WSXX 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Antunes (ranked 5232 p4p, 187 weight class) and Amin Yashed (ranked 24143 p4p, 220 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Antunes
vs
Yashed

185 cm
26
290 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

202 cm
26
288 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Raphael Antunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Amin Yashed!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antunes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yashed pinned against the cage. Yashed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yashed lands with an overhand left.

It looks like Raphael Antunes has been cut.
Yashed scores with a nice right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Antunes or perhaps it was just good defense by Yashed, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Yashed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Antunes darts in looking for a takedown but Yashed gets double underhooks and turns Antunes into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael Antunes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Antunes shoots in for a double leg but Yashed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Antunes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yashed stuns Antunes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Antunes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Antunes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yashed throws a shot to the body.
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!
Antunes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yashed.
Yashed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Antunes is breathing heavily.

Oooooh!!! Yashed has knocked Antunes down with a huge combo! Yashed steps away and waves a wobbly Antunes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Antunes is rocked!
BOOM! Yashed lands a beautiful left hook that drops Antunes. Antunes tries to recover but Yashed is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Antunes lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amin Yashed!
Our winner, Amin Yashed, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giannis Karatzas (ranked 7854 p4p, 636 weight class) and Klaus Mikaelson (ranked 23433 p4p, 684 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Karatzas
vs
Mikaelson

199 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Giannis Karatzas !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Klaus Mikaelson !
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karatzas misses with a body kick.
Karatzas looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Karatzas shoots in looking for a takedown. Mikaelson tries to sprawl out of it but Karatzas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mikaelson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mikaelson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mikaelson .
Karatzas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mikaelson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikaelson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mikaelson thuds a left hand into Karatzas 's body.
Mikaelson scores with a hook to the body. Karatzas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Mikaelson clinches.
Karatzas being controlled against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Mikaelson 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Karatzas prevents Mikaelson from breaking the clinch.
Mikaelson is trying to break the clinch but Karatzas has him pressed against the cage.
Karatzas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mikaelson 's efforts to push away.
Mikaelson has had enough of the clinch but Karatzas keeps him there for the moment.
Mikaelson has had enough of the clinch but Karatzas keeps him there for the moment.

Mikaelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mikaelson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karatzas in his tracks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Mikaelson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Karatzas sprawling to the canvas! Karatzas rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mikaelson finish him?!

Karatzas is rocked!

Mikaelson drives through and clinches with Karatzas against the cage.
Oh Karatzas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mikaelson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Karatzas letting Mikaelson take a breather here.
Mikaelson continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Mikaelson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mikaelson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Karatzas seems to have got his legs back now.
Mikaelson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mikaelson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karatzas s head.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mikaelson closes the distance and pushes Karatzas back into the cage.
Mikaelson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mikaelson working hard to break the clinch.
Karatzas fails to pull guard.
Mikaelson tries to land knees in the clinch but Karatzas avoids the damage to the body.

Mikaelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mikaelson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mikaelson cracks Karatzas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mikaelson scores with a shot to the body.
Karatzas looks up at the clock. Bad move! Mikaelson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Karatzas . Mikaelson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

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

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aishah Bin Sari (ranked 6942 p4p, 242 weight class) and Will Hopkins (ranked 6489 p4p, 238 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Bin Sari
vs
Hopkins

170 cm
20
137 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

168 cm
19
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 Sydney, Aishah Bin Sari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Will Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bin Sari scores with a jab. Hopkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Hopkins is rocked!

It looks like Will Hopkins has been cut.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
Hopkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Bin Sari finish him?
Hopkins throws the left hand but Bin Sari avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Bin Sari moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Bin Sari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bin Sari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
Hopkins dodges the punch combination from Bin Sari.
Hopkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bin Sari.
Hopkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
BOOM! Bin Sari lands a beautiful left hook that drops Hopkins. Hopkins tries to recover but Bin Sari is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Hopkins lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aishah Bin Sari!
A very excited looking Aishah Bin Sari made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lamont King (ranked 4250 p4p, 377 weight class) and Conor OShea (ranked 6884 p4p, 506 weight class). Lamont King could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Conor OShea's chin.

King
vs
OShea

182 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

210 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

King Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lamont King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor OShea!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OShea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Nice sprawl there from King as OShea shoots in.

OShea darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
OShea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
OShea looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OShea tries to clinch up.
OShea is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OShea fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
King jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

OShea has closed the distance and engaged King in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
OShea throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but King blocks it with crossed arms.
King lands with a right to the head.

OShea breaks the clinch.
OShea tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King is looking to counter punch.
OShea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OShea shoots in and drives through. King sprawls well.
Lamont King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor OShea.
King leaves OShea with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from King misses.
King is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

OShea clinches with his opponent.
OShea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OShea's elbow.

OShea's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Decent striking displayed by King there.
OShea tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

OShea closes the distance and clinches.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
OShea's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A shot in the inside from King.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OShea misses with a knee strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by OShea as King tries to tie him up.
A short left from King.
King looking to slow down the pace here.
OShea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.

OShea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Conor OShea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OShea tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.

OShea closes the distance and clinches.

King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King blocks a head kick by OShea.
OShea tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OShea wants to clinch but King slips to the side
letting King counter with a right hand.

OShea is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by OShea.
OShea is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?

OShea takes the fight into the clinch.
OShea seems to have recovered his senses.
King misses with a body punch.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King digs a right hand underneath OShea's ribcage. OShea let out a lung full of air as it connected.
OShea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King gets through OShea's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from King on the inside.
King works on OShea's body with a couple of short punches.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King stops a takedown attempt from OShea.
OShea is trying to stall.
King stalling the fight.
King lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as King takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
OShea throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but King blocks it with crossed arms.
OShea with an attempt at a knee that misses.

OShea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
No luck for OShea with that takedown attempt.
King is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
OShea is looking to clinch.
OShea doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
King was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
OShea is looking to clinch.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Castlemore that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
King connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between OShea's hands.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by OShea.
OShea steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from King.
OShea tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont King dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

King takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
OShea tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by King! OShea is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamont King!
Lamont King spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodger Marinyx (ranked 7434 p4p, 624 weight class) and Murky McTavern (ranked 6613 p4p, 603 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Marinyx
vs
McTavern

189 cm
23
218 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

186 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodger Marinyx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Murky McTavern!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTavern lands with a nice body punch.
We've been hearing reports that Marinyx has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McTavern scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McTavern changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McTavern punishes Marinyx's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for McTavern. That snapped Marinyx's head back.
McTavern throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marinyx stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McTavern fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McTavern connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marinyx momentarily.

It looks like Rodger Marinyx has been cut.
McTavern bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - McTavern coming out on top.
McTavern is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marinyx rather than just go for the knockout.
McTavern scores with a hook.
McTavern scores with a shot to the body.
Marinyx wants to clinch up but McTavern keeps it at a distance.
Marinyx on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murky McTavern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTavern connects with a right hand. Marinyx shakes it off.
McTavern fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marinyx on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McTavern lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Marinyx is rocked!
McTavern jabs Marinyx to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheers as McTavern lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marinyx doesn't seem phased though.
Oh Marinyx is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McTavern bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marinyx's head backwards.
McTavern throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marinyx stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marinyx seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTavern jabs Marinyx right on the nose. Marinyx blinks but takes it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marinyx looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McTavern swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marinyx fails with the takedown.
Murky McTavern is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McTavern changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McTavern bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marinyx is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Marinyx pushes McTavern up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from McTavern.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McTavern creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

McTavern breaks from the clinch.
McTavern throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McTavern throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marinyx on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by McTavern - just one landing.
McTavern scores with a shot to the body.
Marinyx walks into a straight right hand from McTavern.
McTavern wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marinyx moves forwards but McTavern connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McTavern keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marinyx looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodger Marinyx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McTavern throws a series of punches but Marinyx avoids them all with ease.
McTavern throws a right and a left that Marinyx avoids nicely.
McTavern with a hook.
Marinyx looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marinyx on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marinyx shoots for a double leg takedown but McTavern sprawls well. He's pushed Marinyx's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marinyx shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McTavern defends it nicely.
Marinyx with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McTavern to score with a decent uppercut.
McTavern lands a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McTavern defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marinyx.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McTavern, as that shot connected.
McTavern is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marinyx had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTavern comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McTavern connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A shot to the liver by McTavern. Beautiful body shot.
Marinyx fails with an attempt to clinch.
McTavern dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McTavern lands a jab.
Marinyx tries to clinch up but McTavern circles away and keeps his distance.
Marinyx fails with the takedown.
Nice body punch from McTavern.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Marinyx. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A cross from McTavern lands.
McTavern lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marinyx gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marinyx takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McTavern fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Marinyx to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Marinyx looks to clinch but McTavern throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Marinyx taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Murky McTavern!
Murky McTavern managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200), into his post fight interview.

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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Sekon Chance (ranked 3801 p4p, 397 weight class) and Bill Gillispe (ranked 6333 p4p, 501 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chance
vs
Gillispe

170 cm
20
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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, Sekon Chance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Gillispe!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gillispe goes for a double leg but Chance avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chance continues to drive forward.

Chance scores with a takedown into Gillispe's guard.
Chance content to stall in guard here.

Gillispe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chance can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gillispe gets caught flat footed, as Chance shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gillispe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chance definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chance would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gillispe 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.
Chance wants to stand but Gillispe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Chance tries to free his leg and advance position but Gillispe is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chance missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Gillispe looking for a guillotine here but Chance defends easily.
Chance passes Gillispe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chance takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chance lands with a punch from half guard.
Gillispe trying to hold on to Chance's head to control him but Chance postures up.
Chance seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gillispe trying to control from the bottom.
Gillispe tries to roll over but Chance keeps him under control.
Gillispe wants to control but Chance is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Chance seems content to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Gillispe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Gillispe has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chance off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Chance throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gillispe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chance is in Gillispe's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gillispe wants to hit a switch here but Chance passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gillispe there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gillispe stops Chance from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gillispe tries to reverse the position but Chance maintains control.
Chance lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Chance working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Chance raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sekon Chance dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Chance looking to score a takedown here. Gillispe is defending well but Chance drives through and ends up in Gillispe's guard.

Gillispe is working an open guard so Chance takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gillispe shoots in but Chance avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chance is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gillispe can do to turn this around?
Gillispe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gillispe with a poor takedown

and Chance counters by moving into the clinch.
Gillispe goes for a takedown attempt but Chance pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sekon Chance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Gillispe.

Chance closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chance lands in his opponent's guard.
Chance might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chance slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chance has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chance is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chance is in close to Gillispe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chance distracts Gillispe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chance controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sekon Chance overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gillispe trying to keep a closed guard but Chance is proving a slippery customer.

Gillispe is working an open guard so Chance takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chance displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gillispe.

Chance gets a takedown into half guard.

Chance decides to return to a standing position.

Chance darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chance has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chance connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Chance landing strikes, looking to finish!
Chance lands with some strikes.
Gillispe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chance controlling the position easily from mount.
Chance lands a nice shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big strike lands for Chance! That's really hurt Gillispe and he's turned his back - Chance keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Chance jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sekon Chance!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
42%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Rogan (ranked 2653 p4p, 120 weight class) and Pierre Augereau (ranked 4447 p4p, 171 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rogan
vs
Augereau

198 cm
21
277 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

204 cm
20
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Freebok (85% Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Derek Rogan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pierre Augereau!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Augereau fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Augereau manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rogan on his heels. He'll look to pass Rogan's guard now, I'm sure.
Augereau must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Augereau is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Rogan is looking for a triangle here but Augereau uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Augereau throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rogan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Augereau.
Rogan is letting Augereau control him for a moment.
Augereau has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at La Grande Armée. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augereau wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rogan keeps working.
Rogan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Rogan looking for submissions off his back.
Augereau wants to control but Rogan is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rogan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Augereau pulls his head out easily.
Augereau stalling.

Rogan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Augereau pulls his head out easily.

Rogan is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Augereau is tapping! Great win for Rogan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Derek Rogan!
Derek Rogan retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Derek Rogan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.