IFA 16:03 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between JT Smith (ranked 4821 p4p, 535 weight class) and Splinter Yoshi (ranked 2362 p4p, 323 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Im your boogie man. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Splinter Yoshi enters the cage!

Smith
vs
Yoshi

185 cm
25
218 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

190 cm
26
220 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Woodhouse's

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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, JT Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Splinter Yoshi!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Yoshi.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yoshi throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Yoshi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith takes a swing at Yoshi's ribcage but misses.
Yoshi is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Yoshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Yoshi tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yoshi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Yoshi counters with a nice leg kick.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Yoshi throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
An inside leg kick from Yoshi misses.
Smith tries to clinch but Yoshi moves out of range.
Yoshi wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Yoshi counters with a leg kick.
Smith is looking to wear down Yoshi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yoshi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Yoshi counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yoshi can pounce on him.
Yoshi throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yoshi circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Yoshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yoshi. Yoshi obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by Yoshi.
JT Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshi manages to avoid it.
Yoshi is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Yoshi tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yoshi.
Yoshi fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Yoshi, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Yoshi against the cage but Yoshi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JT Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yoshi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yoshi avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Yoshi counters with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Yoshi counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Yoshi's belly button to the back.
Yoshi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yoshi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yoshi wants it to stay on the feet.
Yoshi scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith misses the body punch
and Yoshi counters with a leg kick.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Yoshi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Smith swings for the body but Yoshi moves out of range.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Yoshi counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
Splinter Yoshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yoshi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yoshi counters with a nice leg kick.
Yoshi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yoshi.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yoshi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshi moves away.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yoshi counters with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yoshi.
Smith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yoshi.
Yoshi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yoshi.
Yoshi lands with a nice body kick.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yoshi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yoshi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yoshi.
Smith misses with a hook
and Yoshi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yoshi. Yoshi obviously looking to wear him down.
Yoshi feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Yoshi counters with an outside leg kick.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yoshi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
A low kick from Yoshi misses

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

Smith maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Yoshi could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Smith has cracked it and Yoshi is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). JT Smith!
An out of breath JT Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Jam (ranked 4887 p4p, 517 weight class) and Raiam Dos Santos (ranked 4042 p4p, 458 weight class). Jam comes to the cage accompanied by Till I collapse. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Jam
vs
Dos Santos

173 cm
25
182 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

187 cm
26
195 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Josh Jam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raiam Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dos Santos pinned against the cage. Dos Santos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jam throws the kick towards the body but Dos Santos avoids it.
Dos Santos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Dos Santos closes the distance and pushes Jam back into the cage.
Jam wants to break free but Dos Santos has control.
Dos Santos tries a body shot but Jam blocks it.
Jam blocks a body shot from Dos Santos.
Jam can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam tries to pull guard but Dos Santos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dos Santos prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Jam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Dos Santos.
A shot in the inside from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos works on Jam's body with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dos Santos breaks the clinch.
Dos Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dos Santos wants it to stay on the feet.
Dos Santos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jam.
Jam will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dos Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Dos Santos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dos Santos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jam.
Dos Santos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jam misses with a takedown attempt - Dos Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dos Santos stuffs the takedown attempt from Jam. Jam gets slowly back to his feet.
Dos Santos throws a counter combo.

Dos Santos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jam, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dos Santos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos'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.
Dos Santos lands with a light punch inside.
Jam blocks a body shot from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos lands a body shot.
Jam is breathing heavily.
A short left from Dos Santos.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dos Santos.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jam takes a shot to the head.
Dos Santos lands a shot to the body.
Dos Santos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short left from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos lands an uppercut.
A short right from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Dos Santos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dos Santos lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos scores with a shot to the side of Jam's head.
Dos Santos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dos Santos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jam or not.
A hook to the body from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos cracks Jam with a nice body shot.
Dos Santos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dos Santos lands an uppercut.
Dos Santos lands a shoulder strike.
Dos Santos lands a left hand.
Dos Santos lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dos Santos lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Dos Santos - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Dos Santos.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jam or not.
Dos Santos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jams head.
Dos Santos lands an uppercut.
Dos Santos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jam backwards.
Dos Santos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dos Santos lands a shoulder strike.

Jam is rocked!
Dos Santos lands a right hand.
Oh Jam is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jam being controlled against the cage.
Dos Santos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dos Santos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jam.
A short left from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dos Santos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jam.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Dos Santos as the two fighters clinch.
Dos Santos is leaning against Jam and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dos Santos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dos Santos digs a right hand into Jam's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jam's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raiam Dos Santos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dos Santos connects with a single shot there.

Dos Santos sends Jam crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dos Santos is motioning to the referee to let Jam up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Sloppy strikes from Jam. Those never looked like landing.
Jam tries to clinch but Dos Santos is having none of it.
Jam wants to clinch up but Dos Santos keeps it at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dos Santos, as that shot connected.
Dos Santos throws a monster overhand right that drops Jam! Dos Santos follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raiam Dos Santos!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Laws (ranked 3832 p4p, 353 weight class) and Deontay Wilder (ranked 3515 p4p, 338 weight class). Deontay Wilder looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Laws
vs
Wilder

192 cm
26
220 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

201 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rick Laws!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Deontay Wilder !
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder swings for the body but Laws moves out of range.
Rick Laws seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Wilder tries to sprawl but Laws drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Laws seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Wilder has recovered full guard.

Laws drops back looking for a leg! Wilder is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wilder manages to kick Laws off! Laws jumps back into Wilder 's guard.
Wilder looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilder , not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Laws drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Laws jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Laws pushes down on Wilder 's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Laws seems to be working for a kimura but Wilder defends the submission attempt.

Laws looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

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

Laws is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilder has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Laws is working for a submission of some sort.

Laws is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Wilder is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rick Laws!
A victorious Rick Laws thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Edmonds (ranked 2742 p4p, 340 weight class) and Sake Chu (ranked 2236 p4p, 293 weight class). Edmonds's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus. Chu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Daughtry - Renegade. Sake Chu will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Edmonds
vs
Chu

185 cm
19
190 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

185 cm
26
195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Woodhouse's

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Edmonds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sake Chu!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chu misses the shot to the body.
Chu lands with a nice body punch.
Edmonds just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Chu.
A jab from Chu does it's job there.
Chu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edmonds moves away.
Chu throws a shot from downtown. Edmonds moves away and avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chu, as that shot connected.
Chu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Edmonds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sake Chu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmonds moves out of range as Chu strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chu misses the shot to the body.
Edmonds is looking to counter the offense by Chu and move into the clinch.
A left lands for Edmonds.
Chu slips a jab and a cross from Edmonds.
Chu cracks Edmonds with a good jab.
Chu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edmonds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmonds walks into a left hand.
Chu cracks a nice hook into Edmonds's ribs.
Chu jabs Edmonds right on the nose. Edmonds blinks but takes it well.

Edmonds is rocked!
Edmonds loads up on a big right hand but Chu slips the punch.
Oh Edmonds is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Edmonds on the side of the head.
Chu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edmonds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edmonds seems to have got his legs back now.
Chu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chu swings for the body but Edmonds moves out of range.
Chu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edmonds.
It looked like Edmonds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A shot to the liver by Edmonds. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmonds scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Edmonds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Edmonds throws a body shot but no joy.
Chu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chu lands the left hand.
No joy there for Chu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edmonds appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Chu cracks Edmonds with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Chu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Edmonds to stand back up!
Edmonds throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Edmonds shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chu napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Edmonds is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Edmonds is trying to get an arm triangle but Chu is defending well.
Edmonds tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Edmonds working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chu is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Edmonds is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Edmonds prevents Chu from getting the reversal.

Edmonds has control of Chu's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chu regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Chu has given up his back.
Edmonds controlling well, preventing Chu from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chu manages to reverse the position and now he's in Edmonds's guard. Nice work there by Chu.
Chu controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chu wants to control from the top but Edmonds keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sake Chu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Edmonds just misses with a punch to the body.
Chu swings widly with a right hand
and Edmonds counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Sake Chu has been cut.
Chu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chu takes one on the button.
Chu throws a series of punches but Edmonds moves out of range.

Edmonds changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chu is trying to improve his position.
Chu is still trying to improve position.
Chu struggling a bit here.
Edmonds is looking to take a break and control but Chu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edmonds working away.

Edmonds is trying to get an arm triangle but Chu is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chu is trying to work for a sweep but Edmonds has mounted him!
Edmonds wants to take Chu's back here but Chu is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Chu manages to control the position for a moment.
Chu wants to hold on but Edmonds pushes him away.
Edmonds fails to advance to Chu's back.
Edmonds can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chu is looking to escape.
Edmonds takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Chu rolls, trying to escape but Edmonds keeps control of the position.
John Edmonds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds wants to control but Chu is keeping busy.

Edmonds working for the choke.
Edmonds trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Chu trying to control the position but Edmonds manages to sink in the hooks.

Edmonds is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Chu is defending well though. Edmonds let's go of the attempt for now.
Edmonds wants to control but Chu is keeping busy.
Chu just trying to survive but Edmonds is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Edmonds looking for the RNC.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chu tries to escape the position.
Edmonds keeps control of the position easily here as Chu tries to buck him off.
Chu wants to control his opponent's hands but Edmonds gets his hands free.
Chu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edmonds. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Edmonds trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Edmonds keeps control of the position as Chu tries to break free.
Chu keeps trying to improve his position.

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

Edmonds looking for the choke but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Edmonds tightening his grip on Chu, looking for the choke.
Chu trying to control the action but Edmonds just sinks the hooks in.
Chu tries to roll but Edmonds sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Chu is looking to control the hands but Edmonds breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Edmonds!
A very excited looking John Edmonds 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oroku Saku (ranked 1948 p4p, 233 weight class) and Kaz Fujita (ranked 2198 p4p, 261 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Saku
vs
Fujita

200 cm
26
245 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
265 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Woodhouse's

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Oroku Saku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaz Fujita!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fujita throws a hook to the side of Saku's head but Saku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saku tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fujita manages to circle out of the way.
Fujita misses with a straight left.
Saku throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fujita.
Saku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kaz Fujita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saku manages to avoid it.
Saku throws a leg kick that misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Saku.
Saku throws a head kick that misses.
Fujita misses with an uppercut. Saku saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saku swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fujita throws out the jab.
Saku throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saku walks into a left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fujita checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saku lands with a kick to the ribs.
Saku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fujita takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Saku seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fujita misses with a wild combination.
Fujita cracks Saku with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fujita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fujita misses with an uppercut.
Saku fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fujita.
Saku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fujita checks a leg kick.
Fujita looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Fujita.

Saku forces Fujita back against the cage and clinches.
Fujita wants to get back to striking at distance but Saku won't allow it.
Fujita tries to circle away but Saku has him pinned against the cage.
Saku misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Saku.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saku misses with an elbow strike.
Saku lands a good knee to the midsection. Fujita won't want to take too many of those.
Saku lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Kaz Fujita has been cut.
Saku misses with a knee strike.
Saku comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fujita managing to block the knees to the body from Saku.
Saku lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fujita is trying to break free.
Saku keeps control of Fujita as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Saku misses with some punches.
Saku is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fujita looks winded!

Fujita escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saku fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Fujita checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Saku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saku takes a swing at Fujita's ribcage but misses.
Saku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fujita waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saku.
Fujita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saku.

Saku closes the distance and pushes Fujita back into the cage.
Fujita has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fujita tries to break the clinch but Saku is controlling the position.
Fujita is looking to break free of the clinch but Saku has double underhooks.
Fujita looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Saku utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Saku unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fujita lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Saku landing knees to the body.
Saku keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fujita's efforts to push away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saku tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fujita takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Saku.

That has opened up Kaz Fujita's cut even more.
Saku lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saku prevents Fujita from breaking the clinch.
Saku lands a knee to the head.
Fujita takes an elbow to the forehead.
Saku holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Saku creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fujita's defenses.

The cut above Kaz Fujita's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Saku lands a damaging elbow.
Saku lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Saku.
Saku is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fujita is defending well for now.
Saku putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fujita in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Saku slowing the pace effectively.
Fujita tries to circle away but Saku has him pinned against the cage.
Fujita's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head punch on the inside from Saku fails to land.
Fujita looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Saku tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fujita avoids it.
Saku lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oroku Saku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaz Fujita's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Saku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fujita's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fujita. Saku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fujita has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A good leg kick by Saku.
Saku cracks Fujita with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fujita throws a series of punches but Saku avoids them all with ease.
Saku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fujita can do to turn this around?
Saku takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Saku throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fujita misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saku.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saku.
Saku avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fujita is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saku throws a lazy right hand but Fujita sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saku tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fujita swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fujita takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saku throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saku connects with a leg kick. Fujita looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saku.
Saku tries a low kick but Fujita avoids it.
Fujita misses with a left hand
and Saku counters with an inside leg kick.
Saku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fujita has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saku.
Saku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fujita was well out of range. Poor timing from Saku.
Fujita throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saku tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Fujita on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fujita missing with a left hand there. Saku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fujita throws a hook but Saku blocks it.
Saku moves out of range of the strikes.
Saku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saku lands a leg kick that knocks Fujita off balance momentarily.

Saku clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saku lands an elbow inside that Fujita shrugs off.
Saku lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Kaz Fujita's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Saku lands a knee to the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kaz Fujita's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Oroku Saku!
An out of breath Oroku Saku thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dannis Till (ranked 570 p4p, 78 weight class) and Derrick Johnson (ranked 2032 p4p, 242 weight class). Dannis Till has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Till
vs
Johnson

185 cm
26
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dannis Till!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Derrick Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Till displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson throws a jab when Till was well out of range.
Till tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.

Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Till's guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Till keeps moving.
Johnson is pushing down on Till's leg trying to pass to half guard. Till is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Till looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Till wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Till's head.
Till has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Till is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Johnson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Till is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Till is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson landing shots from mount.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Johnson dominating with strikes here.
Johnson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Johnson looking to finish Till with some ground and pound. This is bad for Till!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Till is looking to get to half guard.
Till wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson with shots to the head and body - Till looks very uncomfortable down there.
Johnson tries to control but Till wriggling away.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Till tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Till tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson tries to control but Till wriggling away.
Till tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Till is squirming around nicely.
Till is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the head.
Johnson drops a big elbow. That's hurt Till! More shots from Johnson and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scar Ambe (ranked 1674 p4p, 199 weight class) and John Johnson (ranked 1989 p4p, 236 weight class). Ambe comes into the arena with Gunna - The World is Yours blaring out of the sound system. 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?

Ambe
vs
Johnson

177 cm
26
160 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

170 cm
26
161 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scar Ambe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ambe clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Ambe won't allow it.
Ambe lands with a short shot to the head.
Ambe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ambe gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ambe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Scar Ambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Johnson.
Ambe stalling in the clinch.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Ambe holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Ambe gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Ambe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ambe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ambe walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson walks into a left hand.

It looks like John Johnson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ambe scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ambe lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.

Johnson is rocked!
Ambe darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Johnson's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Ambe before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scar Ambe!
Scar Ambe 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
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Do You Really Want To Hurt (ranked 569 p4p, 89 weight class) and Bryan Mayhem (ranked 1254 p4p, 159 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

You Really Want To Hurt
vs
Mayhem

185 cm
26
285 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

175 cm
19
243 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

BEAST

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Do You Really Want To Hurt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bryan Mayhem!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

You Really Want To Hurt instigates a clinch.
You Really Want To Hurt can't find room to land a body shot as Mayhem controls the action.
You Really Want To Hurt prevents a body shot from Mayhem.
You Really Want To Hurt prevents a body shot from Mayhem.
Mayhem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mayhem struggles to land a body shot inside as You Really Want To Hurt controls his hands.
Mayhem working aggressively here.
Mayhem works on You Really Want To Hurt's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Mayhem.
Mayhem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mayhem lands a right hand that snaps the head of You Really Want To Hurt backwards.
Mayhem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You Really Want To Hurt tries to stall but Mayhem uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
You Really Want To Hurt blocking some punches.
Mayhem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mayhem's coach down at Temp Spar Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mayhem's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
You Really Want To Hurt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mayhem misses with a punch to the body.
You Really Want To Hurt can't find room to land a body shot as Mayhem controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem has a couple of punches blocked by You Really Want To Hurt.
You Really Want To Hurt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mayhem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mayhem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mayhem presses You Really Want To Hurt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
You Really Want To Hurt is trying to maintain a safe position but Mayhem gets an underhook and turns You Really Want To Hurt into the cage.
Mayhem misses with a punch on the inside.
You Really Want To Hurt prevents a body shot from Mayhem.
Mayhem tries a body shot but You Really Want To Hurt blocks it.
You Really Want To Hurt works on Mayhem's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from You Really Want To Hurt.
Mayhem tries to throw a body punch but You Really Want To Hurt avoids it by throwing Mayhem back against the cage.
You Really Want To Hurt has Mayhem pressed against the cage.
You Really Want To Hurt blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayhem.
Mayhem misses with a punch to the body.
You Really Want To Hurt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
You Really Want To Hurt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Mayhem on the inside.
You Really Want To Hurt cracks Mayhem with a nice body shot.
You Really Want To Hurt lands with a short shot to the head.
Mayhem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mayhem swings wildly with an uppercut but You Really Want To Hurt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mayhem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of You Really Want To Hurt backwards.
Mayhem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayhem lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem misses with the head strike.
You Really Want To Hurt effectively controlling the action here.
Mayhem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with You Really Want To Hurt's elbow.
Mayhem struggles to land a body shot inside as You Really Want To Hurt controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
You Really Want To Hurt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mayhem.
A head punch on the inside from Mayhem fails to land.
You Really Want To Hurt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
You Really Want To Hurt slows down the pace here.
You Really Want To Hurt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mayhem is keeping busy.
Mayhem misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You Really Want To Hurt misses with a body punch.
Mayhem throws a punch but it's blocked by You Really Want To Hurt.
You Really Want To Hurt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
You Really Want To Hurt stalling in the clinch but Mayhem improves position.
Mayhem misses with a body punch.
Mayhem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with You Really Want To Hurt's elbow.
You Really Want To Hurt is trying to stall.
Mayhem gets through You Really Want To Hurt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mayhem lands a body punch in the clinch.
You Really Want To Hurt wants to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayhem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
You Really Want To Hurt blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Mayhem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Do You Really Want To Hurt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mayhem lands with an uppercut that bounces You Really Want To Hurt off the cage and back into range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mayhem in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.

Mayhem moves into the clinch.
You Really Want To Hurt can't find room to land a body shot as Mayhem controls the action.
A body shot lands from Mayhem.
You Really Want To Hurt can't find room to land a body shot as Mayhem controls the action.
You Really Want To Hurt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
You Really Want To Hurt lands an uppercut.
Mayhem is leaning against You Really Want To Hurt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mayhem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mayhem blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
You Really Want To Hurt looking to slow down the pace here.
Mayhem tries a body shot but You Really Want To Hurt blocks it.
Mayhem tries to work over You Really Want To Hurt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mayhem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bryan Mayhem seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
You Really Want To Hurt can't find room to land a body shot as Mayhem controls the action.
Mayhem misses with the head strike.
Mayhem scores with a shot to the side of You Really Want To Hurt's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Mayhem.
Mayhem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of You Really Want To Hurts head.
Mayhem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mayhem misses with a punch to the body.
You Really Want To Hurt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
You Really Want To Hurt trying to control the position but instead, Mayhem has worked for underhooks and has pushed You Really Want To Hurt into the cage.
Mayhem can't find room to land a body shot as You Really Want To Hurt controls the action.
You Really Want To Hurt lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Mayhem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Mayhem.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mayhem. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mayhem lands a hook that snaps the head of You Really Want To Hurt backwards.
Mayhem lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Mayhem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayhem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mayhem lands an uppercut.
Mayhem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mayhem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mayhem working aggressively here.
Mayhem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mayhem is working You Really Want To Hurt over against the cage.
Mayhem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with You Really Want To Hurt's elbow.
Mayhem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on You Really Want To Hurt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You Really Want To Hurt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Mayhem.
You Really Want To Hurt misses with a hook from the clinch.
You Really Want To Hurt trying to stall but Mayhem improves his position.
Mayhem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
You Really Want To Hurt tries to work over Mayhem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mayhem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
You Really Want To Hurt slowing the pace effectively.
Mayhem gets through You Really Want To Hurt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mayhem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with You Really Want To Hurt's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for You Really Want To Hurt.
You Really Want To Hurt blocks an uppercut.
Mayhem can't find room to land a body shot as You Really Want To Hurt controls the action.
Mayhem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mayhem misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem lands with a left to the head.
Mayhem tries to throw a body punch but You Really Want To Hurt avoids it by throwing Mayhem back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mayhem.
You Really Want To Hurt wants to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mayhem as You Really Want To Hurt tries to tie him up.
Mayhem struggles to land a body shot inside as You Really Want To Hurt controls his hands.
Mayhem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mayhem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mayhem lands a body punch in the clinch.
You Really Want To Hurt prevents a body shot from Mayhem.
Mayhem misses with a punch to the body.
Mayhem scores with a hook to the body.
You Really Want To Hurt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Mayhem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Do You Really Want To Hurt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Mayhem moves into the clinch.
Mayhem struggles to land a body shot inside as You Really Want To Hurt controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mayhem.
Mayhem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
You Really Want To Hurt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mayhem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mayhem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mayhem misses with a punch to the body.
Mayhem throws a head punch that misses.
Mayhem working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mayhem has a couple of punches blocked by You Really Want To Hurt.
Mayhem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mayhem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mayhem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You Really Want To Hurt lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Mayhem - that landed with a thud.
You Really Want To Hurt is trying to maintain a safe position but Mayhem gets an underhook and turns You Really Want To Hurt into the cage.
Mayhem can't find room to land a body shot as You Really Want To Hurt controls the action.
Mayhem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mayhem lands with a short shot to the head.
Mayhem tries to throw a body punch but You Really Want To Hurt avoids it by throwing Mayhem back against the cage.
Mayhem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of You Really Want To Hurt backwards.
You Really Want To Hurt misses with a body punch.
Mayhem lands a left hand.
Mayhem struggles to land a body shot inside as You Really Want To Hurt controls his hands.
Mayhem misses with a hook to the ribs.
You Really Want To Hurt can't find room to land a body shot as Mayhem controls the action.
Mayhem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mayhem lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
You Really Want To Hurt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mayhem.
Mayhem lands an uppercut.
Mayhem can't find room to land a body shot as You Really Want To Hurt controls the action.
Mayhem misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from You Really Want To Hurt fails to land.
You Really Want To Hurt blocks a body shot from Mayhem.
Mayhem misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from You Really Want To Hurt.
Mayhem struggles to land a body shot inside as You Really Want To Hurt controls his hands.
Mayhem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mayhem struggles to land a body shot inside as You Really Want To Hurt controls his hands.
Mayhem throws a punch but it's blocked by You Really Want To Hurt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mayhem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You Really Want To Hurt leaning against his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from You Really Want To Hurt.
You Really Want To Hurt tries to work over Mayhem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
You Really Want To Hurt lands a right hand.
Mayhem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
You Really Want To Hurt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
You Really Want To Hurt is looking to control Mayhem's arms but Mayhem gets an underhook and turns him. Now You Really Want To Hurt has his back to the cage.
Mayhem digs a right hand into You Really Want To Hurt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on You Really Want To Hurt's gas tank.
Mayhem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mayhem lands a body punch.
Mayhem can't find room to land a body shot as You Really Want To Hurt controls the action.
Mayhem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mayhem misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mayhem lands a left hand that snaps the head of You Really Want To Hurt backwards.
Mayhem misses with a body punch.
You Really Want To Hurt is trying to stall.
Mayhem lands a nice uppercut.
Mayhem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mayhem misses with some punches.
You Really Want To Hurt takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayhem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayhem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mayhem working aggressively here.
Mayhem pushes You Really Want To Hurt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Do You Really Want To Hurt's cut is getting worse.
You Really Want To Hurt tries a body shot but Mayhem blocks it.
Do You Really Want To Hurt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mayhem tries a body shot but You Really Want To Hurt blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Mayhem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mayhem 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Mayhem!
A relieved looking Bryan Mayhem 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
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turd McPherson (ranked 937 p4p, 137 weight class) and Bailey Blue (ranked 1211 p4p, 154 weight class). Turd McPherson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

McPherson
vs
Blue

225 cm
26
292 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

178 cm
26
238 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

BEAST

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Turd McPherson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bailey Blue!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPherson on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Blue closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blue lands in his opponent's guard.
Blue working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blue wants to control from the top but McPherson keeps moving.

McPherson looking for a guillotine here but Blue defends easily.
McPherson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Blue got a little sloppy there for a moment and McPherson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blue has managed to get both his arms back between McPherson's legs - danger averted.
Blue has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

McPherson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blue wants to control from the top but McPherson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPherson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blue postures up in McPherson's guard and throws a big left but McPherson blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McPherson has his feet on Blue's thighs here. He's pushed Blue off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Blue screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Turd McPherson!
An out of breath Turd McPherson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luther Jackson (ranked 223 p4p, 30 weight class) and Jormungand Bolverk (ranked 1383 p4p, 186 weight class). Jormungand Bolverk will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Jackson
vs
Bolverk

185 cm
26
197 lbs
12 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
190 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luther Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jormungand Bolverk!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolverk stuffs the takedown.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Bolverk counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bolverk pinned against the cage. Bolverk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bolverk has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bolverk as he jumps to the side.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bolverk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Bolverk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bolverk looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bolverk is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Bolverk is defending well.
Jackson working the ground and pound but Bolverk is defending the strikes.
Bolverk is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson 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.
Jackson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolverk keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson tries to move to mount but Bolverk blocks the move with his legs.
Bolverk on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jackson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolverk parries the strikes from Jackson easily there. Jackson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bolverk to escape.
Jackson working the ground and pound but Bolverk is defending the strikes.

Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bolverk has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bolverk!
Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bolverk hang on?
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bolverk is looking to escape.
Bolverk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jackson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bolverk because Jackson loaded up on that one.

Jackson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bolverk is surviving well by controlling Jackson's body position as best he can.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bolverk is looking to escape.
Jackson unloads with some shots from mount but Bolverk bucks and avoids them well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scoring with strikes but Bolverk is staying in there.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bolverk wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jackson.

Jackson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bolverk is now in Jackson's guard. A big mistake from Jackson there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

Jackson 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! Bolverk rolls with it to try and escape but Jackson cranks on the arm and Bolverk is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luther Jackson!
Luther Jackson retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Luther Jackson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.