Conquest VI PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Karim Garcia (ranked 6015 p4p, 268 weight class) and Chase Buchanan (ranked 6363 p4p, 274 weight class). Karim Garcia had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Garcia
vs
Buchanan

160 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Fast

Condemned

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Karim Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chase Buchanan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buchanan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Buchanan wants to counter the offense by Garcia and move into the clinch position.
Buchanan ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.

Garcia moves into the clinch.

Garcia ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Garcia no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Garcia is looking to sweep but instead, Buchanan has passed into half guard.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia missing with punches from the bottom.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia is refusing to be controlled, as Buchanan sits in half guard.
Garcia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buchanan on the ground.
Buchanan passes to full mount!
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garcia tries to hold on but Buchanan pushes him away.
Garcia is trying to escape the mount but Buchanan keeps good control and instead manages to take Garcia's back.
Garcia looking very determined here, making life difficult for Buchanan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Buchanan misses with an elbow to the head.
Garcia staying busy and making it hard for Buchanan to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Buchanan sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Garcia taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chase Buchanan!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rory Quincy (ranked 23734 p4p, 450 weight class) and Chuck Abbot (ranked 24390 p4p, 449 weight class). Chuck Abbot is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Quincy
vs
Abbot

180 cm
26
150 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rory Quincy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Chuck Abbot!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Quincy moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Quincy.
Quincy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abbots head.
Abbot has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters up against the cage, Quincy throws an elbow but misses.

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

Quincy gets a clinch.
Quincy lands a body shot.
Quincy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abbot backwards.
The referee calls for Quincy to work.
Quincy stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quincy tries to circle away but Abbot has him pinned against the cage.
Quincy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Abbot has him pressed against the cage.
Abbot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Quincy lands a hook that snaps the head of Abbot backwards.
Quincy lands with a right to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quincy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abbot backwards.
Abbot tries to pull guard but Quincy won't allow it.
Abbot has Quincy pressed against the cage, preventing Quincy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Abbot tries to pull guard but Quincy holds him up against the cage and eventually Abbot drops back down to his feet.
Abbot taking a breather.
Quincy taking a breather.
Quincy blocks an elbow strike.
Quincy just leaning against Abbot, taking a breather.
Quincy lands a left hand.
Quincy stalling.
Quincy gets through Abbot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Quincy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abbot backwards.
Abbot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quincy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Quincy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abbot backwards.
A hook to the body from Quincy.
Quincy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abbot backwards.
Quincy stalling.
Quincy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abbot or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Quincy.
Abbot looks winded!
Quincy stalls.
Quincy scores with a shot to the side of Abbot's head.
Quincy lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Quincy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quincy has had enough of the clinch but Abbot keeps him there for the moment.
A short uppercut from Quincy.
Quincy lands a shoulder strike.
Quincy effectively controlling the action here.

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

Quincy takes the fight into the clinch.
Quincy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abbot has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Quincy pushes Abbot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Quincy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abbot backwards.
Quincy lands a hook to the side of the head.

Abbot is rocked!
Quincy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abbots head.
Abbot is still on wobbly legs! Can Quincy finish him?
Quincy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Quincy lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Abbot to his knees! Quincy keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rory Quincy!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Beach Boy (ranked 4666 p4p, 230 weight class) and Nikita Smirnov (ranked 5047 p4p, 242 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Beach Boy
vs
Smirnov

161 cm
18
144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
122 lbs
0 - 3 - 1

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Voodoo Nutrition

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Beach Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikita Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smirnov takes the fight into the clinch.
Beach Boy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smirnov prevents it.
Smirnov wants to break the clinch but can't.

Smirnov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Smirnov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Beach Boy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Beach Boy wants to improve his position but Smirnov is controlling well.
Smirnov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are battling for position here. Beach Boy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach Boy lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Smirnov wants to stand but Beach Boy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Beach Boy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smirnov is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smirnov is looking to stand up but Beach Boy won't let him.
Beach Boy working a defensive guard but Smirnov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Beach Boy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smirnov wants to stand but Beach Boy is controlling his arm.
Beach Boy wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Beach Boy gets back to half guard.
Beach Boy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Beach Boy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beach Boy tries to get out of the position.
Smirnov preventing the sweep.
Beach Boy has a closed guard, preventing Smirnov from standing up.
Beach Boy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beach Boy works over Smirnov with some ground and pound from guard.
Smirnov is looking to stand up but Beach Boy isn't so interested in that idea.
Beach Boy advances to half guard.
Smirnov is trying to stand up here but Beach Boy is controlling him well.
Beach Boy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beach Boy in particular looking to stall.
Beach Boy 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.
Beach Boy working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Beach Boy lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beach Boy works his foot free and advances to mount.
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!
Beach Boy raining down hammerfists from mount.
Beach Boy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smirnov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Smirnov is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smirnov is trying to stand.
Smirnov is still in real trouble! Can Beach Boy finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov is bucking up trying to escape but Beach Boy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Beach Boy with the ground and pound from mount.
Beach Boy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
You get the feeling that Smirnov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Beach Boy looking to finish Smirnov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smirnov!
Beach Boy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Beach Boy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smirnov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Beach Boy lands a nice shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smirnov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Smirnov looks winded!
Smirnov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing that Beach Boy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Smirnov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Beach Boy with good strikes from the mount here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beach Boy unloading with bombs!
Beach Boy breaks from Smirnov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Beach Boy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smirnov hang on?
Beach Boy with the ground and pound from mount.
Beach Boy breaks from Smirnov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Smirnov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beach Boy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beach Boy with the ground and pound from mount.
Beach Boy postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Smirnov bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Beach Boy and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Beach Boy!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Donald Fisher (ranked 5315 p4p, 397 weight class) and Jan Kowalski (ranked 5360 p4p, 399 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?

Fisher
vs
Kowalski

165 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Donald Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski throws a right hand that Fisher ducks under and follows up with a left that Fisher also avoids with ease.
Kowalski misses with a combination

and Fisher counters with a takedown into side control.
Fisher is putting a hurting on Kowalski here, landing some big shots from side control.

It looks like Jan Kowalski has been cut.
Fisher lands some shots froms side control.
Fisher lands a big left to the face of Kowalski, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Fisher and another - Kowalski is out! Fisher stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Donald Fisher!
During a confident post fight interview, Donald Fisher thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

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 Mateusz Biernat (ranked 2734 p4p, 321 weight class) and Arriorus Adee (ranked 23932 p4p, 548 weight class). Biernat's entrance music is I'm mothafookin beast. A fine choice. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Arriorus Adee enters the cage!

Biernat
vs
Adee

178 cm
22
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mateusz Biernat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arriorus Adee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biernat shoots in and drives through. Adee sprawls well.
Adee throws a head kick but Biernat moves out of range.
Biernat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Adee swivels and escapes.
Adee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Biernat looks to throw a body kick
and Adee counters with a two punch combo.
Biernat fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Biernat. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Adee lands a big head kick that sends Biernat tumbling to the mat! Adee takes a step backwards and waves Biernat back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Biernat is rocked!
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!
Horrible takedown attempt by Adee or perhaps it was just good defense by Biernat, which made it look bad.
Oh Biernat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Biernat shoots in for a takedown but Adee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Biernat seems to have got his legs back now.
Adee misses with a series of wild punches.
Biernat lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Arriorus Adee has been cut.
Adee closes the distance and clinches up with Biernat, looking for a takedown. Adee pushes Biernat against the cage but Biernat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Adee is trying to pull guard but Biernat turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adee has Biernat pressed against the cage.
Biernat wants to get back to striking at distance but Adee won't allow it.

Adee decides to pull guard.
Adee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Adee trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Biernat throwing strikes from guard but Adee blocks nicely.
Biernat postures up and lands a big shot to Adee's brow.
Adee working a defensive guard here.
Biernat throwing strikes from guard but Adee blocks nicely.
Adee pulls Biernat in to control the position.
Adee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Biernat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biernat working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adee's head.
Biernat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Biernat drops back looking for a leg! Adee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adee manages to kick Biernat off! Biernat jumps back into Adee's guard.

Biernat 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Biernat postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Adee wants to stand up but Biernat is controlling him.

Biernat drops back looking for a leg! Adee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adee manages to kick Biernat off! Biernat jumps back into Adee's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biernat throwing strikes from guard but Adee blocks nicely.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Biernat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Biernat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Biernat advances position into side control!

Biernat tries for a kimura but Adee is defending well.

Biernat tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Biernat working the ground and pound but Adee is defending the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adee holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.

Biernat looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Biernat has hold of Adee's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Adee seems comfortable defending it but Biernat has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Adee is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Adee is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Biernat couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mateusz Biernat!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bloodsport Unknown (ranked 3902 p4p, 338 weight class) and Joey Hernandez (ranked 3836 p4p, 332 weight class). Hernandez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I’m Back . Joey Hernandez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Unknown
vs
Hernandez

188 cm
19
255 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

187 cm
19
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Arcticus University: London
Voodoo Nutrition

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bloodsport Unknown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joey Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Unknown in his tracks.
Unknown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Unknown.
Hernandez throws a hook but Unknown blocks it.
Hernandez missing with a left hand there. Unknown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hernandez throws a hook to the side of Unknown's head but Unknown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hernandez 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.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Unknown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hernandez.
Hernandez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Unknown defends it well.
Unknown tries to clinch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Unknown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hernandez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Unknown doesn't manage to clinch there - Hernandez circles away.
Unknown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Unknown manages to avoid it.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Unknown appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown throws a big shot that misses.
Unknown is looking to clinch.
Unknown avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
Unknown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hernandez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Unknown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Unknown doesn't manage to clinch there - Hernandez circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Unknown tries to clinch there but Hernandez circles away.
Joey Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez lands the left hand.
Hernandez scores with a jab to the head.
Unknown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Hernandez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Unknown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hernandez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hernandez throwing strikes but missing.

Unknown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hernandez defends well.
Hernandez cracks Unknown with a solid left hand.
Hernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hernandez trying to control but Unknown is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unknown seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hernandez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hernandez controlling from the top position.

Unknown looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hernandez is defending well. Unknown quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hernandez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Unknown celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bloodsport Unknown!
The defeated Joey Hernandez had this to say: 'Immmmmmmmmm baccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccak'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rowan Atkinson (ranked 4424 p4p, 224 weight class) and Charles Manson (ranked 3574 p4p, 186 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Atkinson
vs
Manson

167 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

157 cm
19
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Arcticus University: London
Voodoo Nutrition

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rowan Atkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Atkinson with that takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Manson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Atkinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've been hearing reports that Atkinson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
No luck for Atkinson with that takedown attempt.

Atkinson gets caught napping as Manson dives in and scores a takedown. Atkinson manages to retain guard.

Manson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Atkinson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Atkinson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Atkinson!

Atkinson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson is trying to improve his position.
Manson keeps trying to improve his position.
Manson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Atkinson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Manson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Atkinson pulls his head out easily.
Atkinson wants to control but Manson is keeping him busy.

Atkinson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Manson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Manson gets full guard.

Manson working for a triangle but Atkinson defends it easily.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Manson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Atkinson trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom.

Manson is looking for a triangle but Atkinson pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Atkinson drops back looking for a leg! Manson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manson manages to kick Atkinson off! Atkinson jumps back into Manson's guard.
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.
Manson is trying to control the position but Atkinson postures up.
Atkinson advances to half guard.

Manson actively working from the bottom here.
Atkinson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Manson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson forces the positional change into back control.
Manson is in bad spot here.

Atkinson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Atkinson is looking to control Manson but Manson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Atkinson is not going to allow Manson to sit and survive in this position.
Manson tries to roll but Atkinson sticks to his back.

Atkinson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Manson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Manson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson doesn't have the hooks in and Manson manages to turn into his guard.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Manson from controlling successfully.
Manson stopping the sweep attempt from Atkinson.
Atkinson controlling the position.
Manson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manson trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Manson pushes down on Atkinson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atkinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Manson wants to free his trapped foot but Atkinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Charles Manson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Manson gets a takedown into half guard.
Atkinson tries to get to full guard but Manson has control of the leg.

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

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

Manson 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! Atkinson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charles Manson!
After winning the bout, Charles Manson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Rowan Atkinson was interviewed post fight and said 'Teddy'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steven Pelican (ranked 4644 p4p, 421 weight class) and Kilat KickAss (ranked 5017 p4p, 436 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Pelican
vs
KickAss

178 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
162 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Pelican !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kilat KickAss!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pelican uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by KickAss.
Pelican misses with a head kick.
Pelican bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left and a right from KickAss both land. Nice combination.
Pelican throws a combination but it was largely blocked by KickAss.

Pelican has taken the fight to the clinch.

Pelican works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pelican stopping the sweep attempt from KickAss.
Pelican throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
KickAss is trying to control the position from the bottom.
KickAss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pelican . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
KickAss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pelican .
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if KickAss can do anything to dispel that myth.
KickAss working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelican tries to free his leg and advance position but KickAss is retaining full guard.
Pelican trying to control the position from guard on top but KickAss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
KickAss avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Pelican drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pelican jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
KickAss is trying to control the position but Pelican postures up.

KickAss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pelican with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pelican postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

KickAss is looking for a triangle but Pelican pushes his legs off easily.
Pelican trying to control but KickAss is working from the bottom.
KickAss looking for a sweep. Not yet KickAss, not yet.
Pelican passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Pelican is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. KickAss is trying to escape and Pelican transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and KickAss is forced to tap! Nice work there by Pelican ! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steven Pelican !