Cage Legends 20 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between dylan bombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moore has chosen Within Temptation - Our Solemn Hour as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jay Moore enters the cage!

bombo
vs
Moore

195 cm
22
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, dylan bombo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Moore!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moore clinches up against the cage.

bombo manages to pull guard.
Moore is fighting to break bombo's control of his arms but bombo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
bombo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

bombo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moore landing with the ground and pound.
bombo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Moore wants to stand and escape but instead bombo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moore is working an open guard so bombo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Moore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moore scores with a one two! bombo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jay Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
bombo misses with a series of wild punches.
Moore fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A good leg kick by Moore.

Moore looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Moore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moore throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
bombo controlling the position well.

bombo has one foot on Moore's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
bombo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moore swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Moore changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. bombo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Moore looks gassed!
Moore taking a break here but bombo is having none of it and regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

bombo manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore looks to clinch

and bombo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Moore's guard.
bombo throwing strikes from guard but Moore blocks nicely.
bombo advances position into side control!
bombo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

bombo stands up.
Moore tries to clinch up

so bombo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore keeping moving, preventing bombo from controlling successfully.

Moore working for a triangle but bombo defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moore keeping moving, preventing bombo from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

dylan bombo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Moore throws a head kick that bombo semi-blocks.
Moore gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and bombo counters with a nice double leg into guard.

bombo drops back looking for a leg! Moore is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moore manages to kick bombo off! bombo jumps back into Moore's guard.
Moore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
bombo won't allow Moore to get back to his feet.
bombo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
bombo advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bombo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Moore tries to improve his position but bombo has taken his back! bombo has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Moore tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! bombo pushes Moore away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). dylan bombo!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Helm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Helm
vs
Nelson

215 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

195 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Mick Helm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeff Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Helm.
Nelson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Helm misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Helm fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Helm closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Helm is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Helm is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Helm decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Helm shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mick Helm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson fails with the takedown.
Helm with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nelson counters with a series of strikes. Helm will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helm throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nelson's waist but Nelson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Helm off to one side.

Helm shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nelson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Helm thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nelson looking to control.
Helm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Helm from controlling successfully.
Nelson is looking to stand up but Helm isn't so interested in that idea.

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

Helm closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Helm is looking for a kimura but Nelson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Helm to get the leverage.
Nelson 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.
Helm not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nelson is refusing to be controlled, as Helm sits in half guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Helm is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nelson is just riding it out for now. Helm eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Helm is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Helm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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.
Helm is keen to just control but Nelson is a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Helm tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nelson swivels and escapes.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nelson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Helm's waist but Helm gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nelson off to one side.

Nelson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Helm is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nelson wants a takedown but no success here.

Helm drags the fight down to the ground.
Nelson stopping the sweep attempt from Helm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nelson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nelson is just content to waste time from the top position. Helm takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Helm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nelson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Helm escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nelson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nelson trying to control but Helm is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Helm has a closed guard, preventing Nelson from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Helm wants to sweep but no luck.
Helm is working hard here to advance position.
Nelson trying to control but Helm is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helm will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Helm looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nelson!

Helm moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Nelson has worked his arm free - good work by Nelson!
The ground and pound from Helm seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nelson is not content to let Helm control the position.
Nelson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to lock up and control but Helm gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Helm with shots to the head and body - Nelson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Helm trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mick Helm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Helm goes for an armbar but Nelson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nelson.
Helm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

Helm looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Helm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Mick Helm dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Helm misses with a takedown

and Nelson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nelson.
Helm trying to control the position.

Helm has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Nelson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Helm has tightened it up now! Nelson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mick Helm!

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 Charlie Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaz Ghonda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaz Ghonda is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Bronson
vs
Ghonda

205 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
21
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gaz Ghonda!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ghonda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bronson misses with the combination.
Ghonda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bronson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ghonda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bronson doesn't manage to clinch there - Ghonda circles away.
Bronson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ghonda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab, jab by Ghonda - just one landing.

It looks like Charlie Bronson has been cut.
Bronson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bronson is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghonda lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ghonda is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bronson scores with a punch to the head.
Ghonda drops Bronson with a beautiful combination! Bronson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ghonda is looking for the KO!
Ghonda misses with a few strikes there.

Ghonda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bronson to the mat! Bronson manages to get full guard.
Ghonda must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ghonda trying to control but Bronson is working from the bottom.
Ghonda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bronson keeping moving, preventing Ghonda from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bronson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ghonda should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bronson has tightened it up now! Ghonda should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Charlie Bronson!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Wonder Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sherman Stafford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stafford has chosen Sherman's too sexy as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Wonder Watson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Wonder Watson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Watson
vs
Stafford

200 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

186 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Wonder Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sherman Stafford!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stafford stuffs the takedown.
Watson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Watson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Stafford looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Watson tries to kick Stafford off but Stafford keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Watson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stafford keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stafford prevents Watson from standing back up.
Stafford content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stafford's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Watson looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stafford is controlling the pace.
Stafford wants to free his trapped foot but Watson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stafford looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Watson is trying to get back to full guard.
Stafford stalling.

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.
Watson trying to control but Stafford postures up.
Well, if Stafford is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Despite being in the dominant position, Sherman Stafford just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Watson is looking to clinch.
Watson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stafford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Watson shoots and misses

and Stafford counters with a shoot takedown. Watson fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wonder Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson is breathing heavily.
Stafford advances position into side control!
Stafford controlling the position from side mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stafford is controlling him well.
Stafford is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Watson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

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.
Watson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stafford slows the pace down.

Despite being in the dominant position, Sherman Stafford just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Watson misses with a takedown attempt

and Stafford counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stafford sitting and controlling from the half guard.
I looks like Stafford might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sherman Stafford 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.

Watson has his takedown stuffed

and Stafford counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Watson's face as Stafford controls the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Despite being in the dominant position, Sherman Stafford just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stafford works his foot free and advances to mount.
Watson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Watson tries to hold on but Stafford pushes him away.
Stafford controlling from mount.
Watson tries to hold on but Stafford postures up.
Stafford controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Watson is trying desperately to improve position.
Stafford controlling from the full mount.
Watson is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
Watson has given up his back.
Stafford trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Watson doesn't escape.
Watson is trying to stand back up.
Well, with Stafford on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Watson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
What can Watson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Despite being in the dominant position, Sherman Stafford just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Watson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Watson lands in his opponent's guard.
Watson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stafford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stafford seems keen to control Watson's posture.
Let's hope that Stafford has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stafford fails with a takedown attempt.
Watson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stafford in his tracks.

Watson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stafford looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stafford wants to control but Watson postures up.
Sherman Stafford has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stafford regains half guard.
Watson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stafford works his way to full guard. Good work.
Watson wants to control from the top but Stafford keeps moving.
Watson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stafford has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stafford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Watson postures up in Stafford's guard and throws a big left but Stafford blocks it.
Stafford has control of Watson's left arm, preventing Watson from doing any damage.
Watson wants to pass the guard but Stafford is keeping the position.
Stafford seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Watson wants to stand but Stafford has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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.
Stafford controlling Watson's posture.
Stafford wants to sweep here but Watson controlling him for the moment.
Stafford has control of Watson's left arm, preventing Watson from doing any damage.

Despite being in the dominant position, Sherman Stafford just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stafford avoids the head kick by Watson.
Stafford fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stafford circles away from the clinch attempt

and Stafford decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Watson's guard.
Stafford wants to pass the guard but Watson is keeping the position.
Stafford is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stafford pushes down on Watson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stafford trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson is looking for a sweep. Stafford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stafford looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wonder Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sherman Stafford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Watson manages to get to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sherman Stafford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stafford winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sherman Stafford!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Rautakangas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rautakangas comes to the cage accompanied by Time To Send Someone Away by José González. Miles Carter has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jorma Rautakangas's chin.

Rautakangas
vs
Carter

212 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
234 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorma Rautakangas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Miles Carter!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rautakangas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rautakangas with the ground and pound but Carter uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rautakangas postures up in Carter's guard and throws a big left but Carter blocks it.
Rautakangas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rautakangas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carter is keeping the position for now.
Rautakangas postures up in Carter's guard and throws a big left but Carter blocks it.
Rautakangas throws and elbow that misses. Carter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rautakangas's guard. Nice move by Carter!
Rautakangas wants to get back to his feet but Carter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rautakangas looking for a sweep. Not yet Rautakangas, not yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rautakangas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carter but Carter pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Carter rushes Rautakangas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Carter breaks the clinch.
Rautakangas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carter pinned against the cage. Carter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown by Rautakangas or perhaps it was just good defense by Carter which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorma Rautakangas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rautakangas is breathing heavily.
Carter throws a series of punches but Rautakangas avoids them all with ease.
Carter tries to bum rush Rautakangas with a series of wild strikes but Rautakangas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carter misses with a jab, cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rautakangas.
Carter fails to land with a series of punches.

Carter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rautakangas prevents Carter from breaking the clinch.
Carter has had enough of the clinch but Rautakangas keeps him there for the moment.
Rautakangas keeps control of Carter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Carter 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.
Rautakangas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Carter prevents it.
Carter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Carter is trying to break free.
Rautakangas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Carter is trying to break free.
Rautakangas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carter pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter cracks Rautakangas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

It looks like Jorma Rautakangas has been cut.
Carter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carter drops Rautakangas with a nice combination! Carter dives into Rautakangas's guard, looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rautakangas wants to sweep but no luck.

Carter gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Miles Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Carter moves into the clinch successfully.
Carter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rautakangas has him pressed against the cage.

Carter breaks from the clinch.
Carter tries to clinch but Rautakangas moves out of range.

Carter instigates a clinch.

Carter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rautakangas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carter thuds a left hand into Rautakangas's body.
Carter lands a jab-cross combination.

Jorma Rautakangas's cut is getting worse.
Carter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Carter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rautakangas paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter tries to clinch up but Rautakangas circles away and keeps his distance.
Carter tries to clinch up but Rautakangas circles away and keeps his distance.

Carter instigates a clinch.
Rautakangas prevents Carter from breaking the clinch.
Carter is trying to break the clinch but Rautakangas has him pressed against the cage.
Rautakangas prevents Carter from breaking the clinch.
Carter is looking to break free of the clinch but Rautakangas has double underhooks.

Carter breaks the clinch.
Carter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rautakangas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rautakangas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carter but Carter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Jorma Rautakangas's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A nice combination there by Carter.
Rautakangas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carter.
Carter throws a series of punches but Rautakangas avoids them all with ease.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rautakangas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carter swinging wilding here.
Carter throws a series of punches but Rautakangas avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Carter gets a clinch.

Rautakangas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rautakangas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carter.
Carter throws a right and a left that Rautakangas avoids nicely.
Carter throws a nice looking combination but Rautakangas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carter tries to clinch up

and Rautakangas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rautakangas is looking to stand up but Carter won't let him.
Rautakangas throws a strike but Carter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rautakangas throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miles Carter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorma Rautakangas'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.

Rautakangas shoots for a double leg takedown but Carter sprawls well. He's pushed Rautakangas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carter misses with the combination.
Rautakangas fails to land the takedown.
Carter throws a right hand that Rautakangas ducks under and follows up with a left that Rautakangas also avoids with ease.
Miles Carter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carter misses with a double jab

and Rautakangas counters with a single leg into guard. Carter didn't expect that.
Rautakangas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rautakangas stops Carter from standing up.
Rautakangas trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Carter manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Carter forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rautakangas throws a strike from the bottom but Carter passes into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter happy to just control the position for now.

Carter has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rautakangas shoots for a takedown but Carter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorma Rautakangas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter tries to bum rush Rautakangas with a series of wild strikes but Rautakangas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horrible takedown by Rautakangas or perhaps it was just good defense by Carter which made him look bad.
Rautakangas shoots for a takedown but Carter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Carter clinches up against the cage.
Carter can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rautakangas goes for a takedown attempt but Carter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Carter fails to land with a series of punches.
Carter lands with a nice combination. Rautakangas backs away looking to recover.
Carter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Miles Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rautakangas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carter keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Carter!
Rautakangas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carter.
Carter throws a series of punches but Rautakangas moves out of range.
Rautakangas shoots in but no luck this time.
Carter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Jeez, Jorma Rautakangas's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Carter throws a series of strikes that have Rautakangas backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rautakangas moves in looking to clinch but Carter pushes him off.
Carter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rautakangas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carter circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rautakangas closes the distance and clinches up with Carter, looking for a takedown. Rautakangas pushes Carter against the cage but Carter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carter misses with a two punch combination.
Carter throws a right and a left that Rautakangas avoids nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rautakangas misses with a takedown attempt - Carter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rautakangas tries for a takedown but Carter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rautakangas keeps the fight on the outside.
Carter lands with a nice combination. Rautakangas backs away looking to recover.
Carter looks to land a combination. Rautakangas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rautakangas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rautakangas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carter.
Carter throws a series of punches but Rautakangas avoids them all with ease.
Rautakangas fails to land the takedown.
Carter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rautakangas shoots for a double leg takedown but Carter sprawls well. He's pushed Rautakangas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carter is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Carter.
Carter throws a nice looking combination but Rautakangas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rautakangas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carter swivels and escapes.
Rautakangas tries to close the distance and clinch but Carter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carter throws a nice looking combination but Rautakangas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rautakangas backs up against the cage.
Rautakangas misses with a looping right.
Carter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Rautakangas.
Rautakangas working the head and body with strikes.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Carter. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes there by Rautakangas.
Rautakangas scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rautakangas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Carter has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rautakangas but great work by Carter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miles Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jorma Rautakangas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Carter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rautakangas dodges the punch combination from Carter.
Carter stuffs the takedown.
Rautakangas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carter throws a right hand that Rautakangas ducks under and follows up with a left that Rautakangas also avoids with ease.
Carter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rautakangas keeps the fight on the outside.
Rautakangas fails with a takedown attempt.
Carter looks to land a combination but Rautakangas avoids it well.
Carter scores with a one two! Rautakangas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rautakangas fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorma Rautakangas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Carter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rautakangas backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter throws a combination. Rautakangas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Carter wants to clinch.
Rautakangas dodges the punch combination from Carter.
Carter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Carter misses with a wild combination.

Rautakangas has taken the fight to the clinch.

Rautakangas breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rautakangas.
Carter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rautakangas.
Carter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Carter misses with a double jab

and Rautakangas counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Carter's guard now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Carter pushes Rautakangas off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rautakangas closes the distance and clinches up with Carter, looking for a takedown. Rautakangas pushes Carter against the cage but Carter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rautakangas.
Carter misses with a two punch combination.
Rautakangas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carter clinches but Rautakangas breaks the clinch

and Rautakangas counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Carter!
Rautakangas trying to control but Carter is having none of it.
Rautakangas working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rautakangas with good strikes from the mount here!
Rautakangas thowing shots but they're missing.
You get the feeling that Carter really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jorma Rautakangas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rautakangas looking to finish with strikes here!
Carter avoids a strike by Rautakangas and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Rautakangas's guard! Fantastic escape!
Rautakangas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rautakangas tries to get out of the position.
Rautakangas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carter is one step ahead there.
Jorma Rautakangas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Rautakangas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Rautakangas is working an open guard so Carter takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Carter looks to land a combination but Rautakangas avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter scores with a hook.
Carter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rautakangas.
A jab from Rautakangas misses.
Miles Carter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carter stuffs the takedown attempt from Rautakangas. Rautakangas gets slowly back to his feet.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miles Carter!

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FIGHT
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anders Lundin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seamus Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seamus Brady has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Lundin
vs
Brady

175 cm
23
175 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

178 cm
21
176 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Anders Lundin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Seamus Brady!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lundin clinches up against the cage.

Lundin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Brady tries to roll over but Lundin keeps him under control.
Lundin working the head and body with strikes.
Lundin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lundin prevents Brady from improving his position.
Lundin working over Brady with some ground and pound. Brady looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brady trying to control here.
Lundin working over Brady with some ground and pound. Brady looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Lundin is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Brady as he works his way to full guard.
Lundin tries to free his leg and advance position but Brady is retaining full guard.
Lundin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brady is proving hard to escape from.
Lundin stops Brady from standing up.
Brady manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lundin manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brady looking to pass the guard.
Brady stops Lundin from standing up.
Brady forces his way into half guard.
Brady is pressing down on Lundin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lundin is holding on for now.
Brady throwing shots but Lundin is blocking nicely.
Brady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lundin keeps working.
Lundin wants to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lundin shoots in looking for a takedown. Brady tries to sprawl out of it but Lundin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brady manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Brady moves into range and clinches up with Lundin.

That's two 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.
Lundin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lundin tries to pull guard but Brady holds him up against the cage and eventually Lundin drops back down to his feet.
Lundin digs a right hand into Brady's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brady's gas tank.
Brady tries to break the clinch but Lundin is controlling the position.

Lundin has hold of one of Brady's legs. Brady is fighting the takedown attempt but Lundin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lundin is breathing heavily.

Brady has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lundin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brady is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brady thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Brady throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brady tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundin tries to escape the position.

Brady is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Brady doesn't have the hooks in and Lundin manages to turn into his guard.
Lundin looking to sit in guard and control but Brady gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lundin 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.
Brady wants to control from the top but Lundin keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brady stopping the sweep attempt from Lundin.
Brady trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lundin's guard.
Brady wants to control from the top but Lundin keeps moving.

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

Lundin has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Brady off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Brady closes the distance but Lundin moves to the side

and Lundin counters by clinching up.
Lundin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brady backwards.
Lundin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brady just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anders Lundin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brady is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lundin is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anders Lundin dominated that round.
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.

Lundin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brady misses with a wild combination.
Brady has a takedown stuffed.
Lundin blocks the body kick.
Lundin shoots in but no luck this time.
Anders Lundin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lundin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brady tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Lundin counters with a takedown into side control.
Brady throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Lundin trying to control the action but Brady is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brady manages to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady moves into full guard.
Lundin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Brady working for a triangle but Lundin defends it easily.
Lundin chips away with some ground and pound.
Brady wants to stand up but Lundin is controlling him.
Lundin postures up and lands a big shot to Brady's brow.
Lundin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brady wants to stand but Lundin is controlling the position.
Lundin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brady swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two 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.
Brady tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lundin tries for a takedown but Brady sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anders Lundin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brady clinches but Lundin breaks the clinch

and Lundin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brady has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lundin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brady jumps guard but Lundin stands there with Brady around his waist. Brady gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brady gets underhooks to prevent Lundin's takedown attempt.

Brady breaks from the clinch.

Brady gets a clinch.
Brady wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Lundin gets control of Brady's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lundin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

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

Lundin is working an open guard so Brady takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lundin scores a takedown into full mount!
Lundin lands a big elbow.
Brady is looking to improve his position but Lundin isn't that keen on the idea.
Brady wants to control but Lundin is having none of it.

Lundin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Brady wants to hold on but Lundin pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Brady looks a forlorn figure.
Lundin landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Brady wants to hold on but Lundin pushes him away.
Lundin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Brady really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lundin scoring with strikes but Brady is staying in there.
Lundin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

Lundin working for a submission but Brady is keeping him at bay.
Lundin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anders Lundin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Brady looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Brady shoots in and bounces Lundin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brady trying to control the position from guard on top but Lundin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lundin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brady's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brady with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brady wants to control from the top but Lundin keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lundin looking for a guillotine here but Brady defends easily.

Brady decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Brady closes the distance but Lundin moves to the side

and Lundin counters with a shoot takedown. Brady fights it but they end up in guard.
Lundin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brady is keeping the position for now.
Lundin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Brady looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady looking to control.
Lundin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Lundin has gone for a leg lock! Brady slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lundin's guard.
Lundin wants to sweep but no luck.
Lundin trying to strike off his back.
Brady would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Brady stays in close to Lundin's body and controls the position.
Brady trying to control the position from guard on top but Lundin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady wants to pass the guard but Lundin is keeping the position.
Lundin keeping moving, preventing Brady from controlling successfully.
Lundin wants to sweep but no luck.
Anders Lundin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brady throws a nice looking combination but Lundin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

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

Lundin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brady wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lundin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brady for as long as he can get away with.
Lundin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brady does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brady regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lundin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lundin wants to control but Brady is keeping him busy.
Seamus Brady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lundin tries to get to his feet but Brady is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Lundin in his guard.

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 Anders Lundin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lundin, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anders Lundin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between BATT SMITH (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

SMITH
vs
Pudzianowski

199 cm
21
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, BATT SMITH!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SMITH tries to close the distance and clinch but Pudzianowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pudzianowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
SMITH takes a jab right on the kisser.

It looks like BATT SMITH has been cut.
Pudzianowski moves out of range as SMITH throws a body kick.
Pudzianowski drops SMITH with a straight right hand, right on the button! Pudzianowski 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 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mariusz Pudzianowski!
Mariusz Pudzianowski is the new super heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reine Spa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Nana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nana's choice of entrance music: Diamonds From Sierra Leone. Reine Spa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Spa
vs
Nana

190 cm
19
220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

225 cm
20
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Reine Spa !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Prince Nana!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nana tries to bum rush Spa with a series of wild strikes but Spa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spa dodges the punch combination from Nana.
Nana stalks Spa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Spa 's face. Spa staggers backwards, shaken.

Spa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Spa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nana is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Spa moves to the back.
Nana manages to reverse the position and now he's in Spa 's guard. Nice work there by Nana.
Spa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nana's guard.
Nana is trying to keep Spa in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nana looking for a sweep. Not yet Nana, not yet.
Nana wants to stand up but Spa is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nana is trying to keep Spa in close.
Spa looking to pass the guard.
Nana controls Spa momentarily but Spa frees himself.
Spa forces his way into half guard.
Nana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Nana moves in looking to clinch but Spa pushes him off.

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.
Spa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Spa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nana sprawls well initially but Spa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nana really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spa . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Spa seems to be working for a kimura but Nana defends the submission attempt.
Nana tries to roll over but Spa keeps him under control.
Nana is looking to control Spa 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nana avoid being mounted?
Nana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spa .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nana tries to get to full guard but Spa has control of the leg.
Nana is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nana flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Spa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nana.

Spa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nana's guard.
Spa throwing strikes from guard but Nana blocks nicely.
Spa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spa wants to pass the guard but Nana is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spa forces his way into half guard.
Nana looks gassed!
Nana wants to get back to full guard.

Spa seems to be looking for submissions.
Spa is keen to just control but Nana is a slippery customer.
Spa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nana!
Spa throws some wild stikes that Nana manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reine Spa dominated that round.
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.

Spa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nana with a poor takedown

and Spa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nana tries to kick Spa off but Spa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Spa seems to be looking for submissions.
Nana trying to hold on to Spa 's head to control him but Spa postures up.
Nana is trying to get back to full guard.

Spa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nana doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spa .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nana is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spa .

Nana is defending against the submission attempts here by Spa .
Nana is trying to maintain the position but Spa is very close to passing his half guard.

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.
Spa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nana defending well though.
Nana avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spa .
Spa passes the guard and advances to mount!

Spa looking to secure an arm triangle but Nana defends it well.
Nana blocking the ground and pound.
Reine Spa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spa throwing strikes here but Nana is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Spa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Spa prevents Nana from getting the reversal.
Nana wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Nana is really stuck here.

Spa has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Nana is defending well but eventually Spa manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Nana has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Reine Spa !
Reine Spa retains his heavyweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kukka Multa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Multa comes to the cage accompanied by Pain - Monkey Business. Brandon Couture will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Multa
vs
Couture

164 cm
22
154 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
152 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Takomo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kukka Multa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Couture!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Multa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Couture lands with a nice body punch.
Couture connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

It looks like Kukka Multa has been cut.
Couture bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Multa! He dives into his guard looking to finish!

Multa is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Multa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Couture doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Couture manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oh Multa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Multa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Multa seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture preventing the sweep.
Couture has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Multa is proving hard to escape from.
Multa wants to sweep here but Couture controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Multa is proving hard to escape from.

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

Multa working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Couture is doing well to defend. Multa seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Couture is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kukka Multa!
Kukka Multa retains his featherweight title!