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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Nicoletti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alister Kruyf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicoletti comes into the arena with Nightwish - Bye Bye Beautiful blaring out of the sound system. Kruyf has chosen Pride Theme tune as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nicoletti
vs
Kruyf

200 cm
21
248 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

198 cm
20
274 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Asphyxiation Ltd. (CBK)

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Desmond Nicoletti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alister Kruyf!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruyf misses with a hook
and Nicoletti counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruyf throws a sloppy head kick
and Nicoletti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruyf throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nicoletti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nicoletti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kruyf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nicoletti is looking to clinch but Kruyf is avoiding it.
Kruyf misses with a body punch

and Nicoletti counters by clinching up.
Nicoletti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Kruyf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruyf misses with a jab to the body

and Nicoletti holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nicoletti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kruyf avoids it.
Nicoletti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kruyf lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kruyf is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nicoletti'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.
Nicoletti with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicoletti missing with knees to the body.
Kruyf tries to break free but Nicoletti pushes him back against the cage.

Kruyf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kruyf thows a leg kick but Nicoletti checks it
and Nicoletti counters with a nice body kick.
Kruyf falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nicoletti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruyf thows a leg kick but Nicoletti checks it
and Nicoletti counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kruyf throws a poor cross that misses
and Nicoletti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kruyf throws a sloppy head kick
and Nicoletti counters with a big head kick but Kruyf shrugs it off.
Nicoletti wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruyf swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Nicoletti counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nicoletti.
Nicoletti prevents Kruyf from breaking the clinch.
Kruyf avoiding damage as Nicoletti throws knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nicoletti takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Kruyf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Kruyf drops Nicoletti with a right and a left! Kruyf comes rushing in but Nicoletti regains his composure and manages to keep Kruyf in guard.

It looks like Desmond Nicoletti has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicoletti is looking to stand back up but Kruyf counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nicoletti.

Kruyf postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Nicoletti to stand up.
Nicoletti drops his hands for a split second and Kruyf immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Nicoletti face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Kruyf follows up with a right hand that knocks Nicoletti into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alister Kruyf!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Martello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Martello is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Martello
vs
Faber

200 cm
28
255 lbs
9 - 18 - 0

190 cm
25
236 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 9 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Martello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikey Faber!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faber slaps away a takedown attempt from Martello, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Faber throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Max Martello has been cut.
Faber throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Faber.
Faber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Faber gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martello sitting in guard here, content to control.

Martello thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Faber keeping moving, preventing Martello from controlling successfully.
Faber being controlled here, momentarily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

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

Faber escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martello gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Faber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Martello wants to control from the top but Faber keeps moving.

Faber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Martello trying to control the position from guard on top but Faber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Faber is looking for a triangle but Martello pushes his legs off easily.

Martello drops back looking for a leg! Faber is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Faber manages to kick Martello off! Martello jumps back into Faber's guard.
Martello trying to control but Faber is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Martello avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Faber looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Martello has picked Faber up and slammed him! Faber can't keep hold of the triangle and Martello manages to pass to side control!
Faber looks gassed!

Martello tries for a kimura but Faber is defending well.

Martello looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Martello trying to control the action but Faber is working from the bottom.
Faber is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Martello working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Martello is trying to get an arm triangle but Faber is defending well.

Martello is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Faber is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Faber is trying to get back to half guard.
Faber gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Martello trying to control from half guard but Faber is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martello tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

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.
Martello sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Martello wants to take a breather but Faber is having none of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Max Martello just wasn't active enough.
Martello fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Martello avoids the head kick by Faber.
Faber buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faber misses with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Martello takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Faber scores with a head kick.
Faber throws a sloppy head kick and Martello moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Faber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Martello's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Faber throws a sloppy head kick and Martello moves out of range easily.
Faber tries a head kick but it misses.

Martello shoots in and gets a takedown into Faber's guard.

Martello is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Faber escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martello gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Faber swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Faber working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martello doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martello manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Martello got a little sloppy there for a moment and Faber has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martello has managed to get both his arms back between Faber's legs - danger averted.
Martello advances to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Martello seems to be working for a kimura but Faber defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Martello is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Martello wants to stand up but Faber has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Martello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Faber keeps working.

Faber looking for submissions off his back.

Faber looking for submissions off his back.
Martello perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Martello 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.
Martello seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Faber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Faber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Martello!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rob MacGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Eastmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eastmond is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nelly- Here Comes The Boom . Ryan Eastmond has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

MacGregor
vs
Eastmond

180 cm
29
158 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

190 cm
26
174 lbs
12 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob MacGregor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Ryan Eastmond!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacGregor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eastmond counters with a stiff right hand.
MacGregor lands a slapping body shot.
Eastmond is on the wrong end of a nice combination from MacGregor.
MacGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eastmond.
Eastmond throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and MacGregor counters with a single leg into guard. Eastmond didn't expect that.
MacGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Eastmond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eastmond looking for a sweep. Not yet Eastmond, not yet.
MacGregor wants to control from the top but Eastmond keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rob MacGregor wasn't doing enough on the ground.
MacGregor misses with an uppercut. Eastmond saw that one coming.
MacGregor tries for a takedown but Eastmond circles away easily
and Eastmond counters with a nice uppercut.
MacGregor dodges the punch combination from Eastmond.
MacGregor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Eastmond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Eastmond misses the target.
Eastmond rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacGregor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eastmond counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob MacGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eastmond slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eastmond throws a one two combo.
MacGregor tries for a takedown but Eastmond circles away easily
letting Eastmond counter with a right hand.
MacGregor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eastmond counters with a nice uppercut.
Eastmond throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eastmond connects with a right hand. MacGregor shakes it off.
Eastmond lands with a right hand.
Eastmond swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and MacGregor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eastmond holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
MacGregor wants to control but Eastmond is keeping him busy.

MacGregor is working for a kimura but Eastmond is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor with the ground and pound but Eastmond uses the opportunity to regain guard.
MacGregor throws a big right hand that misses.
MacGregor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
MacGregor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MacGregor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGregor landing some decent shots from guard.
MacGregor looking to pass the 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.

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

MacGregor looking for a guillotine here but Eastmond defends easily.
Eastmond wanted to stand there but MacGregor had control of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

MacGregor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eastmond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eastmond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

MacGregor with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Eastmond to counter with a crisp jab.
Eastmond tries to score with a low kick but MacGregor moves his leg out of the way.
Eastmond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eastmond scores with a jab to the head.
A cross from Eastmond lands.
MacGregor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eastmond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eastmond scores with a nice strike.
A combination from Eastmond does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eastmond slips a straight right by MacGregor.
Eastmond throws a right and a left that MacGregor avoids nicely.
Eastmond dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eastmond uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before MacGregor has time to react.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGregor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eastmond counters with a left and a right that stings MacGregor.
MacGregor throws a lazy uppercut
and Eastmond counters with a left and a right that stings MacGregor.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacGregor. Eastmond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eastmond misses with a series of wild punches.
Eastmond throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rob MacGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacGregor misses with a takedown attempt
and MacGregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob MacGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacGregor throws a poor cross that misses
and Eastmond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacGregor defending well as Eastmond loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan Eastmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacGregor throws a left and a right that both miss
and MacGregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

MacGregor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Eastmond napping and manages to drive through into side control!
MacGregor trying to control the action but Eastmond is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor working the ground and pound but Eastmond is defending the strikes.

MacGregor goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Eastmond has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for MacGregor but great work by Eastmond.
MacGregor is looking for a sweep.
MacGregor wants to control but Eastmond postures up.
Eastmond working the body and head with strikes.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting MacGregor here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
MacGregor tries to strike but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor being controlled for a moment.
MacGregor tries to bench press Eastmond off him but Eastmond keeps the position.
MacGregor is working hard here to advance position.
Eastmond cracks MacGregor with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eastmond controls the position.
MacGregor struggling a bit here.
Eastmond wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGregor keeps working.
Eastmond avoids the strikes from the bottom by MacGregor.
Eastmond trying to control the position but MacGregor is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eastmond working away.
MacGregor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
MacGregor sneaks back into half guard.
Eastmond trying to control the action but MacGregor is working from the bottom.
Eastmond uses his free foot to push down on MacGregor's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for MacGregor.
MacGregor keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Eastmond lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
MacGregor with a poor takedown
and MacGregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eastmond rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacGregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eastmond throws a nice looking combination but MacGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MacGregor throws a hook but Eastmond blocks it.
MacGregor misses with an uppercut
letting Eastmond counter with a right hand.
MacGregor is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Eastmond's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Eastmond misses with a double jab.
Eastmond throws a one two combo.
Eastmond has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
MacGregor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eastmond misses with a double jab
and MacGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastmond takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
MacGregor throws the left hand but Eastmond avoids the punch easily.
Eastmond sizes up MacGregor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Eastmond swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MacGregor.
Eastmond throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Eastmond rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Eastmond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacGregor.
MacGregor with a poor takedown
letting Eastmond counter with a right hand.
MacGregor walks into a jab.
MacGregor misses with a combination
letting Eastmond counter with a right hand.
MacGregor ducks under a wild hook from Eastmond.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor slips a jab and a cross from Eastmond.
MacGregor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eastmond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacGregor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Eastmond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacGregor.
MacGregor works the jab nicely.
Eastmond throws a solid leg kick but MacGregor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Eastmond.
Eastmond misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacGregor has his takedown stuffed
and Eastmond counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob MacGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Eastmond both land. Nice combination.
MacGregor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Eastmond finds it's way round the side to connect with MacGregor's head.
Eastmond fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MacGregor.
Eastmond getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
MacGregor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastmond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacGregor throws a combination that misses
and Eastmond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacGregor throws a poor cross that misses
and Eastmond counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
MacGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eastmond.
Eastmond bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of MacGregor's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Eastmond.
MacGregor has his takedown stuffed
and Eastmond counters with a straight right hand.
Eastmond looks to land a combination but MacGregor avoids it well.

MacGregor drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Eastmond wants to control but MacGregor postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Eastmond works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

MacGregor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eastmond doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MacGregor.
MacGregor is just content to waste time from the top position. Eastmond takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
MacGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Eastmond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Eastmond really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

MacGregor has his takedown stuffed
and Eastmond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacGregor has his takedown stuffed
and Eastmond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ryan Eastmond seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacGregor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eastmond counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob MacGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacGregor takes one to the side of the head.
Eastmond misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGregor misses with a takedown attempt
and Eastmond counters with a straight right hand.
MacGregor blocks a jab.
MacGregor with a poor takedown
and Eastmond counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
MacGregor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastmond looks to land a combination but MacGregor avoids it well.
MacGregor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacGregor tries to clinch up.
Eastmond throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eastmond lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Eastmond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Eastmond misses.
Eastmond connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Eastmond throws a right and a left that MacGregor avoids nicely.
Eastmond scores with a jab to the head.
MacGregor misses with a right hand
and Eastmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacGregor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eastmond counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eastmond throws a right hand that MacGregor ducks under and follows up with a left that MacGregor also avoids with ease.
Eastmond throws a leg kick but MacGregor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Eastmond throws a series of punches but MacGregor moves out of range.
Eastmond throws a leg kick but MacGregor moved away.
MacGregor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eastmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Eastmond does no damage.
A jab from Eastmond finds it's way through MacGregor's defenses.
MacGregor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eastmond counters with a left and a right that stings MacGregor.

Eastmond gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows MacGregor to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastmond preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eastmond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGregor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eastmond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGregor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
MacGregor looking to sit in guard and control but Eastmond gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Eastmond wants to pass the guard but MacGregor is keeping the position.

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.
Eastmond landing with the ground and pound.
Eastmond lands a couple of elbows.
MacGregor throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
MacGregor keeping moving, preventing Eastmond from controlling successfully.
MacGregor will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Eastmond tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGregor is retaining full guard.

MacGregor is looking for a triangle but Eastmond pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

MacGregor tries to clinch up
and Eastmond counters with a three punch combo that has MacGregor backing up. MacGregor nods at Eastmond to acknowledge the strikes.
MacGregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Eastmond counters with a series of strikes. MacGregor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Eastmond moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A combination from Eastmond does no damage.
MacGregor with a poor takedown
enabling Eastmond to counter with a crisp jab.
MacGregor walks into a straight right hand from Eastmond.
Eastmond scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacGregor doesn't seem bothered though.
Eastmond tries to bum rush MacGregor with a series of wild strikes but MacGregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacGregor with a poor takedown
and MacGregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eastmond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGregor misses the shot to the body.
MacGregor misses with a takedown attempt
letting Eastmond counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob MacGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacGregor throws a right hand that misses
and Eastmond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eastmond throws a nice looking combination but MacGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MacGregor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eastmond counters with a left and a right that stings MacGregor.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
MacGregor throws a right hand that misses
and Eastmond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacGregor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and MacGregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eastmond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacGregor.
MacGregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Eastmond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eastmond lands an overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor misses with an uppercut
and Eastmond counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
MacGregor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Eastmond catches MacGregor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Eastmond feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits MacGregors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Eastmond misses with a series of wild punches.
MacGregor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eastmond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacGregor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Eastmond lands a two punch combo.
Eastmond lands a really nice looking cross but MacGregor seems unphased.
A combination from Eastmond does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastmond showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacGregor.
MacGregor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eastmond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping body kick lands there for Eastmond.
MacGregor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eastmond counters with a nice low kick that buckles MacGregor's knee momentarily.
Eastmond getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
MacGregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Eastmond counters with a nice leg kick.
Eastmond lands with a nice combination. MacGregor backs away looking to recover.
MacGregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eastmond.
Eastmond scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
MacGregor misses with a takedown
and Eastmond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Eastmond misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Eastmond, as that shot connected.
MacGregor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Eastmond counters with a stiff right hand.
Eastmond lands an overhand right.
MacGregor throws a right hand that misses
and Eastmond counters with an outside leg kick.
Eastmond connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Eastmond cracks MacGregor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacGregor with a poor takedown
and Eastmond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eastmond connects with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Eastmond!
Rob MacGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Eastmond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

MacGregor is rocked!
Eastmond slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Eastmond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Eastmond 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Eastmond!
Ryan Eastmond is the new welterweight champion!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Spiderman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Spiderman
vs
Tyson

186 cm
25
210 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

197 cm
19
255 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Resistance

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 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, John Spiderman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Tyson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tyson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tyson lands an elbow that stopped Spiderman in his tracks for a moment.
Spiderman avoiding damage as Tyson throws knees to the body.
Spiderman takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like John Spiderman has been cut.
Tyson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spiderman walks away with a smile on his face. Tyson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Spiderman looks to land a combination but Tyson avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Spiderman.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spiderman misses with a series of wild punches.
Spiderman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Tyson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tyson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spiderman walks away with a smile on his face. Tyson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tyson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spiderman scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Spiderman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spiderman throws a series of punches but Tyson avoids them all with ease.
Tyson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spiderman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spiderman throws a combination that misses
and Tyson counters with a solid body kick.
Spiderman throws a series of strikes that have Tyson backpedaling.
Spiderman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyson manages to avoid it.
Spiderman is breathing heavily.
Spiderman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tyson counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyson moves in looking to clinch but Spiderman pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiderman throws a shot to the body.
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spiderman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spiderman lands with a nice combination. Tyson backs away looking to recover.
Spiderman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spiderman wants it to stay on the feet.
John Spiderman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Tyson.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spiderman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spiderman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spiderman swats away the attempt to clinch by Tyson.
Spiderman misses with a few strikes there.
Tyson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tyson shoots in for a double leg but Spiderman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spiderman misses with a wild combination.
Tyson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spiderman has time to react.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tyson closes the distance and clinches.
Tyson has Spiderman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spiderman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tyson working aggressively here.
Tyson pushes off an throws an elbow but Spiderman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tyson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tyson throws an elbow that misses.
Tyson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Spiderman is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tyson.
Tyson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Spiderman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tyson scores with a knee to the head.
Tyson scores with a shoulder strike.
Spiderman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tyson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

A momentary lapse in concentration from Spiderman enables Tyson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Spiderman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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.

Spiderman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tyson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tyson is looking to stand up but Spiderman won't let him.

Spiderman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tyson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tyson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spiderman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

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

Spiderman looking for a guillotine here but Tyson defends easily.
Tyson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tyson wants to stand but Spiderman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Tyson gets a clinch.
Tyson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spiderman takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right from Tyson on the inside.
Tyson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tyson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tyson tries for a takedown but Spiderman manages to get underhooks.
Tyson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tyson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spiderman's efforts to push away.
Tyson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tyson tries a knee to the head but Spiderman blocks it.

Tyson jumps into guard, dragging Spiderman to the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyson is trying to keep Spiderman in close.

Spiderman drops back looking for a leg! Tyson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tyson manages to kick Spiderman off! Spiderman jumps back into Tyson's guard.
Spiderman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spiderman passes Tyson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Spiderman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Spiderman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tyson looks for a takedown but Spiderman sprawls well.
Spiderman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spiderman looks to land a combination but Tyson avoids it well.
Spiderman throws a combination that misses

and Tyson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tyson.
Come on Tyson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tyson misses with a knee to the head.
Tyson lands an elbow just above Spiderman 's eye.

Tyson pulls guard.
Tyson trying to strike off his back.
Spiderman prevents Tyson from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiderman passes into half guard.

Spiderman is looking for a kimura but Tyson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spiderman to get the leverage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tyson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Tyson closes the distance and clinches.
Tyson stalling the fight.
Spiderman is trying to break the clinch but Tyson has him pressed against the cage.
Tyson tries to pull guard but Spiderman holds him up against the cage and eventually Tyson drops back down to his feet.
Tyson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Tyson pulls guard.
Tyson 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.
Tyson wants to stand up but Spiderman is controlling him.
Spiderman passes into half guard.

Tyson kicks off Spiderman and gets to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiderman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Spiderman.
Spiderman misses with a combination

and Tyson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tyson.
Tyson tries for a takedown but Spiderman manages to get underhooks.
John Spiderman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Tyson.
Tyson landing knees to the head.
Tyson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Spiderman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Spiderman has had enough of the clinch but Tyson keeps him there for the moment.
Spiderman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tyson has him pressed against the cage.
Tyson scores with a shoulder strike.
Tyson wants a takedown but no success here.
Tyson gets underhooks to prevent Spiderman's takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Tyson.
Nice elbow from Tyson.
Tyson misses with an elbow strike.
Spiderman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tyson has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Tyson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Spiderman is trying to defend but Tyson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tyson is trying to control the action in half guard but Spiderman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Spiderman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Spiderman wants to stand up but Tyson is controlling him.
Tyson wants to stand and escape but instead Spiderman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Spiderman drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Spiderman seems to have locked his on tight now - Tyson screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Spiderman, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). John Spiderman!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ric Flair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaleb Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flair comes to the cage accompanied by Ric Flair Intro. Ric Flair could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kaleb Bronson's chin.

Flair
vs
Bronson

185 cm
29
221 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

197 cm
26
270 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ric Flair!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaleb Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson lands with an overhand left.
Bronson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flair.

Bronson shoots in and gets a takedown into Flair's guard.
Bronson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bronson working over Flair with some ground and pound. Flair looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bronson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bronson with the ground and pound but Flair uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bronson wants to pass the guard but Flair is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bronson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bronson wants to control from the top but Flair keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flair controls Bronson momentarily but Bronson frees himself.
Flair keeping full guard, as Bronson tries to pass.
Bronson trying to control the position from guard on top but Flair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bronson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bronson trying to control but Flair 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kaleb Bronson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Flair fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Flair.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
Bronson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flair defends it nicely.
Bronson throws a chopping leg kick but Flair manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Flair catches Bronson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bronson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bronson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Flair counters with a nice uppercut.
Bronson cracks the inside of Flair's front leg.
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flair sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donk. Bronson catches Flair right on the button with a cross.

It looks like Ric Flair has been cut.
Flair is breathing heavily.

Bronson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Flair's guard.
Bronson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bronson tries to free his leg and advance position but Flair is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson wants to control from the top but Flair keeps moving.
Flair avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bronson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Flair might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sloppy strikes there by Bronson.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bronson just content to control the position.
The strikes coming from Bronson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Flair takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bronson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Flair is not content to let Bronson control the position.
Bronson lands some shots froms side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bronson cracks Flair with a big right hand but Flair just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaleb Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ric Flair's cut.
That's time! Flair's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Flair misses with a combination

and Bronson counters with a takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Bronson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bronson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bronson advances to mount.
Bronson unloads with some shots from mount but Flair bucks and avoids them well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Flair looks a forlorn figure.
Bronson lands a big elbow.
Bronson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Flair's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson dominating with strikes here.
Bronson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Flair blocking the ground and pound.
Flair knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bronson on the ground.
Bronson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Ric Flair's cut is getting worse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson landing shots from mount.
Bronson throws some wild stikes that Flair manages to avoid easily.
Flair in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bronson looking to finish with strikes here!
Bronson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flair is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bronson looking to finish Flair with some ground and pound. This is bad for Flair!
Bronson with a couple of short strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Flair can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bronson with shots to the head and body - Flair looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kaleb Bronson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bronson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Ric Flair's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Flair takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Jeez, Ric Flair's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kaleb Bronson!
Kaleb Bronson is the new heavyweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike McCord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucious Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCord comes into the arena with "Violate You"- Chino Xl blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

McCord
vs
Jackson

188 cm
20
185 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Fugly Face Clothing ($20 or less)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike McCord!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucious Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McCord thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Jackson looks gassed!
McCord with a hook.
Good leg kick by McCord there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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!
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCord connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McCord scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.

McCord sends Jackson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McCord is motioning to the referee to let Jackson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Jackson is rocked!
McCord is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
McCord closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Jackson! McCord dives in looking to finish! Jackson is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike McCord!
Mike McCord is the new middleweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dejong Brong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takanori Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takanori Gomi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Brong
vs
Gomi

181 cm
19
167 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

178 cm
21
150 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Asphyxiation Ltd. (CBK)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dejong Brong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Takanori Gomi!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomi misses with a head kick.
Brong lands with a kick to the temple. Gomi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gomi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gomi throws a series of punches but Brong avoids them all with ease.
Gomi throws a right hand that Brong ducks under and follows up with a left that Brong also avoids with ease.
A big left from Brong misses.
Gomi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brong slips a jab and a cross from Gomi.
Brong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gomi defends it nicely.
Gomi misses with a series of wild punches.
Brong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takanori Gomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brong lands with a straight right. Gomi didn't see that one coming.
Gomi misses with a low kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gomi!
Gomi lands a nice shot to the body.
Gomi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gomi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brong can pounce on him.
Gomi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some wild striking there from Gomi.
Brong scores with a head kick. Gomi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brong feints and then cracks Gomi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gomi down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brong misses with a head kick.
Brong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gomi on the side of the head.
Gomi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gomi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gomi throws a head kick that misses
and Brong counters with a nice uppercut.
Brong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Brong finds it's target.
Brong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Gomi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gomi looks gassed!
Gomi throws a sloppy head kick and Brong moves out of range easily.
Brong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomi.
Brong fails with a takedown attempt.
Brong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gomi.
Gomi takes a jab right on the kisser.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gomi.
Gomi misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brong rushes Gomi and presses him up against the cage.
Brong fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dejong Brong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gomi smiles and moves away.
Brong stuns Gomi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gomi tries to bum rush Brong with a series of wild strikes but Brong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gomi slaps away a takedown attempt from Brong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Brong there.
Gomi throws a right hand that Brong ducks under and follows up with a left that Brong also avoids with ease.
Brong throws a nice head kick!
Jab from Brong.
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!
Brong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gomi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gomi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brong.
Brong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Takanori Gomi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brong moves in looking to clinch but Gomi pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brong throws a head kick but Gomi moves out of range.
Gomi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brong can pounce on him.
Brong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gomi's hands.
Gomi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brong.
Brong scores with a sloppy right hand. Gomi should have avoided that one.
Donk. Brong catches Gomi right on the button with a cross.
Gomi takes a swing at Brong's ribcage but misses.
Brong sizes up Gomi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brong throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brong throws a sloppy head kick and Gomi moves out of range easily.
Brong lands with a shot to the body.
Brong throws a head kick that Gomi semi-blocks.
Brong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gomi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Brong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brong lands a really nice looking cross but Gomi seems unphased.
Brong delivers a nice body kick.
Gomi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gomi scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brong connects with a high kick.
Gomi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brong lands a body shot.
Brong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gomi circles away.
Brong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gomi is fending him off so far but Brong persists. Nope, Gomi circles away and we're back to standing.
Brong throws a series of punches but Gomi avoids them all with ease.
A head kick from Brong lands but Gomi takes it in his stride.
Brong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gomi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brong. That one must have hurt.
Gomi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gomi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brong lands a high kick!
Brong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brong lands a nice shot that snaps Gomi's head back.
Brong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Brong tries to clinch up but Gomi circles away and keeps his distance.
Brong tries to close the distance and clinch but Gomi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gomi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brong connects with a right hand. Gomi shakes it off.
Gomi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gomi throws a nice looking combination but Brong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gomi backs up against the cage.
Brong defending well as Gomi loads up on a big left hand.
Brong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice jab there from Brong.
Gomi throws a head kick but Brong moves out of range.
Gomi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brong jabs Gomi right on the nose. Gomi blinks but takes it well.
Brong tries a head kick but it misses.
Brong connects with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Brong.
Gomi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gomi tries to bum rush Brong with a series of wild strikes but Brong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Brong.
Gomi is breathing heavily.
Brong scores with a head kick.
Gomi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brong - that will leave a mark!

That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brong.
Gomi moves out of range of the strikes.
Gomi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brong scores with the left hand. Gomi knows he should have avoided that one.
Dejong Brong is winning the standup battle so far.
Gomi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brong to score with a decent uppercut.
Brong lands with a hook. Gomi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brong scores with a hook.
Brong throws a head kick that half lands.
Brong connects with a crisp jab.

Gomi is rocked!
Brong lands a head shot.
Gomi is still on wobbly legs! Can Brong finish him?
The fighters circle, before Brong throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Gomi's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Brong lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Dejong Brong!
Dejong Brong is the new lightweight champion!