UKMMA 8 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evander Miguel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Incubus- Drive as his entrance music. Jimmy Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Miguel
vs
Jones

190 cm
24
205 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

189 cm
24
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Evander Miguel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Jones!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Miguel, as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from Miguel.
Miguel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Jones has Miguel up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones prevents Miguel from breaking the clinch.
Miguel tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miguel's efforts to push away.
Miguel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miguel is trying to break free.
Miguel is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.

Miguel breaks from the clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
Miguel taking a bit of punishment here - Jones scoring with strikes.
Miguel tries to improve position but can't.
Miguel is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miguel keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones misses with the ground and pound.
Jones scores with punches from side control.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miguel keeps working.
Miguel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Miguel tries to get out of the position.
Miguel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
It looks like Jones is going to stand back up.
Miguel tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Miguel!
Jones thowing shots but they're missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Miguel tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones breaks from Miguel's wrist control and lands an elbow.

It looks like Evander Miguel has been cut.
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Evander Miguel's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Miguel is breathing heavily.
Jones pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Evander Miguel's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jones lands a big elbow.
Miguel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Miguel wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones lands a nice shot to the head.
Jones landing strikes, looking to finish!

Jeez, Evander Miguel's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jimmy Jones!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Dallas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Asdington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dallas's entrance music is Ace of Spades. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Dallas
vs
Asdington

190 cm
24
213 lbs
4 - 13 - 0

173 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 4 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Dallas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, George Asdington!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asdington fails with a takedown attempt.
Dallas fails to land with a series of punches.
Asdington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dallas.
Dallas stuffs the takedown attempt from Asdington. Asdington gets slowly back to his feet.

Dallas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Asdington did well to prevent Dallas getting side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dan Dallas!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

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

Papillion
vs
mack

188 cm
24
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

170 cm
25
214 lbs
2 - 9 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mendez Papillion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, bitty mack!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papillion's corner calls for a 1-2. Papillion obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Papillion clinches.

Papillion manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
mack preventing the sweep.
mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Papillion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
mack controlling from the top position.
mack wants to pass the guard but Papillion is keeping the position.
Papillion manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
mack is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Papillion controlling the pace for now.
mack is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Papillion working the ground and pound effectively.
Papillion controlling the position easily from mount.
Papillion has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
mack is wriggling around trying to escape.
Papillion controlling the pace for now.
mack is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papillion sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Papillion dominating with strikes here.
Papillion controlling the position easily from mount.
mack in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Papillion landing strikes from the mount and mack is in trouble!
Papillion 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.
mack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papillion controlling from mount.
Papillion's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mack is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Papillion with the ground and pound from mount.
Papillion with shots to the head and body - mack looks very uncomfortable down there.
mack looks gassed!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Papillion cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
mack is trying to escape the mount.
Papillion has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of mack's face.
Papillion sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
mack taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papillion looking to control and managing it successfully.

Papillion quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Papillion but it's paid off an mack is forced to tap! Nice work by Papillion.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mendez Papillion!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rory Keenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danjah Aina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keenan comes to the cage accompanied by Warriors Code. Aina has chosen Wu-Tang Clan - Protect Ya Neck as his entrance music. Danjah Aina told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Keenan
vs
Aina

178 cm
24
169 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

195 cm
19
270 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Rory Keenan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Danjah Aina!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aina misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely.

Keenan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aina stalls.
Aina tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Keenan avoids it.
Keenan can't get the takedown.
Aina is looking to break free of the clinch but Keenan has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Aina - that landed with a thud.
Aina wants to stall.
Aina is working Keenan over against the cage.

Aina successfully pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Aina is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aina is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Aina looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Keenan won't allow Aina to get back to his feet.

Aina is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Aina has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Keenan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Aina.
Keenan tries to advance to mount but Aina denies him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keenan controlling the position.
Aina tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keenan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aina keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aina is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aina sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aina moves into full guard.

Aina is looking to sinch up a triangle. Keenan throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Aina's body to avoid the submission. Aina has instead reached around Keenan's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Aina arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Danjah Aina!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Peezy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lionel Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peezy comes to the cage accompanied by Majin Buu Theme Song. Joe Peezy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Peezy
vs
Gabriel

164 cm
23
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

202 cm
23
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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, Joe Peezy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lionel Gabriel!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabriel throws a right hand that Peezy ducks under and follows up with a left that Peezy also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Gabriel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gabriel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Peezy thumps Gabriel with a low kick.

Peezy rushes Gabriel and presses him up against the cage.
Gabriel wants to get back to striking at distance but Peezy won't allow it.
Peezy tries a knee to the head but Gabriel blocks it.
Peezy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gabriel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gabriel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Peezy has him pressed against the cage.
Gabriel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Peezy is trying to drag Gabriel to the mat but Gabriel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Peezy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gabriel blocks it with crossed arms.
Gabriel working hard to break the clinch.
Peezy tries to pull guard but Gabriel won't allow it.

Peezy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gabriel throws a right and a left that Peezy avoids nicely.
Gabriel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gabriel looks gassed!
Gabriel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Peezy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Peezy clinches.
Peezy landing knees to the body.
Peezy with a knee to the head.

It looks like Lionel Gabriel has been cut.

Peezy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lionel Gabriel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Peezy has managed to clinch.
Peezy lands an elbow inside.
Peezy wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Peezy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Peezy.
Peezy tries for a takedown. No joy.

Peezy pulls Gabriel into guard.
Peezy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gabriel's guard.
Peezy is pushing down on Gabriel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gabriel is fighting to maintain full guard but Peezy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Peezy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gabriel wants to get back to his feet.
Peezy controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peezy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Peezy stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Peezy cracks Gabriel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gabriel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Peezy.
Peezy misses with a head kick.
Peezy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gabriel will feel that in the morning.

Peezy forces Gabriel back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peezy lands an elbow inside.
Peezy scores with a knee to the head.
Peezy misses with a knee strike.

Peezy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peezy misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel misses with a few strikes there.
Gabriel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Peezy moves into the clinch.
Peezy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gabriel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Peezy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gabriel's efforts to push away.
Peezy tries to pull guard but Gabriel won't allow it.
Peezy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Peezy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gabriel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Peezy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gabriel can't break the clinch.
Gabriel takes an elbow to the temple.

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.
Peezy lands an elbow inside.
Peezy connects with a knee to the head.

Peezy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gabriel misses with a double jab
and Peezy counters with a low kick, right behind Gabriel 's knee.
Gabriel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Peezy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gabriel tries to avoid it but Peezy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gabriel to the ground. Gabriel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gabriel misses with a series of wild punches.
Peezy dodges the punch combination from Gabriel.
Peezy just misses with a punch to the body.
Gabriel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peezy circles away quickly and effectively.

Peezy moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peezy lands an elbow inside.
Peezy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gabriel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gabriel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gabriel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gabriel wants to break free but Peezy has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Peezy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lionel Gabriel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A punch combination from Peezy misses.
Peezy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gabriel misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Peezy misses.
Gabriel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gabriel blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Gabriel.
Peezy looks to land a body kick but Gabriel moved away.
Peezy throws a wild body kick that Gabriel sees coming a mile off.
Gabriel misses with a series of wild punches.
Peezy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peezy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Peezy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gabriel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Peezy. Peezy obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peezy cracks a nice hook into Gabriel's ribs.
Peezy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gabriel avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Peezy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gabriel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Peezy throws a head kick that misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Peezy manages to break the clinch.
Peezy scores with a leg kick.
Peezy connects with a solid leg kick.

Peezy darts in and clinches Gabriel up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Peezy.
Peezy lands a nice knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Peezy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Peezy successfully pulls guard.
Peezy has a closed guard, preventing Gabriel from standing up.

Peezy pushes Gabriel off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peezy staying out of range there.

Peezy instigates a clinch.
Peezy scores a nice knee to the body.
Peezy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gabriel up against the cage.
Peezy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gabriel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Peezy keeps control of Gabriel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Peezy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peezy is looking to slow Gabriel down with leg kicks.
Gabriel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gabriel avoids the body shot from Peezy.
Peezy looks to score with a jab to the body but Gabriel is just out of range.
Gabriel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peezy is looking to slow Gabriel down with leg kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peezy misses with a series of wild punches.
Peezy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gabriel misses the jab.
Gabriel slips a jab and a cross from Peezy.
Gabriel's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gabriel duly obliges.
Peezy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gabriel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peezy circles away quickly and effectively.
Lionel Gabriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gabriel misses with a series of wild punches.
Peezy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Peezy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Peezy throws a hook but Gabriel avoids it easily.
Gabriel looks to land a combination but Peezy avoids it well.
A punch combination from Gabriel misses.
Peezy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gabriel but Gabriel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gabriel avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gabriel misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Peezy misses with a double jab.
Gabriel cracks Peezy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gabriel throws a series of punches but Peezy moves out of range.
Peezy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gabriel throws a hook but Peezy blocks it.
Gabriel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Peezy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Peezy throws a series of punches but Gabriel moves out of range.
Peezy is looking to land body kicks.
Gabriel misses with a wild combination.
Gabriel scores with a three punch combo!
Peezy throws a right and a left that Gabriel avoids nicely.
Peezy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gabriel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gabriel tests Peezy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Peezy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lionel Gabriel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Danga de danga de dang - Gabriel scores with a four punch combination!
Peezy misses with a double jab.
Peezy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gabriel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Peezy clinches with his opponent.
Peezy lands an elbow inside.
Peezy lands a knee to the body.
Peezy misses with a knee strike.

Peezy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Gabriel.
Gabriel misses with a wild combination.
Peezy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gabriel's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Peezy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peezy throws a jab when Gabriel was well out of range.
Joe Peezy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peezy slips under a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gabriel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gabriel misses with the combination.
Gabriel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peezy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel avoids the head kick by Peezy.
Peezy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peezy takes one on the button.
Some wild striking there from Gabriel.
Peezy misses with a wild body shot.
Gabriel throws a series of strikes that have Peezy backpedaling.
Gabriel throws a left and a right that both miss

and Peezy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Peezy.
Peezy connects with a knee to the head.

Peezy successfully pulls guard.

Gabriel stands up from Peezy's guard - Gabriel perhaps looking for a knockout.
Peezy swinging wildly here.
Gabriel throws a combination that misses
and Peezy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gabriel really felt that one!
Gabriel checks a leg kick nicely.
Lionel Gabriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gabriel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gabriel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Peezy has Gabriel up against the cage in a clinch.
Peezy is pushing Gabriel up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Peezy.

Peezy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gabriel blocks the body kick.
Gabriel stalks Peezy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Peezy's face. Peezy staggers backwards, shaken.
Peezy looks to score with a jab to the body but Gabriel is just out of range.
Peezy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gabriel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gabriel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Peezy throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Peezy.
Gabriel misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Gabriel both land. Nice combination.
A combination from Gabriel does no damage.
A big right from Gabriel misses.
Gabriel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Peezy finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Peezy tries to clinch but Gabriel is having none of it.
Peezy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gabriel fails to land with a series of punches.
Gabriel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gabriel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gabriel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gabriel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Peezy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gabriel's knee momentarily.
Gabriel dodges the punch combination from Peezy.
Gabriel looks to land a combination but Peezy avoids it well.
Gabriel throws a combination that misses
and Peezy counters with a good, hard body kick but Gabriel shrugs it off.
Gabriel throws a lazy right hand but Peezy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peezy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gabriel.

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.
Gabriel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Peezy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gabriel thinking.
Peezy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gabriel.
Peezy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Peezy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gabriel.
Gabriel scores with a one two! Peezy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Joe Peezy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gabriel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peezy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Gabriel misses.
Peezy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Peezy clinches with his opponent.
Peezy blocking some punches.
Peezy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Peezy breaks the clinch.
Gabriel throws a hook but Peezy blocks it.
Gabriel thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gabriel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Peezy moves into the clinch.

Peezy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gabriel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peezy is looking to wear down Gabriel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Peezy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Peezy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Peezy 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Peezy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Awesome Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarek Exo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bob
vs
Exo

200 cm
25
188 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Awesome Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jarek Exo!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bob shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Exo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bob really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Exo is trying to control the position but Bob postures up.
Exo keeping moving, preventing Bob from controlling successfully.
Bob seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Exo wants to stand up but Bob is controlling him.
Bob won't allow Exo to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Exo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Exo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Exo tries to clinch but Bob is having none of it.

Bob scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bob looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Exo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Exo is trying to get back to full guard.
Exo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bob. 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.
Exo wants to get back to his feet.

Bob is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Exo is just riding it out for now. Bob eventually gives up the hold.
Bob is trying to control the action in half guard but Exo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exo tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bob manages to move to mount!
Bob with a couple of short strikes.
Bob scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Exo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Exo squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Bob prevents Exo from getting the reversal.
Bob avoids the attempt from Exo to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bob can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Exo is looking to escape.
Bob prevents Exo from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bob controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Exo.
The strikes coming from Exo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bob wants to control but Exo postures up.
Bob is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Exo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bob tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob is trying to control the position but Exo postures up.
Exo wants to pass the guard but Bob is keeping the position.
Exo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bob is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bob throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bob working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Exo.

That's two 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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Exo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bob paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Bob rushes Exo and presses him up against the cage.
Exo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bob fails to pull guard.
Bob tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Exo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Exo lands a nice elbow.
Exo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bob is defending well for now.
Exo lands a knee to the body.
Bob is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bob tries to score a body lock takedown but Exo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Awesome Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Exo pulls Bob into guard.
Exo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bob will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Exo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Exo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Exo wants to sweep but no luck.
Exo trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Exo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Exo lands with a nice body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bob.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Exo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarek Exo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Exo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Exo keeps Bob at a distance using the push kick.
Exo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Exo wants to clinch

and Bob counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bob.
Exo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Exo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Exo manages to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Exo trying to control the position.

Exo is looking for a triangle but Bob pushes his legs off easily.
Bob won't allow Exo to get back to his feet.
Bob throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Exo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the 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.
Bob trying to control but Exo is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Exo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Awesome Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exo doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Bob counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bob won't allow Exo to get back to his feet.
Exo is looking to sweep but instead, Bob has passed into half guard.
Bob throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob controlling the action here.

Bob is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Exo is just riding it out for now. Bob eventually gives up the hold.
Exo is trying to get back to full guard.

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.
Bob wants to lay and pray for a moment but Exo keeps working.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Exo misses with a few strikes there.

Exo gets a clinch.
Bob prevents a takedown attempt there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Awesome Bob showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bob has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Awesome Bob!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce LeeRoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and timothy devance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). devance is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: hey joe. Bruce LeeRoy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

LeeRoy
vs
devance

196 cm
23
272 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

200 cm
21
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce LeeRoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, timothy devance!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by devance.

It looks like Bruce LeeRoy has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
devance 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.
devance closes the distance and clinches up with LeeRoy, looking for a takedown. devance pushes LeeRoy against the cage but LeeRoy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
timothy devance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

devance fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. LeeRoy sprawls well initially but devance persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
devance wants to control but LeeRoy is keeping him busy.
devance thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. devance lands a nice short elbow.

devance stands up and beckons LeeRoy to join him on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
devance dives in and grabs LeeRoy's left leg, looking for a takedown. LeeRoy pushes down on devance's head and hops out.
devance shoots for a takedown but LeeRoy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bruce LeeRoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of timothy devance.
devance moves in looking to clinch but LeeRoy pushes him off.
LeeRoy lands a high kick!
LeeRoy lands a head kick!
devance throws a lazy head kick
and LeeRoy counters with a flying knee. Nice.
LeeRoy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
devance looks gassed!
devance looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
devance fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
LeeRoy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by devance.
LeeRoy connects with a high kick.
LeeRoy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
LeeRoy throws a head kick that devance semi-blocks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeeRoy lands a jab-cross combination.
LeeRoy feints and then cracks devance's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow devance down.
LeeRoy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
LeeRoy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of devance's head.
devance fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from LeeRoy misses.
LeeRoy misses with a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - LeeRoy scores with a four punch combination!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeeRoy throws a head kick that devance semi-blocks.
devance takes a kick to the side of the head.
LeeRoy throws a head kick that half lands.
LeeRoy throws a head kick that half lands.
devance blocks a head kick by LeeRoy.
LeeRoy could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
LeeRoy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeeRoy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
devance shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
LeeRoy throws a head kick but devance moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

timothy devance dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce LeeRoy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

devance blocks a head kick by LeeRoy.
devance misses with a body shot
and LeeRoy finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
devance fails with a takedown attempt.
LeeRoy scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
devance takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
LeeRoy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
devance takes a head kick and keeps coming.
devance is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
devance throws a sloppy head kick
and LeeRoy counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bruce LeeRoy is winning the standup battle so far.
LeeRoy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from devance.
devance takes a head kick and keeps coming.
LeeRoy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
devance moves in looking to clinch but LeeRoy pushes him off.
LeeRoy tries to close the distance and clinch up but devance swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LeeRoy throws a front kick that sends devance stumbling back into the cage.
LeeRoy throws a sloppy head kick and devance moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
devance sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
LeeRoy delivers a nice body kick.
devance throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
devance avoids the head kick by LeeRoy.
LeeRoy throws a sloppy head kick and devance moves out of range easily.
LeeRoy lands a head kick!
Danga de danga de dang - LeeRoy scores with a four punch combination!
LeeRoy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeeRoy keeps devance at a distance using the push kick.
devance blocks a head kick by LeeRoy.
LeeRoy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LeeRoy.
LeeRoy misses with a combination
and devance counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice combination there by LeeRoy.
LeeRoy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
LeeRoy scores with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
devance blocks a head kick by LeeRoy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! devance crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from LeeRoy - the referee stops the clock and devance gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says LeeRoy. devance manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
devance sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
LeeRoy lands with an uppercut that bounces devance off the cage and back into rage.
LeeRoy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with devance but devance pushes him off and we're back to square one.
LeeRoy throws a nice head kick!
LeeRoy scores with a head kick.
LeeRoy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of devance's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce LeeRoy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruce LeeRoy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

LeeRoy lands a high kick!
devance is looking to clinch but LeeRoy is avoiding it.
devance is looking to clinch but LeeRoy is avoiding it.
LeeRoy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
devance shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has LeeRoy pinned against the cage. LeeRoy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
devance showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LeeRoy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by LeeRoy.
devance takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeeRoy stalks devance and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into devance's face. devance staggers backwards, shaken.
LeeRoy lands with a kick to the temple. devance shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
devance shoots in but no luck this time.
LeeRoy lands a high kick!
devance has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from LeeRoy.
LeeRoy scores with a head kick.
LeeRoy throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from LeeRoy. No joy for devance on that attempt.
Bruce LeeRoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of timothy devance.
A head kick from LeeRoy lands but devance takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeeRoy lands a head kick!
LeeRoy swinging wildly here.
LeeRoy lands with a slapping head kick.
LeeRoy lands with a slapping head kick.
LeeRoy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from LeeRoy - that will leave a mark!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
devance takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
LeeRoy lands a head kick!
LeeRoy misses with a wild combination.
LeeRoy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
LeeRoy lands a head kick!
LeeRoy lands with a slapping head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
devance is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
devance stuffs the takedown.
LeeRoy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
LeeRoy lands with a slapping head kick.
LeeRoy lands with a kick to the temple. devance shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
LeeRoy throws a head kick that devance semi-blocks.
LeeRoy scores with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce LeeRoy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think LeeRoy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce LeeRoy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mamed Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Eggleston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Khalidov
vs
Eggleston

183 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mamed Khalidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Eggleston!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalidov checks a leg kick.
Khalidov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Eggleston.
Eggleston leaves Khalidov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Eggleston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Eggleston 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.
Eggleston misses with a few strikes there.
Daniel Eggleston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khalidov has his takedown stuffed

and Eggleston counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Khalidov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eggleston trying to control from half guard but Khalidov is working away.
Eggleston is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Khalidov reverses the position - he's now on top in Eggleston's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Khalidov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Eggleston dives on top into guard.
Eggleston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khalidov is keeping the position for now.
Eggleston throws and elbow that misses. Khalidov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Eggleston's guard. Nice move by Khalidov!
Eggleston tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Khalidov has gone for a leg lock! Eggleston slips out almost immediately though and dives into Khalidov's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eggleston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khalidov is keeping the position for now.
Eggleston throws a strike but Khalidov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Khalidov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Eggleston is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Eggleston has escaped and now he's on top!
Khalidov keeping moving, preventing Eggleston from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Khalidov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eggleston.
Eggleston wants to control from the top but Khalidov keeps moving.
Eggleston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eggleston trying to control but Khalidov is working from the bottom.
Khalidov keeping full guard, as Eggleston tries to pass.
Eggleston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Eggleston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Eggleston.
Eggleston throws a strike aimed at the side of Khalidov's head but Khalidov avoids it well.
Khalidov parries the strikes from Eggleston easily there. Eggleston is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Khalidov to escape.
Eggleston creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Khalidov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Khalidov misses with a takedown
and Eggleston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eggleston dives in and grabs Khalidov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khalidov pushes down on Eggleston's head and hops out.
Mamed Khalidov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eggleston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khalidov has his takedown stuffed
and Eggleston counters with a left to the body.

Eggleston decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Khalidov gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eggleston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eggleston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khalidov is keeping the position for now.

Eggleston stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Khalidov has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Eggleston manages to get his head free but now Khalidov has transitioned to an armbar! Eggleston grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Khalidov! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mamed Khalidov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Chokespear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Duke
vs
Chokespear

188 cm
22
206 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

188 cm
23
219 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dustin Duke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, William Chokespear!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chokespear stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chokespear misses with a takedown attempt - Duke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chokespear gets cracked there but stands up to it.

It looks like William Chokespear has been cut.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Duke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chokespear is trying to escape the position but Duke is controlling the position.
Duke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chokespear keeps working.
Duke slows the pace down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chokespear manages to work his way to half guard, despite Duke's best efforts.
Duke tries to pass to full mount but Chokespear defends it.
Duke is keen to just control but Chokespear is a slippery customer.
Duke throwing shots but Chokespear is blocking nicely.

That's two 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.

Duke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chokespear doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duke.
Chokespear is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chokespear is trying to control but Duke passes into side control!
Duke wants to control for a moment but Chokespear uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Chokespear trying to control but Duke postures up.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice defenses there by Chokespear.

Duke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Duke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Duke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Duke gets caught flat footed, as Chokespear shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Duke on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Duke tries to get out of the position.
Chokespear missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dustin Duke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Chokespear's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Chokespear fails with a takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Duke scores with a four punch combination!

Chokespear is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Duke's half guard.
Chokespear prevents Duke from standing back up.
Duke tries to get to full guard but Chokespear has control of the leg.
Duke gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chokespear is standing up over Duke. Duke looks to escape but Chokespear dives into side control.
You can see the frustration on Duke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Duke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chokespear on the ground.

Chokespear goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Duke rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chokespear's guard! Nice work there by Duke!

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.
Duke trying to control the position from guard on top but Chokespear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chokespear working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chokespear is on top in guard.
Duke trying to keep a closed guard but Chokespear is proving a slippery customer.
Duke is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chokespear is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

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.
Chokespear preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dustin Duke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Chokespear's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Chokespear misses with a takedown attempt - Duke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chokespear misses with a takedown attempt
and Duke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chokespear thinking.
Duke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Duke throws a one two combo.
A jab from Duke does it's job there.

That has opened up William Chokespear's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chokespear. Chokespear circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Chokespear is rocked!
Duke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Duke misses with the combination.
Duke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chokespear shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Duke counters with a left and a right that stings Chokespear.
Dustin Duke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Chokespear.
Chokespear takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duke wants to clinch.
Duke tries to bum rush Chokespear with a series of wild strikes but Chokespear uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chokespear takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

The cut above William Chokespear's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chokespear shoots and misses
and Duke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duke scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chokespear is still on wobbly legs! Can Duke finish him?
Duke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chokespear seems to have recovered his senses.
Dustin Duke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duke lands a glancing blow to the side of Chokespear's head.

William Chokespear's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Duke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Duke scores with a nice head shot.
Duke looks to land a combination. Chokespear sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Duke clinches.

Duke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chokespear shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Duke sprawls well. Duke wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chokespear gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke throws a shot to the body.
Duke shoots in and drives through. Chokespear sprawls well.
Chokespear fails with the takedown

and Duke moves into the clinch.

Duke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chokespear tries for a takedown but Duke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chokespear takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Duke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Duke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chokespear.
Duke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chokespear dodges the punch combination from Duke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chokespear shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Duke counters with a series of strikes. Chokespear will be more careful next time no doubt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dustin Duke!
Dustin Duke is the new light heavyweight champion!