CGUK 9 - New Years Massacre PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brent Enduro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and alexander franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brent Enduro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Enduro
vs
franklin

192 cm
25
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
24
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brent Enduro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, alexander franklin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Enduro moves into range and clinches up with franklin.
Enduro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

franklin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

franklin clinches up against the cage.
Enduro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as franklin walks away with a smile on his face. Enduro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Enduro throws a series of punches but franklin avoids them all with ease.

Enduro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Enduro with the ground and pound but franklin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Enduro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Enduro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Enduro is looking to work some ground and pound but franklin has wrist control.
franklin seems keen to control Enduro's posture.
franklin 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.
franklin has momentary wrist control but Enduro slips an elbow through the middle.
Enduro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
franklin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Enduro's guard.
franklin slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
franklin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
franklin is trying to control. Enduro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
franklin prevents Enduro from standing back up.
Enduro is not content to let franklin control the position.

That's two 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.
franklin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Enduro defending well though.
franklin lands strikes from half guard.
franklin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
franklin wants to take a breather but Enduro is having none of it.

franklin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Enduro sees it coming and defends easily.
franklin is looking to take a break and control but Enduro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
franklin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
franklin is trying to control the action in half guard but Enduro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

franklin postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Enduro to stand up.
Enduro takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Enduro circles away from the clinch attempt

and Enduro counters by clinching up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

franklin pulls guard.
Enduro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Enduro throws a big right hand that misses.
franklin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
franklin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Enduro stands up over franklin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Enduro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Enduro scoring with punches to the head and body.
franklin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Enduro.
Enduro distracts franklin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
franklin looking to control.
franklin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but alexander franklin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

franklin with a poor takedown

and Enduro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Enduro lands an uppercut.

franklin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Enduro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
franklin wants to sweep here but Enduro controlling him for the moment.
Enduro wants to stand and escape but instead franklin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Enduro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
franklin advances to half guard.
franklin wants to free his trapped foot but Enduro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Enduro is refusing to be controlled, as franklin sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Enduro is trying to stand.
franklin wants to free his trapped foot but Enduro is holding on for dear life with his legs.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
franklin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Enduro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from franklin.
Brent Enduro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of alexander franklin.
franklin is breathing heavily.
Enduro has a takedown stuffed.
franklin fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
franklin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Enduro gets a takedown into half guard.
franklin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
franklin is trying to get back to full guard.
Enduro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Enduro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Enduro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
franklin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for franklin.
franklin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Enduro.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
franklin is trying to control the position from the bottom.

franklin is looking for a triangle but Enduro pushes his legs off easily.
Enduro landing with the ground and pound.
Enduro throws a big right hand that misses.
Enduro throwing strikes from guard but franklin blocks nicely.
Enduro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Enduro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Enduro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
franklin tries to clinch but Enduro moves away

and Enduro counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brent Enduro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Enduro fails with a takedown attempt.
Enduro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by franklin.
franklin tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Enduro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in franklin's guard.
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!
franklin looking to control.
Enduro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for franklin on the ground.
franklin 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.
Enduro won't allow franklin to get back to his feet.
Enduro throwing strikes but missing.
franklin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Enduro is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Enduro landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Enduro chips away with some ground and pound.
franklin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
franklin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Enduro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Enduro cracks a nice hook into franklin's ribs.
Enduro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
franklin is looking to clinch.
franklin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
franklin is looking to clinch.
Enduro throws a big shot that misses.
franklin stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brent Enduro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Enduro as franklin shoots in.
Enduro looks for a takedown but franklin sprawls well.
franklin moves in looking to clinch but Enduro pushes him off.
Enduro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
franklin dives in and grabs Enduro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Enduro pushes down on franklin's head and hops out.
Enduro shoots for a double leg takedown but franklin sprawls well. He's pushed Enduro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brent Enduro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
franklin fails with a takedown attempt.
Enduro throws a lazy head kick

and franklin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
franklin tries to stand but Enduro is controlling from the bottom.
Enduro wants to stand but franklin is controlling the position.
franklin tries to free his leg and advance position but Enduro is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
franklin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Enduro manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Enduro with a nice head shot there.
Enduro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as franklin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
franklin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
franklin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

and Enduro counters by clinching up.
Enduro'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.
Enduro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to alexander franklin.
I think franklin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... alexander franklin!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Adamsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rozhan Mallender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Rozhan Mallender enters the cage!

Adamsky
vs
Mallender

182 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Adamsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rozhan Mallender!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamsky throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mallender looks for a takedown but Adamsky sprawls well.
Adamsky throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mallender looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Adamsky! Mallender is out on his feet! Adamsky rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Mallender is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Mallender is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Adamsky!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between faisal ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ole Chamberlain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

ali
vs
Chamberlain

190 cm
26
185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

195 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, faisal ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ole Chamberlain!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chamberlain wants to clinch up but ali keeps it at a distance.
ali fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
ali shoots in and drives through. Chamberlain sprawls well.

ali throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chamberlain was covering up waiting for the punch and ali finishes the takedown easily into guard.
ali slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

ali is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chamberlain has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chamberlain can't do much from the bottom here.
ali trying to control the action but Chamberlain is working from the bottom.
Chamberlain is looking to reverse the position.
Chamberlain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
ali controls the position from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ali trying to control the position but Chamberlain is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chamberlain tries to get back to half guard but can't.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
ali shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chamberlain as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for faisal ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Chamberlain.

ali is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chamberlain's half guard.
ali is breathing heavily.
Chamberlain is looking to improve his position.
ali controlling the pace.
ali is pressing down on Chamberlain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chamberlain is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ali is looking to take a break and control but Chamberlain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chamberlain wants to get back to full guard.

Chamberlain kicks ali off and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by ali or perhaps it was just good defense by Chamberlain which made him look bad.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chamberlain.
Chamberlain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chamberlain wants it to stay on the feet.
A left and a right from Chamberlain both land. Nice combination.

ali gets caught flat footed, as Chamberlain shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chamberlain is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chamberlain wants to control from the top but ali keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chamberlain gets to his feet - ali follows without any prompting.
Chamberlain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
faisal ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chamberlain forces ali back against the cage and clinches.

Chamberlain pulls guard successfully.
Chamberlain looking for a sweep. Not yet Chamberlain, not yet.
ali is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chamberlain looking for a sweep. Not yet Chamberlain, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ali tries to free his leg and advance position but Chamberlain is retaining full guard.
Chamberlain working a defensive guard here.
ali showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
ali trying to control but Chamberlain is working from the bottom.
ali showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Chamberlain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chamberlain wants to sweep here but ali controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chamberlain throws a leg kick which misses ali's front leg but catches the back leg as ali tries to avoid it.
ali shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chamberlain counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chamberlain scores with a nice body kick.
ali has his takedown stuffed

and Chamberlain moves into the clinch.

Chamberlain breaks from the clinch.
Chamberlain stalks ali and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into ali's face. ali staggers backwards, shaken.
ali with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chamberlain counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for faisal ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chamberlain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with ali but ali pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chamberlain.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chamberlain.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
ali takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chamberlain lands a two punch combo.
Chamberlain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before ali has time to react.
Chamberlain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but ali swivels and escapes.
Chamberlain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but ali swivels and escapes.
ali shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chamberlain counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
ali avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chamberlain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Chamberlain.

Chamberlain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chamberlain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from ali.
ali tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chamberlain just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chamberlain stalling.
ali can't get the takedown.

Chamberlain pulls guard.
ali won't allow Chamberlain to sweep him here.
Chamberlain striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Chamberlain keeping moving, preventing ali from controlling successfully.
ali wants to pass the guard but Chamberlain is keeping the position.
Chamberlain keeping moving, preventing ali from controlling successfully.
Chamberlain is trying to control the position but ali postures up.
ali trying to control the position from guard on top but Chamberlain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
ali gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chamberlain counters with a big head kick but ali shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chamberlain has managed to clinch.
Chamberlain can't get the takedown.
ali drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chamberlain gets the underhooks and prevents it.
ali wants a takedown but no success here.

Chamberlain gets control of ali's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chamberlain will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
ali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
ali wants to control from the top but Chamberlain keeps moving.
ali postures up.
ali passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Chamberlain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
ali is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Chamberlain can't do much from the bottom here.
Chamberlain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
ali is staying tight to Chamberlain's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Chamberlain gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ole Chamberlain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

ali gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chamberlain counters with a two punch combo.
Chamberlain tries to clinch up.
ali misses with a takedown

and Chamberlain moves into the clinch.
ali prevents the takedown attempt.
Chamberlain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as ali walks away with a smile on his face. Chamberlain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chamberlain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
ali scores with a jab to the jaw.
ali throws a big shot that misses.
Chamberlain lands a jab-cross combination.

Chamberlain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chamberlain is pressed up against the cage. ali has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chamberlain down to the mat. Chamberlain avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for faisal ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Chamberlain bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Chamberlain working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chamberlain trying to control the position but ali is working away.
Chamberlain is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt ali will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

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.
Chamberlain wants to take a breather but ali manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Chamberlain.
Chamberlain trying to control the position from guard on top but ali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
faisal ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

ali kicks Chamberlain off and gets to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ali takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chamberlain dives in and grabs ali's left leg, looking for a takedown. ali pushes down on Chamberlain's head and hops out.

ali bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as ali stalls from top position.
ali is looking to take a break and control but Chamberlain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chamberlain is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chamberlain can't do much from the bottom here.
ali taking a breather here.
ali creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Chamberlain sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Chamberlain is letting ali control him for a moment.
Chamberlain tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to faisal ali.
I think Chamberlain has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ole Chamberlain!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geghard Movsesian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo The Turtle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Movsesian might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pitchin. 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.

Movsesian
vs
The Turtle

186 cm
19
216 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

189 cm
19
215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Geghard Movsesian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonardo The Turtle!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Turtle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Movsesian manages to avoid it.
Movsesian throws a solid leg kick but The Turtle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Movsesian.
Movsesian leaves The Turtle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Turtle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Movsesian explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Movsesian misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Movsesian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Decent striking displayed by Movsesian there.

It looks like Leonardo The Turtle has been cut.

The Turtle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Movsesian sprawls well initially but The Turtle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The Turtle looks to land a strike but Movsesian avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Movsesian wants to sweep but no luck.
Movsesian controlling The Turtle's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Turtle content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Movsesian has locked up a guillotine! Movsesian's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? The Turtle is holding on here and Movsesian must be using up a lot of energy. The Turtle has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Movsesian gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Geghard Movsesian!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russell Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Leach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Bell
vs
Leach

185 cm
28
218 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

180 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
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 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Russell Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Leach!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leach doesn't manage to clinch there - Bell circles away.
Bell keeps the fight on the outside.
Leach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leach misses with a low kick as Bell jumps back.
Bell stuffs the takedown.
Bell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Bell does it's job there.
Leach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leach shoots in for a takedown but Bell shows good takedown defense.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Leach lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leach closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bell circles away.
Russell Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Leach.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leach shoots in for a double leg but Bell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Leach tries to clinch up.
Russell Bell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leach looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leach doesn't manage to clinch there - Bell circles away.
Bell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice cross by Bell.
Leach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leach tries to clinch up.
Bell defending well as Leach loads up on a big left hand.

Bell gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Bell manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell throws a series of punches but Leach avoids them all with ease.
Leach wants to clinch
and Bell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Bell.
Leach tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Leach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leach with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bell counters with a nice uppercut.
Leach looks gassed!
Leach tries to clinch up
and Bell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bell has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bell's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leach is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bell is defending well for now.
Leach is trying to break the clinch but Bell has him pressed against the cage.
Leach misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bell.
Leach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Bell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leach tries to clinch up
and Bell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A cross from Bell lands.

Bell gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Bell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bell scores with a body shot.
Bell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Leach closes the distance looking to clinch

and Bell moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell managing to block the knees to the body from Leach.
Leach throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bell avoids the elbow strike from Leach, against the cage.

Bell manages to break the clinch.
Leach closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Bell.
Bell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bell throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Bell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bell circles away from the clinch attempt

and Bell counters by moving into the clinch.
Bell can't break the clinch.
Leach stalling.
Leach jumps guard but Bell stands there with Leach around his waist. Leach gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Leach throws an elbow but it misses.

Bell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bell works Leach's body with a nice hook.
Leach closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bell counters with a left and a right that stings Leach.
Leach throws a lazy body kick
and Bell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matthew Leach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Bell does it's job there.
Bell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leach momentarily.
Bell lands a lovely overhand right.

Leach is rocked!
Leach doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bell counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Leach has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Russell Bell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Piralli Cicci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Cicci
vs
Russell

179 cm
23
194 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
191 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Piralli Cicci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Russell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Cicci or perhaps it was just good defense by Russell which made him look bad.

Russell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Russell is landing with some decent strikes but Cicci is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cicci is in all sorts of trouble here.
Russell with the ground and pound from mount.
Russell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Russell raining down shots from the mount!
Cicci is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russell is landing with some decent strikes but Cicci is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Russell is landing with some decent strikes but Cicci is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Russell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Russell goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cicci is on top in guard.
Cicci won't allow Russell to sweep him here.
Cicci advances to half guard.
Cicci trying to mount his opponent but Russell defends it.
Cicci is trying to control. Russell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Cicci looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cicci looks to land a strike but Russell avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cicci accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Russell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Russell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cicci defends it easily.

Russell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cicci can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Russell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Russell looking for a sweep. Not yet Russell, not yet.

Cicci drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cicci jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cicci has gone for a leg lock! Russell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cicci's guard.
Russell being controlled here momentarily.
Russell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Russell throws a big right hand that misses.
Russell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cicci keeping moving, preventing Russell from controlling successfully.
Cicci utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Russell landing some decent shots from guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Russell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Russell working some strikes from top position.
Cicci utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Russell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Russell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Russell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cicci preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Russell wants to control from the top but Cicci keeps moving.
Russell lands a couple of digs.
Cicci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Russell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Russell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Russell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cicci's head.
Cicci is looking for a sweep. Russell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Cicci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cicci gets back to full guard.
Cicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Cicci, not yet.
Jack Russell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cicci looking to control.
Cicci is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Russell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Russell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cicci has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Russell has managed to get both his arms back between Cicci's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Russell gets a takedown into half guard.
Russell lands with a punch from half guard.
Cicci trying to hold on to Russell's head to control him but Russell postures up.
Russell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cicci does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Russell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Russell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Russell working the head and body with strikes.
Russell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Russell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell moves into full mount! Cicci won't be happy about that!
Russell avoids the attempt from Cicci to control.
Cicci is looking to get to half guard.

Russell has isolated one of Cicci's arms. Cicci looking to fight him off but Russell twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Russell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kamron Ydarush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gray has chosen make love not war baby as his entrance music. Mr Gray has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ydarush
vs
Gray

186 cm
21
190 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

182 cm
21
193 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

GTI - 1337 $10 tops n shorts

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kamron Ydarush!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Gray!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ydarush.
Gray misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gray bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Ydarush. No joy for Gray on that attempt.
Ydarush with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gray to score with a decent uppercut.
Ydarush slips under a jab from Gray.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gray, as that shot connected.
Gray fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kamron Ydarush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Gray.
Gray throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mr Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ydarush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gray.
Kamron Ydarush is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ydarush swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ydarush moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

It looks like Kamron Ydarush has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gray. Ydarush does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ydarush.
Ydarush slips a straight right by Gray.
Gray just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ydarush walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gray checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gray checks a leg kick.
Gray missing with a left hand there. Ydarush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gray looks to land a combination but Ydarush avoids it well.
Gray misses with a body shot.
Gray misses with a wild combination.
Ydarush misses with a low kick as Gray jumps back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ydarush has time to react.
Gray shoots in looking for a takedown. Ydarush tries to sprawl out of it but Gray keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ydarush manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gray cracks Ydarush with an open hand slap.
Gray loads up on a big right hand but Ydarush slips the punch.
Ydarush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ydarush misses with a low kick.
Gray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray checks a leg kick nicely.
Ydarush misses with a jab to the body
and Ydarush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ydarush throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Gray counter with a right hand.
Gray slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ydarush tries to land a leg kick but Gray saw it coming and moves away.
Ydarush ducks under a wild hook from Gray.
Gray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gray tries to land a front kick but Ydarush steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gray is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ydarush had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ydarush dodges the punch combination from Gray.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Gray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kamron Ydarush's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gray lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheers as Gray lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ydarush doesn't seem phased though.
Ydarush tries to clinch
and Gray counters with a nice body shot.
Gray throws a looping overhand right but Ydarush ducks down to avoid it.
Gray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ydarush circles away quickly and effectively.
Gray throws out a loose jab but Ydarush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gray lands with an uppercut that bounces Ydarush off the cage and back into rage.
Gray thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Gray.
A head kick misses from Ydarush.
Ydarush throws a sloppy head kick and Gray moves out of range easily.
Ydarush looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ydarush takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gray throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gray lands with a good body shot.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ydarush moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray checks a leg kick nicely.
Ydarush seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Gray shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Ydarush is backing up but Gray catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Ydarush covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Gray Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Gray!
Mr Gray is the new middleweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demian Gaea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AXEL WHEELER (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaea comes to the cage accompanied by im a warrior. WHEELER comes into a darkened arena with his song building. If you want blood(You got it) by AC/DC kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! AXEL WHEELER acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Gaea
vs
WHEELER

180 cm
23
220 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

220 cm
24
269 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Demian Gaea!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, AXEL WHEELER!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gaea looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for WHEELER!

Gaea looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Gaea is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But WHEELER has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from WHEELER!

Gaea throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
WHEELER would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Gaea is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and WHEELER defends well.

Gaea had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. WHEELER defends it easily.

WHEELER gets to his feet. Gaea looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's one minute gone in the round.
WHEELER doesn't manage to clinch there - Gaea circles away.

WHEELER clinches with his opponent.
Gaea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
WHEELER misses with a punch on the inside.
Gaea dodges an elbow strike from WHEELER.
WHEELER lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gaea.
A short uppercut from WHEELER.
WHEELER lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gaea is breathing heavily.
WHEELER scores with a nice hook to the head.
WHEELER tries to land a knee to the head but Gaea blocks with his arms.
WHEELER creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gaea's defenses.

It looks like Demian Gaea has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
WHEELER misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gaea.
A short right hand to the side of the head by WHEELER.
WHEELER lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
WHEELER working Gaea over with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
WHEELER throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
WHEELER lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from WHEELER.
A short right from WHEELER on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from WHEELER.
WHEELER lands a hook that snaps the head of Gaea backwards.
WHEELER lands a hook that snaps the head of Gaea backwards.
Gaea takes a shot to the head.
WHEELER pushes Gaea back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
WHEELER misses with a knee strike.
WHEELER digs a right hand underneath Gaea's ribcage. Gaea let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from WHEELER.
A short body shot lands from WHEELER as the two fighters clinch.
WHEELER misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from WHEELER.
WHEELER comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
WHEELER lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from WHEELER - that landed with a thud.
WHEELER lands an uppercut.
WHEELER gets through Gaea's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
WHEELER lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
WHEELER lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
WHEELER lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from WHEELER.
Gaea takes a shot to the head.
WHEELER lands an elbow just above Gaea 's eye.
WHEELER lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from WHEELER.
WHEELER lands with a short punch from the clinch.
WHEELER lands an elbow that stopped Gaea in his tracks for a moment.
WHEELER with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for WHEELER.
WHEELER scores with a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
WHEELER lands with a light punch inside.
WHEELER lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by WHEELER.
WHEELER lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
WHEELER lands with a short head shot on the inside.
WHEELER makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
WHEELER working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
WHEELER lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
WHEELER lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from WHEELER - that landed with a thud.
WHEELER scores with a nice hook to the head.
WHEELER trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
WHEELER prevents the takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from WHEELER.
WHEELER trying to land knees to the body.
WHEELER throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gaeas head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AXEL WHEELER dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demian Gaea's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

WHEELER tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from WHEELER.
WHEELER tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gaea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
WHEELER tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gaea swats him away and circles back towards the center.
WHEELER is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gaea circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gaea staying out of range there.
A big right from WHEELER misses.
WHEELER lands a glancing blow to the side of Gaea's head.
WHEELER drops Gaea with a big left hand! Gaea is injured, injured bad! WHEELER jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AXEL WHEELER! AXEL WHEELER retains his heavyweight title!