FCFC 12: Judgement Day PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Drozdov
vs
Borowski

220 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
23
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Drozdov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pawel Borowski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drozdov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Borowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Borowski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Borowski showed some decent athleticism there.
Borowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Drozdov is looking to escape.
Borowski is controlling the pace.

Borowski wants to work for an arm triangle but Drozdov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Drozdov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Borowski is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Borowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pawel Borowski.
A head kick by Drozdov misses

and Borowski counters with a single leg into guard. Drozdov didn't expect that.
Borowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Borowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Drozdov controls Borowski momentarily but Borowski frees himself.
Drozdov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Borowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drozdov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drozdov looking to control.
Borowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drozdov is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Drozdov looking for a sweep. Not yet Drozdov, not yet.
Drozdov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Borowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Drozdov is breathing heavily.

Drozdov looking for a guillotine here but Borowski defends easily.
Borowski working some strikes from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borowski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A lull in the action here.
Borowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drozdov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Borowski has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Borowski looks to land a combination. Drozdov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Antonio Drozdov has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borowski tries a head kick but it misses.

Borowski gets a takedown into half guard.
Borowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Borowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Well, if Borowski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Borowski trying to pass the guard but Drozdov defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Pawel Borowski hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Borowski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Drozdov is trying to defend but Borowski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Borowski lands a nice short elbow.
Borowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Borowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Borowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Borowski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borowski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Borowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Drozdov tries to get to full guard but Borowski has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pawel Borowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Drozdov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Borowski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Drozdov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Borowski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Drozdov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borowski is one step ahead there.
Drozdov trying to keep a closed guard but Borowski is proving a slippery customer.
Borowski works over Drozdov with some ground and pound from guard.
Borowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Borowski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Antonio Drozdov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Drozdov tries to sprawl but Borowski drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borowski controlling the action here.
Borowski is pressing down on Drozdov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drozdov is holding on for now.
Borowski passes the guard and advances to mount!

Borowski looking to secure an arm triangle but Drozdov defends it well.
Borowski controlling the pace for now.
Borowski in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borowski pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Borowski lands a big elbow.
Borowski scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Drozdov?
Borowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pawel Borowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Borowski lands a big shot there that rocks Drozdov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Drozdov is trying to escape the mount.
Borowski working Drozdov over with strikes here.

Borowski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Borowski raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drozdov is looking to improve his position but Borowski isn't that keen on the idea.

Borowski looking to isolate an arm here. Drozdov doesn't see it coming and as Borowski extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Borowski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pawel Borowski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Hanton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duran comes to the cage accompanied by Immortale Technique - Death March. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Duran
vs
Hanton

190 cm
23
288 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
27
230 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Duran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Hanton!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanton misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Duran to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanton throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Duran counter with a right hand.
Hanton throws a lazy uppercut
and Duran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanton swings widly with a right hand
and Duran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Mark Hanton has been cut.
Hanton misses with a left hand
and Duran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanton misses with a double jab
and Duran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duran jabs Hanton right on the nose. Hanton blinks but takes it well.
Duran jabs at Hanton's body.
Duran lands with a hook. Hanton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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!
Duran connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hanton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Duran counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Duran thuds a left hand into Hanton's body.
Hanton looks gassed!
Hanton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Duran counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hanton thinking.
Duran lands a head shot.
Hanton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Duran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Duran gets the takedown into side control.

Duran thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Duran is trying to get an arm triangle but Hanton is defending well.

Duran tries for a kimura but Hanton is defending well.

Duran has hold of Hanton's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hanton tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Duran cranks the arm and Hanton screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hanton, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mike Duran!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Awesome Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Eriksson
vs
Bob

188 cm
19
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
27
188 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, William Eriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Awesome Bob!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob misses with a head kick.
Eriksson throws a head kick but Bob moves out of range.
Bob shoots in for a takedown but Eriksson shows good takedown defense.
Bob throws a series of punches but Eriksson avoids them all with ease.

Bob darts in and clinches Eriksson up against the cage.
Bob drops down looking for an ankle pick but Eriksson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Eriksson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Awesome Bob has been cut.

Eriksson takes the fight into the clinch.
Bob working hard to break the clinch.
Bob letting Eriksson take a breather here.
Eriksson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bob just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bob.
Eriksson tries to pull guard but Bob holds him up against the cage and eventually Eriksson drops back down to his feet.
Bob is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Eriksson prevents a takedown attempt there.
William Eriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Awesome Bob.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson keeps control of Bob as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Bob pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eriksson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bob looks gassed!
Eriksson tries a head kick but it misses.
Eriksson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eriksson throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eriksson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eriksson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eriksson has a takedown stuffed.
Eriksson wants to clinch.

Eriksson clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Eriksson pulls guard successfully.
Bob postures up in Eriksson's guard and throws a big left but Eriksson blocks it.
Eriksson pulls Bob in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of William Eriksson.
Eriksson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eriksson tests Bob's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Eriksson moves into the clinch.
Eriksson is leaning against Bob and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Eriksson.
Eriksson tries to pull guard but Bob won't allow it.

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

Eriksson rushes Bob and presses him up against the cage.

Eriksson gets control of Bob's arms and successfully pulls guard. Eriksson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Eriksson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Eriksson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Eriksson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bob on the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bob is looking to stand up but Eriksson won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. William Eriksson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Eriksson misses with a straight left.

Eriksson takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Eriksson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Awesome Bob's cut.
That's time! Eriksson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Eriksson closes the distance and clinches.
Eriksson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bob pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bob wants a takedown but no success here.

Eriksson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eriksson tries to clinch but Bob is having none of it.

Eriksson lands a big head kick that sends Bob tumbling to the mat! Eriksson takes a step backwards and waves Bob back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bob keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Eriksson throws the kick towards the body but Bob avoids it.
Bob avoids the head kick by Eriksson.
Bob stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Eriksson.
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!
Eriksson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bob swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Eriksson pushes Bob up against the cage in a clinch.
Eriksson slows down the pace here.
Bob is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Eriksson breaks from the clinch.
Eriksson moves in looking to clinch but Bob pushes him off.
Bob avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eriksson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bob manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Eriksson moves into the clinch.
Eriksson pushes off an throws an elbow but Bob leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Eriksson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bob takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Eriksson pushes Bob away with a front kick.
William Eriksson is winning the standup battle so far.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson is struggling to control the position.

Eriksson manages to break the clinch.
Bob avoids the head kick by Eriksson.
William Eriksson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Eriksson has closed the distance and engaged Bob in a clinch.

Eriksson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Eriksson moves into the clinch successfully.

Eriksson successfully pulls guard.
Bob looking to sit in guard and control but Eriksson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Eriksson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Eriksson takes the fight into the clinch.

Eriksson pulls guard effortlessly.
Eriksson wants to stand up but Bob is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Eriksson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bob off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Eriksson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Eriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Eriksson moves into the clinch.

Eriksson breaks the clinch.

Eriksson pushes Bob up against the cage in a clinch.

Eriksson manages to break the clinch.
Bob takes one to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Eriksson closes the distance and pushes Bob back into the cage.

Eriksson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bob avoids the body shot from Eriksson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Eriksson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Awesome Bob's cut.
That's time! Eriksson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Bob takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bob fails with a takedown attempt.
Eriksson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bob manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eriksson is defended easily by Bob.
Bob wants to clinch up but Eriksson keeps it at a distance.
Eriksson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bob moves away.
Eriksson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob closes the distance and clinches up with Eriksson, looking for a takedown. Bob pushes Eriksson against the cage but Eriksson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Eriksson tries a head kick but it misses.

Eriksson closes the distance and clinches.
Bob takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Eriksson breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson misses with the combination.
Eriksson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Eriksson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Eriksson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bob wants to stand but Eriksson is controlling the position.
Eriksson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bob is working an open guard so Eriksson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Bob as Eriksson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Eriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eriksson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bob circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob shoots for a takedown but Eriksson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eriksson throws a head kick that misses.
Bob shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Eriksson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eriksson feints and then cracks Bob's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bob down.

Bob gets caught flat footed, as Eriksson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Bob is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Eriksson content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bob is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Eriksson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of William Eriksson.
That kick from Eriksson tenderised Bob's leg. Bob is trying to keep his angry face on.
William Eriksson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Eriksson lands with a shot to the body.
Bob takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bob falls off balance throwing a combination
and Eriksson counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eriksson throws a sloppy head kick and Bob moves out of range easily.
Eriksson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Eriksson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bob defends it nicely.
Awesome Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eriksson shoots in looking for a takedown. Bob tries to sprawl out of it but Eriksson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bob manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Eriksson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Eriksson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Eriksson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torres is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: All I Do Is Win. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Marquez
vs
Torres

162 cm
19
144 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
27
137 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rafael Marquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Torres!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres throws a series of punches but Marquez avoids them all with ease.

Torres gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marquez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Torres wants to stand up but Marquez is controlling him.
Marquez trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.

Rafael Marquez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Torres looks to land a combination but Marquez avoids it well.
Marquez moves out of range of the strikes.
Marquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Torres.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Torres circles away.
Some wild striking there from Torres.
Torres is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Torres misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Torres, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Torres looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A lazy left from Torres finds it's target.
Torres looks to land a combination. Marquez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A punch combination from Torres misses.
Torres scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Torres gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marquez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres keeping full guard, as Marquez tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marquez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Marquez drops back looking for a leg! Torres is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Torres manages to kick Marquez off! Marquez jumps back into Torres's guard.
Marquez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marquez is one step ahead there.
Torres looks gassed!
Torres keeping moving, preventing Marquez from controlling successfully.
Marquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marquez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Torres really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marquez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marquez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Torres wants to control but Marquez postures up.

Marquez is trying to get an arm triangle but Torres is defending well.

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

Marquez in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Torres is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rafael Marquez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mclovin Mclovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael McCready (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mclovin comes to the cage accompanied by Bulls On Parade . I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Mclovin Mclovin
vs
McCready

184 cm
26
180 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

165 cm
23
180 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

.: AFFAKETION :.

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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Mclovin Mclovin !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael McCready!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mclovin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McCready has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Michael McCready seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCready has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McCready shoots in but no luck this time.

McCready throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mclovin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McCready is in Mclovin 's guard.
Mclovin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mclovin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCready looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McCready trying to control but Mclovin is working from the bottom.
Mclovin keeping full guard, as McCready tries to pass.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Mclovin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCready defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Mclovin working for a triangle but McCready defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCready trying to control but Mclovin is working from the bottom.

Mclovin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCready is in close to Mclovin 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McCready working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mclovin 's head.
McCready distracts Mclovin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McCready wants to pass the guard but Mclovin is keeping the position.

Mclovin looking for a guillotine here but McCready defends easily.
McCready must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McCready's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McCready got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mclovin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McCready has managed to get both his arms back between Mclovin 's legs - danger averted.

Mclovin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCready doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCready manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mclovin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCready controls the pace.
McCready really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mclovin . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Mclovin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCready gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCready working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mclovin 's head.

Mclovin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCready defends well.
McCready showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mclovin controls McCready momentarily but McCready frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin being controlled here, momentarily.
McCready slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McCready is working Mclovin over with some ground and pound from side control.
McCready looking to control but instead Mclovin has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
McCready throwing shots but Mclovin is blocking nicely.
McCready is trying to control the action in half guard but Mclovin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from McCready.
Mclovin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McCready scores with a couple of nice shots.
McCready trying to pass the guard but Mclovin defending well.
McCready missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin manages to get to full guard.

Mclovin has his feet on McCready's thighs here. He's pushed McCready off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! McCready screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mclovin Mclovin !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demian Blockhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Gracie Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demian Blockhead has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Blockhead
vs
Gracie Jnr

194 cm
23
214 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
208 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Demian Blockhead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Helio Gracie Jnr!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blockhead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie Jnr.
Gracie Jnr slips a jab from Blockhead.

Gracie Jnr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!
Gracie Jnr wants to control for a moment but Blockhead uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Gracie Jnr is looking to pass Blockhead's guard but actually Blockhead recovers to full guard.
Gracie Jnr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blockhead swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blockhead preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Gracie Jnr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Blockhead dives on top into guard.
Blockhead thows a big elbow that misses.
Blockhead trying to control but Gracie Jnr is working from the bottom.
Blockhead scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gracie Jnr throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gracie Jnr keeping full guard, as Blockhead tries to pass.
Blockhead throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie Jnr trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blockhead advances to half guard.
Gracie Jnr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Blockhead's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Blockhead's back!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Blockhead manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Blockhead.
Gracie Jnr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie Jnr with a flurry of punches that miss.

Gracie Jnr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blockhead manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie Jnr has Blockhead in his guard.
Blockhead lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blockhead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie Jnr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie Jnr 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.
Blockhead tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie Jnr is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Jnr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie Jnr manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie Jnr scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Gracie Jnr is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Blockhead has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Blockhead!
Blockhead looking to pass the guard.
Blockhead throws and elbow that misses. Gracie Jnr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blockhead's guard. Nice move by Gracie Jnr!
Gracie Jnr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blockhead is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blockhead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie Jnr is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie Jnr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie Jnr looking to sit in guard and control but Blockhead gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gracie Jnr working a defensive guard here.

Gracie Jnr has his foot on Blockhead's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blockhead works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blockhead throws a big right hand that misses.

Gracie Jnr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blockhead can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Demian Blockhead will probably get the nod.
That's time! Blockhead's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Blockhead throws a shot from downtown. Gracie Jnr moves away and avoids it.
Helio Gracie Jnr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie Jnr fails with the takedown
and Blockhead counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie Jnr.
Gracie Jnr tries for a takedown but Blockhead circles away easily

and Blockhead counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gracie Jnr's guard now.
Blockhead connects with a couple of short punches.
Blockhead is in close to Gracie Jnr's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Gracie Jnr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blockhead passes into side control.
Blockhead tries to move to mount but Gracie Jnr blocks the move with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blockhead is putting a hurting on Gracie Jnr here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gracie Jnr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Blockhead connects with a decent elbow.
Gracie Jnr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blockhead cracks Gracie Jnr with a big elbow.
Blockhead is working Gracie Jnr over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gracie Jnr is trying to get back to half guard.
Blockhead has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gracie Jnr!
The referee warns Gracie Jnr that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gracie Jnr is bucking up trying to escape but Blockhead cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Gracie Jnr is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooh a big shot lands for Blockhead! Gracie Jnr is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Demian Blockhead!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louis Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Im gonna fuck you up!. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Cane
vs
Bronson

205 cm
23
284 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

205 cm
28
274 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Louis Cane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Bronson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson looks to land a body kick but Cane moved away.
Cane moves out of range as Bronson strikes.
Bronson misses with a right hand
and Cane counters with a stiff right hand.

Cane shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cane showed some decent athleticism there.
Cane is trying to control. Bronson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bronson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cane.
Cane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cane wants to free his trapped foot but Bronson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cane trying to advance position but Bronson counters by regaining guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cane drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bronson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cane has Bronson in his guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bronson stays in close to Cane's body and controls the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Louis Cane.
Bronson swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Cane counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bronson!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane looking to ground and pound but Bronson is blocking nicely.
Bronson blocking the ground and pound.

Cane jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bronson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bronson and Cane has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bronson is not content to let Cane control the position.

Cane working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bronson tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane 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.
Bronson regains half guard, as Cane was trying to land strikes.
Cane trying to mount his opponent but Bronson defends it.
Bronson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bronson's head.

Cane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bronson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cane.
Bronson is controlling Cane's trapped leg to prevent Cane from advancing to side control.
Cane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bronson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bronson as he avoids it easily.
Cane dives in and grabs Bronson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bronson pushes down on Cane's head and hops out.
Bronson throws a one two combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bronson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson throws a leg kick but Cane sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bronson cracks a nice hook into Cane's ribs.
Bronson connects with a nice cross there... Cane is looking wobbly and Bronson recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Cane to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Bronson jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charlie Bronson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Help Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Out has chosen Remember my NAME! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Help Out is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Gunn
vs
Out

180 cm
21
190 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

187 cm
20
190 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

•‡• LION Clothing •‡• [CBK]

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Gunn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Help Out!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Out comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Out throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gunn misses with a double jab
and Out counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Lee Gunn has been cut.
Gunn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Out throws a sloppy head kick and Gunn moves out of range easily.
Gunn falls off balance throwing a combination

and Out holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Out lands a damaging elbow.
Out throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Out lands an elbow just above Gunn 's eye.
Gunn is working for takedown but Out is calmly controlling the position for now.
Out presses Gunn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gunn is breathing heavily.
Out lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Out.
Out lands a knee to the head.
Out displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gunn up against the cage.
Out lands with a right to the head.

Lee Gunn's cut is getting worse.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gunn takes an elbow to the temple.
Out pushes Gunn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Out creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gunn's defenses.
Out lands a damaging elbow.

Lee Gunn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Out with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Out.
Out lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Out just leaning against Gunn, taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Out utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Out using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Out with a knee to the head.
Out landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Out unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gunn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Out leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gunn fails to pull guard.
Out is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Out scores a nice knee to the body.
Out unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gunn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Out gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Jeez, Lee Gunn's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Out lands a hook to the side of the head.
Out gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gunn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Out lands an elbow inside.
Out unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Out lands an elbow that stopped Gunn in his tracks for a moment.
Out is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Out using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Out working Gunn over with knees to the body.
Out lands a nice uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Out.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Help Out!
Help Out is the new middleweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grave Digga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy has chosen Those Dancin Days - Run Run as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Digga
vs
Boy

201 cm
22
216 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

193 cm
25
217 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Grave Digga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sonny Boy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Boy.
Boy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boy scores with a kick to the body.
Jab by Digga.
Digga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boy's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Digga doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boy clobbers Digga with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Some wild striking there from Digga.
Digga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Digga misses with a straight right.
Digga throws a right hand that Boy ducks under and follows up with a left that Boy also avoids with ease.

Boy drops Digga with a beautiful combination! Digga stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Boy is looking for the KO!

Digga is rocked!

It looks like Grave Digga has been cut.
Boy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Oh Digga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Digga is breathing heavily.
Digga is aggressively charging in as Boy backs up avoiding any damage. Boy tosses out a jab and Digga runs right into it face first! Digga is out cold! Boy dropped down on all fours and is barking in Digga's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sonny Boy!