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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and terry nut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). terry nut will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Mills
vs
nut

190 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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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, Dylan Mills!
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 nut!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mills dodges the punch combination from nut.
nut fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mills dodges the punch combination from nut.
nut swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mills shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. nut defends it nicely.
nut swinging wildly here.
nut looks to land a combination but Mills avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
nut cracks a nice hook into Mills's ribs.
Mills has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
nut uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mills.
Mills really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
nut sizes up Mills with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
nut stalks Mills and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mills's face. Mills staggers backwards, shaken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
nut fails to land with a series of punches.
Mills shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts nut as he jumps to the side.
nut throws a right and a left that both miss.
nut looks to land a combination but Mills avoids it well.
nut fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mills shoots for a double leg takedown but nut sprawls well. He's pushed Mills's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Mills. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - nut looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mills is defended easily by nut.
nut dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
nut misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
nut throws a looping overhand right but Mills ducks down to avoid it.
Mills slips a jab and a cross from nut.
nut lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
nut throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Mills drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

nut is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

nut breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mills fails with a takedown attempt.

Mills scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
nut is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mills is controlling him well.
nut looks gassed!
Mills wants to lay and pray for a moment but nut keeps working.
nut is pushing Mills's head away, looking to escape. Mills manages to hold on to the position though.
nut on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mills wants to lay and pray for a moment but nut keeps working.
nut takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mills lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mills trying to control the action but nut is working from the bottom.
Mills connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused nut some visible discomfort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mills looks up at the clock and then as nut takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mills smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
nut dodges the ground and pound from Mills.
Mills working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Check out the look on Mills's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
nut pushes Mills away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mills gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mills lands a decent elbow from side control.
nut is not content to let Mills control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Mills tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

terry nut dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mills shoots in and bounces nut off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

nut manages to escape and get back to his feet.
nut fails to land with a series of punches.
terry nut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
nut scores with a jab. Mills acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
nut lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mills circles away quickly and effectively.
nut lands a nice hook to Mills's body. Mills takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mills dives in and grabs nut's left leg, looking for a takedown. nut pushes down on Mills's head and hops out.
nut throws a wild body kick that Mills sees coming a mile off.
nut throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from nut.
nut is breathing heavily.

Mills shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
nut keeping moving, preventing Mills from controlling successfully.
Mills is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because nut is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
nut wants to stand and escape but Mills is having none of it.
Mills trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mills stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. nut swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if nut can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mills postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
nut wants to stand and escape but Mills is having none of it.
Mills loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mills postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mills postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mills working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mills works over nut with some ground and pound from guard.
Mills will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mills won't allow nut to get back to his feet.
Mills is looking to work some ground and pound but nut has wrist control.
Mills throws a strike but nut rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mills is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mills lands a good elbow from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mills is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mills trying to keep a closed guard but nut is proving a slippery customer.
Mills has a closed guard, preventing nut from standing up.
Mills 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.
Mills is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mills keeping full guard, as nut tries to pass.
Mills trying to keep a closed guard but nut is proving a slippery customer.
Mills looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
nut works over Mills with some ground and pound from guard.
nut postures up.
nut throws and elbow that misses. Mills uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in nut's guard. Nice move by Mills!
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 Dylan Mills will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mills's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

nut gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mills to score an easy takedown into full guard.
nut has momentary wrist control but Mills slips an elbow through the middle.
nut wants to get back to his feet but Mills is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mills working some strikes from top position.

Mills drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and nut dives on top into guard.
nut wants to stand and escape but instead Mills has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mills with a nice head shot there.
Mills stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. nut swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills trying to control the position from guard on top but nut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mills postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! nut is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mills, into his guard.
nut postures up.
nut would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
nut takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mills looking to hit a scissor sweep but nut is one step ahead there.
nut is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
nut tries to free his leg and advance position but Mills is retaining full guard.
nut wants to get up but he can't break Mills's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mills looks to score with a jab to the body but nut is just out of range.
No luck for Mills with that takedown attempt.
Mills closes the distance and clinches up with nut, looking for a takedown. Mills pushes nut against the cage but nut circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills shoots in looking for a takedown. nut tries to sprawl out of it but Mills keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. nut manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Mills. That's going to take a lot out of him.
nut misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mills takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
nut scores with a jab to the body.
nut leaves Mills with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
nut takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
nut's corner calls for a 1-2. nut obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
nut throws a nice inside leg kick.
nut throws a series of punches but Mills avoids them all with ease.
Mills dodges the punch combination from nut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mills closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. nut did well to prevent Mills getting side control.
nut blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mills.

Mills is looking for a kimura here.
Mills seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
nut keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
nut looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mills trying to control from nut's half guard. nut has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
nut wants to stand but Mills is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
terry nut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think nut has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... terry nut!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by dead wrong. Paulo Hunt has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Armstrong
vs
Hunt

179 cm
18
237 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
240 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulo Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Armstrong gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Armstrong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hunt thows a big elbow that misses.

Hunt stands up and waves to Armstrong to follow him.
Armstrong wants to clinch.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Armstrong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Armstrong as Hunt shoots in.
Hunt shoots for a takedown but Armstrong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
John Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Hunt.
Armstrong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunt.
Armstrong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Armstrong wants to clinch.
Armstrong doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt shoots in looking for a takedown. Armstrong tries to sprawl out of it but Hunt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Armstrong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Armstrong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Armstrong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Armstrong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Armstrong is looking to clinch.
Hunt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt shoots in and drives through. Armstrong sprawls well.
Hunt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Armstrong tries to avoid it but Hunt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Armstrong to the ground. Armstrong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hunt looks gassed!
The fight stays on the outside here - Armstrong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Armstrong is looking to clinch.

Hunt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hunt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

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

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.
Armstrong closes the distance but Hunt moves to the side

and Hunt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Armstrong's guard.
Hunt prevents Armstrong from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt postures up in Armstrong's guard and throws a big left but Armstrong blocks it.
Armstrong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunt.
Armstrong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hunt thows a big elbow that misses.
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Armstrong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hunt postures up in Armstrong's guard and throws a big left but Armstrong blocks it.
Armstrong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a big right hand that misses.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Armstrong wants to stand and escape but Hunt is having none of it.
Armstrong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunt.
Armstrong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Hunt pushing down on Armstrong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

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.

Hunt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hunt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Armstrong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hunt on the ground.
Armstrong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hunt.

Hunt wants to work for an arm triangle but Armstrong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hunt tries for a takedown but Armstrong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hunt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Armstrong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Armstrong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
John Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Hunt.
Hunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Armstrong. That did some damage!
Armstrong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunt misses with a leg kick.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Armstrong closes the distance but Hunt moves to the side
and Hunt counters with a nice kick to the body.
Armstrong moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
John Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Hunt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Armstrong moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
Armstrong wants to clinch

and Hunt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Armstrong wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Hunt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Armstrong defends it well.
Armstrong wants to get back to his feet.
Hunt thows a huge punch but Armstrong dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hunt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Armstrong has hold of Hunt's hands but Hunt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hunt working the head and body with strikes.
Hunt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Armstrong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hunt.
Hunt wants to control but Armstrong is keeping him busy.
Hunt thows a huge punch but Armstrong dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Armstrong's head.
Hunt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Armstrong's head.
Hunt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Armstrong's head.
Hunt passes to full mount!
Hunt scoring with strikes but Armstrong is staying in there.
Hunt throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hunt looking to ground and pound but Armstrong is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt landing punches.
Hunt lands with some strikes.
Paulo Hunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunt raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hunt controlling his opponent.

Hunt looking for a guillotine from mount but Armstrong is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hunt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Armstrong is looking to clinch but Hunt is avoiding it.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Hunt shoots in and gets a takedown into Armstrong's guard.
Hunt sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunt throwing strikes from guard but Armstrong blocks nicely.
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Armstrong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hunt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hunt is working Armstrong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hunt drops back looking for a leg! Armstrong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Armstrong manages to kick Hunt off! Hunt jumps back into Armstrong's guard.
Hunt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hunt trying to control but Armstrong 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.
Hunt prevents Armstrong from getting back to his feet.
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Armstrong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Armstrong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hunt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hunt advances to half guard.
Hunt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Armstrong defending well though.
Hunt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hunt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Paulo Hunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hunt is looking to advance position but Armstrong won't allow it.
Hunt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hunt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

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.
Hunt uses his free foot to push down on Armstrong's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Armstrong.
Hunt throws some wild stikes that Armstrong manages to avoid easily.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Hunt is stalling here but it's allowed Armstrong to get half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hunt 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Sylvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sylvia has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Tim Sylvia is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Sylvia
vs
Marquez

205 cm
18
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sylvia pushes Marquez up against the cage in a clinch.
Sylvia tries to circle away but Marquez has him pinned against the cage.
Marquez landing knees to the body.
Sylvia is breathing heavily.
Marquez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sylvia gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Marquez drags the fight down to the ground.
Marquez is trying to keep Sylvia in close.
Marquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Marquez, not yet.
Marquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marquez trying to strike off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquez is trying to control the position but Sylvia postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Junior Marquez was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Marquez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marquez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sylvia.
Marquez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sylvia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sylvia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marquez.
Marquez misses with a two punch combination.
Marquez tries for a takedown but Sylvia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tim Sylvia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Marquez.
Marquez fails with a takedown attempt.
Sylvia slips a jab and a cross from Marquez.
Marquez tries to clinch there but Sylvia circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquez tries to clinch up but Sylvia circles away and keeps his distance.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown but Sylvia shows good takedown defense.
Sylvia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sylvia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marquez works the jab nicely.
Marquez tries for a takedown but Sylvia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Marquez.
Sylvia misses with a double jab

and Marquez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sylvia tries to circle away but Marquez has him pinned against the cage.
Marquez jumps guard but Sylvia stands there with Marquez around his waist. Marquez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sylvia prevents the takedown attempt.
Sylvia blocks an elbow strike from Marquez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquez stalling in the clinch but Sylvia improves position.
Marquez just leaning against Sylvia, taking a breather.
Sylvia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marquez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Marquez is looking to clinch.
Marquez takes a swing at Sylvia's ribcage but misses.
Marquez throws a combination that misses

and Sylvia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sylvia.
Marquez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sylvia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marquez wants a takedown but no success here.

Sylvia works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sylvia wants to stand and escape but instead Marquez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sylvia wants to stand but Marquez is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marquez passes Sylvia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sylvia is staying active underneath Marquez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Junior Marquez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sylvia defending well as Marquez loads up on a big left hand.
Marquez misses with a two punch combination.
Marquez swats away the attempt to clinch by Sylvia.
Sylvia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marquez counters with a left and a right that stings Sylvia.
Marquez fails to land the takedown.
Marquez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sylvia swats away the attempt to clinch by Marquez.
Marquez digs a good hook to Sylvia's body.
Sylvia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marquez.
Tim Sylvia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Marquez.
Sylvia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sylvia moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sylvia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sylvia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sylvia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marquez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sylvia swivels and escapes.
Sylvia digs a good body shot into Marquez's ribs.
Marquez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sylvia lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sylvia.
Marquez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sylvia counters with a two punch combo.
Marquez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marquez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Marquez.
Marquez closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Sylvia rushes Marquez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marquez wants to break free but Sylvia has control.
Marquez tries to pull guard but Sylvia holds him up against the cage and eventually Marquez drops back down to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sylvia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marquez smiles and moves away.
Sylvia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marquez.
Marquez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marquez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tim Sylvia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A right-left combo lands from Sylvia.
Marquez jabs Sylvia right on the nose. Sylvia blinks but takes it well.
Sylvia scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sylvia stuffs the takedown.
Tim Sylvia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sylvia looks to land a combination. Marquez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Marquez misses with a double jab

and Sylvia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marquez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sylvia is trying to keep an underhook but Marquez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Marquez wants to control but Sylvia is keeping him busy.

Marquez is working for a submission of some sort.
Sylvia tries to kick Marquez off but Marquez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marquez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marquez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Marquez postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sylvia to stand up.
Marquez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sylvia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Marquez moves into the clinch.
Sylvia tries to pull guard but Marquez won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Marquez 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Marquez fails with an attempt to clinch.

Marquez closes the distance and clinches.
Marquez tries to pull guard but Sylvia holds him up against the cage and eventually Marquez drops back down to his feet.
Marquez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sylvia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marquez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sylvia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marquez.
Tim Sylvia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Marquez.

Sylvia breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sylvia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marquez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marquez shoots in looking for a takedown. Sylvia tries to sprawl out of it but Marquez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sylvia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sylvia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquez swats away the attempt to clinch by Sylvia.
Marquez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sylvia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sylvia lands with a nice combination. Marquez backs away looking to recover.
Sylvia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Marquez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marquez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sylvia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marquez somewhat.
Marquez is looking to clinch.
Marquez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sylvia pinned against the cage. Sylvia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sylvia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marquez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marquez shoots in and drives through. Sylvia sprawls well.

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.
Marquez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marquez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sylvia finds it's way round the side to connect with Marquez's head.
Sylvia goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Marquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sylvia scores with a one two! Marquez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Marquez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sylvia counters with a one-two to the body.
Marquez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Sylvia scores with a four punch combination!
Marquez misses with a takedown attempt
and Sylvia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sylvia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marquez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sylvia thows a leg kick but Marquez checks it
and Marquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marquez looks to throw the jab but Sylvia is out of range.
Marquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sylvia moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sylvia tries to clinch there but Marquez circles away.
Marquez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Marquez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A left and a right from Sylvia both land. Nice combination.
Marquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sylvia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marquez misses with a takedown attempt

and Sylvia moves into the clinch.

Sylvia pulls guard successfully.
Marquez trying to control but Sylvia is working from the bottom.
Sylvia is pulling down on Marquez's head to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marquez tries to stand but Sylvia is controlling from the bottom.
Marquez trying to control but Sylvia is working from the bottom.
Sylvia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marquez on the ground.
Marquez stopping the sweep attempt from Sylvia.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Sylvia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marquez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Marquez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Riddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Nicoletti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicoletti is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nightwish - Bye Bye Beautiful. Desmond Nicoletti will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Riddle
vs
Nicoletti

202 cm
23
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
21
248 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Riddle!
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 Nicoletti!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nicoletti looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nicoletti blocks a head kick by Riddle.
Riddle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riddle throws a head kick that misses.
Riddle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nicoletti takes a kick to the side of the head.
Riddle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nicoletti is fending him off so far but Riddle persists. Nope, Nicoletti circles away and we're back to standing.
Riddle fails with the takedown.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Riddle pushes off an throws an elbow but Nicoletti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nicoletti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riddle.
Nicoletti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riddle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Riddle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Riddle.
Riddle wants to clinch.
Riddle fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Riddle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nicoletti darts in trying to clinch
and Riddle counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nicoletti's knee momentarily.
No luck for Riddle with that takedown attempt.

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

Riddle 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! Nicoletti is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Riddle!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Owen Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owen Wood looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Wood
vs
Walter

180 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
20
176 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Owen Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Walter!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walter shoots in and drives through. Wood sprawls well.
Walter dives in and grabs Wood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wood pushes down on Walter's head and hops out.
Wood swinging wildly here.
Wood defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walter.
Owen Wood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Walter.
Wood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wood lands a nice hook to Walter's body. Walter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Walter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wood swivels and escapes.
Walter looks gassed!
A punch lands to the side of Walter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Walter closes the distance and clinches up with Wood, looking for a takedown. Walter pushes Wood against the cage but Wood circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wood scores with a hook.
Wood works over Walter's head and body with a nice combination.
Wood throws a combination. Walter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wood scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Walter doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Wood.
Walter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wood misses with a few strikes there.
Wood's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Wood duly obliges.
Wood lands with a good body shot.
Wood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wood connects with a single shot there.
Wood lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Walter has a takedown stuffed.
Wood is working the combinations to good effect here.
Wood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wood.
Walter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wood as he jumps to the side.
Walter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A nice combination there by Wood.

Walter feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wood is trying to keep Walter in close.
Wood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter lands a couple of elbows.
Walter stopping the sweep attempt from Wood.
Walter controls from within his opponent's guard.
I looks like Walter might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Walter distracts Wood with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Walter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Martin Walter hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Walter misses with a takedown attempt - Wood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Walter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wood defends it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wood slaps away a takedown attempt from Walter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Walter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wood sprawls well. Wood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Walter gets slowly back to his feet.
Wood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Owen Wood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wood stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood swinging wildly here.
Wood's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Wood duly obliges.
Wood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Walter doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walter.

Walter throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wood was covering up waiting for the punch and Walter finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Walter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Walter postures up.
Walter is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Walter shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wood's guard.
Walter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walter controlling from the top position.
Wood trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Owen Wood just wasn't active enough.
Nice sprawl there from Wood as Walter shoots in.
Owen Wood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Walter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Walter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Wood.
Walter shoots in for a takedown but Wood shows good takedown defense.
Walter shoots for a double leg takedown but Wood sprawls well. He's pushed Walter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wood's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Wood duly obliges.
Wood scores with a shot to the body.
Walter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wood circles away.
Wood stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wood wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Walter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Walter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice shot by Wood.
A jab lands there for Wood.
Wood throws a one two combo.
Walter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wood sprawls well. Wood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Walter gets slowly back to his feet.
Wood stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Owen Wood is winning the standup battle so far.
Wood throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Walter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Walter showed some decent athleticism there.
Walter prevents Wood from improving his position.

Wood has one foot on Walter's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wood scores with a hook to the body. Walter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Walter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wood.

Walter gets a takedown into half guard.
Wood wants to control but Walter is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter thows a huge punch but Wood dodges it nicely.
Walter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wood wants to control the action here but instead Walter manages to pass to full mount!

Walter working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Walter landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood is desperately trying to improve his position but Walter has a good base and remains in mount.
Walter controlling from the full mount.
Wood keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

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.
Walter controlling his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Walter lands with some strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Walter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Walter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Walter!