TLF: Excessive Force PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Ramsbottom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dangerous Daisy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dangerous Daisy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ryan Ramsbottom's chin.

Ramsbottom
vs
Daisy

179 cm
19
195 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

174 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Synergy Nutrition

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Ramsbottom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dangerous Daisy!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Daisy!
Ramsbottom swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dangerous Daisy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daisy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Daisy gets caught flat footed, as Ramsbottom shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ramsbottom trying to control the position from guard on top but Daisy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramsbottom would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ramsbottom trying to control the position from guard on top but Daisy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daisy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daisy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramsbottom's guard.

Ramsbottom is looking for a triangle but Daisy pushes his legs off easily.

Ramsbottom has his foot on Daisy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daisy works his way back into a safe position though.

Daisy gets to his feet - Ramsbottom follows without any prompting.

Daisy clinches up with Ramsbottom and pushes him back against the cage.
Daisy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Daisy.
Daisy digs a right hand into Ramsbottom's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ramsbottom's gas tank.
Ramsbottom is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daisy lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Daisy as the two fighters clinch.
Daisy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daisy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Daisy lands a knee to the head.

Ramsbottom is rocked!

It looks like Ryan Ramsbottom has been cut.
Daisy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Ramsbottom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daisy crunches a lovely knee into Ramsbottom's ribcage.
Ramsbottom seems to have got his legs back now.
Ramsbottom takes an elbow to the forehead.
Daisy misses with a knee to the head.
Daisy lands an uppercut.
Daisy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ramsbottom backwards.
Ramsbottom working aggressively here.
Daisy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Daisy lands with a right to the head.
Daisy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Daisy lands a shot to the body.
Daisy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ramsbottom backwards.
Daisy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Daisy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Daisy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Daisy.
Nice elbow from Daisy.
Daisy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Daisy with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsbottom tries for a takedown but Daisy manages to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daisy.
Daisy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daisy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Daisy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Daisy fails to land.
Daisy throws a head punch that misses.
Ramsbottom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daisy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Daisy.
Daisy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Daisy blocks a body shot from Ramsbottom.
Ramsbottom jumps guard but Daisy stands there with Ramsbottom around his waist. Ramsbottom gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Ramsbottom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramsbottom tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Daisy smiles and moves away.

Daisy clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Daisy.
Daisy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ramsbottom lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Daisy lands with a light punch inside.
Daisy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ramsbottom successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramsbottom keeping moving, preventing Daisy from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Daisy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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

Ramsbottom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Ramsbottom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Daisy passes Ramsbottom's left leg - he's now in half guard.

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.
Daisy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Daisy controlling from mount.
Ramsbottom is working to get back to half guard.
Daisy controlling from the full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daisy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dangerous Daisy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Ramsbottom's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Daisy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ramsbottom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ramsbottom tries to close the distance and clinch but Daisy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramsbottom misses with a two punch combination.

Ramsbottom has Daisy up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramsbottom goes for a takedown attempt but Daisy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ramsbottom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramsbottom throws a nice looking combination but Daisy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daisy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daisy tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramsbottom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daisy wants to clinch up but Ramsbottom keeps it at a distance.
Ryan Ramsbottom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Daisy has managed to clinch.
Ramsbottom jumps guard but Daisy stands there with Ramsbottom around his waist. Ramsbottom gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Daisy digs a right hand into Ramsbottom's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ramsbottom's gas tank.
Daisy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daisy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramsbottoms head.
Daisy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramsbottoms head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daisy lands a damaging elbow.
Daisy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daisy.
Daisy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daisy lands an elbow just above Ramsbottom 's eye.
Knees to the body from Daisy.
Daisy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daisy landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Daisy.
Daisy scores with a shot to the side of Ramsbottom's head.
Daisy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Daisy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ramsbottom blocks it with crossed arms.
Ramsbottom takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ramsbottom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daisy prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Ramsbottom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daisy.
Daisy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ramsbottom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Daisy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ramsbottom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daisy swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daisy doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramsbottom circles away.
Ramsbottom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daisy's waist but Daisy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ramsbottom off to one side.
Daisy doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramsbottom circles away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Daisy.
Daisy in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ramsbottom is looking for a sweep.
Daisy happy to just control the position for now.
Ramsbottom is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Daisy off and has taken his back!
Ramsbottom is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Daisy up.
Daisy turns into Ramsbottom and is now in his guard.
Ramsbottom tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daisy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramsbottom is keeping the position for now.

Daisy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Ramsbottom shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ramsbottom showed some decent athleticism there.

Ramsbottom seems to be looking for submissions.
Ramsbottom trying to control the action but Daisy is working from the bottom.
Daisy is positioning himself well to prevent Ramsbottom advancing to mount.
Daisy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramsbottom is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ramsbottom is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Daisy to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Ramsbottom tries to free his leg and advance position but Daisy is retaining full guard.
Daisy is pulling down on Ramsbottom's head. It's preventing any offense from Ramsbottom, at least for the moment.
Daisy trying to keep a closed guard but Ramsbottom is proving a slippery customer.

Ramsbottom drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Daisy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ramsbottom has Daisy in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dangerous Daisy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Ramsbottom's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Daisy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Daisy trying to control the action but Ramsbottom is working from the bottom.
Ramsbottom wants to control but Daisy postures up.
Ramsbottom tries to bench press Daisy off him but Daisy keeps the position.
Ramsbottom wants to control but Daisy postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Daisy stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Ramsbottom gets caught flat footed, as Daisy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsbottom wants to sweep here but Daisy controlling him for the moment.

Ramsbottom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ramsbottom is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ramsbottom can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Daisy controls the pace.
Daisy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Daisy is in close to Ramsbottom's body, working some short punches and elbows.

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.

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

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

Daisy scores a takedown into full mount!
Ramsbottom wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Daisy controlling the position easily from mount.
Dangerous Daisy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daisy trying to control but Ramsbottom is having none of it.
Ramsbottom can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Daisy looking to secure an arm triangle but Ramsbottom defends it well.
Ramsbottom takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Daisy prevents Ramsbottom from getting the reversal.
Daisy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ramsbottom is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ramsbottom gets back to half guard.
Daisy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Ramsbottom is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Daisy pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsbottom is not content to let Daisy control the position.

Ramsbottom kicks off Daisy and gets to his feet.

Daisy closes the distance and clinches.
Ramsbottom fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ramsbottom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daisy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Daisy.
Daisy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Daisy on the inside.
Dangerous Daisy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ramsbottom is looking to break free of the clinch but Daisy has double underhooks.
Daisy working aggressively here.
Daisy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Daisy tries a knee to the head but Ramsbottom blocks it.

Ramsbottom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daisy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ryan Ramsbottom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramsbottom fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Ramsbottom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramsbottom throws a nice looking combination but Daisy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dangerous Daisy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Daisy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Dangerous Daisy!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Dangerous Daisy!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Dangerous Daisy!

Dangerous Daisy wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carey Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Clayborne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Supermassive Black Hole by Muse. Phil Clayborne is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Williams
vs
Clayborne

180 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

189 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Nemesis Cage Clothing

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Carey Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Clayborne!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams.

Clayborne has taken the fight to the clinch.
Clayborne is looking to break free of the clinch but Williams has double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Clayborne.
A hook to the body from Clayborne.
Williams jumps guard but Clayborne stands there with Williams around his waist. Williams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Clayborne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Clayborne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clayborne looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Horrible takedown by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Clayborne which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carey Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clayborne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Clayborne is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Williams closes the distance looking to clinch
and Clayborne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Williams moves out of range as Clayborne throws a body kick.
Williams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clayborne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clayborne works the jab nicely.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab, jab by Clayborne - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clayborne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
Clayborne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Clayborne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayborne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clayborne prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Clayborne lands with a left to the head.
Clayborne tries to break the clinch but Williams is controlling the position.
Williams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clayborne is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Clayborne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice combination there by Clayborne.
Clayborne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Williams's head backwards.
Clayborne misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Clayborne.
A bone on bone clash there as Williams blocks the leg kick.
Clayborne lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Clayborne lets loose with a powerful body kick. Williams will feel that in the morning.
Clayborne lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Williams backs up against the cage.
Clayborne explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Clayborne dips to his left and cracks Williams with an uppercut!
Clayborne throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Clayborne drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Clayborne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Williams can't get the takedown.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Williams. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Clayborne breaks from the clinch.
Clayborne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams tries for a takedown but Clayborne circles away easily
and Clayborne counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayborne lands a front kick.

Clayborne has taken the fight to the clinch.

Clayborne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clayborne counters with a stiff right hand.
Clayborne lands with a nice combination. Williams backs away looking to recover.
Clayborne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Clayborne scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Clayborne clinches with his opponent.
Clayborne wants to get back to striking at distance but Williams won't allow it.

Clayborne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A good leg kick by Clayborne.

Clayborne drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Clayborne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Clayborne manages to break the clinch.
Clayborne connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Clayborne scores with a shot to the body.
Clayborne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Williams is rocked!
Clayborne circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Williams drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Clayborne follows Williams to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Clayborne!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Wilkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Wilkinson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Wilkinson
vs
Griffin

197 cm
19
290 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Synergy Nutrition

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, Danny Wilkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mick Griffin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkinson shoots in for a double leg but Griffin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wilkinson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Wilkinson shoots in and bounces Griffin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Griffin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wilkinson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Griffin is looking to improve his position.
Wilkinson working over Griffin with some ground and pound. Griffin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Griffin gets full guard.
Wilkinson throwing strikes from guard but Griffin blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin is striking from the bottom but Wilkinson uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Wilkinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Griffin defends it well.
Griffin tries to kick Wilkinson off but Wilkinson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

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

Griffin has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Wilkinson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Wilkinson!
Griffin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Griffin is looking to improve his position.
Wilkinson wants to stand up but Griffin is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is trying to control but can't.
Griffin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wilkinson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Griffin striking off his back but it's not causing Wilkinson any problems.
Griffin wants to hit a switch here but Wilkinson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Griffin there!
Griffin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Griffin is trying to stand up here but Wilkinson is controlling him well.
Griffin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Griffin is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Wilkinson pulls his head out easily.
Griffin looks gassed!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Wilkinson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice sprawl there from Griffin as Wilkinson shoots in.
Griffin with a lazy takedown attempt

and Wilkinson counters with a single leg into guard. Griffin didn't expect that.
Wilkinson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilkinson won't allow Griffin to sweep him here.

Wilkinson gets to his feet - Griffin follows without any prompting.
Griffin is breathing heavily.

Griffin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin has a closed guard, preventing Wilkinson from standing up.
Griffin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Wilkinson from controlling successfully.
Griffin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Wilkinson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Griffin slips a straight right by Wilkinson.

Wilkinson clinches with his opponent.

Wilkinson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wilkinson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Griffin looking to sit in guard and control but Wilkinson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wilkinson wants to pass the guard but Griffin is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilkinson postures up.
Griffin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Griffin had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wilkinson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Griffin Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wilkinson's back instead.

Griffin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wilkinson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wilkinson just trying to survive but Griffin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Griffin has his opponent's back but Wilkinson is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Griffin.
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt

and Wilkinson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Griffin!

Wilkinson stands up from mount. Strange move.

Wilkinson pushes Griffin up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wilkinson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Griffin tries to avoid it but Wilkinson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Griffin to the ground. Griffin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Wilkinson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Griffin tries to roll over but Wilkinson keeps him under control.

Griffin actively working from the bottom here.
Wilkinson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilkinson wants to advance to full mount but Griffin doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin looking to control.
Griffin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Wilkinson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Griffin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wilkinson has Griffin in his guard.

Griffin stands up and waves to Wilkinson to follow him.

That's two 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.
Wilkinson throws a series of punches but Griffin avoids them all with ease.
Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griffin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilkinson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Griffin moves into the clinch.

Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffin lands with a kick to the temple. Wilkinson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Griffin doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Wilkinson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Griffin is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throws and elbow that misses. Wilkinson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Griffin's guard. Nice move by Wilkinson!
Wilkinson wants to get up but he can't break Griffin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wilkinson stopping the sweep attempt from Griffin.

Griffin is looking for a triangle but Wilkinson pushes his legs off easily.
Danny Wilkinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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.
Wilkinson prevents Griffin from getting back to his feet.
Wilkinson won't allow Griffin to sweep him here.
Griffin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Wilkinson from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Wilkinson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Wilkinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wilkinson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Atkins scores the fight for Danny Wilkinson!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Danny Wilkinson!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Danny Wilkinson!

Danny Wilkinson wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Burling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soto Makikomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burling's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Iron Maiden - Aces High. Nigel Burling has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Burling
vs
Makikomi

172 cm
21
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
23
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nigel Burling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Soto Makikomi!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makikomi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burling tries to close the distance and clinch but Makikomi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makikomi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Makikomi throws a sloppy head kick and Burling moves out of range easily.
Makikomi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makikomi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burling moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burling has a takedown stuffed.
Makikomi throws a head kick but Burling moves out of range.
Makikomi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burling. That did some damage!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Makikomi.
Burling is pushing Makikomi's head away, looking to escape. Makikomi manages to hold on to the position though.

Makikomi stands up.
Burling wants to clinch.

Burling closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Makikomi to the mat! Makikomi manages to get full guard.
Makikomi working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makikomi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Burling has passed into side control.

Burling decides to stand back up.
Makikomi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burling swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burling avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makikomi connects with a high kick.
Burling tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makikomi paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Burling tries to keep at a distance but Makikomi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Makikomi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Makikomi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Burling is keeping busy.
Makikomi tries to pull guard but Burling holds him up against the cage and eventually Makikomi drops back down to his feet.
Burling prevents Makikomi from breaking the clinch.
Burling goes for a takedown attempt but Makikomi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nigel Burling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burling throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makikomi sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Makikomi.

Makikomi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Makikomi won't allow Burling to sweep him here.
Burling seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Burling pushes Makikomi off and scrambles back to his feet.

Makikomi clinches up against the cage.
Makikomi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Burling prevents Makikomi from breaking the clinch.

Burling lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Burling is breathing heavily.
Makikomi gets back to full guard.
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!
Burling trying to control the position from guard on top but Makikomi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makikomi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burling is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Makikomi is looking for a triangle but Burling pushes his legs off easily.
Burling won't allow Makikomi to sweep him here.

Makikomi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Makikomi had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Burling is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Makikomi Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Burling's back instead.
Burling manages to reverse the position and now he's in Makikomi's guard. Nice work there by Burling.
Burling trying to control the position from guard on top but Makikomi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Burling is really struggling to control Makikomi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Makikomi is on top in guard.
Burling has a closed guard, preventing Makikomi from standing up.
Burling is pulling down on Makikomi's head. It's preventing any offense from Makikomi, at least for the moment.
Burling keeping moving, preventing Makikomi from controlling successfully.
Makikomi looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burling is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Soto Makikomi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Makikomi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Makikomi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burling thows a body shot but no joy.

Burling clinches.
A short right from Burling.

Burling has Makikomi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Burling pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Makikomi tumbling to the mat - Burling dives into Makikomi's guard.
Makikomi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burling looking to pass the guard.

Makikomi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burling gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makikomi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Makikomi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makikomi throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Burling tries to free his leg and advance position but Makikomi is retaining full guard.
Burling postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Makikomi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Burling decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Makikomi, up you get!
Burling connects with a single shot there.
Burling misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Burling gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Makikomi pulls Burling into guard.
Makikomi looking to control.
Makikomi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burling is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burling landing some decent shots from guard.
Burling with a nice head shot there.
Makikomi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Burling!
Burling is desperately trying to improve his position but Makikomi has a good base and remains in mount.
Makikomi lands with some strikes.
Burling gets back to half guard.
Burling is trying to get back to full guard.

Makikomi wants to work for an arm triangle but Burling is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Burling has one foot on Makikomi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makikomi tries to clinch but Burling is having none of it.
Makikomi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Makikomi throws a nice head kick!
Burling shoots in but no luck this time.
A good leg kick by Makikomi.
Makikomi throws a head kick that Burling semi-blocks.
Makikomi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burling's calf.
Makikomi misses with a takedown attempt - Burling sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Burling throws a shot to the body.
Burling gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Makikomi counters with a head kick. That will keep Burling thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Burling tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Makikomi forces Burling back against the cage and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Makikomi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Burling crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Makikomi - the referee stops the clock and Burling gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Makikomi. Burling manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Makikomi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Makikomi throws a head kick but Burling moves out of range.
Makikomi throws a head kick that half lands.
Nigel Burling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burling tries to clinch there but Makikomi circles away.
Makikomi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burling closes this distance looking for a takedown but Makikomi circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nigel Burling. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Makikomi clinches up with Burling and pushes him back against the cage.
Makikomi scores a nice knee to the body.
Makikomi blocks an uppercut.

Makikomi pulls guard effortlessly.

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

A close second round but Soto Makikomi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Makikomi lands with a slapping head kick.
Makikomi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Makikomi scoring well with a low kick there.
Makikomi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burling's calf.

Burling scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee warns Makikomi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Burling lands a big shot there that rocks Makikomi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Makikomi is desperately trying to improve his position but Burling has a good base and remains in mount.
Burling landing punches.
Makikomi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Makikomi looking for submissions off his back.
Makikomi tries to kick Burling off but Burling keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makikomi is looking to improve his position.

Makikomi is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Burling pulls his head out easily.
Makikomi is looking to escape.
Burling perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A chopping leg kick lands by Makikomi.
Makikomi shoots in but no luck this time.
Burling fails with the takedown.
Makikomi pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two 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.
Makikomi tries to close the distance and clinch but Burling swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Burling shoots in and bounces Makikomi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Burling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makikomi has momentary wrist control but Burling slips an elbow through the middle.
Burling scoring with some ground and pound.
Makikomi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Makikomi working the ground and pound effectively.
Burling tries to hold on but Makikomi postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makikomi with shots to the head and body - Burling looks very uncomfortable down there.
Makikomi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Burling?
Makikomi avoids the attempt from Burling to control.
Burling taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makikomi dominating with strikes here.
Burling on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burling tries to get out of the position.
Burling wants to hold on but Makikomi pushes him away.
Burling is working to get back to half guard.
Makikomi landing shots from mount.
Burling working to try and regain half guard.

Makikomi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Makikomi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burling can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Makikomi.
Makikomi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Burling looks a forlorn figure.
Makikomi cracks Burling with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Burling throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Burling is looking to get to half guard.
Burling is working hard here to advance position.
Makikomi lands a heavy elbow.

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 Nigel Burling.
I think Makikomi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Soto Makikomi!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Soto Makikomi!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Soto Makikomi!

Soto Makikomi wins by unanimous decision!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Powers
vs
Griffin

190 cm
22
214 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Crippler's Corner

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, Austin Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Griffin!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Powers. Powers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Griffin stuns Powers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Powers looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffin is just out of range.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Powers avoids it well.
Powers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Powers scores a takedown into full mount!
Griffin is trying to stand up.
BOOM! Powers connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Griffin is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Powers controlling from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powers landing strikes from the mount and Griffin is in trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet.
Powers 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.
Powers lands a nice shot to the head.
Powers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Griffin looks a forlorn figure.
Powers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Griffin is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Powers has taken his back!
Griffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Powers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Powers has got one arm under Griffin's chin. This could be trouble... Griffin trying to control the other hand but Powers gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Griffin has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Austin Powers!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Fatsack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and sparka man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that sparka man was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Fatsack
vs
man

188 cm
19
215 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Battle Bars Inc.

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Fatsack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, sparka man!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatsack tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but man swivels and escapes.
Fatsack shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has man pinned against the cage. man gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fatsack has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Fatsack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Fatsack or perhaps it was just good defense by man which made him look bad.

Fatsack gets the takedown into side control.
man is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fatsack off and has taken his back!
Fatsack has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
man trying to control momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
man controlling well, preventing Fatsack from escaping the position.

man is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
man lands a shot to the head.

man is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fatsack knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fatsack for a finish.
Fatsack tries to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatsack breaks man's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fatsack connects with a couple of short punches.
Fatsack throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as man works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fatsack is breathing heavily.
man looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fatsack thows a big elbow that misses.
Fatsack in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fatsack fails with the takedown.
Fatsack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
man 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.
Fatsack looks for a takedown but man sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

man gets a clinch.
man tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fatsack just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
man can't get the takedown.

man lands a takedown into guard.
man wants to control from the top but Fatsack keeps moving.
man prevents Fatsack from getting back to his feet.
man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fatsack is keeping the position for now.
Fatsack 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fatsack is on top in guard.
man manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fatsack throwing hammer fists to the chest of man. What's that going to do exactly?
Fatsack is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
man lands with some strikes.
Fatsack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fatsack will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
man stuffs the takedown.
man throws a combination. Fatsack tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fatsack clinches but man breaks the clinch
and man counters with a straight right hand.
Fatsack misses with a takedown attempt

and man counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Fatsack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
man performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatsack is looking for a sweep. man is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
man is looking to advance position but Fatsack won't allow it.
Fatsack tries to roll over but man keeps him under control.
Fatsack punching from the bottom.

man stands up out of the half guard.
man cracks Fatsack with a good jab.
Dick Fatsack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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

and man counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fatsack!
Fatsack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

man looking for a guillotine from mount but Fatsack is having none of it.
Fatsack regains half guard.
man winds up and cracks Fatsack with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Fatsack is defending against the submission attempts here by man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatsack manages to get to full guard.
Fatsack wants to sweep but no luck.
Fatsack is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fatsack doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
man passes Fatsack's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fatsack trying to get back to full guard but man takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Fatsack wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Fatsack is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fatsack gets the takedown into side control.
sparka man has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fatsack tries to score with some ground and pound. man controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fatsack lands some shots froms side control.
The strikes coming from Fatsack are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Fatsack has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fatsack looks to clinch

and man counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by man.
Fatsack wants to sweep but no luck.
man is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fatsack lands a decent punch to the body there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatsack striking off his back but it's not causing man any problems.
Fatsack trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
man looking to pass the guard.

Fatsack uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fatsack darts in trying to clinch

and man counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fatsack works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatsack is looking to stand up but man isn't so interested in that idea.

Fatsack pushes man off and gets back to his feet.

Fatsack feints and as man raises his hands in defense, Fatsack changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Fatsack stands and steps away. man gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
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!
Fatsack has his takedown stuffed

and man counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
man trying to control the position from guard on top but Fatsack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as man accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
man tries to free his leg and advance position but Fatsack is retaining full guard.
Fatsack lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for man!
Fatsack cracks man with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fatsack with a couple of short strikes.
Fatsack raining down shots from the mount!
man is in a horrible position here. Fatsack smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fatsack landing punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
man can't escape the position.
The referee warns man that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

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 Dick Fatsack.
Well man has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for sparka man!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for sparka man!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for sparka man!

sparka man wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between mr gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Cobsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

gold
vs
Cobsen

183 cm
18
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
193 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, mr gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Cobsen!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
gold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cobsen.
Cobsen tries to close the distance and clinch but gold swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Cobsen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cobsen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cobsen wants to clinch.

Cobsen moves into the clinch.
Cobsen gets underhooks to prevent gold's takedown attempt.
gold goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cobsen prevents it.
Cobsen lands a nice knee to the body.
gold is working for takedown but Cobsen is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for mr gold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cobsen is trying to maintain a safe position but gold gets an underhook and turns Cobsen into the cage.
gold is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
gold tries to pull guard but Cobsen holds him up against the cage and eventually gold drops back down to his feet.
gold avoids the elbow strike from Cobsen, against the cage.
Cobsen gets underhooks to prevent gold's takedown attempt.
Cobsen is looking to control gold's arms but gold gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cobsen has his back to the cage.
Cobsen lands an elbow inside.
gold takes an elbow to the forehead.
gold changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cobsen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A low kick from gold is predictable there

and Cobsen counters by clinching up.
gold can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobsen lands a nice shot to the body.
gold wants a takedown.
Cobsen stops a takedown attempt from gold.
Cobsen connects with a knee to the head.
gold is breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cobsen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cobsen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cobsen lands a nice elbow.
Cobsen lands an elbow just above gold 's eye.
Cobsen lands an elbow inside.
gold drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cobsen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cobsen lands an elbow inside that gold shrugs off.
A knee to the head by Cobsen.
Cobsen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cobsen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cobsen lands a knee to the body.

gold pulls guard.
gold trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
gold looking to control but Cobsen passes into half guard.
Cobsen trying to control the action but gold is working from the bottom.

gold looking for submissions off his back.
gold trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
gold trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Cobsen looking to control but gold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cobsen content just to control the position here.
gold is looking to improve his position but Cobsen isn't that keen on the idea.

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.
gold tries to hold on but Cobsen pushes him away.
gold keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cobsen avoids the attempt from gold to control.
gold can't escape the position.
Cobsen controlling from mount.
gold tries to reverse the position but Cobsen maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

gold misses with a wild combination.
Cobsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
gold circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joe Cobsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobsen is looking to clinch but gold is avoiding it.
gold with a poor takedown

and Cobsen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cobsen.
Cobsen crunches a lovely knee into gold's ribcage.
Cobsen lands an elbow that stopped gold in his tracks for a moment.
Cobsen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cobsen lands an elbow inside that gold shrugs off.
gold has Cobsen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cobsen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cobsen lands an elbow that stopped gold in his tracks for a moment.
gold is looking to break free of the clinch but Cobsen has double underhooks.
gold is working for takedown but Cobsen is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for mr gold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
gold tries to pull guard but Cobsen won't allow it.
Cobsen lands a nice elbow.
Cobsen connects with a knee to the head.
Cobsen is looking to control gold's arms but gold gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cobsen has his back to the cage.
gold goes for a takedown attempt but Cobsen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Cobsen rushes gold and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobsen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
gold tries to break the clinch but Cobsen is controlling the position.
gold is trying to break the clinch but Cobsen has him pressed against the cage.
Cobsen prevents gold from breaking the clinch.
gold takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cobsen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning gold up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Cobsen.
Nice elbow from Cobsen.
Cobsen has gold pushed against the cage.
Cobsen receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

gold ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. gold no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
gold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
gold manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
gold controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
gold tries to control but Cobsen wriggling away.
gold prevents Cobsen from getting the reversal.
gold controlling from the full mount.
Cobsen is in a horrible position here. gold smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

gold with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
gold throwing strikes here but Cobsen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cobsen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
gold sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
gold avoids the attempt from Cobsen to control.
gold fails to take his opponent's back.
The referee warns Cobsen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

gold swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cobsen is now in gold's guard. A big mistake from gold there, giving up the dominant position!
gold has control of Cobsen's left arm, preventing Cobsen from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Cobsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Cobsen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with gold, pushing him back against the cage.
gold goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cobsen prevents it.

gold has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cobsen regains guard immediately.
Cobsen is looking to stand up but gold isn't so interested in that idea.
gold slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
gold looking to pass the guard.

gold has gone for a leg lock! Cobsen slips out almost immediately though and dives into gold's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
gold wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cobsen is now in half guard.
gold wants to control but Cobsen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
gold manages to get to full guard.
Cobsen wants to control from the top but gold keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cobsen postures up.
gold is pulling down on Cobsen's head. It's preventing any offense from Cobsen, at least for the moment.
gold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
gold shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
gold closes the distance and clinches up with Cobsen, looking for a takedown. gold pushes Cobsen against the cage but Cobsen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for mr gold. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cobsen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cobsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobsen prevents gold from breaking the clinch.
gold takes an elbow to the forehead.
gold has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cobsen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
gold tries for a takedown but Cobsen manages to get underhooks.
Cobsen lands an elbow inside.
Cobsen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cobsen stalling against the cage.
Cobsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobsen lands a damaging elbow.
gold takes an elbow to the forehead.

gold has Cobsen pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. gold pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cobsen tumbling to the mat - gold dives into Cobsen's guard.
gold is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
gold postures up.
gold looking to pass the guard.
gold wants to control from the top but Cobsen keeps moving.

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 mr gold.
I think Cobsen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Joe Cobsen!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Joe Cobsen!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Joe Cobsen!

Joe Cobsen wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boris Cekada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris McDonald will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Cekada
vs
McDonald

178 cm
19
163 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

191 cm
23
159 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Sub Zero
Proof Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Cekada!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald drops his hands momentarily and Cekada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boris Cekada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Cekada.
Cekada misses with a low kick.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cekada pinned against the cage. Cekada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A punch combination from Cekada misses.
Cekada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Cekada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McDonald is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cekada looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
Cekada looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cekada lands an overhand right.
McDonald tries to clinch but Cekada is having none of it.
McDonald looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald tries to clinch but Cekada is having none of it.
McDonald takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

McDonald is rocked!
Cekada drops McDonald with a straight right hand, right on the button! Cekada follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Cekada!
Boris Cekada retains his lightweight title!