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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Irwin McMulligan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and pascha the killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irwin McMulligan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

McMulligan
vs
the killer

200 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

180 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Irwin McMulligan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, pascha the killer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMulligan tries to clinch there but the killer circles away.
the killer tries to clinch but McMulligan is having none of it.

the killer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McMulligan managing to block the knees to the body from the killer.
the killer takes a shot to the head.
McMulligan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but the killer has him pressed against the cage.
McMulligan avoiding damage as the killer throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McMulligan just misses with a elbow thrown towards the killer's brow.

the killer breaks from the clinch.

Oooh a lovely combination from McMulligan sends the killer down but not out. McMulligan dives into side control looking to finish.

the killer is rocked!

It looks like pascha the killer has been cut.
the killer is letting McMulligan control him for a moment.
the killer is still in real trouble! Can McMulligan finish him?
the killer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McMulligan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McMulligan wants to stand up but the killer is controlling the position.
the killer seems to have recovered his senses.
McMulligan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McMulligan has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, the killer works to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

the killer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMulligan wants to get up but he can't break the killer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
the killer has his hands on McMulligan's head, controlling the position.
McMulligan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

the killer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McMulligan trying to control the position from guard on top but the killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
the killer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McMulligan won't allow the killer to get back to his feet.
McMulligan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
the killer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
the killer looks gassed!
the killer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McMulligan trying to control the position from guard on top but the killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

McMulligan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the killer is trying to keep McMulligan in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McMulligan is looking to stand up but the killer won't let him.
McMulligan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McMulligan stopping the sweep attempt from the killer.
McMulligan trying to stand up but can't free himself from the killer's guard.
McMulligan is looking to work some ground and pound but the killer has wrist control.
McMulligan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. the killer is keeping the position for now.
McMulligan distracts the killer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

McMulligan drops the killer with a left right combo! McMulligan follows him down to the ground into side control.
McMulligan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
the killer is looking for a sweep.
McMulligan is looking to take a break and control but the killer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McMulligan lands a few punches from side control.
McMulligan in side control lands a decent elbow.
McMulligan scoring with punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if the killer can do anything to dispel that myth.
McMulligan wants to stand but the killer has his arm trapped.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McMulligan is putting a hurting on the killer here, landing some big shots from side control.
McMulligan lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Irwin McMulligan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on pascha the killer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McMulligan lands with a slapping head kick.
McMulligan is looking to clinch.
McMulligan closes the distance but the killer moves to the side

and the killer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McMulligan jumps guard but the killer stands there with McMulligan around his waist. McMulligan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
the killer effectively controlling the action here.
the killer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

the killer jumps into guard, dragging McMulligan to the mat.
McMulligan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as the killer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
the killer is trying to control the position but McMulligan postures up.
McMulligan distracts the killer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McMulligan wants to pass the guard but the killer is keeping the position.
the killer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McMulligan!
the killer is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMulligan is trying to stand.
McMulligan tries to buck the killer off but the killer takes his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
McMulligan looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

McMulligan is trying to shake the killer off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! the killer won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
the killer circles away from the clinch attempt.
the killer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McMulligan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McMulligan wants to clinch but the killer slips to the side

and the killer counters by moving into the clinch.

the killer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McMulligan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McMulligan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
the killer doesn't manage to clinch there - McMulligan circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - McMulligan scores with a four punch combination!

McMulligan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. the killer sprawls well initially but McMulligan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McMulligan is trying to control the action in half guard but the killer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It looks like McMulligan is going to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the killer wants to control but McMulligan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McMulligan tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
the killer is refusing to be controlled, as McMulligan sits in half guard.
McMulligan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
the killer is looking to control McMulligan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can the killer avoid being mounted?

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McMulligan lands with a nice combination. the killer backs away looking to recover.
McMulligan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

the killer takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMulligan tries to circle away but the killer has him pinned against the cage.
the killer wants a takedown but no success here.

the killer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McMulligan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McMulligan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McMulligan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

the killer pushes McMulligan up against the cage in a clinch.
the killer fails to pull guard.
Irwin McMulligan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of pascha the killer.
McMulligan tries to break the clinch but the killer is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McMulligan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
the killer wants a takedown.
McMulligan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Irwin McMulligan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on pascha the killer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

the killer fails in his attempt to clinch.
the killer tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and McMulligan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
the killer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
the killer keeping moving, preventing McMulligan from controlling successfully.
the killer looking for a sweep. Not yet the killer, not yet.
the killer working a defensive guard here.
the killer looking to hit a scissor sweep but McMulligan is one step ahead there.

McMulligan stands up from the killer's guard - McMulligan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McMulligan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
the killer looking for a sweep. Not yet the killer, not yet.
the killer keeping full guard, as McMulligan tries to pass.
the killer pulls McMulligan in close to his closed guard and prevents McMulligan from doing any damage or advancing position.
McMulligan is working the killer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McMulligan wants to stand but the killer is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMulligan stands up over the killer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
the killer looking to control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McMulligan throws a right hand that the killer ducks under and follows up with a left that the killer also avoids with ease.
Irwin McMulligan is winning the standup battle so far.
the killer darts in trying to clinch
and McMulligan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McMulligan tries to clinch up but the killer circles away and keeps his distance.
the killer closes the distance looking to clinch
and McMulligan counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMulligan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
the killer tries to clinch but McMulligan moves out of range.

the killer moves into the clinch successfully.
the killer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McMulligan avoids it.
A frustrated look appears on McMulligan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McMulligan tries to throw a body punch but the killer avoids it by throwing McMulligan back against the cage.

McMulligan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics the killer uses from the top position.
McMulligan wants to get back to his feet but the killer passes into half guard.
McMulligan tries to kick the killer off in order to stand up. the killer Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
McMulligan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
the killer trying to control the action but McMulligan is working from the bottom.
pascha the killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMulligan is pushing the killer's head away, looking to escape. the killer manages to hold on to the position though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irwin McMulligan!

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 Marko Basara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clive Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Basara comes to the cage accompanied by Sex Pistols-God Save the Queen. Marko Basara has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Basara
vs
Williams

215 cm
23
250 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

185 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Marko Basara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Clive Williams!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Williams drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Williams throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Williams throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Williams creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Williams cracks Basara with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Basara takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Basara takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Williams in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Williams working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Williams is working Basara over with some ground and pound from side control.
Williams lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Basara takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Basara is pushing Williams's head away, looking to escape. Williams manages to hold on to the position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a strike aimed at the side of Basara's head but Basara avoids it well.
Williams working the strikes but Basara uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Williams thows a huge punch but Basara dodges it nicely.
Williams thows a huge punch but Basara dodges it nicely.
Williams thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Basara to regain full guard.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Williams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Basara's head.
Basara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams postures up in Basara's guard and throws a big left but Basara blocks it.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Basara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Basara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Williams stands up over Basara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Basara has wrist control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Williams scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Williams looks gassed!
Williams connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Basara some visible discomfort.
Basara wants to get back to his feet but Williams drags him back down.
Basara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground.
Basara avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Williams.
Williams looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Basara is avoiding damage well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Basara is avoiding damage well.
Williams lands a nice forearm strike.
Williams landing strikes.
Williams working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Basara parries the strikes from Williams easily there. Williams is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Basara to escape.
Basara on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Williams working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Williams cracks Basara with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Williams sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Basara is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams working the body and head with strikes.
Williams looks up at the clock and then as Basara takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Williams smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Williams working the body and head with strikes.

Williams decides to stand back up.
Basara throws a push kick but Williams slaps the foot to one side.

Basara gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Basara wants to stand up but Williams is controlling him.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clive Williams dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Basara throws the kick towards the body but Williams avoids it.
Basara misses with a body kick.
Basara looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Williams.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Basara to see if he's OK.
Williams working the head with strikes.
Williams in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ground and pound from Williams seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Williams is working Basara over with some ground and pound from side control.
Basara defending against the ground and pound.
Basara takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Williams lands a decent elbow from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws an elbow but Basara slips to the side and avoids it well.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Williams has eaten all the pies!
Williams cracks Basara with a big elbow.
Williams is working Basara over with some ground and pound from side control.
Williams looks up at the clock and then as Basara takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Williams smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams lands an elbow.
Williams fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Clive Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Williams cracks Basara with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Williams grinds an elbow into Basara's temple.
Basara is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a strike aimed at the side of Basara's head but Basara avoids it well.
Williams looks up at the clock and then as Basara takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Williams smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Williams working the ground and pound.
Basara managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Williams.
Williams is working Basara over with some ground and pound from side control.
Williams working the head with strikes.
Williams working the body and head with strikes.
Williams working the head with strikes.
Williams sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Basara is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is putting a hurting on Basara here, landing some big shots from side control.
Basara is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Williams lands a decent elbow from side control.
Williams is working Basara over with some ground and pound from side control.
Williams throws an elbow but Basara slips to the side and avoids it well.
Williams cracks Basara with a big elbow.
Williams throwing strikes but Basara manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Williams is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Basara tries to stand and escape but Williams actually recovers to full guard.
Basara is fighting to break Williams's control of his arms but Williams is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basara wants to stand and escape but instead Williams has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
Basara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Williams postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Basara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams throws and elbow that misses. Basara uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Williams's guard. Nice move by Basara!
Basara wants to stand but Williams has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clive Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Williams shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Basara is trying to defend but Williams finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Williams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Williams thows a huge punch but Basara dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Basara keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Basara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Williams.
Basara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Williams.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick from Basara.

Williams instigates a clinch.
Basara has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Basara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Williams working hard to break the clinch.
Basara tries to break free but Williams pushes him back against the cage.
Williams wants a takedown but no success here.
Basara prevents a takedown attempt there.
Basara tries to break the clinch but Williams is controlling the position.
Basara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Basara is controlling him.
Basara is trying to break free.
Williams tries to score a body lock takedown but Basara shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marko Basara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clive Williams.
Williams prevents Basara from breaking the clinch.
Basara has had enough of the clinch but Williams keeps him there for the moment.
Williams tries to score a body lock takedown but Basara shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Basara is looking to break free of the clinch but Williams has double underhooks.
Basara is trying to force a seperation but Williams has the dominant position.

Williams decides to pull guard.
Basara tries to stand but Williams is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basara wants to stand and escape but instead Williams has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Basara's head.
Williams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams lands a couple of elbows.
Williams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Williams is in close to Basara's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Williams is working Basara over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams is in close to Basara's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Basara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Williams scoring with some ground and pound.
Clive Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Basara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Basara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Basara is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Basara being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clive Williams!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Corleto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Files (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corleto kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Purple Rain. Peter Files is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Corleto
vs
Files

170 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

165 cm
24
151 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Micheal Corleto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Files!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corleto throws a jab but it's blocked by Files.
Micheal Corleto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Files bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Files gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Files prevents Corleto from improving his position.
Files lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Corleto trying to hold on to Files's head to control him but Files postures up.
Files is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Corleto!
Corleto working to try and regain half guard.
Corleto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Files on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleto wants to hold on but Files pushes him away.

Files looking to isolate an arm here. Corleto doesn't see it coming and as Files extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Files!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Files!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mac Elliot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Carlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Carlsson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Elliot
vs
Carlsson

183 cm
25
194 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
197 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mac Elliot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Carlsson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carlsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Elliot momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carlsson. Elliot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elliot tries to move into range but Carlsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Elliot stalks Carlsson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Carlsson's face. Carlsson staggers backwards, shaken.
Elliot misses the shot to the body.
John Carlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elliot.
Elliot throws a right hand that Carlsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Carlsson also avoids with ease.
Elliot dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carlsson. That did some damage!
Nice shot lands for Elliot.
Carlsson takes a swing at Elliot's ribcage but misses.
Elliot with a hook.
Elliot moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Carlsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Elliot throws a series of punches but Carlsson moves out of range.
Elliot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carlsson.
Carlsson misses with a straight left.
Elliot avoids the body shot from Carlsson.
Carlsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Elliot.
Carlsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elliot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elliot turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Elliot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carlsson.
Elliot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A good leg kick by Elliot.
Carlsson slips a jab from Elliot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliot tests Carlsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Elliot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carlsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carlsson.
Carlsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elliot dodges the punch combination from Carlsson.
Elliot lands a jab to Carlsson's midsection.
A clash of legs there as Carlsson blocks the low kick.
Elliot tries to bum rush Carlsson with a series of wild strikes but Carlsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carlsson misses the shot to the body.

Carlsson shoots in and bounces Elliot off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Carlsson trying to control but Elliot is working from the bottom.
Carlsson cracks Elliot with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlsson throwing strikes but missing.
Elliot has Carlsson pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elliot is keeping the position for now.
Elliot looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Carlsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlsson forces his way into half guard.
Elliot wants to get back to full guard.
Carlsson throws a strike but Elliot avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carlsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Elliot keeping full guard, as Carlsson tries to pass.
Carlsson throwing strikes from guard but Elliot blocks nicely.
Elliot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Elliot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Elliot wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice shot lands for Carlsson.
A big left from Elliot misses.
Elliot misses with a hook.
Carlsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carlsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carlsson throws a lazy right hand but Elliot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carlsson clobbers Elliot with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A punch lands to the side of Elliot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Elliot scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Elliot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carlsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elliot blocks a jab.
Elliot scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Elliot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Elliot scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Elliot is looking to slow Carlsson down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Carlsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Elliot looks to land a body kick but Carlsson moved away.
Carlsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Elliot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carlsson ducks under a wild hook from Elliot.
Carlsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Carlsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Elliot looks to land a right hand but Carlsson moved out of range.
Carlsson throws a body punch but Elliot moves out of range.
Carlsson throws a series of punches but Elliot moves out of range.
Elliot swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carlsson.
Carlsson tests Elliot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Elliot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Elliot is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Carlsson.
Elliot throws the left hand but Carlsson avoids the punch easily.
Elliot works Carlsson's body with a nice hook.
Elliot displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Elliot.
Elliot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carlsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
John Carlsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Elliot's corner calls for a 1-2. Elliot obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Elliot dodges the punch combination from Carlsson.
Carlsson missing with a left hand there. Elliot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donk. Carlsson catches Elliot right on the button with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elliot.
Elliot scores with a kick to the midsection.
Carlsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elliot.
Elliot tries a low kick but Carlsson avoids it.
Carlsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Elliot loads up on a big right hand but Carlsson slips the punch.
Elliot uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carlsson has time to react.
Carlsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elliot is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Carlsson.
Elliot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carlsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Carlsson takes one to the chin there.
Elliot takes a swing at Carlsson's ribcage but misses.
Elliot gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carlsson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Elliot. That's going to slow Carlsson down.
Elliot scores with a three punch combo!
Carlsson dodges the punch combination from Elliot.
Carlsson lands a right hook to the body.
Elliot defending well as Carlsson loads up on a big left hand.
Carlsson throws a jab when Elliot was well out of range.
Elliot loads up on a big right hand but Carlsson slips the punch.
Elliot connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Elliot should have avoided that one.
Elliot needs to keep his hands up - Carlsson had a free shot at his head there.
Carlsson lands with a shot to the body.
Elliot scores with a sloppy right hand. Carlsson should have avoided that one.
Elliot shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Elliot tries a head kick but it misses.
Carlsson looks to land a combination but Elliot avoids it well.
Carlsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Elliot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carlsson.
Carlsson throws a combination that misses
and Carlsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Elliot gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elliot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carlsson scores with a nice head shot.
Elliot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carlsson.
Elliot throws a leg kick but Carlsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Elliot attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Elliot tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Carlsson is able to avoid easily.
Elliot misses with a straight right.
Elliot scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Elliot throws a nice looking combination but Carlsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Elliot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carlsson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlsson lands a slapping body shot.
Elliot misses with a two punch combination.
Elliot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carlsson.
A lazy left from Carlsson finds it's target.
Elliot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carlsson throws a nice looking combination but Elliot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Elliot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carlsson.
Good shot there by Carlsson.
Carlsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Elliot.
Carlsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Elliot.
Carlsson swings for the body but Elliot moves out of range.
Carlsson scores with a hook to the body. Elliot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Elliot works Carlsson's body with a nice hook.
Elliot slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carlsson. Elliot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elliot moves away.
Elliot connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Elliot catches Carlsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Carlsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carlsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Carlsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Elliot.
Elliot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlsson needs to keep his hands up - Elliot had a free shot at his head there.
Carlsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Elliot.
Elliot throws a big shot that misses.
Elliot throws a series of punches but Carlsson moves out of range.
Elliot fails to land with a series of punches.
Elliot moves forwards but Carlsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Elliot throws a head kick that misses.
Elliot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carlsson throws out the jab.
Elliot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elliot lands a two punch combo.
Elliot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carlsson.
Elliot gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carlsson.
Elliot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carlsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carlsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circling - Carlsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Elliot connects with a single shot there.
Jab by Elliot.
Elliot feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carlsson's calf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elliot.
Carlsson lands a jab.
Elliot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carlsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Elliot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Carlsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Carlsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Elliot momentarily.
Elliot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab by Elliot.
Carlsson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Elliot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Elliot's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Elliot duly obliges.
Carlsson cracks Elliot with a good jab.
Carlsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Elliot circles away quickly and effectively.
Carlsson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Elliot slips under a jab.
Carlsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Carlsson lands a body shot.
Carlsson takes a swing at Elliot's ribcage but misses.
Elliot moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Elliot is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carlsson thuds his right hand into Elliot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elliot throws a big shot that misses.
Elliot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carlsson.
Elliot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elliot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carlsson throws out the jab.
Carlsson thuds his right hand into Elliot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Elliot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliot's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Elliot duly obliges.
Elliot throws a series of punches but Carlsson avoids them all with ease.
Elliot falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carlsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Carlsson takes a swing at Elliot's ribcage but misses.
Elliot does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Carlsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Elliot.
Elliot takes one on the button.
Carlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elliot moves away.
Carlsson blocks a head kick by Elliot.
Carlsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Carlsson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Elliot is rocked!
Elliot pivots, looking for a leg kick but Carlsson is out of range and Elliot settles back down.
Oh Elliot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A left lands for Carlsson.
Carlsson dips to his left and cracks Elliot with an uppercut!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Carlsson! Elliot is backing up but he can't get away as Carlsson lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Elliot and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Carlsson!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crash Bandicoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Beckehel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Bandicoot
vs
Beckehel

183 cm
23
200 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

187 cm
25
208 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Enjoys gardening

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Crash Bandicoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Aleksander Beckehel!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandicoot avoids the head kick by Beckehel.
Beckehel looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Beckehel tries to clinch up but Bandicoot circles away and keeps his distance.
Beckehel slips under a jab.
Bandicoot ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Beckehel out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crash Bandicoot!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hoosier Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Daddy
vs
Lynch

194 cm
21
200 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

197 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Hoosier Daddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daddy fails with a takedown attempt.
Lynch scores with a hook to the body. Daddy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lynch lands with a nice combination. Daddy backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Hoosier Daddy has been cut.
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!
Lynch throws a series of punches but Daddy moves out of range.
Lynch lands a nice looking body shot.
Daddy is breathing heavily.
Lynch misses with a head kick.

Lynch drops Daddy with a beautiful combination! Daddy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lynch is looking for the KO!

Daddy is rocked!
Daddy drops his hands momentarily. Lynch doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Daddy staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Daddy doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Lynch!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luka Basara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Basara has chosen Eminem feat. Rihanna-I love the way u lie as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Adams
vs
Basara

185 cm
25
245 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

200 cm
23
240 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Luka Basara!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Adams moves into range and clinches up with Basara.
Basara looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Adams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Adams turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Adams decides to stand back up. Adams steps back and let's Basara get back to his feet.

Adams closes the distance and pushes Basara back into the cage.
Basara prevents Adams from breaking the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Adams.
Adams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Basara avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Adams gets control of Basara's arms and successfully pulls guard. Adams will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Adams is looking to stand up but Basara isn't so interested in that idea.
Basara wants to get up but he can't break Adams's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Adams tries to get out of the position.
Adams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Basara is controlling him.
Basara trying to stand up but can't free himself from Adams's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Adams kicks Basara off and gets to his feet.

Adams clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Adams.

Adams gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Basara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Adams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Basara keeping full guard, as Adams tries to pass.
Adams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adams trying to control but Basara is working from the bottom.
Adams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Basara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Adams gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Adams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Adams throws a right hand that Basara ducks under and follows up with a left that Basara also avoids with ease.

Adams darts in and clinches Basara up against the cage.

Adams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Adams scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Adams darts in and clinches Basara up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Adams leaning his opponent against the cage.
Adams scores with a hook to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Adams.
A hook to the body from Adams.
Basara tries to break free but Adams pushes him back against the cage.
Basara keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adams's efforts to push away.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Adams for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Adams is trying to break the clinch but Basara has him pressed against the cage.
Adams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stalling in the clinch from Adams.
Adams tries to break the clinch but Basara is controlling the position.
Adams can't break the clinch.
Adams is trying to break free.
Adams dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Basara has had enough of the clinch but Adams keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Basara is looking to break free of the clinch but Adams has double underhooks.

Adams manages to break the clinch.

Adams clinches up against the cage.
Basara is trying to break free.
Adams tries to circle away but Basara has him pinned against the cage.
Adams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Adams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Adams lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Adams to work.
Adams gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Basara wants to break free but Adams has control.
Adams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Basara.

Adams manages to pull guard.
Basara wanted to stand there but Adams had control of the position.
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.

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

Adams scores a takedown into full mount!
Basara is squirming around, avoiding Adams's attempts to control the action.
Adams looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Adams lands a big elbow.
Basara avoids a series of strikes thrown by Adams.
Basara squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams is landing with some decent strikes but Basara is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Basara is breathing heavily.
Adams misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Adams throws some wild stikes that Basara manages to avoid easily.
Adams unloads with some shots from mount but Basara bucks and avoids them well.
Adams landing punches.
Adams lands a heavy elbow.
Basara takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Adams throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Basara in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Poor strikes thrown by Adams there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Adams working Basara over with strikes here.
Adams has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Basara's face.

Basara defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Adams.
Danny Adams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adams throwing strikes here but Basara is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Basara avoids a series of strikes thrown by Adams.
Basara is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Adams unloads with some shots from mount but Basara bucks and avoids them well.
Adams working Basara over with strikes here.
Adams thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Adams is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Adams throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Adams thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Adams landing strikes from the mount.
Adams throws some wild stikes that Basara manages to avoid easily.
Basara holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Adams tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Adams is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Basara can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Adams dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Adams gets a takedown into half guard.
Adams wants to stand but Basara has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Adams is looking to take a break and control but Basara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Adams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Adams decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Basara does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Adams moves out of range of the leg kick from Basara.

Adams clinches.
Basara is trying to break free.
Adams tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Basara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Adams pressing his opponent against the cage.
Adams tries to circle away but Basara has him pinned against the cage.
Adams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Basara can do to turn this around?

Adams gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Basara regains guard.
Adams works over Basara with some ground and pound from guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams looks to land a combination. Basara sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A nice combination there by Adams.

Adams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Adams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Basara's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Adams in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Adams goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Basara is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams wants to stand but Basara is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Basara stands up from Adams's guard - Basara perhaps looking for a knockout.
Adams closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Basara dodges the punch combination from Adams.
Danny Adams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adams keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Basara has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Luka Basara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Adams drives through and clinches with Basara against the cage.
Basara wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Adams is trying to break the clinch but Basara is controlling him.
Adams tries to break the clinch but Basara is controlling the position.
Basara keeps control of Adams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Basara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Basara tries to break free but Adams pushes him back against the cage.
Adams will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Basara up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Adams's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Basara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Adams moves into range and clinches up with Basara.
Basara can't break the clinch.
Basara tries to circle away but Adams has him pinned against the cage.
Adams stalling the fight.
Basara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adams has him pressed against the cage.
Adams has had enough of the clinch but Basara keeps him there for the moment.
Basara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Adams is trying to force a seperation but Basara has the dominant position.
Adams fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Basara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Basara tries to break the clinch but Adams is controlling the position.
Adams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luka Basara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Basara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Adams controlling the action here for a moment.
Adams looking to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Adams.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Adams!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Montolivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Jacques Marco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Montolivo
vs
Jacques Marco

195 cm
19
255 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

192 cm
23
262 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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, Ricardo Montolivo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Juan Jacques Marco!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marco is looking to clinch but Montolivo is avoiding it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Montolivo!

It looks like Juan Jacques Marco has been cut.
Marco has a takedown stuffed.

Marco throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Montolivo was covering up waiting for the punch and Marco finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Marco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Montolivo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Montolivo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marco throws and elbow that misses. Montolivo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marco's guard. Nice move by Montolivo!
Montolivo is looking to stand up but Marco won't let him.
Marco is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Montolivo is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montolivo wanted to stand there but Marco had control of the position.

Montolivo stands up and waves to Marco to follow him.
Marco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Montolivo tries to avoid it but Marco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Montolivo to the ground. Montolivo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marco tries to clinch up but Montolivo circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Montolivo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ricardo Montolivo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Jacques Marco.
Marco looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marco misses with a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Montolivo.
Marco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Montolivo tries to avoid it but Marco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Montolivo to the ground. Montolivo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Montolivo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Montolivo misses with a wild combination.
Montolivo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Montolivo misses.
Montolivo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marco shoots in but no luck this time.
Some wild striking there from Montolivo.
Montolivo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Montolivo avoids a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Montolivo circles away.
Montolivo misses with a wild combination.
Montolivo tries to bum rush Marco with a series of wild strikes but Marco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice combination there by Montolivo.
Montolivo throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Montolivo misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Montolivo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Jacques Marco's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Montolivo slaps away a takedown attempt from Marco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Juan Jacques Marco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montolivo throws a series of punches but Marco moves out of range.
Montolivo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ricardo Montolivo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marco.
Marco tries a head kick but it misses.
Marco is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marco is looking to clinch but Montolivo is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montolivo blocks a head kick by Marco.
Montolivo tries to bum rush Marco with a series of wild strikes but Marco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Montolivo misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Montolivo does no damage.
Marco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Montolivo.
Montolivo's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Montolivo duly obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montolivo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marco there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montolivo misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Montolivo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montolivo swinging wildly here.
Marco slips under a jab from Montolivo.
Marco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Montolivo avoids it really well and circles away.
Ricardo Montolivo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Jacques Marco.
Marco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Montolivo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A punch combination from Montolivo misses.
Ricardo Montolivo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montolivo's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Montolivo duly obliges.
Montolivo lands with a right that hurts Marco. Marco looks to clinch but Montolivo throws a short knee that drops Marco. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Ricardo Montolivo!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Grove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven ONeill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grove comes into the arena with The Way We're Made (Made in England) - Missing Andy blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Grove
vs
ONeill

195 cm
25
280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

193 cm
23
275 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Grove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven ONeill!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grove lands with a cross.
Grove uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from ONeill.
Grove shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

It looks like Ben Grove has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ONeill gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grove drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Grove closes the distance and clinches.
Grove leaning his opponent against the cage.
Grove lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of ONeill backwards.
Grove lands a right hand.
Grove keeps the fight in the clinch, despite ONeill's efforts to push away.
ONeill is looking to break free of the clinch but Grove has double underhooks.
Grove lands a left hand.
Grove lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grove.
Grove is trying to break free.
Grove lands a right hand that snaps the head of ONeill backwards.

ONeill is rocked!
Grove has ONeill pressed against the cage, preventing ONeill from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
ONeill is still on wobbly legs! Can Grove finish him?
Grove creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends ONeill's eyes rolling into the back of his head! ONeill drops to his knees and Grove pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Grove!