Resistance 2: Consolidation PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grant Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan McMasters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grant Mitchell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mitchell
vs
McMasters

188 cm
26
190 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Grant Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonathan McMasters!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMasters is looking to clinch.
Mitchell wants to clinch up but McMasters keeps it at a distance.

Mitchell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mitchell as McMasters tries to tie him up.
McMasters misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from McMasters.
Mitchell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McMasters has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mitchell landing knees to the head.
Mitchell misses with a knee strike.
Mitchell misses with a knee strike.
Mitchell tries a knee to the head but McMasters blocks it.
McMasters wants to stall.
McMasters is stalling here.
Mitchell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McMasters obliges.
Mitchell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McMasters blocks it with crossed arms.
McMasters tries a knee to the head but Mitchell blocks it.
McMasters tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mitchell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mitchell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McMasters fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McMasters darts in trying to clinch

and Mitchell counters by clinching up.
McMasters lands an elbow that stopped Mitchell in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Grant Mitchell has been cut.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
Mitchell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McMasters with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McMasters obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mitchell managing to block the knees to the body from McMasters.
McMasters unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McMasters landing knees to the head.
McMasters lands a good knee to the midsection. Mitchell won't want to take too many of those.
McMasters lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McMasters controlling the action here for a moment.
Mitchell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McMasters misses with a hook to the ribs.
McMasters using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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!
Nice elbow from McMasters.
McMasters scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for McMasters.
McMasters is trying to stall.
McMasters lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McMasters misses with the head strike.
McMasters tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McMasters misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McMasters lands a body punch.
Mitchell blocks an uppercut.
McMasters unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on McMasters - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knees in the clinch landing for McMasters.
McMasters connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mitchell's face.
McMasters lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McMasters content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McMasters continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
McMasters creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mitchell's defenses.
McMasters leaning against his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McMasters obliges.
Mitchell takes a knee to the side of the body.
McMasters with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McMasters misses with a punch to the body.
McMasters struggles to land a body shot inside as Mitchell controls his hands.
McMasters using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McMasters misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mitchell throws a knee to the head but misses.
McMasters looking to slow down the pace here.
Mitchell managing to block the knees to the body from McMasters.
McMasters tries to work over Mitchell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but McMasters won't allow it.
Mitchell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mitchell tries a knee to the head but McMasters blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMasters tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McMasters controlling the action here for a moment.
Mitchell tries to break free but McMasters pushes him back against the ropes.
McMasters content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice elbow from McMasters.
McMasters lands a nice elbow.
Mitchell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McMasters lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mitchell misses with a knee to the head.
Mitchell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mitchell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mitchell drops down looking for an ankle pick but McMasters pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McMasters closes the distance looking to clinch

and Mitchell moves into the clinch.
McMasters with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for McMasters.
McMasters keeps control of Mitchell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McMasters misses with a hook from the clinch.
McMasters lands an elbow inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McMasters has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McMasters creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mitchell's defenses.
McMasters crunches a lovely knee into Mitchell's ribcage.
McMasters is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mitchell throws a knee to the head but misses.
McMasters is looking to control Mitchell's arms but Mitchell gets an underhook and turns him. Now McMasters has his back to the ropes.
McMasters lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mitchell takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right handed body shot lands from McMasters.
McMasters lands a damaging elbow.
McMasters scores a nice knee to the body.
McMasters is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mitchell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McMasters has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McMasters gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mitchell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from McMasters fails to land.
Mitchell tries to land a knee to the head but McMasters blocks with his arms.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McMasters misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitchell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McMasters has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mitchell tries to land a knee to the head but McMasters blocks with his arms.
McMasters comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McMasters crunches a lovely knee into Mitchell's ribcage.
McMasters unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mitchell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McMasters tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mitchell's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan McMasters dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grant Mitchell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mitchell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McMasters closes the distance but Mitchell moves to the side

and Mitchell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mitchell.
Mitchell looking to throw knees to the head but McMasters is blocking nicely.
Mitchell wants to get back to striking at distance but McMasters won't allow it.
Mitchell looking to throw knees to the head but McMasters is blocking nicely.
McMasters controlling the action here for a moment.
McMasters tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mitchell avoids it.
McMasters unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McMasters with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mitchell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mitchell prevents a body shot from McMasters.
Mitchell looking to throw knees to the head but McMasters is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McMasters obliges.
McMasters lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McMasters is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McMasters avoiding damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMasters tries to throw a body punch but Mitchell avoids it by throwing McMasters back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mitchell as McMasters tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jonathan McMasters.

McMasters forces Mitchell back against the ropes and clinches.
McMasters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McMasters using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McMasters misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McMasters creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mitchell's defenses.
Mitchell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McMasters is trying to maintain a safe position but Mitchell gets an underhook and turns McMasters into the ropes.
Knees to the body from McMasters.
McMasters taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jonathan McMasters seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mitchell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mitchell tries to pull guard but McMasters holds him up against the ropes and eventually Mitchell drops back down to his feet.
McMasters lands a nice elbow.
McMasters is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McMasters using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mitchell takes an elbow to the temple.
Mitchell misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mitchell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McMasters has Mitchell pressed against the ropes, preventing Mitchell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McMasters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McMasters is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McMasters is struggling to control the position.
McMasters looking to stall.
McMasters pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Mitchell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McMasters connects with a knee to the head.
McMasters with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mitchell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McMasters blocks it with crossed arms.
Mitchell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McMasters blocks it with crossed arms.
McMasters works on Mitchell's body with a couple of short punches.
McMasters throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knees in the clinch landing for McMasters.
McMasters slows down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McMasters is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mitchell blocks a body shot from McMasters.
McMasters is looking to control Mitchell's arms but Mitchell gets an underhook and turns him. Now McMasters has his back to the ropes.
Nice elbow from McMasters.
Mitchell misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from McMasters.
McMasters creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mitchell's defenses.
Mitchell misses with a knee strike.
McMasters misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mitchell.
McMasters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McMasters looking to stall.
McMasters lands an elbow that stopped Mitchell in his tracks for a moment.
McMasters stalling against the ropes.
McMasters goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mitchell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McMasters lands an elbow just above Mitchell 's eye.
McMasters landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McMasters throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mitchell blocks it with crossed arms.
McMasters tries to land a knee to the head but Mitchell blocks with his arms.

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.
McMasters struggles to land a body shot inside as Mitchell controls his hands.
McMasters lands a nice knee to the body.
McMasters lands a knee to the body.
McMasters misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mitchell is trying to break the clinch but McMasters has him pressed against the ropes.
Mitchell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mitchell avoids a wild elbow strike from McMasters.
McMasters lands a knee to the body.
McMasters throws a knee to the head but misses.
McMasters throws an elbow that misses.
Mitchell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McMasters has him pressed against the ropes.
Mitchell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McMasters has him pressed against the ropes.
McMasters tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mitchell landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by McMasters.
McMasters missing with knees to the body.
Mitchell connects with a nasty looking knee right to McMasters's face.
Mitchell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McMasters blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by McMasters.
Mitchell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McMasters blocks it with crossed arms.
McMasters utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McMasters looking to throw knees to the head but Mitchell is blocking nicely.
Mitchell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan McMasters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Grant Mitchell's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

McMasters closes the distance but Mitchell moves to the side

and Mitchell counters by moving into the clinch.
Mitchell throws a knee to the head but misses.
McMasters connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mitchell's face.
McMasters goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McMasters unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McMasters swings wildly with an uppercut but Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMasters lands an elbow just above Mitchell 's eye.
McMasters taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McMasters obliges.
McMasters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mitchell takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMasters.
McMasters utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mitchell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from McMasters.
McMasters comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McMasters landing knees to the head.

Mitchell gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mitchell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McMasters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMasters wants to stand up but Mitchell is controlling him.
McMasters keeping full guard, as Mitchell tries to pass.
McMasters looking for a sweep. Not yet McMasters, not yet.
Mitchell tries to free his leg and advance position but McMasters is retaining full guard.
McMasters avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McMasters trying to control the position here.
McMasters working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jonathan McMasters was stalling too much, according to the referee.
McMasters tries to clinch but Mitchell moves away

and Mitchell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McMasters lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McMasters.
McMasters lands an elbow inside.
Knees to the body from McMasters.
Mitchell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McMasters is stalling here.
McMasters misses with an elbow strike.
Mitchell with a knee to the head.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but McMasters won't allow it.
McMasters landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McMasters stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McMasters misses with a knee strike.
McMasters wants to stall.
Mitchell dodges an elbow strike from McMasters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Mitchell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mitchell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McMasters misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice elbow from McMasters.
McMasters tries to work over Mitchell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mitchell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McMasters misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees in the clinch landing for McMasters.
Knees to the body from McMasters.
Mitchell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McMasters scores with a knee to the head.
McMasters throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mitchell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mitchell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McMasters trying to stall but Mitchell improves his position.
McMasters tries to land knees in the clinch but Mitchell avoids the damage to the body.
McMasters trying to land knees to the body.
McMasters misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mitchell.
McMasters fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mitchell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McMasters prevents the takedown attempt.

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.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McMasters.
McMasters with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mitchell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees to the body from McMasters.
Grant Mitchell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitchell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McMasters has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mitchell misses with a knee to the head.
Mitchell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mitchell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mitchell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McMasters blocks it with crossed arms.
Mitchell working hard to break the clinch.
McMasters scores with a knee to the head.
McMasters working aggressively here.
Mitchell misses with a knee to the head.
McMasters creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mitchell's defenses.
Mitchell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mitchell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McMasters comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mitchell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell looking to throw knees to the head but McMasters is blocking nicely.
McMasters tries a body shot but Mitchell blocks it.
Mitchell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mitchell misses with a knee to the head.
Jonathan McMasters is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McMasters with a knee to the head.
McMasters lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jonathan McMasters.
I've got McMasters 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 William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan McMasters!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and terry tibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christian Robinson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Robinson
vs
tibbs

185 cm
19
202 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, terry tibbs!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson swinging wildly here.
Robinson misses with a few strikes there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Robinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
tibbs lands a two punch combo.
tibbs throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Robinson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
tibbs swinging wildly here.
Robinson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and tibbs counters with a left and a right that stings Robinson.
Robinson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. tibbs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
tibbs throws a sloppy head kick and Robinson moves out of range easily.
tibbs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robinson.
Robinson throws a jab but it's blocked by tibbs.
tibbs lands a leg kick that knocks Robinson off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
tibbs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
tibbs connects with a right hand. Robinson shakes it off.

Robinson is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from tibbs knocks Robinson out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). terry tibbs!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Stig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and fred griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stig
vs
griffin

182 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
170 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, The Stig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, fred griffin!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
griffin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stig moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from griffin.
Stig tries to clinch up but griffin circles away and keeps his distance.
Stig tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. griffin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
griffin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stig as he avoids it easily.
Stig is looking to clinch but griffin is avoiding it.
Stig tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stig throws a low kick but griffin avoids it.

Stig forces griffin back against the ropes and clinches.
griffin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stig misses with the head strike.
griffin fails to pull guard.
The Stig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of fred griffin.
Stig keeps control of griffin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
griffin tries to break free but Stig pushes him back against the ropes.
Stig has griffin pressed against the ropes, preventing griffin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stig.

It looks like fred griffin has been cut.
Stig lands an elbow just above griffin 's eye.
Nice elbow from Stig.
Stig misses with the head strike.
Stig lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
griffin looks gassed!
griffin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stig lands an elbow that stopped griffin in his tracks for a moment.
griffin can't break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stig.
Stig swings wildly with an uppercut but griffin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stig.

That has opened up fred griffin's cut even more.
Nice elbow from Stig.

That's one minute gone in the round.
griffin takes an elbow to the temple.
Stig misses with a body punch.
griffin wants to get back to striking at distance but Stig won't allow it.
griffin tries to break the clinch but Stig is controlling the position.
Stig misses with some punches.
Stig scores with a shoulder strike.
Stig lands a nice knee to the body.
griffin takes an elbow to the forehead.

The cut above fred griffin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice elbow from Stig.
Stig gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
griffin has had enough of the clinch but Stig keeps him there for the moment.
Stig lands an elbow that stopped griffin in his tracks for a moment.
griffin takes an elbow to the forehead.

fred griffin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Stig lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). The Stig!

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 Michael Leben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Rzaner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rzaner comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Notorious B.I.G Vs. Led Zeppelin - Whole Lotta Biggie Love kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Leben
vs
Rzaner

185 cm
25
201 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

194 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Leben!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Rzaner!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rzaner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rzaner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leben swivels and escapes.
Rzaner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leben.
Leben throws a head kick that misses.
Leben throws a sloppy head kick and Rzaner moves out of range easily.
Leben throws a head kick that half lands.
Leben tries a head kick but it misses.
Leben misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leben throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rzaner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Leben tries a head kick but it misses.
Leben scores with a three punch combo!
Leben misses with a head kick.
Leben lands with a kick to the ribs.
Leben rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rzaner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rzaner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Rzaner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Leben is trying to defend but Rzaner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rzaner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leben keeps working.
Leben tries to kick Rzaner off but Rzaner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rzaner tries to pass to full mount but Leben defends it.
Leben moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Leben trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rzaner trying to control but Leben is working from the bottom.

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.
Rzaner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rzaner trying to control but Leben is working from the bottom.

Shane Rzaner has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rzaner fails with the takedown.
Rzaner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rzaner misses the shot to the body.
Michael Leben seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leben.
Leben tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Rzaner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rzaner showed some decent athleticism there.
Rzaner wants to control but Leben is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rzaner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Leben is trying to maintain the position but Rzaner is very close to passing his half guard.
Leben won't allow Rzaner to pass to mount.
Rzaner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Rzaner seems to be looking for submissions.
Rzaner is looking to take a break and control but Leben is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Shane Rzaner wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rzaner blocks a head kick by Leben.
Rzaner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leben.
Rzaner tries for a takedown but Leben sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Michael Leben has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Rzaner.
Rzaner tries for a takedown but Leben sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rzaner looks gassed!
Rzaner just misses with a punch to the body.
Leben throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Leben tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leben misses with a head kick.
Leben scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Leben throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leben tries to bum rush Rzaner with a series of wild strikes but Rzaner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A right-left combo lands from Leben.
Leben throws a series of punches but Rzaner moves out of range.
Rzaner fails to land the takedown.
Rzaner avoids the head kick by Leben.
Leben tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leben pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leben throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leben misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Leben. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leben misses with a two punch combination.
Leben throws a nice head kick!

Leben tries to sprawl but Rzaner drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rzaner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rzaner is trying to control the action in half guard but Leben is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rzaner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Rzaner is trying for a kimura here. Leben looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rzaner wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane Rzaner!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Morison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). William Morison will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Jones
vs
Morison

190 cm
22
212 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

207 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, William Morison!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morison shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morison gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Morison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morison closes the distance but Jones moves to the side

and Jones counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Morison's guard now.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Morison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morison can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morison defends it well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Morison is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Morison is trying to control but can't.

Morison is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Jones has latched onto it... Big trouble! Jones pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Morison is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Blackburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Lipkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackburn comes into the arena with Forever blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Blackburn
vs
Lipkin

180 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Blackburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Lipkin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackburn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blackburn fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters circling a little - Lipkin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lipkin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blackburn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lipkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lipkin scores with a head kick. Blackburn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A combination from Blackburn does no damage.
Adam Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Lipkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blackburn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lipkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Blackburn.
Blackburn misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lipkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blackburn is breathing heavily.
Lipkin has a takedown stuffed.
Blackburn fails to land with a series of punches.
Blackburn misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn misses with a double jab.
Lipkin connects with a high kick.
Blackburn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adam Blackburn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lipkin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blackburn takes a step back to recover.
Lipkin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Blackburn if he has to take too many more of those.
Blackburn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lipkin.

Lipkin clinches up with Blackburn and pushes him back against the ropes.

Lipkin manages to break the clinch.
Blackburn throws a right and a left that Lipkin avoids nicely.

Blackburn gets caught flat footed, as Lipkin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lipkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lipkin thows a big elbow that misses.
Lipkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blackburn swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lipkin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lipkin is pushing down on Blackburn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blackburn is fighting to maintain full guard but Lipkin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lipkin is looking to take a break and control but Blackburn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lipkin trying to control the pace.
Lipkin trying to control the action but Blackburn is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lipkin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lipkin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lipkin is looking to pass Blackburn's guard but actually Blackburn recovers to full guard.
Lipkin pushing down on Blackburn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

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.
Blackburn looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lipkin tries to pass to full mount but Blackburn defends it.
Lipkin is trying to control the action in half guard but Blackburn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Lipkin 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.
Lipkin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Some wild striking there from Blackburn.
Blackburn misses with a two punch combination.
Blackburn throws a nice looking combination but Lipkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blackburn swinging wildly here.
Blackburn misses with the combination.
Lipkin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blackburn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blackburn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lipkin.
Blackburn misses with a double jab.
Blackburn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn misses with the combination.
Lipkin lands a head kick. Blackburn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lipkin cracks the inside of Blackburn's front leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Lipkin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lipkin scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn parries the strikes from Lipkin easily there. Lipkin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Blackburn to escape.
Lipkin trying to control the position but Blackburn is working away.
An elbow from Lipkin crashes against the mat.
Lipkin throws an elbow but Blackburn slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lipkin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
An elbow from Lipkin crashes against the mat.
Blackburn is not content to let Lipkin control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Blackburn takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lipkin is looking to take a break and control but Blackburn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lipkin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blackburn kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn dodges the ground and pound from Lipkin.
The ground and pound from Lipkin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lipkin trying to control the action but Blackburn is working from the bottom.
Blackburn is trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blackburn is not content to let Lipkin control the position.
Lipkin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blackburn wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lipkin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Lipkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Blackburn misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Blackburn.
Lipkin dodges the punch combination from Blackburn.
Lipkin lands with a kick to the temple. Blackburn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Blackburn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lipkin feints and then cracks Blackburn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blackburn down.
A punch combination from Blackburn misses.
Lipkin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lipkin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lipkin connects with a solid leg kick.

Blackburn tries to keep at a distance but Lipkin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lipkin'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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lipkin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lipkin manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Blackburn does no damage.
Blackburn tries to bum rush Lipkin with a series of wild strikes but Lipkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blackburn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lipkin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lipkin - that will leave a mark!
Crunch! Lipkin slams his shin into Blackburn's torso.
Lipkin connects with a solid leg kick.
Lipkin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Lipkin moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lipkin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lipkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blackburn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lipkin throws a nice head kick!
Some wild striking there from Blackburn.
Lipkin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Blackburn will feel that in the morning.
Lipkin lands a leg kick that knocks Blackburn off balance momentarily.
Lipkin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lipkin.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Lipkin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blackburn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lipkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blackburn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lipkin on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lipkin throws a big right hand that misses.
Blackburn keeping moving, preventing Lipkin from controlling successfully.
Lipkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blackburn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lipkin trying to control but Blackburn is working from the bottom.
Alexander Lipkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blackburn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lipkin wants to control from the top but Blackburn keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alexander Lipkin.
Lipkin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blackburn swivels and escapes.
Sloppy strikes from Blackburn. Those never looked like landing.
Adam Blackburn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blackburn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Lipkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lipkin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Lipkin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Friedrich Engels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Jakobz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakobz has chosen RSP feat. Thomax - Nordaførr as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Engels
vs
Jakobz

178 cm
25
171 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
28
176 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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, Friedrich Engels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Jakobz!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Engels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Engels shoots in for a takedown but Jakobz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jakobz misses the jab.
Engels moves in looking to clinch but Jakobz pushes him off.

Jakobz lands a big right hand that sends Engels crashing to the mat! Jakobz stays standing though and waves Engels back to his feet!

Engels is rocked!

It looks like Friedrich Engels has been cut.
Engels fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oh Engels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jakobz throws the left hand but Engels avoids the punch easily.
Jakobz swings for the body but Engels moves out of range.
Jakobz slips a straight right by Engels.
Engels seems to have got his legs back now.
Jakobz dances in with a quick combination. Engels is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Jakobz snaps Engels's head back. Engels stumbles backwards against the ropes. Jakobz steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Engels's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Engels just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jay Jakobz!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Freedman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freedman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Power kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!

Marks
vs
Freedman

189 cm
25
209 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
206 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl Marks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Freedman !
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marks fails with a takedown attempt.

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

Marks is working for a submission of some sort.

Freedman is defending against the submission attempts here by Marks.

Marks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marks is looking for a kimura here.

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

Marks seems to be looking for submissions.
Freedman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Marks looking for a submission but Freedman manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Marks has gone for a leg lock! Freedman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marks's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Freedman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Marks, up you get!
Freedman with a lazy takedown attempt

and Marks counters with a nice double leg into side control. Freedman won't be happy with that.
Freedman looks gassed!

Marks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marks looking for a guillotine here but Freedman defends easily.
Marks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marks tries to get out of the position.

Marks looking for a guillotine here but Freedman defends easily.
Freedman thows a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Karl Marks!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

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