LUC Fight Night 6 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between alex reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Gammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). reid comes to the cage accompanied by rocky balboa. Matt Gammer is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

reid
vs
Gammer

185 cm
21
192 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, alex reid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Gammer!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gammer 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.

reid manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Gammer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gammer stopping the sweep attempt from reid.
Gammer trying to control the position from guard on top but reid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
reid keeping full guard, as Gammer tries to pass.

Gammer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gammer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gammer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gammer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gammer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gammer postures up and lands a big shot to reid's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now reid is on top in guard.
Gammer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
reid throwing strikes from guard but Gammer blocks nicely.
reid wants to get up but he can't break Gammer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Gammer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. reid is aware though and is defending well.
Gammer throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
reid is breathing heavily.
Gammer pulls reid in close to his closed guard and prevents reid from doing any damage or advancing position.

Gammer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. reid gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gammer throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gammer trying to strike off his back.
reid trying to control but Gammer is working from the bottom.

Gammer working for a triangle but reid defends it easily.

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

Gammer tightening his grip on reid, looking for the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gammer doesn't have the hooks in and reid manages to turn into his guard.
reid sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gammer's guard.
Gammer is staying active underneath reid, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from reid there.
Gammer tries to get to full guard but reid has control of the leg.
Gammer trying to control here.
Gammer is trying to get back to full guard.
reid seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gammer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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.
Gammer tries to roll over but reid keeps him under control.
Gammer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gammer shoots for a takedown but reid saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
reid looks to land a combination. Gammer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
reid keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Gammer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows reid to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Gammer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! reid has picked Gammer up and slammed him! Gammer can't keep hold of the triangle and reid manages to pass to side control!
Gammer struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matt Gammer will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gammer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matt Gammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gammer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and reid counters with a head kick.
Gammer shoots in for a takedown but reid shows good takedown defense.

Gammer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gammer showed some decent athleticism there.
reid is trying to stand up here but Gammer is controlling him well.

Gammer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. reid doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gammer.
reid is staying active underneath Gammer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
reid is looking for a sweep. Gammer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gammer controlling the action here.

Gammer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gammer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Gammer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so reid is just riding it out for now. Gammer eventually gives up the hold.

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.

Gammer is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, reid has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gammer thows a huge punch but reid dodges it nicely.
Gammer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
reid is trying to get back to full guard.
Gammer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gammer 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.

Gammer is working for a kimura but reid is defending it quite comfortably.
Gammer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
reid is refusing to be controlled, as Gammer sits in half guard.
Gammer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but reid keeps working.
reid wants to get back to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Gammer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Galvao
vs
Scott

170 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Galvao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry Scott!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scott bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch but Galvao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Scott instigates a clinch.
Scott gets underhooks to prevent Galvao's takedown attempt.

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

Scott has closed the distance and engaged Galvao in a clinch.

Scott breaks the clinch.
Galvao takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Galvao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scott.

Scott rushes Galvao and presses him up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Scott.

Scott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Galvao with that takedown attempt.
Galvao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Galvao. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Scott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Galvao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Scott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Galvao.
Galvao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Galvao misses with a double jab
and Scott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scott is looking to clinch but Galvao is avoiding it.
Scott lands a high kick!

Scott sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Galvao to the ground! Scott dives into full mount looking to finish!

Galvao is rocked!

It looks like Andre Galvao has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Galvao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to control but Galvao wriggling away.
Scott prevents Galvao from getting the reversal.
Galvao sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Galvao is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Scott pulls his head out easily.
Galvao is breathing heavily.

Galvao looking for submissions off his back.
Galvao is not content to let Scott control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao is looking to improve his position.
Galvao is working hard here to advance position.
Scott is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Galvao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scott's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scott's back!
Galvao lands shots from the back.

Galvao is looking for the choke from the back position but Scott is controlling his hands well.

Galvao is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Scott knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Scott for a finish.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Galvao is hanging on to Scott's back as he tries to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Galvao is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Scott defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Galvao looking for the choke from the back.
Galvao avoiding Scott 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Scott's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Galvao is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Scott knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Scott for a finish.

Galvao is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Scott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Galvao's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Scott lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Galvao falls off balance throwing a combination

and Scott counters with a left and a right that hurts Galvao! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Scott jumps into full mount!
Oh Galvao is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galvao is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Galvao seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Scott is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Scott lands a hook that stumbles Galvao back into the cage. Scott follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Galvao to the canvas! Scott pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Galvao has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Barry Scott!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Ryborg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charlie Simpson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Simpson
vs
Ryborg

210 cm
19
300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Ryborg!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ryborg.
Ryborg is looking to clinch but Simpson is avoiding it.
Ryborg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Ryborg avoids them all with ease.
Simpson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ryborg's hands.
Simpson looks to land a combination but Ryborg avoids it well.
Simpson throws a right hand that Ryborg ducks under and follows up with a left that Ryborg also avoids with ease.
Ryborg slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Simpson throws a shot to the body.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simpson misses with the combination.
Simpson swinging wilding here.
Ryborg falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryborg fails with the takedown
and Simpson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ryborg thinking.
Charlie Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Ryborg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryborg fails with the takedown
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Simpson misses with a series of wild punches.
Simpson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ryborg circles away quickly and effectively.
Simpson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ryborg on the side of the head.
Ryborg tries for a takedown but Simpson circles away easily
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ryborg looks gassed!
Some wild striking there from Simpson.
Ryborg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simpson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Simpson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simpson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryborg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Simpson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simpson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryborg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ryborg slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Ryborg slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Ryborg fails with the takedown
letting Simpson counter with a right hand.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Ryborg avoids them all with ease.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Ryborg moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Simpson scores with a four punch combination!
Simpson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ryborg closes the distance looking to clinch
and Simpson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Simpson tries to bum rush Ryborg with a series of wild strikes but Ryborg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simpson misses with a two punch combination.
Simpson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Simpson.
Simpson throws a series of strikes that have Ryborg backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson throws a one two combo.
Simpson misses with the combination.
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a right hand that Ryborg ducks under and follows up with a left that Ryborg also avoids with ease.
Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Ryborg dodges the punch combination from Simpson.
Simpson misses with a two punch combination.
Simpson fails to land with a series of punches.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Ryborg avoids nicely.
Simpson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ryborg. Ryborg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Simpson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ryborg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Simpson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Simpson misses with a two punch combination.
Simpson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Simpson misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Simpson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Simpson scores with a one two! Ryborg had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Simpson misses with a combination

and Ryborg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ryborg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Simpson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ryborg off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Simpson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ryborg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
Charlie Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryborg is breathing heavily.
Simpson throws a one two combo.
Simpson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simpson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ryborg misses with a takedown attempt
and Simpson counters with a three punch combo that has Ryborg backing up. Ryborg nods at Simpson to acknowledge the strikes.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Ryborg avoids nicely.
Ryborg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Simpson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Simpson tries to bum rush Ryborg with a series of wild strikes but Ryborg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simpson tries to bum rush Ryborg with a series of wild strikes but Ryborg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simpson misses with a series of wild punches.
Simpson looks to land a combination but Ryborg avoids it well.
Simpson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Simpson connects with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a two punch combination.
Ryborg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson misses with a double jab.
Simpson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ryborg tries for a takedown but Simpson circles away easily
and Simpson counters with a series of strikes. Ryborg will be more careful next time no doubt.
Simpson throws a nice looking combination but Ryborg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simpson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Simpson throws a one two combo.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryborg can do to turn this around?
Simpson misses with a double jab.
Oliver Ryborg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ryborg circles away quickly and effectively.
Ryborg throws a sloppy head kick and Simpson moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Simpson.
Simpson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ryborg's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ryborg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Simpson tries to bum rush Ryborg with a series of wild strikes but Ryborg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ryborg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ryborg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ryborg has his takedown stuffed
and Simpson counters with a series of strikes. Ryborg will be more careful next time no doubt.
Charlie Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Ryborg.
Simpson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Simpson lands with a nice combination. Ryborg backs away looking to recover.
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!
Simpson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Simpson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ryborg counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Simpson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Simpson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Simpson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to bum rush Ryborg with a series of wild strikes but Ryborg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simpson misses with a double jab.
Ryborg tries for a takedown but Simpson circles away easily
and Simpson counters with a two punch combo.
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
Ryborg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Simpson misses with a two punch combination.
Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Ryborg shoots and misses
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simpson misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simpson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simpson lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Simpson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Simpson cracks Ryborg with an open hand slap.
Some wild striking there from Simpson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Simpson!
Ryborg looks to clinch
and Simpson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simpson lands with a nice body punch.
Simpson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Ryborg moves out of range.
Ryborg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ryborg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simpson misses with the combination.
Simpson fails to land with a series of punches.
Ryborg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ryborg dodges the punch combination from Simpson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Ryborg moves out of range.
Simpson connects with a body shot.
Ryborg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simpson counters with a series of strikes. Ryborg will be more careful next time no doubt.
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ryborg throws a combination that misses
and Simpson counters with a three punch combo that has Ryborg backing up. Ryborg nods at Simpson to acknowledge the strikes.
Simpson throws a right hand that Ryborg ducks under and follows up with a left that Ryborg also avoids with ease.
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
Ryborg throws a combination that misses
and Simpson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ryborg thinking.
Ryborg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Simpson.
Simpson misses with a wild combination.
Nice cross by Simpson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Ryborg moves out of range.
Simpson fails to land with a series of punches.
Simpson cracks a nice hook into Ryborg's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Simpson.
Simpson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simpson lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryborg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Simpson lands a body shot.
Simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simpson is looking to wear down Ryborg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ryborg clinches but Simpson breaks the clinch
and Simpson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Simpson both land. Nice combination.
Ryborg misses with a takedown
letting Simpson counter with a right hand.
Ryborg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Charlie Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Ryborg.
Ryborg slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Simpson misses with a double jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Simpson scores with a four punch combination!
Simpson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left and a right from Simpson both land. Nice combination.
Oliver Ryborg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simpson stalks Ryborg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ryborg's face. Ryborg staggers backwards, shaken.
Charlie Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simpson.
Simpson works over Ryborg's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryborg slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Ryborg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simpson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simpson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Simpson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Simpson duly obliges.
Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Simpson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ryborg counters with a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson scores with a three punch combo!
Charlie Simpson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simpson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryborg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Simpson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simpson, 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 30:25
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:25
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25

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

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Newell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simon Adebisi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Adebisi
vs
Newell

202 cm
22
273 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

197 cm
23
270 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Hellbent, Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Adebisi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Newell!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newell shoots in and drives through. Adebisi sprawls well.
Adebisi misses with a takedown attempt

and Newell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Newell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Newell throwing shots but Adebisi is blocking nicely.

Adebisi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Newell lands with a punch from half guard.
Newell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adebisi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Newell stops Adebisi from getting back to his feet.

Newell is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Adebisi has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adebisi wants to control but Newell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Newell working the head and body with strikes.
Adebisi wants to improve his position but Newell is controlling well.
Adebisi won't allow Newell to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Newell lands a nice short elbow.

Adebisi looking for submissions off his back.
Adebisi is breathing heavily.

Newell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Adebisi won't allow Newell to pass to mount.
Newell thows a huge punch but Adebisi dodges it nicely.
Newell wants to free his trapped foot but Adebisi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Newell works his way into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Adebisi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Newell.
Adebisi gets back to half guard.
Newell is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Adebisi tries to reverse the position but Newell maintains control.
Newell unloading with bombs!
Newell looking to finish Adebisi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Adebisi!
Adebisi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Newell lands a big elbow.
Newell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Newell landing strikes, looking to finish!
Newell working the ground and pound effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newell in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Newell blocks Adebisi's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Newell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Newell landing strikes, looking to finish!
Newell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Newell is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Newell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Newell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newell working the ground and pound effectively.
Adebisi is trying to escape the mount.
Newell lands with some strikes.
Newell working Adebisi over with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adebisi is bucking up trying to escape but Newell cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Adebisi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Newell landing strikes from the mount.
Newell raining down shots from the mount!
Adebisi taking shots to the head.
Adebisi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Newell landing strikes from the mount and Adebisi is in trouble!
BOOM! Newell connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Adebisi tries to hold on but Newell postures up.
Newell lands a big elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Newell landing strikes, looking to finish!
A nice elbow there by Newell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Newell misses with a takedown attempt

and Adebisi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Newell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matthew Newell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Newell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Adebisi advances position into side control!
Newell is looking to regain half guard here but Adebisi keeps moving and retains side control.

Adebisi decides to stand back up. Adebisi steps back and let's Newell get back to his feet.
Newell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adebisi circles away.

Adebisi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Newell was covering up waiting for the punch and Adebisi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Newell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adebisi is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Adebisi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newell looking for a sweep. Not yet Newell, not yet.
Newell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adebisi manages to get himself to full guard.
Adebisi is trying to keep Newell in close.
Adebisi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Newell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Newell stands and throws Adebisi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Newell landing strikes.

Newell tries for a kimura but Adebisi is defending well.
Adebisi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Newell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newell working away.
Newell working the body and head with strikes.

Newell is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Adebisi is trying to escape and Newell transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Adebisi is forced to tap! Nice work there by Newell! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matthew Newell!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thor Hushovd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seamus Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Brady's choice of entrance music: Killer on the loose. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Hushovd
vs
Brady

190 cm
23
177 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

178 cm
22
176 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Thor Hushovd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Seamus Brady!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hushovd closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brady takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brady takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brady shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hushovd sprawls well. Hushovd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brady gets slowly back to his feet.
Brady misses with a head kick.
Brady closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hushovd circles away.
Brady looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hushovd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hushovd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brady doesn't seem bothered though.
Hushovd jabs Brady right on the nose. Brady blinks but takes it well.
Hushovd misses with a series of wild punches.
Brady fails with the takedown.
Thor Hushovd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seamus Brady.
Brady lands with a nice combination. Hushovd backs away looking to recover.
Brady looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brady shoots in looking for a takedown. Hushovd tries to sprawl out of it but Brady keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hushovd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brady looks gassed!
Hushovd fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady looks to land a body kick but Hushovd moved away.
Brady misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brady tries to clinch up but Hushovd circles away and keeps his distance.
Hushovd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brady.
Brady is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hushovd.
Brady shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hushovd but Hushovd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thor Hushovd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brady has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hushovd throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hushovd fails to land with a series of punches.
Hushovd throws a nice looking combination but Brady bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good work by Hushovd as he checks the leg kick.
Hushovd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brady.
Hushovd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hushovd.
Hushovd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brady.
Hushovd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brady.
Hushovd throws a right hand that Brady ducks under and follows up with a left that Brady also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hushovd misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Hushovd.
Hushovd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brady on the side of the head.
Hushovd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brady circles away quickly and effectively.
Hushovd throws a right hand that Brady ducks under and follows up with a left that Brady also avoids with ease.
Brady throws a lazy head kick
and Hushovd counters with a left and a right that stings Brady.
Brady walks into a left hand.
Hushovd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brady doesn't seem bothered though.
Brady misses with a few strikes there.
Hushovd throws a nice looking combination but Brady bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hushovd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hushovd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brady on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hushovd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brady has time to react.
Hushovd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brady looks to clinch
and Hushovd counters with a three punch combo that has Brady backing up. Brady nods at Hushovd to acknowledge the strikes.
Brady tries to clinch there but Hushovd circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hushovd scores with a three punch combo!
Brady with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hushovd counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hushovd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brady lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hushovd circles away quickly and effectively.
Hushovd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brady circles away quickly and effectively.
Hushovd catches Brady with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hushovd throws a front kick that sends Brady stumbling back into the cage.
Brady avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Hushovd does no damage.
Brady on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hushovd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hushovd looks to land a combination but Brady avoids it well.
Brady misses with a takedown
and Hushovd counters with a left and a right that stings Brady.
Hushovd throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hushovd throws a head kick that half lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hushovd!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hushovd misses with a double jab.
Hushovd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brady throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hushovd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hushovd lands a two punch combo.
Hushovd is working the combinations to good effect here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hushovd throws a good cross that connects.
Hushovd throws out a powerful jab.
Hushovd scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brady wants to clinch
and Hushovd counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hushovd is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jab, jab by Hushovd - just one landing.
Hushovd throws a combination. Brady tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brady dodges the punch combination from Hushovd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hushovd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hushovd closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hushovd is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hushovd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brady circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thor Hushovd 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.

Hushovd moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brady tries for a takedown but Hushovd circles away easily
enabling Hushovd to counter with a crisp jab.
Hushovd misses with a double jab.
Thor Hushovd is winning the standup battle so far.
Hushovd catches Brady with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Brady shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

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

Hushovd pushes a forearm under Brady's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Brady is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thor Hushovd!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

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