Cage Legends 47 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobcat Stinkfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Smoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobcat Stinkfist has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Stinkfist
vs
Smoot

183 cm
20
175 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

175 cm
23
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobcat Stinkfist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fred Smoot!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smoot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smoot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smoot catches Stinkfist with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stinkfist missing with a left hand there. Smoot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stinkfist takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stinkfist misses with a hook. Smoot ducked under it nicely.
Smoot lands with an uppercut that bounces Stinkfist off the cage and back into rage.
Stinkfist looks to land a right hand but Smoot moved out of range.
Stinkfist throws a shot to the body.
Smoot staying out of range there.
A left lands for Stinkfist.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stinkfist defending well as Smoot loads up on a big left hand.
Stinkfist throws a looping overhand right but Smoot ducks down to avoid it.
Smoot catches Stinkfist with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stinkfist looks to land a right hand but Smoot moved out of range.
Smoot tries to clinch but Stinkfist is having none of it.
Smoot scores with a spinning back kick!
A jab from Stinkfist misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smoot - that will leave a mark!
Stinkfist misses with a wild body shot.
Smoot blocks a jab.
Smoot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stinkfist is breathing heavily.
Smoot digs a good body shot into Stinkfist's ribs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smoot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stinkfist.
Smoot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smoot throws a nice head kick!
Smoot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smoot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stinkfist loads up on a big right hand but Smoot slips the punch.

Smoot gets a clinch.
Smoot looking to throw knees to the head but Stinkfist is blocking nicely.
Smoot using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smoot comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smoot lands an elbow just above Stinkfist 's eye.
Smoot with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stinkfist is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smoot pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smoot lands a knee to the head.
Smoot unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stinkfist lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smoot landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smoot lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smoot.
Stinkfist takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smoot prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smoot stops a takedown attempt from Stinkfist.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobcat Stinkfist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smoot lands an elbow that stopped Stinkfist in his tracks for a moment.

Smoot turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Smoot manages to end up in side control.
Stinkfist tries to improve position but can't.
Smoot trying to control the action but Stinkfist is working from the bottom.

Smoot tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smoot has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Smoot is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stinkfist knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stinkfist is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stinkfist parries the strikes from Smoot easily there. Smoot is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stinkfist to escape.
Stinkfist is trying to get back to half guard.
Stinkfist on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stinkfist tries to get out of the position.

Smoot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stinkfist is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stinkfist is trying to improve his position.

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

Smoot is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stinkfist has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stinkfist pushes Smoot away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smoot gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Stinkfist is looking for a sweep.
Stinkfist wants to get back to his feet but Smoot drags him back down.

Smoot wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stinkfist, who protects the arm well.
Stinkfist is looking to regain half guard here but Smoot keeps moving and retains side control.
Stinkfist is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smoot's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Smoot 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Smoot is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stinkfist defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Smoot 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.

Smoot moves out of range as Stinkfist strikes.
Smoot tries to bum rush Stinkfist with a series of wild strikes but Stinkfist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Stinkfist misses.
Smoot lands with a kick to the temple. Stinkfist shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smoot throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Stinkfist.

Smoot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stinkfist, pushing him back against the cage.
Smoot misses with a knee strike.
Smoot comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stinkfist can't get the takedown.
Smoot comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smoot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stinkfist.
Knees to the body from Smoot.

Stinkfist wants the takedown. Smoot is fighting it off but Stinkfist persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smoot's guard against the cage.
Stinkfist is in close to Smoot's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stinkfist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stinkfist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stinkfist connects with a couple of short punches.
Stinkfist advances position into side control!
Check out the look on Stinkfist's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stinkfist lands some shots froms side control.
Stinkfist working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Stinkfist in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Smoot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smoot manages to get back to half guard.

Smoot looking for submissions off his back.
Stinkfist lands with a punch from half guard.

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.
Smoot regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stinkfist.
Stinkfist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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

Smoot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stinkfist thows a big elbow that misses.
Stinkfist lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stinkfist preventing the sweep.

Smoot looking for a guillotine here but Stinkfist defends easily.
Stinkfist makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stinkfist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stinkfist working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smoot's head.

Smoot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stinkfist doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stinkfist manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stinkfist knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smoot on the ground.
Stinkfist won't allow Smoot to sweep him here.
Stinkfist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Smoot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stinkfist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stinkfist.
Stinkfist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smoot is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Smoot is looking to take a break and control but Stinkfist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stinkfist tries to kick Smoot off but Smoot keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smoot is looking to take a break and control but Stinkfist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stinkfist flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Smoot is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Stinkfist has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smoot is pressing down on Stinkfist's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stinkfist is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Smoot 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! This is the final round!

Smoot staying out of range there.
Stinkfist throws a body punch but Smoot moves out of range.

Smoot rushes Stinkfist and presses him up against the cage.
Stinkfist takes an elbow to the temple.
Stinkfist drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Stinkfist has picked Smoot up - he's going for a ride! Stinkfist dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Smoot punching from the bottom.

Smoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stinkfist prevents Smoot from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smoot throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Stinkfist looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smoot with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stinkfist lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stinkfist thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stinkfist 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.

Smoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Smoot is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Stinkfist pulls his head out easily.
Smoot on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smoot slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stinkfist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stinkfist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stinkfist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stinkfist is looking to work some ground and pound but Smoot has wrist control.
Smoot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stinkfist.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Smoot has closed the distance and engaged Stinkfist in a clinch.
Stinkfist takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stinkfist goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smoot prevents it.
Smoot lands an elbow inside.
Smoot lands an elbow that stopped Stinkfist in his tracks for a moment.
Smoot looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smoot lands an elbow that stopped Stinkfist in his tracks for a moment.
Stinkfist has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smoot avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobcat Stinkfist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smoot with a knee to the head.
Smoot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stinkfist looking for a takedown.
Stinkfist takes an elbow to the temple.
Stinkfist looking for a takedown.
Smoot connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stinkfist's face.
Stinkfist is working for takedown but Smoot is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smoot gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Smoot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoot missing with knees to the body.
Smoot stops a takedown attempt from Stinkfist.

Smoot pulls guard effortlessly.
Stinkfist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smoot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Smoot working for a triangle but Stinkfist defends it easily.
Stinkfist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stinkfist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smoot is keeping the position for now.
Stinkfist throwing strikes but missing.
Smoot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stinkfist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoot working a defensive guard here.
Stinkfist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smoot thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bobcat Stinkfist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fred Smoot has got the better of the ground game so far.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A punch combination from Smoot misses.
Stinkfist throws an overhand right that lands on Smoot's shoulder, as Smoot tries to avoid the shot.
Smoot fails to land with a series of punches.
Stinkfist misses the jab.
Stinkfist throws a lazy right hand but Smoot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smoot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stinkfist circles away quickly and effectively.
Smoot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stinkfist.
Stinkfist misses with a body shot.

Smoot clinches up with Stinkfist and pushes him back against the cage.

Smoot drags the fight down to the ground.

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

Smoot working for a triangle but Stinkfist defends it easily.

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

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

Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Fred Smoot!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Fred Smoot!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Fred Smoot!

Fred Smoot wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damon Hektor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hektor
vs
Jackson

179 cm
19
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
146 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 2 - 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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dustin Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hektor tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Hektor shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hektor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hektor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hektor is just out of range.
Hektor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Hektor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Hektor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hektor misses with a takedown attempt

and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hektor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hektor keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.

Hektor is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Hektor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hektor is tightening it up a little... Jackson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jackson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jackson taps out! nice BJJ there by Hektor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Damon Hektor!

C
A

C
B

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 Tyson Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mr mustard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). mustard has chosen yes as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Belfort
vs
mustard

187 cm
19
217 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

187 cm
20
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, mr mustard!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from mustard misses.
mustard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
mustard tries to clinch but Belfort is having none of it.
mustard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Belfort swinging wilding here.
Belfort lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belfort throws a right and a left that both miss.
Belfort misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belfort throws a right and a left that mustard avoids nicely.
mustard throws a combination that misses
and Belfort counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Belfort takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Belfort is looking to slow mustard down with leg kicks.
mustard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
mustard misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from mustard does no damage.
Belfort connects with a solid leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
mustard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belfort moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Belfort throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Belfort cracks mustard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Belfort pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyson Belfort is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
mustard throws a shot to the body.
mustard takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like mr mustard has been cut.
Belfort looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Belfort works over mustard's head and body with a nice combination.

mustard drives through and clinches with Belfort against the cage.
mustard working aggressively here.
Belfort prevents mustard from breaking the clinch.
Belfort trying to land knees to the body.
Belfort has had enough of the clinch but mustard keeps him there for the moment.

Belfort manages to break the clinch.
Belfort keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from mustard.
Belfort takes one to the chin there.
Belfort misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
mustard misses with a hook to the body
and Belfort counters with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Belfort scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Belfort throws a right hand that mustard ducks under and follows up with a left that mustard also avoids with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Belfort.
mustard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

mustard gets a clinch.
Belfort can't break the clinch.
mustard keeps control of Belfort as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
mustard is trying to break free.

Belfort breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from mustard.
mustard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from mustard does no damage.
Belfort looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Belfort misses with a hook to the body

and mustard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort manages to get to full guard.
mustard looking to pass the guard.
mustard looks gassed!
mustard trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.
Belfort is trying to control the position but mustard postures up.
Belfort looking for a sweep. Not yet Belfort, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
mustard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Belfort looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
mustard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Belfort preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
mustard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Belfort knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for mustard on the ground.
Belfort keeping full guard, as mustard tries to pass.
mustard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belfort keeping full guard, as mustard tries to pass.

Belfort uses the cage to get back to his feet.
mustard tries to clinch up but Belfort circles away and keeps his distance.
Belfort goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
mustard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No luck for mustard with that takedown attempt.
Belfort looks to score with a jab to the body but mustard is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Belfort dominated that round.
The cut man is working on mr mustard's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Belfort connects with a high kick.
Belfort scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Belfort lands with a cross.
mustard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belfort.
Belfort fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
mustard throws out a loose jab but Belfort uses good head movement to avoid it.
mustard throws a jab but it's blocked by Belfort.
A combination from Belfort does no damage.
mustard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Belfort circles away.
Belfort thumps mustard with a low kick.

mustard forces Belfort back against the cage and clinches.

Belfort breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Belfort walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. mustard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Belfort throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belfort throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort connects with a solid leg kick.
mustard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
mustard blocks a head kick by Belfort.
mustard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Belfort.
mustard avoids the body shot from Belfort.
Tyson Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belfort misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
mustard moves out of range as Belfort throws a body kick.
mustard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
mustard misses with a jab, cross combination.
mustard avoids the head kick by Belfort.
Belfort throws a series of punches but mustard avoids them all with ease.
Tyson Belfort is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belfort ducks under a wild hook from mustard.
Belfort throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
mustard dodges the punch combination from Belfort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
mustard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Belfort momentarily.
mustard misses with the combination.
mustard tests Belfort's chin there with a solid looking shot.

mustard has Belfort up against the cage in a clinch.

Belfort breaks the clinch.

mustard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
mustard pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
mustard connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Belfort wants to control but mustard is having none of it.
mustard looking to finish Belfort with some ground and pound. This is bad for Belfort!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mustard scores with a couple of good head shots there.
mustard lands a big shot there that rocks Belfort but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
mustard is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Belfort is rocked!
mustard postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Belfort bigstyle! Two more strikes land for mustard and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). mr mustard!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack McMatthew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Staffan Hjalmarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack McMatthew is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

McMatthew
vs
Hjalmarson

173 cm
23
175 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

174 cm
20
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack McMatthew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Staffan Hjalmarson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hjalmarson dodges the punch combination from McMatthew.
McMatthew throws a right and a left that both miss.
McMatthew connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hjalmarson tries for a takedown but McMatthew sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A left and a right from McMatthew both land. Nice combination.
Horrible takedown by Hjalmarson or perhaps it was just good defense by McMatthew which made him look bad.
McMatthew throws a right and a left that Hjalmarson avoids nicely.
Hjalmarson fails with an attempt to clinch.
McMatthew stuffs the takedown attempt from Hjalmarson. Hjalmarson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jack McMatthew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Staffan Hjalmarson.
Hjalmarson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McMatthew swivels and escapes.
McMatthew lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hjalmarson is looking to clinch but McMatthew is avoiding it.
Hjalmarson is looking to clinch but McMatthew is avoiding it.
Hjalmarson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McMatthew pinned against the cage. McMatthew gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hjalmarson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McMatthew stalks Hjalmarson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hjalmarson's face. Hjalmarson staggers backwards, shaken.
Hjalmarson shoots in looking for a takedown. McMatthew tries to sprawl out of it but Hjalmarson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McMatthew manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hjalmarson looks gassed!
Nice sprawl there from McMatthew as Hjalmarson shoots in.
Hjalmarson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McMatthew throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjalmarson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McMatthew is fending him off so far but Hjalmarson persists. Nope, McMatthew circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for McMatthew, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hjalmarson avoids a punch combination nicely.
McMatthew scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McMatthew is working the combinations to good effect here.
McMatthew scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McMatthew looks to land a combination but Hjalmarson avoids it well.
McMatthew swinging wilding here.
Jack McMatthew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McMatthew rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hjalmarson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McMatthew works over Hjalmarson's head and body with a nice combination.
McMatthew lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McMatthew.
McMatthew lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A cross from McMatthew lands.
Hjalmarson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McMatthew displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A left and a right from McMatthew both land. Nice combination.
A right-left combo lands from McMatthew.
Hjalmarson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McMatthew throws a series of punches but Hjalmarson avoids them all with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by McMatthew as he connects with a hook.
McMatthew works over Hjalmarson's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hjalmarson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMatthew throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McMatthew stalks Hjalmarson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hjalmarson's face. Hjalmarson staggers backwards, shaken.
McMatthew moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McMatthew throws a series of strikes that have Hjalmarson backpedaling.
Hjalmarson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hjalmarson is trying desperately to land a takedown but McMatthew is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hjalmarson.
McMatthew throws a right and a left that Hjalmarson avoids nicely.
McMatthew lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hjalmarson backs up against the cage.
A punch combination from McMatthew misses.
McMatthew closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hjalmarson throws a left and a right that both miss
and McMatthew counters with a two punch combo.
McMatthew goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hjalmarson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McMatthew.
Hjalmarson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McMatthew.
McMatthew scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hjalmarson doesn't seem bothered though.
McMatthew displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McMatthew lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hjalmarson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hjalmarson closes the distance but McMatthew moves to the side
and McMatthew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hjalmarson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McMatthew.
McMatthew rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hjalmarson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McMatthew throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from McMatthew does no damage.
Hjalmarson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting McMatthew counter with a right hand.
McMatthew throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McMatthew scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No joy there for McMatthew, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hjalmarson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McMatthew counters with a straight right hand.
McMatthew throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hjalmarson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McMatthew counters with a series of strikes. Hjalmarson will be more careful next time no doubt.
McMatthew is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hjalmarson misses with a takedown attempt
enabling McMatthew to counter with a crisp jab.
McMatthew scores with a one two! Hjalmarson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McMatthew misses with a double jab.
McMatthew lands a two punch combo.
McMatthew throws a one two combo.
Hjalmarson has his takedown stuffed
and McMatthew counters with a straight right hand.
McMatthew lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hjalmarson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hjalmarson has his takedown stuffed
and Hjalmarson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McMatthew!
McMatthew ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hjalmarson fails with the takedown
and McMatthew counters with a left and a right that stings Hjalmarson.
Danga de danga de dang - McMatthew scores with a four punch combination!
Hjalmarson has his takedown stuffed
and McMatthew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hjalmarson misses with a takedown attempt
and McMatthew counters with a three punch combo that has Hjalmarson backing up. Hjalmarson nods at McMatthew to acknowledge the strikes.
McMatthew lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McMatthew lands a two punch combo.
Hjalmarson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McMatthew.
McMatthew lands with a nice combination. Hjalmarson backs away looking to recover.
Hjalmarson tries a head kick but it misses.
McMatthew scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMatthew closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McMatthew misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good shot there by McMatthew.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body kick there by Hjalmarson.
Hjalmarson with a lazy takedown attempt
and McMatthew counters with a three punch combo that has Hjalmarson backing up. Hjalmarson nods at McMatthew to acknowledge the strikes.
Staffan Hjalmarson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from McMatthew both land. Nice combination.
McMatthew scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McMatthew misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack McMatthew dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

McMatthew lands a lovely overhand right.
McMatthew swinging wilding here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McMatthew checks a leg kick.
Hjalmarson closes the distance but McMatthew moves to the side
and Hjalmarson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hjalmarson looks to clinch
and McMatthew counters with a straight right hand.
Hjalmarson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McMatthew counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McMatthew looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hjalmarson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McMatthew counters with a two punch combo.
Hjalmarson tries for a takedown but McMatthew circles away easily
and McMatthew counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hjalmarson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjalmarson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McMatthew counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jack McMatthew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Staffan Hjalmarson.
McMatthew lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hjalmarson backs up against the cage.
McMatthew misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McMatthew rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hjalmarson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hjalmarson looks to clinch
and McMatthew counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hjalmarson is breathing heavily.
Hjalmarson tries for a takedown but McMatthew circles away easily
and McMatthew counters with a series of strikes. Hjalmarson will be more careful next time no doubt.
McMatthew is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjalmarson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jack McMatthew is winning the standup battle so far.
McMatthew lands a two punch combo.
McMatthew fails to land with a series of punches.
McMatthew will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from McMatthew.
McMatthew fails to land with a series of punches.
Hjalmarson tries for a takedown but McMatthew circles away easily
and McMatthew counters with a straight right hand.
McMatthew throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hjalmarson.
Hjalmarson tries to clinch but McMatthew moves away
and McMatthew counters with a series of strikes. Hjalmarson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hjalmarson wants to clinch but McMatthew slips to the side
and McMatthew counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McMatthew throws a combination. Hjalmarson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Some wild striking there from McMatthew.
McMatthew throws a right and a left that Hjalmarson avoids nicely.
McMatthew scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McMatthew misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hjalmarson misses with a double jab
and McMatthew counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hjalmarson dodges the punch combination from McMatthew.
Jack McMatthew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hjalmarson with a poor takedown
and McMatthew counters with a two punch combo.
McMatthew looks to land a combination. Hjalmarson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McMatthew displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hjalmarson falls off balance throwing a combination
and McMatthew counters with a one-two to the body.
McMatthew moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McMatthew throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hjalmarson has his takedown stuffed
and McMatthew counters with a left and a right that stings Hjalmarson.
A right-left combo lands from McMatthew.
Hjalmarson with a poor takedown
and McMatthew counters with a two punch combo.
Hjalmarson moves forwards but McMatthew connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McMatthew throws a right and a left that Hjalmarson avoids nicely.
McMatthew throws a combination. Hjalmarson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice straight punches there by McMatthew. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McMatthew.
Hjalmarson falls off balance throwing a combination
and McMatthew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hjalmarson slips a jab and a cross from McMatthew.
McMatthew scores with a jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hjalmarson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McMatthew has got the better of the exchanges.
Hjalmarson darts in trying to clinch
and McMatthew counters with a stiff right hand.
McMatthew looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hjalmarson misses with a takedown attempt
and McMatthew counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left and a right from McMatthew both land. Nice combination.
Hjalmarson tries for a takedown but McMatthew circles away easily
and McMatthew counters with a left to the body.
Hjalmarson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A right-left combo lands from McMatthew.
McMatthew moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McMatthew throws a series of punches but Hjalmarson moves out of range.
McMatthew throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hjalmarson.
Hjalmarson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hjalmarson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McMatthew fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hjalmarson wants to clinch
and McMatthew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hjalmarson tries for a takedown but McMatthew circles away easily
and McMatthew counters with a left to the body.
McMatthew stalks Hjalmarson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hjalmarson's face. Hjalmarson staggers backwards, shaken.
Hjalmarson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hjalmarson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McMatthew.
McMatthew lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hjalmarson with a lazy takedown attempt
and McMatthew counters with a series of strikes. Hjalmarson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hjalmarson slips a jab and a cross from McMatthew.
A punch lands to the side of Hjalmarson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A right-left combo lands from McMatthew.
McMatthew throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hjalmarson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hjalmarson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McMatthew throws a one two combo.
Hjalmarson shoots and misses
and McMatthew counters with a stiff right hand.
McMatthew throws a combination. Hjalmarson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McMatthew looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McMatthew fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hjalmarson tries for a takedown but McMatthew circles away easily
and McMatthew counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack McMatthew dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A right-left combo lands from McMatthew.
McMatthew fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McMatthew scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McMatthew throws a right and a left that both miss.
McMatthew throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hjalmarson.
Hjalmarson misses with a takedown
and McMatthew counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hjalmarson with a poor takedown
and McMatthew counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McMatthew misses with a jab, cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from McMatthew.
McMatthew lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A right-left combo lands from McMatthew.
Hjalmarson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McMatthew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hjalmarson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McMatthew counters with a straight right hand.
Jack McMatthew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Staffan Hjalmarson.
Hjalmarson avoids a punch combination nicely.
McMatthew scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McMatthew scores with a one two! Hjalmarson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hjalmarson tries to bum rush McMatthew with a series of wild strikes but McMatthew uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McMatthew scores with a three punch combo!

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMatthew lands with a nice combination. Hjalmarson backs away looking to recover.
Hjalmarson with a lazy takedown attempt
and McMatthew counters with a series of strikes. Hjalmarson will be more careful next time no doubt.
McMatthew throws a right hand that Hjalmarson ducks under and follows up with a left that Hjalmarson also avoids with ease.
Hjalmarson slips a jab and a cross from McMatthew.
McMatthew fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hjalmarson closes the distance looking to clinch
and McMatthew counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hjalmarson misses with a takedown attempt
letting McMatthew counter with a right hand.
McMatthew scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A nice combination there by McMatthew.
McMatthew throws a series of punches but Hjalmarson avoids them all with ease.
McMatthew lands a lovely overhand right.
McMatthew fails to land with a series of punches.
Hjalmarson closes the distance but McMatthew moves to the side
and Hjalmarson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McMatthew swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McMatthew connects with a nice looking jab.
Hjalmarson looks to clinch
and Hjalmarson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McMatthew misses with a double jab.
Jack McMatthew is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMatthew throws a series of punches but Hjalmarson moves out of range.
Hjalmarson misses with a head kick.
McMatthew cracks Hjalmarson with a right hand to the side of the head.
McMatthew misses with the combination.
Hjalmarson clinches but McMatthew breaks the clinch
and McMatthew counters with a left and a right that stings Hjalmarson.
McMatthew throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hjalmarson tries for a takedown but McMatthew circles away easily
and McMatthew counters with a nice uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - McMatthew scores with a four punch combination!
McMatthew throws a series of strikes that have Hjalmarson backpedaling.
McMatthew lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McMatthew throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hjalmarson darts in trying to clinch
and McMatthew counters with a straight right hand.
Hjalmarson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McMatthew counters with a stiff right hand.
McMatthew misses with a wild combination.
McMatthew throws a series of punches but Hjalmarson avoids them all with ease.
McMatthew is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hjalmarson can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - McMatthew scores with a four punch combination!
Hjalmarson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McMatthew counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hjalmarson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McMatthew.
McMatthew displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hjalmarson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hjalmarson tries to clinch
and McMatthew counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McMatthew misses with a wild combination.
McMatthew throws a one two combo.
Staffan Hjalmarson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McMatthew lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hjalmarson tries to clinch
and McMatthew counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hjalmarson with a poor takedown
and Hjalmarson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hjalmarson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McMatthew stalks Hjalmarson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hjalmarson's face. Hjalmarson staggers backwards, shaken.
McMatthew lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McMatthew throws a right and a left that both miss.
McMatthew throws a right hand that Hjalmarson ducks under and follows up with a left that Hjalmarson also avoids with ease.
McMatthew misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMatthew rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hjalmarson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hjalmarson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hjalmarson.
Hjalmarson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McMatthew's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and McMatthew duly obliges.
McMatthew looks to land a combination. Hjalmarson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McMatthew throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hjalmarson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McMatthew throws a combination. Hjalmarson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hjalmarson misses with a combination
and McMatthew counters with a three punch combo that has Hjalmarson backing up. Hjalmarson nods at McMatthew to acknowledge the strikes.
McMatthew misses with a two punch combination.
McMatthew throws a series of punches but Hjalmarson avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Hjalmarson.
McMatthew scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hjalmarson clinches but McMatthew breaks the clinch
and McMatthew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McMatthew scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McMatthew misses with the combination.
McMatthew misses with a jab, cross combination.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Jack McMatthew!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Jack McMatthew!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Jack McMatthew!

Jack McMatthew wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Builder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BATT SMITH (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). SMITH has chosen Killing In The Name as his entrance music. BATT SMITH is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Builder
vs
SMITH

200 cm
18
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

199 cm
22
280 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Builder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, BATT SMITH!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.

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

Builder shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Builder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

SMITH working for a triangle but Builder defends it easily.
SMITH trying to keep a closed guard but Builder is proving a slippery customer.

SMITH looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
SMITH wants to sweep here but Builder controlling him for the moment.

SMITH is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Builder is stalling in the full guard.

SMITH looking for a guillotine here but Builder defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

SMITH is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
SMITH looks gassed!
Builder stands up over SMITH, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

SMITH had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Builder is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. SMITH Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Builder's back instead.
Builder covering up well and avoiding damage.
Builder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for SMITH on the ground.
Builder trying to control the hands but SMITH breaks the grip.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SMITH is trying to control but Builder is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.

SMITH looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
SMITH avoids the attempt from Builder to control.
Builder tries to reverse the position but SMITH maintains control.
Builder on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Builder tries to get out of the position.
Builder gets back to half guard.
Builder misses with some strikes from the bottom.

SMITH wants to work for an arm triangle but Builder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Builder is pressing down on SMITH's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Builder trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Builder working a defensive guard here.

Builder is looking for a triangle but SMITH pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Builder wants to sweep but no luck.
Builder looking to control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
SMITH misses with a takedown attempt

and Builder counters with a takedown into side control.
SMITH stops Builder from passing to mount.
SMITH sneaks back into half guard.

SMITH looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
SMITH is trying to control but can't.

SMITH looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SMITH is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Builder's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Builder's back!
SMITH struggling to land strikes to the head as Builder covers up.
Well, with SMITH on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Builder is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
SMITH lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Builder hold on?!

SMITH is cranking Builder's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Builder! He's tightened the choke and Builder is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). BATT SMITH!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Ming Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ambitions Az A Ryder. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Williams
vs
Ming Chang

174 cm
23
150 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

171 cm
22
153 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Leroy Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Ming Chang!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ming Chang changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Williams looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

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

Ming Chang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Williams has escaped the position, nice work there.
Williams regains half guard.
Ming Chang looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Williams with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Williams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Williams.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Ming Chang from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Ming Chang trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ming Chang scoring with punches to the head and body.

Williams has his foot on Ming Chang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ming Chang works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Ming Chang from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ming Chang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ming Chang wants to stand and escape but instead Williams has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Williams trying to control but Ming Chang is working from the bottom.

Ming Chang had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Williams is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ming Chang Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Williams's back instead.
Ming Chang gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Williams preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ming Chang.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ming Chang looks gassed!
Williams breaks Ming Chang's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ming Chang manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Ming Chang is working for a guillotine from mount but Williams frees his head quite easily.
Williams is working to get back to half guard.
Ming Chang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Williams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ming Chang with good strikes from the mount here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ming Chang tries to control but Williams wriggling away.
Williams regains half guard.
Ming Chang landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Ming Chang.

Williams actively working from the bottom here.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ming Chang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Williams tries to roll over but Ming Chang keeps him under control.

Ming Chang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Williams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ming Chang.
Williams trying to control from the bottom.
Ming Chang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Williams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ming Chang landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ming Chang throws out a powerful jab.

Ming Chang 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.
Ming Chang wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.

Williams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ming Chang passes into half guard.
Williams is staying active underneath Ming Chang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Williams is in trouble now - Ming Chang has advanced to mount!
Ming Chang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Williams is looking to escape.
Ming Chang punishing his opponent with strikes.
Williams is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ming Chang has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Williams's face.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ming Chang prevents Williams from getting the reversal.

Ming Chang is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Leroy Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Ming Chang fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Williams sprawls well initially but Ming Chang persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
Ming Chang is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it.
Ming Chang is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Ming Chang stands up out of the half guard.

Ming Chang shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Ming Chang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Williams defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ming Chang controlling the pace.
Ming Chang is keen to just control but Williams is a slippery customer.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Ming Chang passes to side control.

Ming Chang stands up and beckons Williams to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ming Chang lands with a nice combination. Williams backs away looking to recover.
Leroy Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ming Chang closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dave Ming Chang has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

Williams gets caught flat footed, as Ming Chang shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ming Chang tries to stand but Williams is controlling from the bottom.
Ming Chang stands and throws Williams's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ming Chang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Ming Chang in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Williams is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dave Ming Chang!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between nic ram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jake lamotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). lamotta is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: yes. 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 jake lamotta was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

ram
vs
lamotta

179 cm
23
144 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

175 cm
20
149 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Determined

GTI-MAX SUPPS

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 - 1, fighting out of London, nic ram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, jake lamotta!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
lamotta lands a glancing blow to the side of ram's head.
No luck for ram with that takedown attempt.
lamotta tries to bum rush ram with a series of wild strikes but ram uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
lamotta tests ram's chin there with a solid looking shot.
ram really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

ram scores with a takedown into lamotta's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

ram 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.
lamotta working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ram trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
lamotta wants to sweep but no luck.
ram wants to pass the guard but lamotta is keeping the position.
ram missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

ram 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.
lamotta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
lamotta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
ram fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from lamotta as ram shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for nic ram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ram looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? lamotta is fending him off so far but ram persists. Nope, lamotta circles away and we're back to standing.
ram is breathing heavily.
lamotta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

lamotta feints and as ram raises his hands in defense, lamotta changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
lamotta trying to control but ram is working from the bottom.
ram lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for lamotta!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

ram moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, lamotta has worked his arm free - good work by lamotta!
lamotta tries to bench press ram off him but ram keeps the position.
lamotta can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
lamotta gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

lamotta is defending against the submission attempts here by ram.
ram blocks the strikes from lamotta.
ram blocks the strikes from lamotta.
ram working the head and body with strikes.

ram is working for a submission of some sort.
lamotta gets full guard.
lamotta looking to hit a scissor sweep but ram is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ram has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
lamotta wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
lamotta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in ram's guard.

ram had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. lamotta is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. ram Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take lamotta's back instead.
lamotta tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

ram goes for an armbar but he's not got it… lamotta turns into him and now he's in ram's guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
lamotta throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
lamotta is pressing down on ram's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). jake lamotta!