bizzle jumps back into Lopes's guard.
Bizzle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lopes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopes keeping full guard, as Bizzle tries to pass.
Bizzle works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bizzle postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lopes to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Bizzle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lopes's guard.
Bizzle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bizzle wants to pass the guard but Lopes is keeping the position.
Bizzle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lopes's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizzle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bizzle wants to pass the guard but Lopes is keeping the position.
Bizzle controlling from the top position.
Lopes wants to sweep but no luck.
Bubba Bizzle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bizzle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bizzle landing some decent shots from guard.
Bizzle with a nice head shot there.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bizzle decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lopes, up you get!

Lopes gets caught flat footed, as Bizzle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bizzle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bizzle lands a couple of elbows.
Bizzle working some strikes from top position.

Bizzle stands up from Lopes's guard - Bizzle perhaps looking for a knockout.

Bizzle shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lopes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bizzle scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bizzle winds up and cracks Lopes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bizzle decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
David Lopes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bizzle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lopes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Bizzle takes the fight into the clinch.
Bizzle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lopes walks away with a smile on his face. Bizzle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bizzle misses with a head kick.

Bizzle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lopes is trying to defend but Bizzle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bizzle controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Bizzle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lopes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Bizzle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bizzle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bizzle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Lopes instigates a clinch.

Bizzle turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bizzle manages to end up in side control.
Lopes is trying to improve his position.

Bizzle has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bizzle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bizzle rushes Lopes and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopes misses with some punches.
Bizzle misses with an elbow over the top.
Bizzle tries to pull guard but Lopes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lopes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bizzle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bizzle is trying to stall.
Bizzle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
David Lopes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Bizzle.
Bizzle tries to pull guard but Lopes holds him up against the cage and eventually Bizzle drops back down to his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lopes as Bizzle tries to tie him up.
Lopes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bizzle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Bizzle successfully pulls guard.
Bizzle seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bizzle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lopes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lopes wants to control from the top but Bizzle keeps moving.
Bizzle is controlling Lopes's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bizzle can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopes prevents Bizzle from getting back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Bizzle darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bizzle not doing much here.
David Lopes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lopes is defending against the submission attempts here by Bizzle.
Bizzle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bubba Bizzle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bizzle stops Lopes from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bizzle content to control rather than advance.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Bizzle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bizzle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Bizzle!
The defeated David Lopes had this to say: 'I will try it.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Balder Bull (ranked 2981 p4p, 346 weight class) and Eman Borges (ranked 5313 p4p, 529 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bull
vs
Borges

172 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Balder Bull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eman Borges!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bull thuds his right hand into Borges's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bull scores with a hook to the body. Borges takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Borges takes a jab right on the kisser.
Borges on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Borges takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bull bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bull keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bull lands with a right hand.

Borges is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bull plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Borges to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Borges just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Balder Bull!
A relieved looking Balder Bull 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
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Sandman (ranked 3652 p4p, 371 weight class) and Kaleb Kay (ranked 3510 p4p, 363 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Sandman
vs
Kay

190 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

196 cm
25
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

Pit Bull Development

Annihilation Apparel

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mr Sandman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kaleb Kay!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sandman finds it's way round the side to connect with Kay's head.
Kay throws a series of punches but Sandman moves out of range.
Kay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kay defending well as Sandman loads up on a big left hand.
Kay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sandman.
Kay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sandman counters with a left and a right... And another left! Kay is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Sandman!
A victorious Mr Sandman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.