MIMW 2.5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Horse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crazy Horse had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Horse
vs
Thomas

225 cm
23
210 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

200 cm
20
214 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Crazy Horse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horse tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.

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

Thomas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Horse.

Thomas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Horse lands strikes from half guard.
Horse working over Thomas with some ground and pound. Thomas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Horse lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thomas trying to control but Horse postures up.

Thomas is defending against the submission attempts here by Horse.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thomas looking for submissions off his back.
Thomas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Horse wants to control but Thomas is keeping him busy.

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

Thomas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Horse pulls his head out easily.
Thomas looks gassed!
Horse uses his free foot to push down on Thomas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thomas.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thomas tries to hold on but Horse postures up.

Horse looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horse is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is trying to stand up.
Thomas swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Thomas is looking to get to half guard.

Horse jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Thomas manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Thomas throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Horse will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thomas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Thomas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Horse is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Thomas is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Crazy Horse!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Genosuke mazamashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond McGuinness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). mazamashi comes to the cage accompanied by fighting road. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

mazamashi
vs
McGuinness

193 cm
25
188 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

187 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuinness tries to clinch up.
McGuinness closes the distance and clinches up with mazamashi, looking for a takedown. McGuinness pushes mazamashi against the cage but mazamashi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGuinness fails with a takedown attempt.
McGuinness tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuinness stuffs the takedown.
mazamashi staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
mazamashi checks a leg kick nicely.
McGuinness with a poor takedown

and mazamashi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by mazamashi.
Genosuke mazamashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond McGuinness.
McGuinness controls mazamashi momentarily but mazamashi frees himself.

mazamashi gets to his feet - McGuinness follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.
mazamashi tries a head kick but it misses.
mazamashi is breathing heavily.
McGuinness misses with a takedown attempt

and mazamashi counters with a shoot takedown. McGuinness fights it but they end up in guard.

McGuinness pushes mazamashi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Desmond McGuinness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

McGuinness clinches up with mazamashi and pushes him back against the cage.
mazamashi has McGuinness pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGuinness manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McGuinness wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGuinness is trying to stall.
McGuinness fails to pull guard.
McGuinness jumps guard but mazamashi stands there with McGuinness around his waist. McGuinness gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGuinness looking to stall.
McGuinness wants to break free but mazamashi has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuinness tries to break the clinch but mazamashi is controlling the position.
mazamashi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGuinness's efforts to push away.
mazamashi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McGuinness jumps guard but mazamashi stands there with McGuinness around his waist. McGuinness gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGuinness lands a body shot.
mazamashi is pressed up against the cage. McGuinness has hold of a leg and is looking to drag mazamashi down to the mat. mazamashi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McGuinness fails with a takedown attempt.
McGuinness closes the distance but mazamashi moves to the side

and mazamashi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
mazamashi distracts McGuinness with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
mazamashi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McGuinness is proving hard to escape from.
McGuinness is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGuinness has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but mazamashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
mazamashi looking to pass the guard.
mazamashi wants to control from the top but McGuinness keeps moving.
McGuinness pulls mazamashi in close to his closed guard and prevents mazamashi from doing any damage or advancing position.
mazamashi wants to pass the guard but McGuinness is keeping the position.

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.
McGuinness working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from mazamashi.
McGuinness utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
mazamashi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGuinness works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGuinness utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGuinness preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGuinness wants to get back to his feet but mazamashi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as mazamashi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGuinness is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

McGuinness has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but mazamashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
mazamashi trying to control but McGuinness is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McGuinness shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. mazamashi defends it nicely.
McGuinness shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts mazamashi as he jumps to the side.
McGuinness stuns mazamashi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuinness is trying hard to land a takedown here. mazamashi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Genosuke mazamashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond McGuinness.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGuinness.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuinness looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

mazamashi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
mazamashi passes to full mount!
McGuinness holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as mazamashi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
mazamashi misses with a head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
mazamashi trying to control but McGuinness is having none of it.
McGuinness is trying desperately to improve position.
mazamashi punishing his opponent with strikes.
mazamashi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McGuinness holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as mazamashi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
mazamashi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
mazamashi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
McGuinness is looking to improve his position but mazamashi isn't that keen on the idea.
mazamashi 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mazamashi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
mazamashi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGuinness is looking to escape.
mazamashi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
McGuinness really doesn't want to stay on the ground with mazamashi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGuinness is trying desperately to improve position.
McGuinness blocking the ground and pound.
McGuinness is looking to improve his position but mazamashi isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
mazamashi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McGuinness is working to get back to half guard.
McGuinness taking shots to the head.
McGuinness wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by mazamashi.
mazamashi cracks McGuinness with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McGuinness is looking to improve his position but mazamashi isn't that keen on the idea.
Genosuke mazamashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
mazamashi landing shots from mount.
mazamashi with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Genosuke mazamashi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

McGuinness shoots and misses

and mazamashi counters by clinching up.
McGuinness wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

mazamashi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McGuinness is trying to maintain the position but mazamashi is very close to passing his half guard.
mazamashi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGuinness's head.
mazamashi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGuinness is looking for a sweep. mazamashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGuinness can do anything to dispel that myth.
mazamashi working the head and body with strikes.
McGuinness is trying to get back to full guard.
mazamashi is nestled in close to McGuinness, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
mazamashi is trying to control the action in half guard but McGuinness is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuinness is doing well to control the position and prevent mazamashi from advancing to side control.
McGuinness wants to get back to full guard.
mazamashi working the head and body with strikes.
McGuinness throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
McGuinness controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuinness is trying to maintain the position but mazamashi is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

mazamashi stands up and beckons McGuinness to join him on the feet.
McGuinness fails with the takedown

and mazamashi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
mazamashi being controlled here momentarily.

mazamashi got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGuinness has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, mazamashi has managed to get both his arms back between McGuinness's legs - danger averted.
McGuinness wants to get back to his feet but mazamashi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McGuinness trying to keep a closed guard but mazamashi is proving a slippery customer.
mazamashi is working McGuinness over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuinness wants to sweep here but mazamashi controlling him for the moment.

McGuinness is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McGuinness working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from mazamashi.
mazamashi distracts McGuinness with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
mazamashi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
mazamashi thows a big elbow that misses.
McGuinness looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
mazamashi connects with a couple of short punches.
mazamashi landing some decent shots from guard.
mazamashi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGuinness is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

mazamashi stands and steps away. McGuinness gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McGuinness doesn't succeed with the takedown

and mazamashi counters by clinching up.
Genosuke mazamashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond McGuinness.
mazamashi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGuinness gets the underhooks and prevents it.
mazamashi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGuinness walks away with a smile on his face. mazamashi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGuinness misses with a takedown attempt

and mazamashi counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
mazamashi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McGuinness!
Desmond McGuinness has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Genosuke mazamashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
mazamashi tries to control but McGuinness wriggling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Genosuke mazamashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well mazamashi 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genosuke mazamashi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between LiL EvIL (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takanori Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

EvIL
vs
Gomi

190 cm
25
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, LiL EvIL!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Takanori Gomi!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomi misses the jab.
Gomi misses with a body shot.
Gomi throws a right and a left that both miss.
EvIL throws a combination that misses
and Gomi counters with a solid body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - EvIL looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gomi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
EvIL shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gomi as he jumps to the side.
Gomi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Gomi.
EvIL blocks a head kick by Gomi.
Gomi misses with a head kick.
Gomi tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

EvIL pushes Gomi up against the cage in a clinch.
Gomi is trying to break the clinch but EvIL is controlling him.
EvIL really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gomi is trying to force a seperation but EvIL has the dominant position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gomi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

EvIL pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gomi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gomi.
EvIL avoids the head kick by Gomi.
Takanori Gomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
EvIL changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gomi tries to avoid it but EvIL manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gomi to the ground. Gomi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
EvIL blocks a head kick by Gomi.
Nice takedown defense from Gomi. No joy for EvIL on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LiL EvIL. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomi cracks EvIL with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gomi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like LiL EvIL has been cut.
EvIL is breathing heavily.
EvIL shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gomi as he jumps to the side.
EvIL tries to clinch but Gomi moves away
and Gomi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
EvIL dodges the punch combination from Gomi.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gomi - that will leave a mark!
EvIL shoots and misses

and Gomi counters with a head kick that drops EvIL to the mat! EvIL scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

EvIL is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomi misses with a head kick.
Oh EvIL is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi misses with a double jab.
Gomi misses with a wild combination.
EvIL seems to have got his legs back now.
EvIL moves out of range of the body kick from Gomi.
Gomi connects with a solid leg kick.
Gomi throws a series of punches but EvIL avoids them all with ease.
Gomi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but EvIL manages to avoid it.
Gomi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
EvIL fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gomi avoids it really well and circles away.
EvIL has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gomi throws a head kick but EvIL moves out of range.

EvIL has managed to clinch.
Gomi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
EvIL has Gomi pressed against the cage, preventing Gomi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
EvIL tries to pull guard but Gomi holds him up against the cage and eventually EvIL drops back down to his feet.
EvIL can't break the clinch.
EvIL can't get the takedown.
EvIL has Gomi pressed against the cage, preventing Gomi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
EvIL tries to score a body lock takedown but Gomi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
EvIL keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gomi's efforts to push away.
Gomi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gomi can't break the clinch.
EvIL goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gomi prevents it.
Gomi tries to break the clinch but EvIL is controlling the position.
EvIL has Gomi pressed against the cage, preventing Gomi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gomi is trying to force a seperation but EvIL has the dominant position.
EvIL jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gomi walks away with a smile on his face. EvIL gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A slow jab from Gomi misses its intended target.
Gomi's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gomi duly obliges.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from EvIL, right into the meat.
Gomi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
EvIL fails to land the takedown.
Gomi lands a two punch combo.
Gomi scores with a hook to the body. EvIL takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gomi throws a head kick but EvIL moves out of range.
Gomi connects with a crisp jab.
Gomi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Gomi.
Gomi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gomi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gomi wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takanori Gomi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on LiL EvIL's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gomi falls off balance throwing a combination

and EvIL counters by clinching up.
EvIL tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gomi smiles and moves away.
EvIL tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gomi swivels and escapes.
Gomi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but EvIL moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gomi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gomi throws a right hand that EvIL ducks under and follows up with a left that EvIL also avoids with ease.
EvIL throws a head kick that misses
and Gomi counters with a big head kick but EvIL shrugs it off.
Gomi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gomi fails to land with a series of punches.
Gomi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but EvIL circles away quickly and effectively.
Gomi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and EvIL counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
EvIL looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LiL EvIL. That's going to take a lot out of him.
EvIL tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomi paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
EvIL moves in looking to clinch but Gomi pushes him off.
Gomi misses with a head kick.
EvIL scores with a kick to the body.
EvIL dives in and grabs Gomi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gomi pushes down on EvIL's head and hops out.

EvIL clinches with his opponent.

Gomi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
EvIL doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomi circles away.
Gomi swings and misses with a shot to the body

and EvIL counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gomi is trying to break the clinch but EvIL is controlling him.
Gomi is looking to break free of the clinch but EvIL has double underhooks.

EvIL pulls Gomi into guard.
EvIL wants to sweep here but Gomi controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
EvIL trying to control the position.
EvIL wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomi is looking to stand up but EvIL won't let him.
Gomi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
EvIL will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

EvIL escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gomi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
EvIL trying to control the position.
Gomi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with EvIL. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gomi wants to stand but EvIL is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
EvIL looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gomi trying to stand up but can't free himself from EvIL's guard.

Gomi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
LiL EvIL is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
EvIL shoots in but Gomi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gomi throws a sloppy head kick and EvIL moves out of range easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gomi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and EvIL has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from EvIL and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomi throws a head kick but EvIL moves out of range.
Gomi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down EvIL rather than just go for the knockout.
Gomi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and EvIL is able to avoid easily.
Gomi throws a sloppy head kick

and EvIL counters by moving into the clinch.

EvIL ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. EvIL no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that LiL EvIL will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on LiL EvIL's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

No joy there for Gomi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

EvIL closes the distance and pushes Gomi back into the cage.
EvIL tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gomi tries to break the clinch but EvIL is controlling the position.
Gomi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

EvIL successfully pulls guard.
Gomi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of EvIL is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now EvIL is on top in guard.

EvIL stands and steps away. Gomi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

EvIL gets the takedown into side control.
Gomi is pushing EvIL's head away, looking to escape. EvIL manages to hold on to the position though.

Gomi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Gomi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

EvIL shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than EvIL was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi wants to try and get back to his feet.
EvIL lands a big elbow.
You get the feeling that Gomi really doesn't like being in this position too much.
EvIL pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! EvIL has taken his back!
Gomi is trying to get back to his feet but EvIL has full control of the position and if anything, Gomi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
EvIL is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
EvIL trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

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.
EvIL struggling to land strikes to the head as Gomi covers up.
EvIL is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gomi is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
LiL EvIL showed his dominance in that final round.
I think EvIL 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LiL EvIL!

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FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sam Pick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torres has chosen All I Do Is Win as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Pick
vs
Torres

170 cm
19
142 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
26
139 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Pick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Torres!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pick defending well as Torres loads up on a big left hand.
Torres scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Torres misses with a hook. Pick ducked under it nicely.
Torres throws a series of punches but Pick avoids them all with ease.
A nice combination there by Torres.
Torres cracks Pick with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Torres misses with a looping left.
Pick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Torres fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Torres lands a really nice looking cross but Pick seems unphased.
Torres lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Torres scores with a nice head shot.
Torres stuffs the takedown attempt from Pick. Pick gets slowly back to his feet.
Pick closes the distance and clinches up with Torres, looking for a takedown. Pick pushes Torres against the cage but Torres circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Torres lands a lovely overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Torres stuns Pick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pick throws a sloppy head kick and Torres moves out of range easily.
Torres throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pick on the side of the head.
Dan Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torres loads up on a big right hand but Pick slips the punch.
Torres leaves Pick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Pick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pick throws a series of punches but Torres moves out of range.
Torres has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pick tries to close the distance and clinch but Torres swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Torres paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Torres avoids it really well and circles away.
Pick shoots in looking for a takedown. Torres tries to sprawl out of it but Pick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Torres manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Torres is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Torres displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pick takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Torres scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pick throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Torres's waist but Torres gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pick off to one side.
Pick wants to clinch up but Torres keeps it at a distance.
Torres keeps the fight on the outside.
Pick on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pick is trying hard to land a takedown here. Torres sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Torres throws a jab when Pick was well out of range.
Pick fails to land the takedown.
Torres is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pick is breathing heavily.
Pick walks into a straight right hand from Torres.
Torres is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pick had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres digs a good hook to Pick's body.
Torres connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Torres darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pick doesn't manage to clinch there - Torres circles away.
Pick misses with a hook. Torres ducked under it nicely.
Torres fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Torres. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Torres.
Torres swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pick.
Torres cracks Pick with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pick looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Torres.

Pick is rocked!
A punch combination from Pick misses.
Oh Pick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Torres connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pick walks into a straight right hand from Torres.
Torres scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pick doesn't seem bothered though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Torres throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pick seems to have got his legs back now.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Pick. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Torres ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Torres catches Pick right on the button with a cross.
Dan Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres digs a good body shot into Pick's ribs.
Torres keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice shot lands for Torres.
Torres lands with a hook. Pick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Torres scores with a jab to the body.
Torres takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Torres connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pick. Pick circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pick.
Pick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Pick.
Torres cracks Pick with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Torres changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Torres throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Torres dominated that 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.

Torres works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Torres moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Torres darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Torres swivels and escapes.
Pick wants to clinch up but Torres keeps it at a distance.
Pick missing with a left hand there. Torres was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torres ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Torres might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pick walks into a straight right hand from Torres.
Torres lands a head shot.
Torres scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Torres.
Pick shoots for a double leg takedown but Torres sprawls well. He's pushed Pick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Torres listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pick has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Pick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres scores with a jab. Pick acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice shot lands for Torres.
Pick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sam Pick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pick gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Torres misses with an uppercut.
Pick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Torres works over Pick's head and body with a nice combination.
Torres connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pick. Pick circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Torres with a jab.
Torres lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Torres scores with a jab to the body.
Torres displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres cracks Pick on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Pick falls backwards against the cage. Torres follows up with more strikes that drop Pick to his knees. Torres keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Pick! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Torres!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

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