Mayhem: A Championship Affair PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Sherk
vs
tyrer

180 cm
22
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

155 cm
18
134 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shogun Sherk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, damian tyrer!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Sherk is working for a kimura but tyrer is defending it quite comfortably.
tyrer is trying to maintain the position but Sherk is very close to passing his half guard.

Sherk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

tyrer actively working from the bottom here.

Sherk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but tyrer sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
tyrer is trying to control but can't.
Sherk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sherk thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing tyrer to regain full guard.

tyrer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sherk trying to control but tyrer is working from the bottom.
Sherk controls from within his opponent's guard.

Sherk is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! tyrer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! tyrer has escaped and now he's on top!

Sherk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. tyrer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
tyrer trying to control the position from guard on top but Sherk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
tyrer 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.
Sherk looking for a sweep. Not yet Sherk, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Sherk looking for a guillotine here but tyrer defends easily.
tyrer is stalling in the full guard.
tyrer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

tyrer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sherk dives on top into guard.
Sherk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sherk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

tyrer is looking for a triangle here but Sherk uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
tyrer is trying to improve his position.

Sherk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. tyrer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
tyrer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

tyrer is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Sherk pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sherk tries to close the distance and clinch up but tyrer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
tyrer has his takedown stuffed

and Sherk counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
tyrer tries to roll over but Sherk keeps him under control.
Sherk tries to pass to full mount but tyrer defends it.

Sherk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
tyrer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sherk is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
tyrer has hold of Sherk's hands but Sherk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Sherk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
tyrer wants to improve his position but Sherk is controlling well.

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.
tyrer is pressing down on Sherk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

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

Sherk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
tyrer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
tyrer trying to control the position from guard on top but Sherk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

and tyrer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sherk's guard.
tyrer stopping the sweep attempt from Sherk.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
tyrer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
tyrer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Sherk looking for subs off his back but tyrer has passed one foot through into half guard.

tyrer is trying for a kimura here. Sherk looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! tyrer wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). damian tyrer!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mark tyrer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cockney Rejects - I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hawkins
vs
tyrer

169 cm
23
149 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

166 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, mark tyrer!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
tyrer shoots in but no luck this time.
mark tyrer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
tyrer tries to clinch but Hawkins moves out of range.
Hawkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Hawkins has his takedown stuffed

and tyrer counters by moving into the clinch.

tyrer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Hawkins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hawkins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
tyrer is in all sorts of trouble here.
tyrer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
tyrer is in a horrible position here. Hawkins smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
tyrer is trying to escape the mount.
tyrer is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Hawkins looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
tyrer tries to lock up and control but Hawkins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hawkins is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but tyrer is surviving well by controlling Hawkins's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
tyrer is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hawkins landing strikes from the mount and tyrer is in trouble!

tyrer defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hawkins.
Hawkins is breathing heavily.
tyrer is looking to get to half guard.

Hawkins has hold of tyrer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and tyrer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hawkins blocks tyrer's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
tyrer flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
tyrer is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
tyrer is trying to stand up.
tyrer swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hawkins lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
tyrer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
tyrer wants to control but Hawkins is having none of it.

Hawkins working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. tyrer turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Hawkins off and cradles tyrer's limp body as Hawkins celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Joe Hawkins!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between ARCHIE AMBROSE (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

AMBROSE
vs
Kid

180 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

184 cm
21
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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Cheat Fightwear

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, ARCHIE AMBROSE!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Kid!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from AMBROSE misses.
AMBROSE throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
AMBROSE lands a jab to the head.
AMBROSE scores with a jab to the body.
Kid looks gassed!
Kid takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - AMBROSE coming out on top.
AMBROSE looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kid takes a shot to the body in his stride.
AMBROSE throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kid stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
AMBROSE throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Kid colapses and takes a barrage of punches from AMBROSE as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Kid is left battered and dazed whilst AMBROSE and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). ARCHIE AMBROSE!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven McCarel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

McCarel
vs
Dean

190 cm
19
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

195 cm
22
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven McCarel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Dean!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dean scores with a takedown into McCarel's guard.
McCarel working a defensive guard here.
Dean postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCarel controls Dean momentarily but Dean frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dean's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCarel is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dean trying to control but McCarel is working from the bottom.
Dean wants to pass the guard but McCarel is keeping the position.

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

Dean shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McCarel could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dean throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dean scores with a couple of nice shots.

It looks like Steven McCarel has been cut.
Dean passes to full mount!

Dean is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McCarel has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McCarel!
Dean will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dean seems keen to control McCarel's posture.
McCarel wants to control from the top but Dean keeps moving.

Dean pushes McCarel off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dean.

Dean gets a clinch.

McCarel manages to break the clinch.

Dean moves into the clinch successfully.
McCarel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dean walks away with a smile on his face. McCarel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCarel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dean is looking to clinch but McCarel is avoiding it.
Dean pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

McCarel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

McCarel had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Dean is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. McCarel Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Dean's back instead.
McCarel is breathing heavily.
Dean rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarel blocks the strikes from Dean.
Dean has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCarel is working away from the top position though.
McCarel is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
McCarel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dean wants to sweep but no luck.

Dean is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dean keeping moving, preventing McCarel from controlling successfully.

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.
Dean lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McCarel!
A nice elbow there by Dean.
Dean pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dean landing shots from mount.
Dean punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dean working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Steven McCarel's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jimmy Dean!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristian Breddam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Shaw
vs
Breddam

170 cm
18
172 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kristian Breddam!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breddam misses with a head kick.
Breddam throws a series of punches but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Breddam.
Breddam pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Breddam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Breddam lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Breddam.
Shaw shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Breddam throws a head kick that misses.
Breddam looks to land a combination but Shaw avoids it well.
Shaw ducks under a wild hook from Breddam.
Shaw could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Breddam shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kristian Breddam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw fails to land the takedown.
Breddam looks to land a combination but Shaw avoids it well.

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.
Breddam thumps Shaw with a low kick.
Breddam throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Breddam as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Breddam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Breddam throws a series of punches but Shaw moves out of range.
Breddam fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breddam looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Breddam misses with a leg kick.
Shaw slips a jab and a cross from Breddam.
Kristian Breddam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Breddam misses with a leg kick.

Shaw scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Breddam trying to hold on to Shaw's head to control him but Shaw postures up.
Shaw controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Breddam's thigh. Breddam counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Shaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Breddam is keeping the position for now.
Shaw is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Breddam is keeping the position for now.
Shaw slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kristian Breddam dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Breddam swinging wilding here.
Some wild striking there from Breddam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Breddam.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Breddam.
Shaw slips a jab and a cross from Breddam.

Shaw drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Shaw seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Breddam for as long as he can get away with.
Shaw's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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.
Breddam is trying to get back to half guard.
Breddam is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breddam is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Breddam seems a little lost for a moment, as Shaw dominates the positioning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Simon Shaw just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Some wild striking there from Breddam.
Nice body kick there by Breddam.
Shaw blocks a jab.
A clash of legs there as Shaw blocks the low kick.
Shaw shoots in for a double leg but Breddam sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breddam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaw.
Breddam misses with a wild body shot.
Breddam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaw manages to avoid it.
Breddam throws a head kick that misses.
Shaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Breddam.
Kristian Breddam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
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 Simon Shaw will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A nice leg kick lands there from Breddam.
Shaw misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A combination from Breddam does no damage.
Shaw slips under a jab from Breddam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breddam throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Breddam lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw dodges the punch combination from Breddam.
Shaw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Breddam.
Shaw looks for a takedown but Breddam sprawls well.
Breddam throws a chopping leg kick but Shaw manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Good leg kick by Breddam there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Breddam swinging wilding here.
Shaw throws a leg kick but Breddam sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shaw slips under a jab from Breddam.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shaw tries to keep at a distance but Breddam has taken the fight into the clinch.

Breddam manages to break the clinch.
Shaw slips a jab from Breddam.
Breddam moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Breddam misses with a wild combination.
Breddam misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Breddam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Breddam throws a sloppy head kick and Shaw moves out of range easily.
Breddam throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shaw's head.
Some wild striking there from Breddam.
Breddam scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kristian Breddam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Breddam 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristian Breddam!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Lennox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lennox's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, This Life. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Lennox
vs
Gray

195 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Lennox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Gray!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray throws a hook but Lennox avoids it easily.
Gray throws a sloppy head kick and Lennox moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Lennox misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lennox.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
No luck for Lennox with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray looks to land a left hand but Lennox moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gray.
Gray lands with a nice combination. Lennox backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Nathan Lennox has been cut.
Lennox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gray.
No joy there for Gray, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gray stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Lennox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lennox is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lennox.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennox shoots in for a takedown but Gray shows good takedown defense.
Gray misses with a few strikes there.
Lee Gray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gray looks to score with a jab to the body but Lennox is just out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Gray as Lennox shoots in.
Lennox ducks right into an uppercut from Gray.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray misses with a double jab.
Gray lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Lennox is looking to close the distance but Gray sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Lennox crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Lennox is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Lee Gray!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Takashi Mitsuhashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Lennox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lennox has chosen Country boy can survive as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Takashi Mitsuhashi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Mitsuhashi
vs
Lennox

178 cm
18
178 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
167 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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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, Takashi Mitsuhashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cameron Lennox!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lennox gets a takedown into half guard.
Lennox looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mitsuhashi is trying to get back to full guard.

Lennox seems to be working for a kimura but Mitsuhashi defends the submission attempt.
Lennox prevents Mitsuhashi from standing back up.
Mitsuhashi is trying to maintain the position but Lennox is very close to passing his half guard.

Mitsuhashi is defending against the submission attempts here by Lennox.
Mitsuhashi landing a few short strikes.
Mitsuhashi wants to get back to his feet.

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

and Lennox counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mitsuhashi won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitsuhashi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mitsuhashi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lennox on the ground.
Mitsuhashi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mitsuhashi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mitsuhashi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lennox knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mitsuhashi prevents Lennox from improving his position.
Mitsuhashi wants to pass the guard but Lennox is defending well.

Mitsuhashi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Mitsuhashi is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Lennox has managed to free his arm - good work.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Lennox shoots in and bounces Mitsuhashi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mitsuhashi is adopting a defensive guard.
Mitsuhashi trying to control the position.

Lennox drops back looking for a leg! Mitsuhashi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mitsuhashi manages to kick Lennox off! Lennox jumps back into Mitsuhashi's guard.
Mitsuhashi wants to stand up but Lennox is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lennox thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mitsuhashi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mitsuhashi working a defensive guard here.
Mitsuhashi wants to stand and escape but Lennox is having none of it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mitsuhashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mitsuhashi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

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.
Lennox walks into a jab.

Lennox feints and as Mitsuhashi raises his hands in defense, Lennox changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mitsuhashi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Lennox is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lennox slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mitsuhashi tries to get back to half guard but can't.

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

Lennox wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mitsuhashi, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron Lennox dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mitsuhashi doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Lennox counters with a nice double leg into guard.

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

Lennox is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitsuhashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Lennox drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lennox jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Lennox drops back looking for a leg! Mitsuhashi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mitsuhashi manages to kick Lennox off! Lennox jumps back into Mitsuhashi's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lennox drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lennox jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

and Lennox counters with a takedown into side control.
Lennox working away.

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

Lennox is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mitsuhashi has escaped the position, nice work there.

Lennox wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mitsuhashi, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lennox is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mitsuhashi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mitsuhashi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lennox wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Lennox wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mitsuhashi, who protects the arm well.
Mitsuhashi is trying to improve his position.
Mitsuhashi looks frustrated here - throwing a couple of shots from the bottom though.
Mitsuhashi wants to get back to his feet but Lennox drags him back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lennox has hold of Mitsuhashi's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Mitsuhashi seems comfortable defending it but Lennox has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Mitsuhashi is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Mitsuhashi is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lennox couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cameron Lennox!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eli Samuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuel comes to the cage accompanied by Bring The Goons Out. Mitch Drake will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Samuel
vs
Drake

155 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

176 cm
19
159 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eli Samuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mitch Drake!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samuel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice body kick there by Drake.
Drake wants to clinch.

Samuel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Samuel showed some decent athleticism there.
Drake avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Samuel.
Samuel uses his free foot to push down on Drake's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Drake.

Drake defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Samuel.
Drake taking shots to the head.
Drake really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Drake is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake is trying desperately to improve position.
Drake is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Samuel lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Samuel landing shots from mount.
Samuel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Samuel wants to control the pace but Drake is squirming around nicely.
Samuel putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Drake is squirming around, avoiding Samuel's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drake takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Samuel scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake trying desperately to get to his feet.
Drake keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Samuel with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
BOOM! Samuel connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Samuel scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Samuel unloading with bombs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samuel with a couple of short strikes.
Samuel with the ground and pound from mount.
Samuel is breathing heavily.
Samuel scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Drake?
Drake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Samuel lands a big shot there that rocks Drake but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Drake trying desperately to get to his feet.
Samuel lands with some strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuel prevents Drake from getting the reversal.
Samuel is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Samuel.
Samuel lands a nice shot to the head.
Drake in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Drake is trying to stand.
Samuel breaks from Drake's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Drake tries to buck Samuel off but he can't manage it.
Samuel pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Samuel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Drake hang on?
Drake tries to reverse the position but Samuel maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samuel lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Samuel working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuel is landing with some decent strikes but Drake is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Drake is working to get back to half guard.
Drake tries to hold on but Samuel postures up.
Samuel dominating with strikes here.
Samuel pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Samuel landing shots from mount.
Samuel won't let Drake get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samuel lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Drake tries to lock up and control but Samuel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Drake is in a horrible position here. Samuel smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Samuel landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Samuel has a takedown stuffed.
Samuel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Drake.
Samuel shoots in looking for a takedown. Drake tries to sprawl out of it but Samuel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Samuel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drake is fending him off so far but Samuel persists. Nope, Drake circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Samuel. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Drake pushes Samuel up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake misses with a body punch.

Drake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drake lands a head kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drake tries to clinch but Samuel moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Drake gets a clinch.
Drake lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Drake manages to break the clinch.
Drake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Samuel.
Samuel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Drake swivels and escapes.
Samuel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drake wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Drake. No joy for Samuel on that attempt.

Drake drives through and clinches with Samuel against the cage.

Drake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Samuel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Samuel tries for a takedown but Drake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Drake closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Drake wants to stand up but Samuel has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Samuel is trying to get back to full guard.
Samuel is in trouble now - Drake has advanced to mount!

Drake is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Samuel is surviving well by controlling Drake's body position as best he can.

Drake swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Samuel is now in Drake's guard. A big mistake from Drake there, giving up the dominant position!
Samuel throwing strikes from guard but Drake blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuel throws a big right hand that misses.
Samuel throwing strikes from guard but Drake blocks nicely.
Samuel connects with a couple of short punches.
Drake wants to sweep here but Samuel controlling him for the moment.
Samuel is looking to work some ground and pound but Drake has wrist control.
Drake wants to stand up but Samuel is controlling him.
Samuel postures up in Drake's guard and throws a big left but Drake blocks it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Samuel shoots in for a takedown but Drake shows good takedown defense.

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.

Drake closes the distance and pushes Samuel back into the cage.

Drake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drake wants to clinch.
Drake scores with a sloppy right hand. Samuel should have avoided that one.
Samuel shoots in and drives through. Drake sprawls well.
Drake tries to clinch but Samuel moves out of range.
Drake throws a head kick that misses.
Samuel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Drake fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Samuel 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitch Drake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Drake. Samuel shrugs it off though.
Drake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Samuel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Samuel lands a decent elbow from side control.
Drake taking a bit of punishment here - Samuel scoring with strikes.

Samuel tries for a kimura but Drake is defending well.
Drake managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Samuel.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Samuel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Samuel landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Samuel scores with a couple of short elbows.
Drake dodges the ground and pound from Samuel.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake is looking to reverse the position.
Drake gets back to half guard.
Drake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Samuel postures up in Drake's guard and throws a big left but Drake blocks it.
Samuel throwing strikes but missing.
Samuel won't allow Drake to sweep him here.
Samuel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Drake pushes Samuel off and scrambles back to his feet.

Samuel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Drake to the mat! Drake manages to get full guard.
Samuel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Samuel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Samuel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Samuel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drake throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Drake is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Samuel is controlling him.

Samuel stands up from Drake's guard - Samuel perhaps looking for a knockout.

Samuel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Drake tries to bench press Samuel off him but Samuel keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuel working away.
Samuel working the head with strikes.
Drake takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Samuel is working Drake over with some ground and pound from side control.
Drake is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Samuel trying to control the action but Drake is working from the bottom.
Samuel working the ground and pound.
Drake is trying to get back to his feet.
Samuel lands some shots froms side control.
Drake taking a bit of punishment here - Samuel scoring with strikes.

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.
Drake tries to get back to half guard but can't.

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

Samuel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Samuel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Drake blocking the ground and pound attempt from Samuel.
Samuel throwing shots but Drake is blocking nicely.
Drake trying to control from the bottom.
Samuel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Samuel trying to mount his opponent but Drake defends it.
Drake moves into full guard.
Samuel works over Drake with some ground and pound from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Samuel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Samuel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Samuel!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Mosley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Reagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mosley comes to the cage accompanied by Bring Da Pain. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Mosley
vs
Reagan

188 cm
23
219 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

186 cm
19
191 lbs
3 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

MMA Pro Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light 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, Shane Mosley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Jason Reagan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Mosley lands.

Reagan clinches up with Mosley and pushes him back against the cage.
Mosley wants to break free but Reagan has control.
Mosley wants to get back to striking at distance but Reagan won't allow it.
Reagan tries to throw a body punch but Mosley avoids it by throwing Reagan back against the cage.
Reagan prevents Mosley from breaking the clinch.
Mosley is trying to break the clinch but Reagan has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mosley is trying to break the clinch but Reagan has him pressed against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reagan. Mosley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mosley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Reagan is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mosley.
Reagan is still on wobbly legs! Can Mosley finish him?
Reagan looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reagan leaves his chin hanging out and Mosley seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Reagan crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Mosley!
Shane Mosley retains his light heavyweight title!