MIMW 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genosuke mazamashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Till I Collapse. This should be a great matchup!

Dean
vs
mazamashi

170 cm
24
193 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

193 cm
25
188 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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, Eddie Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Genosuke mazamashi!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean tries to score a power double leg takedown but mazamashi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dean somewhat.
Dean shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as mazamashi sprawls well. mazamashi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dean gets slowly back to his feet.
Dean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dean wants to clinch.
Dean tries to clinch but mazamashi moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean moves out of range as mazamashi throws a body kick.
mazamashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Dean.
Dean shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dean tries to close the distance and clinch up but mazamashi swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dean has closed the distance and engaged mazamashi in a clinch.
Dean has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. mazamashi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dean has mazamashi pressed against the cage, preventing mazamashi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
mazamashi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
mazamashi prevents a takedown attempt there.
mazamashi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Dean is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. mazamashi can't fight it off and eventually Dean manages to take the fight to the floor. mazamashi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dean might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
mazamashi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dean throwing strikes but missing.
Dean missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. mazamashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dean postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dean lands a couple of elbows.
Dean 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.
mazamashi wants to stand but Dean is controlling the position.
mazamashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dean.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dean scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dean postures up in mazamashi's guard and throws a big left but mazamashi blocks it.
mazamashi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dean. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
mazamashi looks gassed!
Dean throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean throws a big right hand that misses.
Dean distracts mazamashi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but mazamashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dean's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dean is looking to work some ground and pound but mazamashi has wrist control.
Dean with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. mazamashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dean throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean distracts mazamashi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
mazamashi has momentary wrist control but Dean slips an elbow through the middle.
mazamashi has momentary wrist control but Dean slips an elbow through the middle.
Dean postures up in mazamashi's guard and throws a big left but mazamashi blocks it.
Dean with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dean with a nice head shot there.
Dean forces his way into half guard.
Dean seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dean fails with a takedown attempt.
mazamashi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dean.

Dean closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dean connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused mazamashi some visible discomfort.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if mazamashi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dean cracks mazamashi with a big right hand but mazamashi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
mazamashi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dean.
Dean landing a few strikes.
Dean creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
mazamashi is breathing heavily.
mazamashi defending against the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean is working mazamashi over with some ground and pound from side control.
mazamashi parries the strikes from Dean easily there. Dean is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable mazamashi to escape.
Dean grinds an elbow into mazamashi's temple.
Dean connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused mazamashi some visible discomfort.
Dean landing a few strikes.
Dean works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dean in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dean scoring with punches and elbows.
Dean landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
mazamashi taking a bit of punishment here - Dean scoring with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean lands some shots froms side control.
mazamashi taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dean is chipping away with strikes.
Dean scores with punches from side control.
Dean is working mazamashi over with some ground and pound from side control.
mazamashi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dean lands a few punches from side control.
Dean is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dean is putting a hurting on mazamashi here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean trying to control the position but mazamashi is working away.
mazamashi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dean connects with a decent elbow.
Dean working the ground and pound.
Dean cracks mazamashi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dean scores with punches from side control.
Dean scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at mazamashi to see if he's OK.
mazamashi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dean landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean trying to control the action but mazamashi is working from the bottom.
Dean cracks mazamashi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dean working the ground and pound from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dean works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dean working the body and head with strikes.
Dean connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused mazamashi some visible discomfort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
mazamashi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dean lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Dean dominated that second round.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dean scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dean lands some shots froms side control.
Dean looking to control but instead mazamashi has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Dean working mazamashi over with strikes.
Dean thows a huge punch but mazamashi dodges it nicely.
Dean content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dean lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
mazamashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
mazamashi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dean scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dean not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dean lands with a punch from half guard.
Dean seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but mazamashi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
mazamashi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dean sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. mazamashi defending well though.
Dean sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. mazamashi defending well though.
mazamashi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dean thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eddie Dean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two 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.
Dean winds up and cracks mazamashi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Eddie Dean overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dean seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but mazamashi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dean trying to control the pace.
Dean working the head and body with strikes.
Dean controlling the action here.
Dean winds up and cracks mazamashi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mazamashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dean.
mazamashi is in trouble now - Dean has advanced to mount!
A nice elbow there by Dean.
A nice elbow there by Dean.
Dean cracks mazamashi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dean punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Dean.
Dean landing punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dean cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
mazamashi taking shots to the head.
Dean scoring with strikes but mazamashi is staying in there.
Dean lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dean wants to control the pace but mazamashi is squirming around nicely.
Dean working mazamashi over with strikes here.
Dean scoring with strikes but mazamashi is staying in there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Dean.
Genosuke mazamashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dean looking to control but mazamashi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:25
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Dean!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Thomas looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Hunt
vs
Thomas

185 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
214 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

.: AFFAKETION :.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thomas.

Hunt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thomas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Thomas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hunt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Thomas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thomas looks gassed!
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard.
Hunt sitting in guard here, content to control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hunt lands a couple of elbows.
Hunt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thomas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunt is pushing down on Thomas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thomas is fighting to maintain full guard but Hunt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hunt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hunt is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Thomas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunt's back!
Thomas is trying to stick to Hunt's back but Hunt is turning into Thomas. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thomas's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hunt.
Hunt controlling from the top position.
Hunt'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.
Thomas trying to strike off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mike Hunt.

Hunt gets a takedown into half guard.

Thomas actively working from the bottom here.
Hunt trying to control the pace.

Thomas actively working from the bottom here.
Hunt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt moves nicely into side control.
Hunt is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Thomas will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hunt is putting a hurting on Thomas here, landing some big shots from side control.
Thomas seems a little lost for a moment, as Hunt dominates the positioning.
Thomas is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control.
Hunt works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Thomas can't do much from the bottom here.
Hunt is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Thomas will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mike Hunt.

Hunt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hunt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thomas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hunt wants to take a breather but Thomas is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Thomas is defending well.
Thomas is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Thomas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunt stays in close to Thomas's body and controls the position.
Hunt slips nicely into half guard.

Thomas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Hunt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hunt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hunt is putting a hurting on Thomas here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hunt content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt controls the position from side control.
Hunt scores with a couple of short elbows.
Thomas throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Thomas striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Hunt in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hunt wants to control but Thomas is keeping him busy.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas being controlled for a moment.
Thomas is looking to reverse the position.
Hunt controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Hunt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thomas did well to prevent Hunt getting side control.
Hunt trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Thomas is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Thomas actively working from the bottom here.
Hunt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hunt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thomas on the ground.
Hunt works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hunt looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Thomas swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hunt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hunt tries to control but Thomas wriggling away.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Thomas swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is trying desperately to improve position.
Hunt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thomas is trying desperately to improve position.
Mike Hunt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thomas taking shots to the head.
Thomas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt content just to control the position here.
Hunt landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hunt is landing with some decent strikes but Thomas is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hunt is landing with some decent strikes but Thomas is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hunt lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Thomas is in a horrible position here. Hunt smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hunt has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Thomas's face.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Thomas is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Hunt dominated that second round.
That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mike Hunt.

Hunt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hunt showed some decent athleticism there.
Hunt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Thomas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hunt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Well, if Hunt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thomas wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Thomas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hunt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Thomas looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt controlling the action here.

Thomas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hunt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Hunt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mike Hunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Thomas defends it.
Well, if Hunt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hunt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thomas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hunt prevents Thomas from improving his position.
Hunt slows the pace down in half guard.
Mark Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mike Hunt.
Thomas with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hunt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Well, if Hunt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hunt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Thomas looking for submissions off his back.

Thomas actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hunt in particular looking to stall.
Thomas wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt stops Thomas from getting back to his feet.
Hunt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hunt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thomas for as long as he can get away with.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mike Hunt.
Thomas thumps Hunt with a low kick.
Thomas doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hunt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Thomas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hunt in particular looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hunt 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Hunt!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between fabricio benedict (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crazy Horse (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.

benedict
vs
Horse

185 cm
20
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
23
210 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, fabricio benedict!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Crazy Horse!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

benedict shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than benedict was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Horse regains half guard.
benedict thows a huge punch but Horse dodges it nicely.
benedict seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Horse does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Horse throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Horse keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Horse is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Horse missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horse wants to control but benedict is keeping busy.
Horse looks gassed!
Horse is staying active underneath benedict, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Horse misses with some strikes from the bottom.

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

benedict closes the distance and clinches.
benedict lands a good knee to the midsection. Horse won't want to take too many of those.
Horse is trying to work for a single leg takedown but benedict pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horse tries to pull guard but benedict holds him up against the cage and eventually Horse drops back down to his feet.
Horse wants a takedown but no success here.
fabricio benedict has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crazy Horse.

benedict manages to break the clinch.
benedict tries to clinch but Horse moves out of range.
benedict fails with a takedown attempt.

benedict has Horse up against the cage in a clinch.
Horse stops a takedown attempt from benedict.
benedict has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Horse is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Horse tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. benedict smiles and moves away.
Horse avoids a punch combination nicely.
benedict shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Horse as he jumps to the side.
benedict shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Horse as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

benedict gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
benedict'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.

benedict's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

benedict gets a clinch.
Horse tries to pull guard but benedict holds him up against the cage and eventually Horse drops back down to his feet.
benedict tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Horse just stands there and leans against the cage.
Horse tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. benedict smiles and moves away.
benedict shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Horse pinned against the cage. Horse gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horse has his takedown stuffed

and benedict counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Horse looking for a guillotine here but benedict defends easily.

benedict stands and steps away. Horse gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Horse shoots in for a takedown but benedict shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
benedict explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Crazy Horse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Horse is defended easily by benedict.
benedict tries a head kick but it misses.
benedict misses with a body shot.
benedict fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Horse throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. benedict was covering up waiting for the punch and Horse finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Horse postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Horse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Horse throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
benedict is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Horse works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Horse seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

benedict darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Horse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but benedict pulls his head out easily.
benedict wants to free his trapped foot but Horse is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Horse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Horse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Horse trying to hold on to benedict's head to control him but benedict postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horse trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but benedict manages to pass to mount!
benedict lands a nice shot to the head.
Horse tries to hold on but benedict pushes him away.
benedict lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
benedict can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Horse is looking to escape.
benedict controlling from mount.
Horse tries to lock up and control but benedict gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

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.
Horse working to try and regain half guard.
Horse tries to hold on but benedict postures up.
benedict can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Horse is looking to escape.
Horse tries to hold on but benedict postures up.
Horse tries to get back to half guard but can't.
BOOM! benedict connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
benedict is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Horse wants to control but benedict is having none of it.
benedict connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
benedict looking to finish Horse with some ground and pound. This is bad for Horse!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horse tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Horse gets back to half guard.
benedict thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Horse's head.
benedict wants to take a breather but Horse is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horse trying to control from the bottom.

Horse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Horse looking for submissions off his back.
Horse is staying active underneath benedict, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

benedict moves into the clinch.
benedict digs a right hand underneath Horse's ribcage. Horse let out a lung full of air as it connected.
benedict is working for takedown but Horse is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

fabricio benedict dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Horse shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with benedict but benedict pushes him off and we're back to square one.
benedict dives in and grabs Horse's left leg, looking for a takedown. Horse pushes down on benedict's head and hops out.
Horse tries to close the distance and clinch up but benedict swats him away and circles back towards the center.
benedict changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
benedict tries for a takedown but Horse circles away easily

and Horse counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for benedict!
Horse looking to control but benedict is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
benedict is looking to get to half guard.
Horse looking to finish benedict with some ground and pound. This is bad for benedict!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Horse has control of benedict's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and benedict regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horse landing strikes, looking to finish!

Horse looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Horse has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of benedict's face.
Horse tries to control but benedict wriggling away.
benedict really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

benedict defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Horse.
benedict might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
benedict tries to hold on but Horse postures up.

Horse working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

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

Horse moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, benedict has worked his arm free - good work by benedict!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
benedict gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Crazy Horse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horse can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as benedict is looking to escape.

Horse looking for a guillotine from mount but benedict is having none of it.

Horse looking to secure an arm triangle but benedict defends it well.

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.
benedict is in all sorts of trouble here.
Horse lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Horse lands a nice shot to the head.

Horse goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now benedict is on top in guard.
benedict trying to control the position from guard on top but Horse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Horse looking for subs off his back but benedict has passed one foot through into half guard.
fabricio benedict is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Horse is trying to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crazy Horse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well benedict 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... fabricio benedict!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tunde Kareem Oji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez has chosen Gladiator Main Theme as his entrance music. Tunde Kareem Oji could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Julio Sanchez's chin.

Kareem Oji
vs
Sanchez

183 cm
18
173 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tunde Kareem Oji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Julio Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Oji.
Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oji fails with the takedown

and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Oji pushes Sanchez off looking to stand but Sanchez dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oji is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oji is working hard here to advance position.

Sanchez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Sanchez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Oji wants to get back to full guard.

Sanchez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oji sees it coming and defends easily.
Sanchez looks gassed!
Oji wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Sanchez wants to work for an arm triangle but Oji is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oji is trying to stand up here but Sanchez is controlling him well.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oji.
Oji wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Oji sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oji gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Sanchez counters with a single leg into guard. Oji didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tunde Kareem Oji. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sanchez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanchez advances to half guard.
Oji is looking to improve his position.
Oji trying to hold on to Sanchez's head to control him but Sanchez postures up.
Oji missing with punches from the bottom.
Oji tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez 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.

Sanchez is working for a kimura but Oji is defending it quite comfortably.

Sanchez seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Sanchez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Oji misses with a takedown

and Sanchez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Oji's guard.

Sanchez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanchez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sanchez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Oji wants to get back to full guard.

Sanchez is working for a submission of some sort.
Sanchez prevents Oji from standing back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oji is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Sanchez seems to be working for a kimura but Oji defends the submission attempt.

Sanchez seems to be working for a kimura but Oji defends the submission attempt.
Oji wants to get back to his feet.

Sanchez is working for a submission of some sort.
Oji wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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.

Sanchez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oji is just riding it out for now. Sanchez eventually gives up the hold.
Oji knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanchez on the ground.

Sanchez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oji is just riding it out for now. Sanchez eventually gives up the hold.
Oji tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sanchez 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.

Sanchez wants to work for an arm triangle but Oji is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oji flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Sanchez is working for a kimura but Oji is defending it quite comfortably.
Oji trying to control but Sanchez postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Sanchez shoots and misses
and Oji counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oji ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Oji misses with a two punch combination.
No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.
Tunde Kareem Oji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Sanchez.
Oji rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez shoots in but Oji avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oji shoots for a takedown but Sanchez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oji tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oji's waist but Oji gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
Sanchez fails with the takedown
and Oji counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tunde Kareem Oji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oji throws out the jab.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Oji shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oji misses with a combination

and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oji is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sanchez is controlling him.

Sanchez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Oji is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sanchez, into his guard.

Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oji trying to move into half guard but instead Sanchez has managed to sweep!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oji is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

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

Sanchez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oji, who protects the arm well.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez tries for a kimura but Oji is defending well.
Sanchez working away.
Julio Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oji on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oji tries to get out of the position.
Tunde Kareem Oji has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Julio Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oji is trying to get back to half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Sanchez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and alex caceres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Browne
vs
caceres

180 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Browne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, alex caceres!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Browne is trying hard to land a takedown here. caceres sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Browne will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Browne shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. caceres manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Browne 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.
Browne prevents caceres from getting back to his feet.
Browne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Browne wants to control from the top but caceres keeps moving.
caceres has momentary wrist control but Browne slips an elbow through the middle.
Browne 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.
Browne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Browne is breathing heavily.
caceres wants to stand and escape but Browne is having none of it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Browne is defended easily by caceres.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Browne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
caceres defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Browne.
alex caceres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Browne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with caceres but caceres pushes him off and we're back to square one.
caceres tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Browne shoots in but caceres avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Browne avoids the head kick by caceres.
Browne fails with a takedown attempt.
caceres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

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.
Browne avoids the head kick by caceres.
Browne blocks a head kick by caceres.
caceres misses with a head kick.
caceres slaps away a takedown attempt from Browne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
caceres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Browne tries to score a power double leg takedown but caceres sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Browne somewhat.
caceres misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne blocks a head kick by caceres.
Browne shoots in but no luck this time.
caceres misses with a head kick.
Browne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts caceres as he jumps to the side.
Browne avoids the head kick by caceres.
Simon Browne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Browne dives in and grabs caceres's left leg, looking for a takedown. caceres pushes down on Browne's head and hops out.
caceres pulls out of a head kick attempt.

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.
Browne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with caceres but caceres pushes him off and we're back to square one.
caceres throws a head kick but Browne moves out of range.
Browne throws a right hand that caceres ducks under and follows up with a left that caceres also avoids with ease.
Browne tries to clinch up but caceres circles away and keeps his distance.
caceres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Browne shoots in for a takedown but caceres shows good takedown defense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
caceres misses with a head kick.
Browne fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Browne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but caceres avoids it really well and circles away.
Browne looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? caceres is fending him off so far but Browne persists. Nope, caceres circles away and we're back to standing.
caceres throws a sloppy head kick and Browne moves out of range easily.
Browne shoots in looking for a takedown. caceres tries to sprawl out of it but Browne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. caceres manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Browne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from caceres lands but Browne takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from caceres.
Browne shoots in but no luck this time.
Browne shoots for a double leg takedown but caceres sprawls well. He's pushed Browne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
caceres throws a head kick but Browne moves out of range.
caceres throws a head kick that misses.
caceres stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Browne is defended easily by caceres.
caceres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

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.

Browne closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming caceres to the mat! caceres manages to get full guard.
caceres wants to get back to his feet but Browne is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Browne drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Browne jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
caceres is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Browne is controlling him.
caceres avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
caceres is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Browne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Browne prevents caceres from getting back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Browne looks for a takedown but caceres sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from caceres.
Browne dives in and grabs caceres's left leg, looking for a takedown. caceres pushes down on Browne's head and hops out.
A head kick misses from caceres.
caceres misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Browne drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Browne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but caceres is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
caceres is not content to let Browne control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
caceres wants to get back to his feet but Browne drags him back down.
caceres is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Browne tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Browne has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
caceres taking a bit of punishment here - Browne scoring with strikes.
The strikes coming from Browne are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
caceres really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Browne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Browne trying to control the position but caceres is working away.

Browne tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Browne has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
caceres wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Browne dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Browne takes a kick to the side of the head.
Browne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Browne shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. caceres manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
caceres is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Browne is controlling him.
Browne works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
caceres pushes Browne off looking to stand but Browne dives back in and keeps control.

Browne is looking for a kimura here.
caceres tries to kick Browne off but Browne keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Browne there.
Browne prevents caceres from standing back up.

Browne is sneakily working for an arm triangle but caceres sees it coming and defends easily.
caceres pushes Browne off looking to stand but Browne dives back in and keeps control.
Browne is trying to control the action in half guard but caceres is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
caceres throws a head kick that misses.
Browne fails with a takedown attempt.
caceres slaps away a takedown attempt from Browne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Browne. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two 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.
Browne fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
caceres misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
caceres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Browne blocks a head kick by caceres.
caceres tries a head kick but it misses.
caceres tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
caceres defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Browne.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne tries to score a power double leg takedown but caceres sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Browne somewhat.
caceres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
caceres leaves Browne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
caceres tries a head kick but it misses.

Browne closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Browne prevents caceres from standing back up.
Browne content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browne prevents caceres from standing back up.
caceres on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Browne stops caceres from getting back to his feet.
Browne throwing shots but caceres is blocking nicely.
Browne looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
caceres throws a head kick that misses.
Browne fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
caceres displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Browne.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Browne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Browne 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Browne!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dany Boon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seamus Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hammerhead . Brady is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Killer on the loose. Seamus Brady is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Boon
vs
Brady

187 cm
25
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
176 lbs
7 - 12 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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, Dany Boon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Seamus Brady!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brady throws a combination. Boon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Brady gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Boon has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Brady is trying to keep an underhook but Boon manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Boon with the ground and pound but Brady uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Brady wants to stand and escape but Boon is having none of it.
Brady working a defensive guard here.

Brady escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady is trying to keep Boon in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brady keeping moving, preventing Boon from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brady is on top in guard.

That's two 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.
Boon throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Boon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Brady has passed into side control.
Boon is trying to strike from the bottom but Brady has passed into full mount.
Boon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brady throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Boon because Brady loaded up on that one.
Boon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brady wants to control the pace but Boon is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boon wants to control but Brady is having none of it.
Brady throws some wild stikes that Boon manages to avoid easily.

Brady swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Boon is now in Brady's guard. A big mistake from Brady there, giving up the dominant position!
Brady manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boon manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brady throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boon thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Boon working a defensive guard here.
Boon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brady is looking to stand up but Boon won't let him.
Brady postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brady digs a good hook to Boon's body.
Brady misses with a takedown

and Boon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brady won't be happy with that.

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

Boon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boon working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

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.
Brady manages to reverse the position and now he's in Boon's guard. Nice work there by Brady.
Boon keeping moving, preventing Brady from controlling successfully.

Brady postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Boon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brady, into his guard.

Brady is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boon is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brady is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boon is controlling 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.

Brady has his feet on Boon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Boon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brady counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot by Brady.
Boon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brady sprawls well. Brady wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boon gets slowly back to his feet.
Boon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Brady.
Brady shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Boon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Seamus Brady will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Brady darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brady working over Boon with some ground and pound. Boon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boon is trying to get back to full guard.

Boon has one foot on Brady's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Brady lands with an overhand left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brady.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Brady drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Brady decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Boon, up you get!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Brady tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brady somewhat.
Brady will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Boon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Boon tries to move to mount but Brady blocks the move with his legs.
Boon cracks Brady with a big right hand but Brady just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady struggling a bit here.
Brady manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brady manages to get to full guard.
Brady is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dany Boon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady wants to get back to his feet but Boon passes into half guard.

Boon wants to work for an arm triangle but Brady is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brady is looking to control Boon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brady avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Boon stands up from half guard.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brady is defended easily by Boon.
Brady shoots for a takedown but Boon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dany Boon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seamus Brady is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dany Boon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seamus Brady.
Good shot there by Brady.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus Brady!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takanori Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Takanori Gomi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Gomi
vs
Jones

178 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
150 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Takanori Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sub Jones!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gomi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
Jones throws a series of punches but Gomi moves out of range.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gomi won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Gomi pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.

Jones is looking for a kimura here.

Jones is looking for a kimura but Gomi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stops Gomi from getting back to his feet.

Jones has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gomi defend it? Jones steps over the head and cranks it - Gomi is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sub Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Cula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Watt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalle Cula has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Cula
vs
Watt

210 cm
19
240 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kalle Cula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Watt!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watt moves in looking to clinch but Cula pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Cula.
Watt blocks a head kick by Cula.
Cula throws a sloppy head kick and Watt moves out of range easily.

Watt drives through and clinches with Cula against the cage.
Cula connects with a knee to the head.

Watt has hold of one of Cula's legs. Cula is fighting the takedown attempt but Watt gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Watt scoring with some ground and pound.

It looks like Kalle Cula has been cut.
Cula will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Watt connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watt lands a couple of digs.
Watt lands a couple of digs.
Cula wants to stand and escape but Watt is having none of it.
Watt is working Cula over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watt with a nice head shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watt lands a couple of elbows.
Cula is breathing heavily.
Watt connects with a couple of short punches.
Watt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Watt connects with a couple of short punches.

Cula is rocked!
Watt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Cula is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Kalle Cula's cut is getting worse.
Cula wants to get back to his feet but Watt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cula's head.
Watt working some strikes from top position.
Cula seems to have got his legs back now.
Watt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Kalle Cula's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Watt is working Cula over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Watt postures up and lands a big shot to Cula's brow.

Watt drops back looking for a leg! Cula is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cula manages to kick Watt off! Watt jumps back into Cula's guard.
Watt working some strikes from top position.
Watt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Watt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cula wants to stand and escape but Watt is having none of it.
Watt scoring with some ground and pound.
Watt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watt is in close to Cula's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cula is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Watt is controlling him.
Cula knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Watt on the ground.
Watt landing with the ground and pound.
Watt stands up over Cula, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Watt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Watt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cula is looking to stand up but Watt isn't so interested in that idea.
Watt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Watt lands a couple of elbows.
Watt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Watt tries to clinch but Cula moves out of range.
Cula throws a sloppy head kick and Watt moves out of range easily.

Watt has Cula up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watt looking for a takedown.
Cula throws a knee to the head but misses.
Watt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cula is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Watt prevents Cula from breaking the clinch.
Cula gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Watt.
Kalle Cula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Watt.
Cula misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Watt.

Watt gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cula regains guard.

Watt 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.
Cula is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Watt is controlling him.
Watt working some strikes from top position.
Cula is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Watt is controlling him.
Watt is in close to Cula's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Watt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Watt is working Cula over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cula wants to stand and escape but Watt is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Watt moves into the clinch successfully.
Cula misses with a knee to the head.
Watt can't get the takedown.

Watt works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cula is looking to stand up but Watt isn't so interested in that idea.
Watt chips away with some ground and pound.
Watt stops Cula from standing up.
Watt working some strikes from top position.
Watt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Watt lands a couple of elbows.
Cula has momentary wrist control but Watt slips an elbow through the middle.
Watt working some strikes from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Watt has managed to clinch.
Cula throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Watt blocks it with crossed arms.
Cula working hard to break the clinch.
Cula prevents a takedown attempt there.

Watt turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Watt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalle Cula's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Cula pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cula swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Watt pushes Cula up against the cage in a clinch.

Watt has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cula is trying to keep an underhook but Watt manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Watt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Watt is looking for a kimura but Cula is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Watt to get the leverage.
Cula is looking to escape.
James Watt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Watt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cula with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cula is trying to stand back up but Watt is controlling him
Watt working the head and body with strikes.
Watt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cula tries to kick Watt off but Watt keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

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

Watt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cula throws a knee to the head but misses.

Watt has hold of one of Cula's legs. Cula is fighting the takedown attempt but Watt gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Watt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cula is looking to stand up but Watt isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watt is in close to Cula's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Watt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cula wants to stand up but Watt is controlling him.
Watt landing some decent shots from guard.
Watt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Watt with a nice head shot there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Watt moves into range and clinches up with Cula.
Watt keeps control of Cula as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Watt has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cula is trying to keep an underhook but Watt manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Watt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Watt stops Cula from getting back to his feet.
Watt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Watt working the head and body with strikes.
Watt prevents Cula from standing back up.
Watt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cula throws a head kick that misses.

Watt clinches up against the cage.

Watt has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cula clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Cula is trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Cula as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Watt!
Watt is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Watt gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Watt gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Watt apologises and we restart here on the feet.

Watt closes the distance and clinches.
Cula throws a knee to the head but misses.
Watt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cula fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Watt tries to close the distance and clinch but Cula swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Watt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Watt gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Cula wants to get back to his feet.
Watt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cula wants to get back to his feet.
Watt working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Watt drops an elbow to the side of Cula's head.

Watt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cula wants to get back to his feet.
Cula is in trouble now - Watt has advanced to mount!

Watt is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cula to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cula shrugs it off.
Watt dominating with strikes here.
Watt scoring with strikes but Cula is staying in there.
Cula is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Watt unloading with bombs!
Cula is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Watt lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watt lands a nice shot to the head.

Watt looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Watt with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Watt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kalle Cula's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Watt fails with an attempt to clinch.

Watt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cula connects with a knee to the head.
Cula is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Watt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cula gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Watt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Watt tries to score a body lock takedown but Cula shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cula tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cula with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cula wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Watt turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Watt manages to end up in side control.

Watt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cula is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Watt in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cula is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Watt is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Cula looks calm but he's in trouble here. Watt gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Cula is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Watt lets go of the hold and Cula can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Watt!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Sheppard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Henderson
vs
Sheppard

185 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Sheppard!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henderson lands with a kick to the temple. Sheppard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Adam Sheppard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sheppard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Henderson did well to prevent Sheppard getting side control.
Henderson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Henderson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sheppard tries to pass to full mount but Henderson defends it.
Sheppard tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Henderson.
Henderson is looking to escape.
Sheppard wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Henderson uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Sheppard trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheppard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Henderson is proving hard to escape from.
Henderson wants to sweep but no luck.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sheppard tries to bum rush Henderson with a series of wild strikes but Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Sheppard gets the takedown into side control.

Sheppard stands up and beckons Henderson to his feet.
Sheppard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Henderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sheppard looks gassed!
Henderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sheppard tries to avoid it but Henderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sheppard to the ground. Sheppard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Henderson blocks a head kick by Sheppard.
Sheppard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Henderson defends it nicely.
Henderson throws a nice looking combination but Sheppard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Henderson does no damage.
Henderson fails with the takedown.
Henderson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henderson misses with a double jab
and Sheppard counters with a series of strikes. Henderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Henderson tries to clinch but Sheppard moves away
and Sheppard counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sheppard pinned against the cage. Sheppard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sheppard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sheppard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Henderson counters with a three punch combo that has Sheppard backing up. Sheppard nods at Henderson to acknowledge the strikes.
Sheppard dodges the punch combination from Henderson.
Sheppard throws a series of punches but Henderson avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
Sheppard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Henderson backs up against the cage.
Henderson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Henderson.
Sheppard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Henderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sheppard somewhat.
Henderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sheppard misses with a combination
and Henderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Henderson cracks the inside of Sheppard's front leg.
Sheppard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henderson is looking to land body kicks.
Sheppard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Henderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Sheppard keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson postures up in Sheppard's guard and throws a big left but Sheppard blocks it.
Henderson preventing the sweep.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Sheppard keeps moving.
Henderson postures up in Sheppard's guard and throws a big left but Sheppard blocks it.

Henderson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson throws a right hand that Sheppard ducks under and follows up with a left that Sheppard also avoids with ease.
Sheppard misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jamie Henderson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sheppard fails to land with a series of punches.
Sheppard misses with a double jab.
Henderson dives in and grabs Sheppard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sheppard pushes down on Henderson's head and hops out.
Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sheppard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Henderson counters with a nice body kick.
Sheppard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henderson misses with a double jab.
Henderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sheppard throws the left hand but Henderson avoids the punch easily.
Henderson lands with a slapping head kick.
Henderson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sheppard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Henderson.
Sheppard throws a series of punches but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sheppard throws a jab but it's blocked by Henderson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheppard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Henderson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Henderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sheppard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henderson.
Henderson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sheppard lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Henderson!
Sheppard tries to control but Henderson wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard wants to control but instead Henderson manages to regain half guard.
Henderson is looking to improve his position.

Sheppard decides to stand and escape the position.
Henderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice sprawl there from Sheppard as Henderson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sheppard tries to clinch but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sheppard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Henderson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sheppard circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Henderson.
Sheppard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Henderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Sheppard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sheppard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Henderson counters with a straight right hand.
Sheppard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sheppard throws a series of punches but Henderson avoids them all with ease.
Henderson fails with the takedown.
Henderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sheppard makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Henderson really felt that one!
Sheppard sizes up Henderson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jamie Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sheppard throws a series of punches but Henderson avoids them all with ease.
Sheppard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Sheppard avoids them all with ease.

Sheppard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sheppard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henderson keeps working.

Sheppard stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Adam Sheppard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Henderson misses with a double jab
and Sheppard counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Henderson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sheppard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Sheppard avoids them all with ease.
Sheppard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henderson throws a wild body kick that Sheppard sees coming a mile off.
Henderson is looking to clinch but Sheppard is avoiding it.
Sheppard misses with a double jab
and Henderson counters with a series of strikes. Sheppard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Henderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sheppard misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sheppard tries to avoid it but Henderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sheppard to the ground. Sheppard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Henderson misses with a head kick.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.

Henderson gets caught flat footed, as Sheppard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheppard trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Sheppard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sheppard tries to free his leg and advance position but Henderson is retaining full guard.
Sheppard wants to stand but Henderson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sheppard stops Henderson from standing up.

Henderson wriggles free and stands up.
A head kick by Sheppard misses

and Henderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Henderson.

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.

Henderson jumps guard and drags Sheppard to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson managing to control the position.
Henderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sheppard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Henderson pulls Sheppard in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson trying to keep a closed guard but Sheppard is proving a slippery customer.
Sheppard wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.

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

Sheppard tries to keep at a distance but Henderson has taken the fight into the clinch.

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

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.
Henderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sheppard on the side of the head.
Sheppard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sheppard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Henderson circles away.
Henderson lands a slapping body shot.

Henderson clinches with his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Henderson obliges.
Sheppard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Henderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jamie Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Sheppard.

Henderson breaks the clinch.
Henderson scores with a spinning back kick!
Henderson tries to clinch but Sheppard is having none of it.
Henderson lands with a hook. Sheppard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sheppard misses with a two punch combination.
Sheppard misses the jab.
Sheppard dives in and grabs Henderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Henderson pushes down on Sheppard's head and hops out.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Henderson 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Henderson!

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