LFC 4: No Aritficial Fighters PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Jakobz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murder Mayhem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakobz comes to the ring accompanied by Daniel Holter feat. Matt Smith - Ready to fight. The crowd seem to be enjoying Mayhem's choice of entrance music: Im Shipping Up To Boston-Dropkick Murphys. Murder Mayhem is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jakobz
vs
Mayhem

186 cm
22
176 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
179 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Jakobz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Murder Mayhem!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakobz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mayhem pinned against the cage. Mayhem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mayhem stuffs the takedown.
Mayhem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murder Mayhem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jakobz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Murder Mayhem has been cut.
Mayhem tries to clinch but Jakobz moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Mayhem. No joy for Jakobz on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Jakobz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayhem tries to close the distance and clinch but Jakobz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jakobz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mayhem pinned against the cage. Mayhem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jakobz pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jakobz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mayhem to the mat! Mayhem manages to get full guard.
Mayhem keeping moving, preventing Jakobz from controlling successfully.
Jakobz tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayhem is retaining full guard.
Jakobz trying to control but Mayhem is working from the bottom.
Mayhem bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jakobz's guard.

Jakobz keeping busy on the bottom but Mayhem has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jakobz is breathing heavily.

Mayhem is working for a kimura but Jakobz is defending it quite comfortably.
Jakobz is not content to let Mayhem control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakobz is trying to get back to full guard.
Mayhem trying to mount his opponent but Jakobz defends it.
Jakobz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mayhem 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.

Jakobz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jakobz wants to sweep but no luck.

Mayhem drops back looking for a leg! Jakobz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jakobz manages to kick Mayhem off! Mayhem jumps back into Jakobz's guard.
Jakobz keeping moving, preventing Mayhem from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakobz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mayhem is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mayhem is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Jakobz has control of Mayhem's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mayhem regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jakobz lands a nice shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mayhem sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mayhem is looking to control Jakobz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mayhem avoid being mounted?
Jakobz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mayhem wants to control but Jakobz is keeping busy.
Mayhem is looking to get back to is feet but Jakobz passes into side control.
Mayhem is trying to improve his position.
Mayhem struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Jakobz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murder Mayhem's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jakobz misses with the combination.
Mayhem throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mayhem stuffs the takedown.
Jakobz throws the kick towards the body but Mayhem avoids it.
Mayhem tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem cracks the inside of Jakobz's front leg.
Mayhem tries to clinch up.
Jakobz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mayhem wants to clinch up but Jakobz keeps it at a distance.

Jakobz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mayhem!
Mayhem manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Mayhem is trying to stand back up but Jakobz is controlling him
Mayhem trying to hold on to Jakobz's head to control him but Jakobz postures up.
Jakobz throwing shots but Mayhem is blocking nicely.
Mayhem tries to get to full guard but Jakobz has control of the leg.
Jakobz is keen to just control but Mayhem is a slippery customer.

Jakobz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mayhem is just riding it out for now. Jakobz eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem manages to get to full guard.
Mayhem is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Mayhem throws a combination that misses

and Jakobz counters with a takedown into side control.

Mayhem throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayhem clinches but Jakobz breaks the clinch
and Jakobz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakobz checks the leg kick.
Jakobz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mayhem pinned against the cage. Mayhem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Jakobz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayhem tries to clinch but Jakobz moves out of range.
Mayhem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jakobz fails with the takedown.
Jakobz shoots in looking for a takedown. Mayhem tries to sprawl out of it but Jakobz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Mayhem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Mayhem pushes Jakobz up against the ropes in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jakobz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mayhem looking to stall.
Mayhem prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mayhem stalling the fight.
Mayhem trying to stall but Jakobz improves his position.
Jakobz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jakobz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mayhem looking to throw knees to the head but Jakobz is blocking nicely.
Mayhem misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jakobz.
Jakobz has had enough of the clinch but Mayhem keeps him there for the moment.
Mayhem scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jay Jakobz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Murder Mayhem's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Mayhem is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Jakobz.

Jakobz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jay Jakobz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jakobz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jakobz trying to control but Mayhem is working from the bottom.
Jakobz wants to pass the guard but Mayhem is keeping the position.
Jakobz pushes down on Mayhem's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jakobz tries to pass to full mount but Mayhem defends it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mayhem avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jakobz.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jakobz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mayhem doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jakobz.
Mayhem has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jakobz is working away from the top position though.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A shot to de liver by Jakobz. Beautiful body shot.
Jakobz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mayhem is looking to clinch.
Jakobz misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mayhem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jakobz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Mayhem as Jakobz shoots in.
Jakobz circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Jakobz counter with a right hand.
Jakobz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mayhem counters with a two punch combo.
Mayhem stuffs the takedown attempt from Jakobz. Jakobz gets slowly back to his feet.

Mayhem closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakobz wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Jakobz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jakobz looking for a takedown.
Mayhem crunches a lovely knee into Jakobz's ribcage.
Mayhem missing with knees to the body.

Jakobz pulls guard.

Jakobz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mayhem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mayhem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mayhem trying to control but Jakobz is working from the bottom.
Mayhem stopping the sweep attempt from Jakobz.
Jakobz keeping full guard, as Mayhem tries to pass.
Jakobz is trying to control the position but Mayhem postures up.
Murder Mayhem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakobz looking for a sweep. Not yet Jakobz, not yet.
Mayhem must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mayhem has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jakobz is proving hard to escape from.

Jakobz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mayhem won't allow Jakobz to sweep him here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mayhem loads up on a big right hand but Jakobz slips the punch.
Jakobz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Mayhem has managed to clinch.
Mayhem missing with knees to the body.
Mayhem using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mayhem.
Jakobz managing to block the knees to the body from Mayhem.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Murder Mayhem.
I think Jakobz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Murder Mayhem!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Voronov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Voronov
vs
Garcia

179 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Elite Clothing

Xotic Fruits

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Oleg Voronov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Devon Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voronov lands with an uppercut that bounces Garcia off the ropes and back into rage.

It looks like Devon Garcia has been cut.
Voronov shoots in for a double leg but Garcia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Voronov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garcia tries to avoid it but Voronov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garcia to the ground. Garcia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Garcia misses with a double jab.
Voronov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garcia finds it's way round the side to connect with Voronov's head.
Garcia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garcia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Voronov defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand.
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
Garcia throws and low kick but Voronov moves out of range easily.
Garcia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Voronov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voronov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Garcia is out of range and Voronov settles back down.
Voronov has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Voronov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Voronov or perhaps it was just good defense by Garcia which made him look bad.
Voronov fails with the takedown.
Garcia tries a low kick but Voronov avoids it.
Garcia jabbing away but nothing is landing.

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.

Voronov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Voronov showed some decent athleticism there.
Garcia tries to kick Voronov off but Voronov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Garcia looks gassed!
Garcia pushes Voronov off but Voronov dives into side control.
Voronov tries to move to mount but Garcia blocks the move with his legs.
Voronov is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Voronov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Garcia's legs.
Voronov trying to control the position but Garcia is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voronov scoring with punches and elbows.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A jab from Garcia misses.
Voronov shoots for a takedown but Garcia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Garcia swats away the attempt to clinch by Voronov.
Voronov fails with the takedown.
Voronov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Voronov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Voronov closes the distance and clinches up with Garcia, looking for a takedown. Voronov pushes Garcia against the ropes but Garcia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Voronov looks for a takedown but Garcia sprawls well.
No luck for Voronov with that takedown attempt.
Garcia tests Voronov's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Voronov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Garcia sprawls well initially but Voronov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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 Oleg Voronov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Devon Garcia's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Voronov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Voronov is out of range.
Voronov shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense.
Voronov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Voronov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voronov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voronov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Garcia swivels and escapes.
Oleg Voronov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Voronov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garcia's waist but Garcia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Voronov off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garcia with a nice cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voronov ducks right into an uppercut from Garcia.
Oleg Voronov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Voronov gets a takedown into half guard.
Voronov trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Voronov stops Garcia from getting back to his feet.
Voronov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garcia on the ground.
Voronov is looking to advance position but Garcia won't allow it.
Garcia is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Voronov slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Garcia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Voronov in his tracks.
Garcia lands a two punch combo.

Voronov is rocked!
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oh Voronov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Voronov tries to clinch but Garcia is having none of it.
A head kick by Garcia - that's a beauty! Voronov is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Garcia can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Devon Garcia!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marquis DeSade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stringer Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

DeSade
vs
Bell

185 cm
19
195 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

193 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Marquis DeSade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Stringer Bell!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeSade shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bell as he avoids it easily.
DeSade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DeSade lands with a slapping head kick.
DeSade moves in looking to clinch but Bell pushes him off.
DeSade connects with a high kick.
DeSade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

DeSade rushes Bell and presses him up against the ropes.
Bell lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Marquis DeSade has been cut.
DeSade changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bell keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell checks a low kick from DeSade.
DeSade throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for DeSade.
DeSade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bell.
DeSade throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeSade.
Bell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
DeSade lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by DeSade or perhaps it was just good defense by Bell which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marquis DeSade. That's going to take a lot out of him.

DeSade feints and as Bell raises his hands in defense, DeSade changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DeSade wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
DeSade content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
DeSade stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeSade postures up.
DeSade throws a big right hand that misses.
DeSade stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

DeSade fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bell sprawls well initially but DeSade persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSade seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
DeSade is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
DeSade missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
DeSade 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.
DeSade is breathing heavily.
DeSade prevents Bell from improving his position.
Bell is pressing down on DeSade's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bell wants to get back to his feet but DeSade is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
DeSade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bell is keeping the position for now.
DeSade stopping the sweep attempt from Bell.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DeSade is looking to clinch.

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.
DeSade looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
DeSade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
DeSade tries to clinch but Bell moves out of range.
DeSade shoots in for a double leg but Bell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
DeSade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
DeSade misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marquis DeSade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marquis DeSade's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

DeSade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeSade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DeSade tries to clinch there but Bell circles away.
DeSade fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marquis DeSade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeSade tries to work over Bell's front leg with a kick but Bell checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

DeSade bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

DeSade stands up.
DeSade throws a body punch but Bell moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeSade can pounce on him.
DeSade shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bell as he avoids it easily.
Bell throws a lazy body kick

and DeSade counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
DeSade postures up in Bell's guard and throws a big left but Bell blocks it.

Bell pushes DeSade off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeSade throws a body punch but Bell moves out of range.
DeSade throws a leg kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSade throws a head kick but Bell moves out of range.
DeSade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeSade misses with a takedown attempt - Bell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marquis DeSade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeSade shoots in but Bell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

DeSade is rocked!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting DeSade here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
DeSade takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
DeSade on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bell. Bell obviously looking to wear him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Bell misses

and DeSade counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by DeSade.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bell throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bell looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeSade is one step ahead there.
DeSade working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
DeSade working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bell throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
DeSade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
DeSade stands up over Bell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A combination from Bell does no damage.
Bell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of DeSade's head.
Oh DeSade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

DeSade tries to keep at a distance but Bell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
DeSade tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bell slows down the pace here.
DeSade tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bell just stands there and leans against the ropes.

Bell breaks the clinch.
DeSade seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bell stuffs the takedown attempt from DeSade. DeSade gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stringer Bell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marquis DeSade's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Bell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
DeSade misses with the body kick
and Bell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
DeSade wants to clinch up but Bell keeps it at a distance.
DeSade throws a quick inside leg kick.
No joy there for DeSade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DeSade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bell. That did some damage!
DeSade tries a head kick but it misses.
DeSade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bell moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from DeSade.
DeSade thows a leg kick but Bell checks it
and Bell counters with a flying knee. Nice.
DeSade wants to land a leg kick but Bell is out of range.
Stringer Bell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeSade is looking to clinch.
Bell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
DeSade with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bell counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Bell moves into the clinch successfully.
DeSade managing to block the knees to the body from Bell.
DeSade wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
DeSade wants to get back to striking at distance but Bell won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell stalling against the ropes.
Bell looking for a takedown.
DeSade tries to score a body lock takedown but Bell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Bell.
Bell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bell prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marquis DeSade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bell scores with a knee to the head.
Bell misses with an elbow over the top.
DeSade tries to pull guard but Bell holds him up against the ropes and eventually DeSade drops back down to his feet.
Bell connects with a knee to the head.
Bell tries to stall but DeSade uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
DeSade is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Bell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Bell has DeSade pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending DeSade tumbling to the mat - Bell dives into DeSade's guard.
Bell stopping the sweep attempt from DeSade.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from DeSade.
DeSade trying to control here.
DeSade regains full guard. Nicely done.

DeSade had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bell is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. DeSade Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bell's back instead.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSade'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.
DeSade is landing with strikes from the back.
DeSade is trying to control but Bell is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
DeSade looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
DeSade is in the full mount, landing strikes.
DeSade raining down shots from the mount!
DeSade lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bell tries to reverse the position but DeSade maintains control.
Bell is in a horrible position here. DeSade smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
DeSade scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bell?
DeSade working Bell over with strikes here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marquis DeSade.
I think DeSade has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Embrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cloud Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Embrett has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Embrett
vs
Strife

220 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

201 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Embrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cloud Strife!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Embrett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strife manages to avoid it.
Embrett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Strife closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Embrett to the mat! Embrett manages to get full guard.
Strife forces his way into half guard.
Embrett wants to get back to full guard.

Strife is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Embrett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Strife.
Strife moves nicely into side control.
Strife should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Embrett managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Strife.
Embrett tries to buck Strife off but Strife is having none of it.

Strife is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Embrett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Embrett is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strife scoring with punches from side control.
Embrett is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Strife scores with punches from side control.
Embrett prevents Strife from improving position.
Strife creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Embrett is trying to improve his position.
The strikes coming from Strife are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Strife has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Strife lands a nice forearm strike.
Embrett manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Strife is looking for a sweep. Embrett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Embrett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strife is just riding it out for now. Embrett eventually gives up the hold.
Embrett is breathing heavily.

Strife is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Embrett pulls his head out easily.

Strife is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Embrett pulls his head out easily.
Strife wants to improve his position but Embrett is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Strife gets back to full guard.
Embrett thows a big elbow that misses.
Strife keeping full guard, as Embrett tries to pass.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Strife gets caught flat footed, as Embrett shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Strife working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Embrett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Strife is tightening it up a little... Embrett has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Embrett reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Embrett taps out! nice BJJ there by Strife!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cloud Strife!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Capt Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Puff Puffs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larsen comes to the ring accompanied by Gravediggaz - Diary of a madman. The crowd seem to be enjoying Puff Puffs's choice of entrance music: Dead Dred. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Larsen
vs
Puff Puffs

197 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
210 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Capt Larsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bubba Puff Puffs!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puff Puffs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Larsen's waist but Larsen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Puff Puffs off to one side.
Puff Puffs shoots in for a double leg but Larsen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Larsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Puff Puffs lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Larsen has Puff Puffs up against the ropes in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Larsen.
Puff Puffs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Larsen smiles and moves away.
Capt Larsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Puff Puffs.
Larsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Puff Puffs paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Puff Puffs has managed to clinch.
Puff Puffs tries a body shot but Larsen blocks it.
Puff Puffs drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Larsen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Puff Puffs goes for a takedown in the clinch but Larsen prevents it.
Larsen digs a right hand underneath Puff Puffs's ribcage. Puff Puffs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Larsen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Bubba Puff Puffs has been cut.
Puff Puffs has Larsen pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Larsen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Puff Puffs looks gassed!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Larsen.
Larsen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Puff Puffs lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Larsen lands a nice knee to the body.
Larsen holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Larsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Larsen lands a body shot.
Larsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Larsen lands an elbow inside that Puff Puffs shrugs off.
Larsen connects with a knee to the head.

Puff Puffs is rocked!
Puff Puffs drops down looking for an ankle pick but Larsen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Puff Puffs is still on wobbly legs! Can Larsen finish him?
Puff Puffs shoots in but Larsen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Larsen darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Puff Puffs's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Larsen before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Capt Larsen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Burnsy Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmad zinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Burns might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Point of No Return-Immortal Technique. Burnsy Burns has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Burns
vs
zinger

165 cm
22
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

179 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Xotic Fruits

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Burnsy Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ahmad zinger!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
zinger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

zinger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

zinger drops back looking for a leg! Burns is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burns manages to kick zinger off! zinger jumps back into Burns's guard.
Burns wants to sweep but no luck.
zinger wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.

Burns looking for a guillotine here but zinger defends easily.
zinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet.

Burns pushes a forearm under zinger's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, zinger is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Burnsy Burns!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giant Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fatty McFatterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Down With The Sickness- Disturbed. Fatty McFatterson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Burns
vs
McFatterson

198 cm
22
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

210 cm
20
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Battle Bars Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Giant Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fatty McFatterson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Burns closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Burns lands in his opponent's guard.
McFatterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burns stops McFatterson from standing up.
Burns passes McFatterson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McFatterson is trying to stand back up but Burns is controlling him

Burns is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, McFatterson has managed to free his arm - good work.
McFatterson wants to control but Burns is keeping busy.

Burns seems to be looking for submissions.

Burns is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Burns is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, McFatterson has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Burns moves into full mount! McFatterson won't be happy about that!
McFatterson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Burns swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and McFatterson is now in Burns's guard. A big mistake from Burns there, giving up the dominant position!
McFatterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFatterson is looking to stand up but Burns won't let him.
Burns might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Burns looking for a triangle here. McFatterson is fighting it but it looks tight! Burns pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, McFatterson is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Giant Burns!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee roi Vandusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jones
vs
roi Vandusa

192 cm
19
240 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee roi Vandusa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vandusa throws a few strikes from the bottom but Jones takes advantage and mounts!

Jones working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vandusa is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.

Jones gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Vandusa.
Vandusa with a poor takedown
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vandusa is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.

Vandusa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandusa wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vandusa stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones pulls Vandusa in close to prevent any damage.
Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Jones jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Vandusa is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Vandusa and Jones has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jones is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones stands up and beckons Vandusa to his feet.
Jones with a poor takedown

and Vandusa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jones's guard now.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Vandusa from controlling successfully.
Vandusa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Vandusa trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vandusa wants to get up but he can't break Jones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vandusa escapes and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jones is trying to work for a sweep but Vandusa has mounted him!
Jones is looking to improve his position but Vandusa isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones gets back to half guard.

Jones pushes Vandusa off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vandusa to the mat! Vandusa manages to get full guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Vandusa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Vandusa.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vandusa working a defensive guard here.
Jones trying to control but Vandusa is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vandusa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
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 Danny Jones will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vandusa can pounce on him.
Vandusa misses with a two punch combination.
Vandusa looks to clinch

and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Vandusa is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Danny Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones wants to control but Vandusa is keeping him busy.
Jones working away.
Vandusa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vandusa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandusa is doing well to control the position and prevent Jones from advancing to side control.

Jones decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vandusa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Vandusa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vandusa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vandusa prevents Jones from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Vandusa postures up.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Vandusa sits in half guard.

Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Vandusa.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandusa tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vandusa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vandusa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vandusa wants to get back to full guard.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Vandusa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jones has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vandusa's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vandusa is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Vandusa tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Jones looking to finish Vandusa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vandusa!
Jones looking to control but Vandusa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones controlling from the full mount.

Jones looking to secure an arm triangle but Vandusa defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Jones dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Vandusa with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jones counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vandusa's guard now.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jones tries to advance to mount but Vandusa denies him.
A lull in the action here as Jones stalls from top position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Danny Jones!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Gelder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hitman Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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?

Gelder
vs
Hart

185 cm
23
185 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

187 cm
22
183 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Gelder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hitman Hart!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gelder closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hart tries to roll over but Gelder keeps him under control.
Hart gets full guard.

Hart working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gelder has passed into half guard!

Hart looking for a kimura from the bottom but Gelder passes into side control!

Hart is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Gelder take his back! Uh oh - Gelder has got a rear naked choke here! Hart is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Diego Gelder!