Cage Legends 41 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between mr mustard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Ferris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). mustard's entrance music is yes. A fine choice. Mick Ferris told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

mustard
vs
Ferris

187 cm
20
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

198 cm
23
204 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, mr mustard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Mick Ferris!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mustard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ferris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
mustard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferris fails to land the takedown.
mustard misses with a takedown attempt
and Ferris counters with a stiff right hand.
mustard throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferris.
mustard misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

mustard clinches up against the cage.
mustard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ferris gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

mustard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ferris shoots and misses

and mustard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
mr mustard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Ferris.
mustard passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
mustard lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
mustard raining down shots from the mount!
mustard controlling from the full mount.
mustard avoids the attempt from Ferris to control.
Ferris can't escape the position.
mustard putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ferris regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
mustard slips a nice elbow through Ferris's hands, connecting with Ferris's forehead.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ferris is not content to let mustard control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with mustard in particular looking to stall.
mustard wants to pass the guard but Ferris is defending well.
Ferris moves into full guard.

Ferris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. mustard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
mustard wants to get up but he can't break Ferris's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mustard works over Ferris with some ground and pound from guard.
Ferris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
mustard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ferris's guard.
mustard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferris is keeping the position for now.

Ferris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. mustard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
mustard wants to stand but Ferris has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
mustard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
mustard looking to sit in guard and control but Ferris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
mustard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ferris trying to control but mustard is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Ferris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ferris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
mustard wants to stand up but Ferris is controlling him.

mustard looking for subs off his back but Ferris has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ferris works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ferris wants to control the pace but mustard is squirming around nicely.
mustard wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
mustard is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

mustard gets a takedown into half guard.
Ferris tries to get to full guard but mustard has control of the leg.
mustard is looking to take a break and control but Ferris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
mustard passes the guard and advances to mount!
mustard prevents Ferris from getting the reversal.
mustard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ferris is looking to escape.
Ferris is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

mustard is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ferris has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ferris!
mustard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferris is one step ahead there.
Ferris keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of mustard's head.

mustard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
mustard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferris is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
mustard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
mustard is striking but Ferris is not phased and passes to half guard.
Ferris passes to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
mustard is trying to escape the mount.
mustard bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ferris is trying to control the position but mustard postures up.
mustard looking to pass the guard.
Ferris is trying to keep mustard in close.
Ferris manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. mustard manages to get himself to full guard.
mustard wants to stand and escape but Ferris is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

mustard has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ferris off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
mr mustard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
mustard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab from mustard.
mustard misses the jab.
Ferris fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ferris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? mustard is fending him off so far but Ferris persists. Nope, mustard circles away and we're back to standing.
Ferris throws a hook but mustard avoids it easily.
mustard just misses with a punch to the body.
mustard thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
mustard wants to clinch but Ferris slips to the side
and Ferris counters with a nice uppercut.
mustard throws a left and a right that both miss

and Ferris counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
mustard gets back to full guard.

mustard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ferris passes mustard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ferris trying to control the action but mustard is working from the bottom.
Ferris uses his free foot to push down on mustard's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for mustard.
Ferris can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as mustard is looking to escape.
Ferris prevents mustard from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mick Ferris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! mustard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Ferris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from mustard.
mustard has his takedown stuffed

and Ferris counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ferris is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ferris tries to control but mustard wriggling away.
mr mustard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
mustard is desperately trying to improve his position but Ferris has a good base and remains in mount.
Ferris trying to control but mustard is having none of it.
mustard is trying desperately to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferris punching from mount but mustard doing a good job of avoiding damage.
mustard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
mustard wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ferris trying to control but he's not successful this time.
mustard is looking to get to half guard.
Ferris looking to control but mustard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
mustard is looking to improve his position but Ferris isn't that keen on the idea.
Ferris with shots to the head and body - mustard looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferris get's back to his feet.

Ferris bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
mustard is looking for a sweep.
Ferris tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
mustard tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ferris presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
mustard is squirming around, avoiding Ferris's attempts to control the action.
mustard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mustard is working hard here to advance position.
Ferris landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ferris trying to control but mustard is having none of it.

Ferris jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… mustard is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by mustard and Ferris has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
mustard manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ferris's best efforts.
Ferris works his way into side control.
mustard stops Ferris from passing to mount.
mustard is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
mustard wants to get back to his feet.
mustard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ferris's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ferris's back!
mustard lands punches and elbows.
Ferris manages to reverse the position and now he's in mustard's guard. Nice work there by Ferris.
Ferris tries to free his leg and advance position but mustard is retaining full guard.
mustard looking for a sweep. Not yet mustard, not yet.
Ferris tries to free his leg and advance position but mustard is retaining full guard.
Ferris pushes down on mustard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
mustard manages to get to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Ferris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ferris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Mick Ferris!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Mick Ferris!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Mick Ferris!

Mick Ferris wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Claude Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think James might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to a great song. Van Damme has chosen Fight To Survive as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

James
vs
Claude Van Damme

200 cm
24
250 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

198 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jean Claude Van Damme!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Damme takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Damme throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
Van Damme tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van Damme circles away.
Van Damme misses with a jab, cross combination.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Van Damme lands a front kick.
James is breathing heavily.
Van Damme doesn't succeed with the takedown

and James counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Damme manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Van Damme tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Van Damme really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme looking to control but James is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

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.
Van Damme controlling from the full mount.
I looks like Van Damme might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jean Claude Van Damme just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Van Damme cracks James with a good jab.
Van Damme throws an overhand right that has James reeling! Van Damme follows up with more punches and James is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jean Claude Van Damme!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damon Hektor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and sack broder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Hektor
vs
broder

179 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Damon Hektor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, sack broder!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

broder drives through with a takedown into guard.
broder is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Hektor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hektor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Hektor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hektor can't keep his opponent in guard - broder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

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

broder stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hektor to get to his feet.
broder throws a head kick that misses.
broder keeps the fight on the outside.
broder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hektor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
broder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hektor circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

broder wants to work for an arm triangle but Hektor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
broder wants to advance to full mount but Hektor doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
broder looks gassed!

Hektor uses the cage to get back to his feet.
broder shoots in and drives through. Hektor sprawls well.

Hektor closes the distance and clinches.

Hektor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
broder looking to pass the guard.

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

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

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hektor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but broder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
broder tries to free his leg and advance position but Hektor is retaining full guard.

broder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
broder passes into half guard.
broder tries to stand and escape but Hektor is controlling the position.

Hektor looking for submissions off his back.
Hektor wants to improve his position but broder is controlling well.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
broder wants to free his trapped foot but Hektor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hektor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of broder's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take broder's back!

broder showing good submission defense here.

Hektor tightening his grip on broder, looking for the choke.
Hektor trying to control.

Hektor tightening his grip on broder, looking for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
broder rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
broder wants to get back to his feet.
broder is looking to improve his position.

Hektor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but broder sees it coming and defends easily.
broder wants to get back to full guard.
broder wants to get back to his feet.

broder is defending against the submission attempts here by Hektor.
Hektor is looking to advance position but broder won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damon Hektor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Excellent takedown into side control there by broder.
Hektor sneaks back into half guard.

Hektor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hektor tries to get to full guard but broder has control of the leg.
Hektor flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

broder seems to be working for a kimura but Hektor defends the submission attempt.
Damon Hektor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Hektor is defending against the submission attempts here by broder.

broder tries to stand but as he's on his way up, Hektor locks on to a trailing arm. Oh, he's locked on a tight looking armbar - it looks tight! Hektor rolls him over and extends the submission further. broder is forced to tap! He'll be kicking himself for that sloppy move but that was very slick from Hektor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damon Hektor!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gibki Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Hokuto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vlad
vs
Hokuto

205 cm
22
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gibki Vlad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Raul Hokuto!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hokuto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Vlad gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vlad working a defensive guard here.

Vlad looking for a guillotine here but Hokuto defends easily.

Vlad looking for a guillotine here but Hokuto defends easily.
Hokuto throwing strikes from guard but Vlad blocks nicely.
Vlad has control of Hokuto's left arm, preventing Hokuto from doing any damage.
Vlad is trying to control the position but Hokuto postures up.
Vlad is adopting a defensive guard.
Vlad looking for a sweep. Not yet Vlad, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hokuto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vlad throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hokuto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vlad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hokuto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hokuto looks for a takedown but Vlad sprawls well.

Vlad closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hokuto to the mat! Hokuto manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hokuto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vlad showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hokuto keeping moving, preventing Vlad from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hokuto wants to stand and escape but Vlad is having none of it.
Hokuto trying to control the position.

Vlad drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vlad jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hokuto keeping full guard, as Vlad tries to pass.

Vlad drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Vlad seems to have locked his on tight now - Hokuto screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Vlad, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gibki Vlad!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between BATT SMITH (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fickel Groober (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fickel Groober is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

SMITH
vs
Groober

199 cm
22
280 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

183 cm
21
290 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, BATT SMITH!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Fickel Groober!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groober swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
SMITH fails with the takedown.
Groober wants to clinch up but SMITH keeps it at a distance.
Groober shoots in for a double leg but SMITH sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
SMITH shoots and misses
and Groober counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps SMITH thinking.
Groober punishes SMITH's body with a nice straight punch.
Groober tries for a takedown but SMITH circles away easily

and SMITH counters with a shoot takedown. Groober fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

SMITH drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and SMITH jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
SMITH is breathing heavily.
SMITH won't allow Groober to get back to his feet.
Groober pulls SMITH in close to prevent any damage.
Groober is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst SMITH is controlling him.
Groober wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SMITH trying to control but Groober is working from the bottom.
Groober trying to keep a closed guard but SMITH is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Groober tries to clinch up but SMITH circles away and keeps his distance.
SMITH tries to move into range but Groober moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like BATT SMITH has been cut.
A cross from Groober lands.
Groober throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and SMITH cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Groober tries to clinch but SMITH moves out of range.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
SMITH thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Groober's head.

SMITH is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
SMITH will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Groober is not content to let SMITH control the position.
Groober is trying to stand.
SMITH wants to take a breather but Groober is having none of it.
SMITH is nestled in close to Groober, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
SMITH prevents Groober from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SMITH controlling the action here.

SMITH is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Groober doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time SMITH.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Groober trying to control here.
SMITH passes to side control.
SMITH trying to control the position but Groober is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Groober takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Groober is trying to get back to his feet.

SMITH stands up and we're back to a striking position.
SMITH uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Groober.
Groober stuffs the takedown attempt from SMITH. SMITH gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BATT SMITH. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Groober bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of SMITH's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SMITH keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
SMITH shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Groober pinned against the cage. Groober gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
SMITH looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

SMITH looks for a takedown but Groober sprawls well.
BATT SMITH is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
SMITH swats away the attempt to clinch by Groober.
A shot to de liver by Groober. Beautiful body shot.
Groober misses with a straight right.
Groober blocks a jab.
Groober falls off balance throwing a combination

and SMITH counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
SMITH throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
SMITH tries to pass the half guard into mount. Groober knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Groober is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Groober is looking to escape.

SMITH is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Groober wants to get back to his feet.
Groober wants to control but SMITH is keeping busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Groober throws and low kick but SMITH moves out of range easily.
SMITH staying out of range there.
SMITH shoots in and drives through. Groober sprawls well.

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.
Groober takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
SMITH defending well as Groober loads up on a big left hand.
SMITH thows a left - swing and a miss!
SMITH closes this distance looking for a takedown but Groober circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BATT SMITH. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Groober uses good head movement to avoid the hook from SMITH.
Groober looks to land a right hand but SMITH moved out of range.
SMITH uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Groober.
SMITH keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Groober.
SMITH displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Fickel Groober has been cut.
BATT SMITH is winning the standup battle so far.
SMITH misses with a looping left.

SMITH closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Groober to the mat! Groober manages to get full guard.
SMITH trying to control the position from guard on top but Groober is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groober is looking to land body kicks.
Groober moves out of range as SMITH throws a body kick.
SMITH jabs Groober right on the nose. Groober blinks but takes it well.
Groober throws a sloppy head kick
and SMITH cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
SMITH tries for a takedown but Groober sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
SMITH walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Groober ducks under a wild hook from SMITH.
Fickel Groober seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Groober.
SMITH tries for a takedown but Groober sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Groober lands with a cross.
SMITH tries to move into range but Groober moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SMITH fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Groober lands with a right hand.
SMITH swinging wilding here.
Groober looks to throw the jab but SMITH is out of range.
Groober punishes SMITH's body with a nice straight punch.
Groober scores with a jab. SMITH acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from SMITH misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Groober swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Groober ducks down and throws a hook to the body but SMITH moves away.
SMITH takes a swing at Groober's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BATT SMITH dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Groober gets caught flat footed, as SMITH shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
BATT SMITH overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

SMITH drops back looking for a leg! Groober is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Groober manages to kick SMITH off! SMITH jumps back into Groober's guard.
SMITH preventing the sweep.
SMITH wants to control from the top but Groober keeps moving.
SMITH throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Groober wants to stand and escape but SMITH is having none of it.
SMITH content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
SMITH prevents Groober from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

SMITH stands up and waves to Groober to follow him.
SMITH tries for a takedown but Groober sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Groober closes the distance looking to clinch

and SMITH counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by SMITH.

SMITH decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Groober, up you get!
Good shot there by Groober.
Groober throws a hook to the side of SMITH's head but SMITH sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Groober misses with a wild body shot.
Groober throws a head kick that misses

and SMITH counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Groober!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Groober wants to hold on but SMITH pushes him away.
SMITH thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Groober tries to reverse the position but SMITH maintains control.
SMITH looking to control but Groober is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
SMITH throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Groober because SMITH loaded up on that one.
SMITH looking to control but Groober is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Groober is trying desperately to improve position.

SMITH working for a guillotine from mount but Groober is in no mood to give up.
Groober is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

SMITH is standing up, even though he is in mount.
SMITH walks into a straight right hand from Groober.
SMITH looks for a takedown but Groober sprawls well.
SMITH takes one to the chin there.
Groober throws a sloppy head kick

and SMITH counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
SMITH missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
SMITH stops Groober from standing up.
BATT SMITH is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groober keeping moving, preventing SMITH from controlling successfully.

SMITH drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and SMITH jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fickel Groober has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Groober keeping moving, preventing SMITH from controlling successfully.
SMITH trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
SMITH stops Groober from standing up.

SMITH gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Groober waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract SMITH.
Groober tries to clinch up.
SMITH doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Groober connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
BATT SMITH showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for SMITH, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for BATT SMITH!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for BATT SMITH!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for BATT SMITH!

BATT SMITH wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kukka Multa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and nic ram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Multa comes to the cage accompanied by Pain - Monkey Business. nic ram will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Multa
vs
ram

164 cm
23
154 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

179 cm
23
144 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Cagewars Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kukka Multa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, nic ram!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ram misses with a jab, cross combination.

ram drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Multa wants to control but ram postures up.

ram is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Multa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

ram goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Multa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for ram but great work by Multa.
Multa is looking to take a break and control but ram is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
ram tries to buck Multa off but Multa is having none of it.
ram throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
ram throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ram misses with an elbow from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice straight punches there by ram. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of ram.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for ram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
ram tries to clinch up.
Multa misses with a looping left.
Multa misses with a body shot.
ram throws a shot from downtown. Multa moves away and avoids it.
Multa misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from ram.
ram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Multa moves away.
ram fails in his attempt to clinch.
Multa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ram.
ram misses with a body shot.
nic ram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ram throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Multa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by ram.
Multa fails with the takedown
and ram counters with a left to the body.

ram closes the distance and pushes Multa back into the cage.
ram lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ram throws an elbow but it's blocked.

ram has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Multa is trying to keep an underhook but ram manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. ram connects with a nice short shot to Multa's temple.
Multa is trying to control but can't.
ram not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Multa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Multa tries to get to full guard but ram has control of the leg.
Multa regains full guard. Nicely done.
ram in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
ram throws and elbow that misses. Multa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in ram's guard. Nice move by Multa!
Multa trying to control the position from guard on top but ram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Multa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
ram keeping moving, preventing Multa from controlling successfully.

ram escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Multa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

ram looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Multa passes into side control.
ram looks gassed!
ram is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Multa lands a few punches from side control.
ram tries to bench press Multa off him but Multa keeps the position.
Multa is looking to take a break and control but ram is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Multa blocks the strikes from ram.
ram is trying to improve his position.
ram throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Multa scoring with punches and elbows.
ram tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Multa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

nic ram dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Multa tries to close the distance and clinch up but ram swats him away and circles back towards the center.
ram misses with a two punch combination.
ram tries to clinch but Multa is having none of it.
Multa throws a hook to the side of ram's head but ram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by ram.

ram shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
ram thowing shots but they're missing.

ram is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Multa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Multa!
Multa works a leg free and moves into half guard.

ram has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Multa escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Multa!
ram is breathing heavily.
ram is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ram is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Multa lands some shots froms side control.
ram is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Multa controls the position from side control.
Multa is putting a hurting on ram here, landing some big shots from side control.
Multa is looking to take a break and control but ram is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
ram is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
ram is not content to let Multa control the position.
ram tries to get back to half guard but can't.
ram throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
ram throws a head kick that misses.
Multa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Multa looks to throw the jab but ram is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from ram.
ram throws a leg kick but Multa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Multa avoids the body shot from ram.
ram misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Multa counters with a nice double leg into side control. ram won't be happy with that.
ram manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
ram thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Multa's head.

ram 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.

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

ram seems to be working for a kimura but Multa defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Multa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells ram's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
ram postures up in Multa's guard and throws a big left but Multa blocks it.
ram throws a big right hand that misses.
ram throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Multa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Multa pulls ram in close to his closed guard and prevents ram from doing any damage or advancing position.

ram postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Multa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of ram, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Multa scores with a sloppy right hand. ram should have avoided that one.
Multa wants to clinch up but ram keeps it at a distance.
ram swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Multa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Multa avoids the body shot from ram.
Donk. ram catches Multa right on the button with a cross.
ram throws a head kick but Multa moves out of range.
ram with a poor takedown
and Multa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Multa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Multa.
Multa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Multa scores with the left hand. ram knows he should have avoided that one.

ram is rocked!
ram takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Multa takes the fight into the clinch.
Multa pushes ram back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
ram is still on wobbly legs! Can Multa finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Multa.
Multa dips a shoulder and cracks ram with a mighty uppercut! ram falls back against the cage and Multa unloads with a barrage of strikes! ram is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Multa screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kukka Multa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Vores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Pritchett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Vores
vs
Pritchett

195 cm
23
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

170 cm
23
157 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Vores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Pritchett!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pritchett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vores fails with the takedown.

Vores tries to keep at a distance but Pritchett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vores fails to pull guard.
Vores tries to pull guard but Pritchett won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Vores. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vores can't get the takedown.
Vores wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vores can't break the clinch.

Pritchett tightens his grip and picks Vores up, before dumping him to the ground. Vores manages to land in guard.
Vores keeping moving, preventing Pritchett from controlling successfully.
Pritchett looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pritchett stands and throws Vores's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vores tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pritchett trying to control the position but Vores is working away.
Vores is looking to regain half guard here but Pritchett keeps moving and retains side control.
Vores stops Pritchett from passing to mount.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Vores has taken the fight to the clinch.

Vores manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pritchett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vores keeping moving, preventing Pritchett from controlling successfully.
Vores looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pritchett is one step ahead there.
Vores trying to control the position.
Pritchett looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pritchett trying to move into half guard but instead Vores has managed to sweep!

Vores avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vores looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pritchett is fending him off so far but Vores persists. Nope, Pritchett circles away and we're back to standing.
Vores shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pritchett but Pritchett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pritchett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vores swings for the body but Pritchett moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pritchett tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vores counters with a leg kick.
Vores circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vores counters with an inside leg kick.

Vores closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vores lands in his opponent's guard.
Vores passes Pritchett's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vores prevents Pritchett from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tommy Vores will probably get the nod.
That's time! Vores's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Vores tries to clinch

and Pritchett counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vores!
Vores really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vores is working hard here to advance position.
Vores wants to control but Pritchett is having none of it.
Vores really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Pritchett is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Vores is surviving well by controlling Pritchett's body position as best he can.
Pritchett thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Vores tries to reverse the position but Pritchett maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vores tries to control the position but Pritchett now has his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pritchett is trying to stick to Vores's back but Vores is turning into Pritchett. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pritchett's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vores.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Pritchett pushes Vores off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Vores throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pritchett darts in trying to clinch
and Vores counters with a left and a right that stings Pritchett.
Vores on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pritchett. Pritchett obviously looking to wear him down.
Pritchett moves out of range of the leg kick from Vores.
Vores fails with the takedown

and Pritchett counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vores!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pritchett swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vores is now in Pritchett's guard. A big mistake from Pritchett there, giving up the dominant position!
Vores slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pritchett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vores wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Vores tries for a kimura but Pritchett is defending well.
Pritchett tries to bench press Vores off him but Vores keeps the position.
Pritchett is breathing heavily.
Vores lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pritchett down.
Vores lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vores swings around for an armbar but Pritchett sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vores's guard.
Vores working a defensive guard here.
Pritchett trying to control the position from guard on top but Vores is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vores looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pritchett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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

Vores working for a triangle but Pritchett defends it easily.
Vores keeping moving, preventing Pritchett from controlling successfully.

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.
Pritchett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vores looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vores can't keep his opponent in guard - Pritchett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Vores looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pritchett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pritchett is trying to control. Vores wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vores is looking to control Pritchett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vores avoid being mounted?

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pritchett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vores moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vores with a lazy takedown attempt

and Pritchett counters with a single leg into guard. Vores didn't expect that.
Vores throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Chris Pritchett has got the better of the ground game so far.

Vores looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pritchett has picked Vores up and slammed him! Vores can't keep hold of the triangle and Pritchett manages to pass to side control!

Pritchett tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Pritchett tries for a kimura but Vores is defending well.
Vores manages to get back to half guard.
Pritchett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pritchett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pritchett in particular looking to stall.
Vores is looking to control Pritchett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vores avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vores is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Pritchett pulls his head out easily.
Pritchett misses with a head shot. Vores uses the momentum to regain guard.
Vores keeping moving, preventing Pritchett from controlling successfully.
Pritchett tries to free his leg and advance position but Vores is retaining full guard.
Vores is pulling down on Pritchett's head. It's preventing any offense from Pritchett, at least for the moment.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vores is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pritchett keeping moving, preventing Vores from controlling successfully.
Vores sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pritchett's guard.
Pritchett gets back to full guard.

Vores decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pritchett, up you get!
Vores looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Pritchett 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.
Pritchett looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pritchett postures up in Vores's guard and throws a big left but Vores blocks it.

Vores had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Pritchett is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Vores Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Pritchett's back instead.
Vores doesn't have the hooks in and Pritchett manages to turn into his guard.
Vores bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pritchett's guard.
Pritchett doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Vores sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pritchett's guard.
Pritchett is looking for a sweep. Vores is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pritchett trying to get back to full guard but Vores takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Vores will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pritchett throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vores is working for a guillotine from mount but Pritchett frees his head quite easily.
Pritchett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Vores.
Vores really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pritchett can't escape the position.
Vores connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Vores fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Vores working the ground and pound effectively.
Vores looking to control but Pritchett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vores content just to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Vores showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vores 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Chris Pritchett!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Chris Pritchett!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Chris Pritchett!

Chris Pritchett wins by unanimous decision!