LUC: Fight Night PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Haigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and colin daglish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Haigh
vs
daglish

190 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Haigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, colin daglish!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haigh misses with a wild combination.
daglish swats away the attempt to clinch by Haigh.
Haigh shoots in and drives through. daglish sprawls well.
Haigh looks to land a combination but daglish avoids it well.

Haigh pushes daglish up against the cage in a clinch.
Haigh trying to land knees to the body.
daglish wants to break free but Haigh has control.
daglish drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
daglish works on Haigh's body with a couple of short punches.
daglish tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from daglish.
Haigh fails to pull guard.
Haigh prevents a takedown attempt there.
daglish tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dan Haigh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of colin daglish.
A short body shot lands from Haigh as the two fighters clinch.
daglish drops down looking for an ankle pick but Haigh pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haigh closes this distance looking for a takedown but daglish circles away.
Haigh tries to close the distance and clinch up but daglish swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haigh throws a series of strikes that have daglish backpedaling.

It looks like colin daglish has been cut.
Haigh shoots in for a double leg but daglish sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
daglish fails with the takedown

so Haigh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
daglish looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haigh controlling from the top position.
Haigh is in close to daglish's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haigh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of daglish is proving hard to escape from.
Haigh trying to control but daglish is working from the bottom.
daglish is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haigh is controlling him.
Haigh wants to pass the guard but daglish is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haigh showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Haigh looking to pass the guard.
Haigh is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haigh postures up in daglish's guard and throws a big left but daglish blocks it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
daglish misses with a double jab

and Haigh counters by clinching up.
Haigh avoids the elbow strike from daglish, against the cage.
daglish 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.
Haigh looking for a takedown.
daglish wants to stall.
Haigh drops to a knee looking for a takedown but daglish gets the underhooks and prevents it.
daglish looking to throw knees to the head but Haigh is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Haigh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on colin daglish's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Haigh decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Haigh is taking a breather. daglish says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Haigh thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing daglish to regain full guard.
Haigh prevents daglish from getting back to his feet.
Haigh controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
daglish stopping the sweep attempt from Haigh.
daglish is looking to stand up but Haigh won't let him.

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.
Haigh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
daglish is looking to stand up but Haigh won't let him.
Haigh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Haigh tries to get out of the position.

Haigh scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Haigh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in daglish's guard.
Haigh wants to control from the top but daglish keeps moving.
Haigh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Haigh seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
daglish lands a slapping body shot.
Donk. Haigh catches daglish right on the button with a cross.
Haigh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
daglish looks for a takedown but Haigh sprawls well.
daglish tries to clinch

and Haigh counters by clinching up.

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

Haigh closes the distance and clinches.
daglish is working for takedown but Haigh is calmly controlling the position for now.
Haigh is looking to break free of the clinch but daglish has double underhooks.
daglish wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Haigh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on colin daglish's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from daglish. No joy for Haigh on that attempt.
Haigh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haigh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but daglish paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haigh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
daglish misses with a takedown attempt - Haigh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Haigh is looking to clinch but daglish is avoiding it.

Haigh gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
daglish trying to stand up but can't free himself from Haigh's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haigh throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Haigh has a closed guard, preventing daglish from standing up.
Haigh controlling the position.

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.

daglish stands up from Haigh's guard - daglish perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dan Haigh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
daglish misses with a body punch
and Haigh counters with a head kick. That will keep daglish thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
daglish throws a right hand that Haigh ducks under and follows up with a left that Haigh also avoids with ease.

daglish gets caught flat footed, as Haigh shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
daglish wants to get back to his feet but Haigh passes into half guard.

Haigh postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for daglish to stand up.
Haigh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Haigh. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
daglish shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Haigh but Haigh pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Haigh scores with a takedown into daglish's guard.
daglish keeping moving, preventing Haigh from controlling successfully.
daglish wants to stand up but Haigh is controlling him.
Haigh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. daglish is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haigh sitting in guard here, content to control.
Haigh trying to control the position from guard on top but daglish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Haigh drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but daglish manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Haigh has daglish in his guard.
colin daglish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dan Haigh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haigh looking to hit a scissor sweep but daglish is one step ahead there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Haigh!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ratrick Obeh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ratrick Obeh looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Taylor
vs
Obeh

170 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
20
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ratrick Obeh!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor blocks a head kick by Obeh.
Obeh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taylor avoids the head kick by Obeh.
Obeh misses with a takedown attempt - Taylor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Obeh keeps the fight on the outside.
Obeh throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Obeh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Taylor is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Taylor wants to control but Obeh is having none of it.
Obeh looks gassed!
Obeh looking to control but Taylor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Obeh working the ground and pound effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is looking to get to half guard.
Taylor wants to hold on but Obeh pushes him away.
Obeh trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Taylor can't escape the position.
Taylor tries to lock up and control but Obeh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

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.
Taylor is trying desperately to improve position.
Taylor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Taylor bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Obeh keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is working hard here to advance position.

Taylor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taylor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Obeh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taylor is controlling him.

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.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Obeh keeps moving.
Obeh is wriggling around but Taylor manages to pass to half guard.
Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obeh keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Taylor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Taylor gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Obeh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taylor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Obeh's waist but Obeh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taylor off to one side.
Obeh tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Taylor counters with an inside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taylor.
Taylor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Obeh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Obeh throws a low kick but Taylor avoids it.
Taylor closes the distance and clinches up with Obeh, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes Obeh against the cage but Obeh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taylor is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obeh throws a series of punches but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Obeh. Obeh obviously looking to wear him down.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Obeh circles away easily
and Obeh counters with a three punch combo that has Taylor backing up. Taylor nods at Obeh to acknowledge the strikes.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Obeh shows good takedown defense.
Obeh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Obeh throws a combination. Taylor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Taylor pushes Obeh up against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Taylor has had enough of the clinch but Obeh keeps him there for the moment.
Obeh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taylor blocks it with crossed arms.
Obeh trying to land knees to the body.

Taylor jumps into guard, dragging Obeh to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is striking from the bottom but Obeh uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Taylor gets back to full guard.
Taylor working a defensive guard but Obeh manages to pass into side control anyway.
Taylor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Obeh stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries to roll over but Obeh keeps him under control.
Obeh performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Taylor is pressing down on Obeh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

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.

Taylor throws his legs up looking for a submission but Obeh uses it to pass to side control.
Taylor on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Taylor seems a little lost for a moment, as Obeh dominates the positioning.
Obeh working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obeh trying to control the action but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor is trying to control Obeh's posture but Obeh avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ryan Taylor will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Obeh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taylor throws out the jab.
Taylor dodges the punch combination from Obeh.
Obeh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taylor throws a head kick but Obeh moves out of range.

Taylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Obeh taking a breather.
Taylor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Obeh smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor clinches but Obeh breaks the clinch
and Obeh counters with a three punch combo that has Taylor backing up. Taylor nods at Obeh to acknowledge the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obeh scores with a push kick.
Obeh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taylor.
Obeh scores with a leg kick.
A combination from Obeh does no damage.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Obeh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Obeh throws a series of strikes that have Taylor backpedaling.

Taylor gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Taylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Obeh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Obeh circles away from the clinch attempt
and Obeh counters with a left and a right that stings Taylor.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taylor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Obeh counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ryan Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Obeh gets caught flat footed, as Taylor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Obeh pushes Taylor off and scrambles back to his feet.
Taylor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obeh connects with a single shot there.
Nice sprawl there from Obeh as Taylor shoots in.
Obeh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taylor is fending him off so far but Obeh persists. Nope, Taylor circles away and we're back to standing.
Obeh moves out of range of the body kick.
Obeh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Obeh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Taylor drives through and clinches with Obeh against the cage.
Taylor has Obeh pushed against the cage.

Obeh breaks the clinch.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt
and Obeh counters with a leg kick.

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.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obeh moves away.
Taylor tries a head kick but it misses.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Obeh scores with a jab to the head.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt

and Obeh counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Obeh.
Obeh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Obeh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Taylor pulls his leg out and moves away.
Obeh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ratrick Obeh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck for Taylor with that takedown attempt.
Taylor misses with a takedown
and Obeh counters with a straight right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Painter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dick's choice of entrance music: Thunderstruck. The key to victory for Kevin Painter has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Painter
vs
Dick

225 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Painter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, King Dick!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Painter closes the distance and clinches up with Dick, looking for a takedown. Painter pushes Dick against the cage but Dick circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Painter shoots for a takedown but Dick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dick misses with a jab, cross combination.

Dick feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Painter working a defensive guard here.
Painter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dick on the ground.

Painter is working an open guard so Dick takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Painter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Painter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dick trying to control but Painter is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Painter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Painter keeping full guard, as Dick tries to pass.
Dick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Dick thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Painter has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dick has passed into side control.
Painter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Painter gets full guard.
Painter is trying to control the position but Dick postures up.
Dick controlling from the top position.
Painter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Painter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Painter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Painter is breathing heavily.
Dick passes Painter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Painter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Dick is working for a submission of some sort.
Dick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Painter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dick sitting in guard here, content to control.

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.
Painter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dick showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Painter controls Dick momentarily but Dick frees himself.
Painter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dick is one step ahead there.
Dick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Dick dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dick scores a takedown into full mount!
Dick controlling his opponent.
Painter is in a horrible position here. Dick smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Dick working for a guillotine from mount but Painter is in no mood to give up.
Dick looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick avoids the attempt from Painter to control.
Dick can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Painter is looking to escape.
Painter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dick controlling his opponent.

Dick looking for a guillotine from mount but Painter is having none of it.

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.
Painter is squirming around, avoiding Dick's attempts to control the action.

Dick stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Dick keeps the fight on the outside.
Painter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Dick counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Painter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dick trying to control but Painter is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Painter is keeping the position for now.
Dick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dick stands and throws Painter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Painter is trying to control Dick's posture but Dick avoids it.

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.

Dick working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Painter is looking to regain half guard here but Dick keeps moving and retains side control.
Painter tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dick presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dick with shots to the head and body - Painter looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Dick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Painter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Painter throws a leg kick but Dick checks it.

Dick changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Painter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Painter struggling a bit here.
Painter takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dick taking a breather here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Dick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Painter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). King Dick!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Ghafoor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ghafoor
vs
Simpson

215 cm
21
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Omar Ghafoor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghafoor throws a right and a left that Simpson avoids nicely.
Simpson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ghafoor lands with a hook. Simpson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ghafoor swinging wilding here.
Omar Ghafoor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Simpson misses.
Ghafoor misses with a double jab
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Ghafoor misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Ghafoor misses.
Ghafoor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a three punch combo that has Ghafoor backing up. Ghafoor nods at Simpson to acknowledge the strikes.
Simpson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ghafoor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Charlie Simpson has been cut.
Ghafoor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simpson counters with a three punch combo that has Ghafoor backing up. Ghafoor nods at Simpson to acknowledge the strikes.
Simpson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghafoor is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghafoor throws a combination. Simpson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Simpson swinging wilding here.
Ghafoor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a two punch combo.
Simpson defending well as Ghafoor loads up on a big left hand.
Ghafoor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ghafoor misses the body punch
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simpson walks into a left hand.
Ghafoor misses with a double jab.
Ghafoor tries to bum rush Simpson with a series of wild strikes but Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simpson swinging wilding here.
Simpson avoids the body shot from Ghafoor.
Ghafoor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ghafoor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghafoor throws a combination that misses
and Simpson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ghafoor throws a combination that misses
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ghafoor misses with a combination
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ghafoor misses with a double jab
and Simpson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ghafoor thinking.
Ghafoor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpson counters with a left to the body.
Ghafoor is breathing heavily.
Ghafoor misses with a combination
and Simpson counters with a three punch combo that has Ghafoor backing up. Ghafoor nods at Simpson to acknowledge the strikes.
Ghafoor misses with a double jab
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simpson throws a right hand that Ghafoor ducks under and follows up with a left that Ghafoor also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson connects with a nice looking jab.
Simpson fails to land with a series of punches.
Simpson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ghafoor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ghafoor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpson counters with a three punch combo that has Ghafoor backing up. Ghafoor nods at Simpson to acknowledge the strikes.
Simpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ghafoor.
Simpson throws a series of strikes that have Ghafoor backpedaling.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Ghafoor avoids nicely.
Simpson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ghafoor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Simpson misses with a double jab.
Ghafoor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simpson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Simpson looks to land a combination. Ghafoor sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simpson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ghafoor has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Ghafoor moves out of range.
Simpson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Ghafoor had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ghafoor misses with a combination
and Simpson counters with a series of strikes. Ghafoor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Simpson 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.
Simpson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Simpson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Simpson looks to land a combination but Ghafoor avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simpson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Simpson throws a combination that misses
and Ghafoor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
Ghafoor misses with a double jab
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
Ghafoor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpson counters with a three punch combo that has Ghafoor backing up. Ghafoor nods at Simpson to acknowledge the strikes.
Ghafoor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ghafoor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ghafoor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ghafoor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simpson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ghafoor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simpson looks to land a combination but Ghafoor avoids it well.
Simpson throws a combination that misses
and Ghafoor counters with a two punch combo.
Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ghafoor.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ghafoor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghafoor throws a combination that misses
and Simpson counters with a series of strikes. Ghafoor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Charlie Simpson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simpson throws a one two combo.
Ghafoor throws a combination that misses
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simpson misses with a combination
and Ghafoor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simpson misses with the combination.
Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Ghafoor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghafoor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simpson counters with a left and a right that stings Ghafoor.
No joy there for Simpson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simpson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ghafoor counters with a left and a right that stings Simpson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a combination
and Ghafoor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simpson cracks Ghafoor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Simpson takes a swing at Ghafoor's ribcage but misses.
Simpson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ghafoor slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
A punch combination from Simpson misses.
Ghafoor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simpson works over Ghafoor's head and body with a nice combination.
Ghafoor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
Omar Ghafoor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson lands a slapping body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Simpson misses.
Simpson slips under a jab.
Simpson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simpson throws a combination that misses
and Ghafoor counters with a nice uppercut.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Ghafoor avoids nicely.
Ghafoor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ghafoor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Simpson swinging wilding here.
Simpson falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Ghafoor counter with a right hand.
Ghafoor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simpson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simpson misses with a double jab
and Ghafoor counters with a right hand to the body.
Ghafoor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a two punch combo.
Simpson slips a jab and a cross from Ghafoor.
Ghafoor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simpson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simpson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Ghafoor to counter with a crisp jab.
Ghafoor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simpson counters with a left and a right that stings Ghafoor.
Ghafoor misses with a body shot
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ghafoor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simpson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ghafoor thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Simpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charlie Simpson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Some wild striking there from Ghafoor.
Ghafoor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a one-two to the body.
A slow jab from Ghafoor misses its intended target.
Ghafoor misses the jab.
Ghafoor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpson counters with a series of strikes. Ghafoor will be more careful next time no doubt.
A punch combination from Simpson misses.
Ghafoor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simpson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Ghafoor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson.
Ghafoor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from Simpson does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson throws a right hand that Ghafoor ducks under and follows up with a left that Ghafoor also avoids with ease.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Ghafoor avoids them all with ease.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Ghafoor avoids nicely.
Ghafoor misses with a combination
and Simpson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simpson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ghafoor throws a series of punches but Simpson avoids them all with ease.
Ghafoor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simpson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ghafoor misses with a double jab
and Simpson counters with a series of strikes. Ghafoor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ghafoor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghafoor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ghafoor misses with a combination
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
Ghafoor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simpson.
Ghafoor slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Ghafoor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simpson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
Ghafoor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson.
Ghafoor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ghafoor thinking.
Ghafoor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghafoor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson.
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ghafoor misses with a double jab
and Simpson counters with a left to the body.
Ghafoor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simpson throws a series of strikes that have Ghafoor backpedaling.
Simpson misses with a combination
and Ghafoor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simpson cracks Ghafoor with a good jab.
Simpson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Omar Ghafoor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Simpson scores with a jab. Ghafoor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ghafoor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ghafoor misses with a hook to the body
and Simpson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ghafoor throws a nice looking combination but Simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Simpson.
Ghafoor tries to bum rush Simpson with a series of wild strikes but Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simpson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ghafoor takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghafoor dodges the punch combination from Simpson.
Ghafoor throws a combination that misses
and Simpson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Charlie Simpson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simpson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ghafoor at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Simpson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simpson 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 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Simpson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josh Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Corsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corsi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Womanizer by Britney Spears. Josh Roberts has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Roberts
vs
Corsi

225 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

153 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Butchered Fight Wear
Convicted

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Corsi!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Corsi closes the distance and clinches.
Roberts lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Tim Corsi has been cut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Corsi as Roberts tries to tie him up.
Corsi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Corsi is working for takedown but Roberts is calmly controlling the position for now.
Corsi tries to pull guard but Roberts won't allow it.
Corsi gets underhooks to prevent Roberts's takedown attempt.
Corsi is pushing Roberts up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Corsi trying to stall but Roberts improves his position.
Roberts tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Roberts changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Corsi fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Roberts bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Corsi wants to get back to his feet.
Roberts remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corsi tries to escape but Roberts is in control.
Roberts trying to control the action but Corsi is working from the bottom.

Roberts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Corsi, who protects the arm well.
Corsi struggling a bit here.
Corsi tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Corsi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Josh Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Corsi.
Corsi throws a head kick but Roberts moves out of range.
Corsi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Corsi looks gassed!

Roberts gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roberts wants a takedown but no success here.
Roberts wants to break the clinch but can't.

Roberts tightens his grip and picks Corsi up, before dumping him to the ground. Corsi manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corsi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Corsi wants to stand up but Roberts is controlling him.

Roberts drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roberts jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Corsi is pulling down on Roberts's head. It's preventing any offense from Roberts, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corsi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roberts is controlling him.
Roberts wants to stand but Corsi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Roberts gets to his feet - Corsi follows without any prompting.

Corsi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Corsi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Corsi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Corsi punching from mount but Roberts doing a good job of avoiding damage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Corsi has eaten all the pies!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts is squirming around, avoiding Corsi's attempts to control the action.
Roberts is in all sorts of trouble here.
Corsi wants to control the pace but Roberts is squirming around nicely.
Roberts working to try and regain half guard.
Corsi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Roberts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Corsi'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.

Corsi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Corsi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Corsi circles away from the clinch attempt

and Corsi counters by moving into the clinch.
Corsi is pressed up against the cage. Roberts has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Corsi down to the mat. Corsi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Roberts has a takedown stuffed.
Tim Corsi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roberts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Roberts closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Roberts prevents a takedown attempt there.
Corsi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Corsi manages to get underhooks.
Corsi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Roberts pulls his leg out and moves away.
Corsi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roberts really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

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.
Corsi just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Corsi as Roberts shoots in.
Corsi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts shoots in for a double leg but Corsi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Roberts gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Corsi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Corsi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Corsi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Roberts's calf.
Roberts with a lazy takedown attempt

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Roberts is looking for a triangle but Corsi pushes his legs off easily.
Corsi postures up.
Roberts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Corsi is controlling him.

Roberts throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roberts looking for a sweep. Not yet Roberts, not yet.

Roberts has his foot on Corsi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Corsi works his way back into a safe position though.
Corsi postures up and lands a big shot to Roberts's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Roberts trying to keep a closed guard but Corsi is proving a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Corsi throws a sloppy head kick and Roberts moves out of range easily.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Corsi circles away easily

and Corsi counters with a shoot takedown. Roberts fights it but they end up in guard.
Roberts wants to stand but Corsi is controlling the position.

Corsi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Corsi shoots in for a double leg but Roberts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Corsi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tim Corsi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Roberts has his takedown stuffed

and Corsi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Roberts!
Roberts is desperately trying to improve his position but Corsi has a good base and remains in mount.
Roberts wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Corsi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Corsi gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

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

Corsi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Josh Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Corsi misses with a head kick.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Corsi.
Roberts darts in trying to clinch

and Corsi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Corsi decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Roberts slips a jab and a cross from Corsi.
Corsi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Roberts with a lazy takedown attempt

and Corsi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Corsi trying to control from half guard but Roberts is working away.
Corsi is thwarting Roberts's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts tries to get to full guard but Corsi has control of the leg.
Roberts moves into full guard.
Corsi trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Roberts wants to sweep here but Corsi controlling him for the moment.
Corsi is pushing down on Roberts's leg trying to pass to half guard. Roberts is fighting to maintain full guard but Corsi has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts tries to roll over but Corsi keeps him under control.
Roberts wants to get back to his feet.
Corsi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roberts does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Corsi stops Roberts from getting back to his feet.
Corsi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roberts shoots and misses

and Corsi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Roberts's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts wants to stand but Corsi is controlling the position.
Corsi stopping the sweep attempt from Roberts.
Roberts keeping full guard, as Corsi tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is trying to control the position but Corsi postures up.
Corsi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Corsi looking to pass the guard.
Corsi stopping the sweep attempt from Roberts.
Corsi prevents Roberts from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Roberts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Corsi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Corsi 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Corsi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rikki Theodosi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rikki Theodosi had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 137.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Theodosi
vs
Baxter

177 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rikki Theodosi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronnie Baxter!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baxter throws a head kick but Theodosi moves out of range.
Theodosi tries to clinch up.
Theodosi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ronnie Baxter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Baxter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Theodosi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Baxter trying to control the pace.
Baxter moves into full mount! Theodosi won't be happy about that!
Theodosi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Baxter lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodosi wants to hold on but Baxter pushes him away.

Baxter jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Theodosi manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Baxter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Theodosi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Baxter looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Theodosi is avoiding damage well.

Baxter decides to stand back up.

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.
Baxter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Theodosi as he jumps to the side.
Baxter looks gassed!
Theodosi shoots and misses

and Baxter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Theodosi's guard.

Baxter decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Theodosi, up you get!
Theodosi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Theodosi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theodosi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Baxter's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theodosi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Baxter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baxter wants to stand but Theodosi is controlling the position.
Baxter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Theodosi trying to control the position from guard on top but Baxter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxter is pulling down on Theodosi's head. It's preventing any offense from Theodosi, at least for the moment.
Theodosi trying to control but Baxter is working from the bottom.

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

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.

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

Theodosi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Theodosi showed some decent athleticism there.
Theodosi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baxter on the ground.
Baxter is trying to control but can't.
Baxter is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Theodosi is staying active.
Baxter wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Theodosi shoots in and drives through. Baxter sprawls well.

Baxter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Baxter seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Baxter preventing the sweep.
Baxter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Baxter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxter pushes down on Theodosi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Baxter blocks the strikes from Theodosi.
Baxter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Theodosi's head.
Ronnie Baxter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baxter moves into full mount! Theodosi won't be happy about that!
Baxter looking to control but Theodosi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

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.

Baxter is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Theodosi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Theodosi!
Baxter throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Theodosi wants to stand but Baxter has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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

Baxter pushes Theodosi off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodosi avoids the head kick by Baxter.
Baxter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baxter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Baxter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Theodosi is fending him off so far but Baxter persists. Nope, Theodosi circles away and we're back to standing.
Rikki Theodosi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie Baxter.
A left and a right from Theodosi both land. Nice combination.

Baxter shoots in and bounces Theodosi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxter trying to control but Theodosi is working from the bottom.
Baxter postures up.
Baxter trying to control the position from guard on top but Theodosi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baxter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Theodosi's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Baxter 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Theodosi wants to clinch but Baxter slips to the side
and Baxter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Baxter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Theodosi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Baxter won't be happy with that.
Baxter can't do much from the bottom here.
Baxter trying his best to control but Theodosi has mounted him.
Theodosi avoids the attempt from Baxter to control.
Baxter is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodosi looking to finish Baxter with some ground and pound. This is bad for Baxter!
Theodosi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baxter is looking to escape.
Baxter working to try and regain half guard.

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.
Theodosi tries to control but Baxter wriggling away.
Baxter tries to buck Theodosi off but he can't manage it.
Baxter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Theodosi lands a heavy elbow.
Theodosi scoring with strikes but Baxter is staying in there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxter manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Baxter is not content to let Theodosi control the position.
Baxter is controlling Theodosi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Baxter moves into full guard.
Theodosi lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Theodosi preventing the sweep.
Theodosi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Theodosi wants to control from the top but Baxter keeps moving.

Baxter has his feet on Theodosi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Baxter shoots and misses
and Theodosi counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Baxter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Theodosi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rikki Theodosi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ronnie Baxter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Theodosi working for a triangle but Baxter defends it easily.

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 Rikki Theodosi.
I think Baxter 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 Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Baxter! Ronnie Baxter retains his bantamweight title!