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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between matt mitrione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Certinho PegadadaPantera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Certinho PegadadaPantera will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

mitrione
vs
PegadadaPantera

189 cm
20
233 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
20
250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, matt mitrione!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Certinho PegadadaPantera!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

mitrione shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in PegadadaPantera's guard.
mitrione missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
mitrione throws a big right hand that misses.
mitrione missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
PegadadaPantera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
mitrione lands a couple of elbows.
PegadadaPantera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from mitrione.
mitrione won't allow PegadadaPantera to sweep him here.
PegadadaPantera looks gassed!
mitrione cracks PegadadaPantera with a solid left hand.
mitrione stands up over PegadadaPantera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
mitrione stands up over PegadadaPantera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
mitrione lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now PegadadaPantera is on top in guard.
PegadadaPantera wants to control from the top but mitrione keeps moving.
mitrione lands an upkick as PegadadaPantera stands over him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
mitrione striking from his own guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
mitrione striking off his back.
mitrione throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
PegadadaPantera stopping the sweep attempt from mitrione.
mitrione trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
mitrione lands an upkick as PegadadaPantera stands over him.
mitrione lands a decent punch to the body there.
mitrione keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
mitrione striking from his own guard.
mitrione doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
PegadadaPantera stands up out of mitrione's guard for a moment - mitrione manages to land a nice upkick.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
mitrione trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PegadadaPantera wants to pass the guard but mitrione is keeping the position.
PegadadaPantera preventing the sweep.
PegadadaPantera wanted to stand there but mitrione had control of the position.
mitrione throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
mitrione misses with the combination.
mitrione shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with PegadadaPantera but PegadadaPantera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
PegadadaPantera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No joy there for mitrione, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

mitrione scores with a takedown into PegadadaPantera's guard.
mitrione lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mitrione with a nice head shot there.
PegadadaPantera throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
mitrione stopping the sweep attempt from PegadadaPantera.
mitrione prevents PegadadaPantera from getting back to his feet.
mitrione scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

PegadadaPantera had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. mitrione is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. PegadadaPantera Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take mitrione's back instead.
PegadadaPantera keeps control of the position as mitrione tries to break free.
mitrione is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
PegadadaPantera trying to control.
PegadadaPantera doesn't have the hooks in and mitrione manages to turn into his guard.
mitrione postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
mitrione fails with a takedown attempt.
PegadadaPantera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. mitrione defends it nicely.
mitrione swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
matt mitrione seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
PegadadaPantera lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Left hook, right uppercut from mitrione.

PegadadaPantera gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows mitrione to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

mitrione misses with a few strikes there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from PegadadaPantera. mitrione shrugs it off though.
mitrione swinging wilding here.
PegadadaPantera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick from PegadadaPantera lands but mitrione takes it in his stride.
mitrione looks to land a combination but PegadadaPantera avoids it well.
PegadadaPantera throws a nice head kick!

mitrione shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
mitrione throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
mitrione winds up and cracks PegadadaPantera with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
mitrione is thwarting PegadadaPantera's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from mitrione.

That's one minute gone in the round.
mitrione lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
PegadadaPantera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
mitrione with a flurry of punches that miss.
mitrione scoring with punches to the head and body.
mitrione in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
mitrione throwing strikes from guard but PegadadaPantera blocks nicely.
mitrione in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
PegadadaPantera trying to control the position.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
PegadadaPantera slips under a jab from mitrione.
mitrione misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - PegadadaPantera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - PegadadaPantera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
PegadadaPantera lands with a kick to the temple. mitrione shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
mitrione misses with the combination.
PegadadaPantera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
PegadadaPantera scores with a head kick.
mitrione misses with a jab, cross combination.
PegadadaPantera throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PegadadaPantera throws a nice inside leg kick.
mitrione throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
PegadadaPantera just misses with a punch to the body.
mitrione rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but PegadadaPantera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
PegadadaPantera shoots in but no luck this time.
mitrione fails to land with a series of punches.
PegadadaPantera doesn't manage to clinch there - mitrione circles away.
PegadadaPantera thumps mitrione with a low kick.
matt mitrione is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
mitrione throws a jab when PegadadaPantera was well out of range.

mitrione closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
PegadadaPantera is looking to control mitrione's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can PegadadaPantera avoid being mounted?
mitrione throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
mitrione lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
PegadadaPantera looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
mitrione takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
mitrione thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing PegadadaPantera to regain full guard.
mitrione throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
PegadadaPantera trying to control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for PegadadaPantera.

PegadadaPantera gets caught flat footed, as mitrione shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
mitrione might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
mitrione is in close to PegadadaPantera's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Ooooh, nice body kick lands from PegadadaPantera. mitrione shrugs it off though.
A punch combination from mitrione misses.
PegadadaPantera plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

mitrione looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for PegadadaPantera!
PegadadaPantera is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
mitrione working the ground and pound effectively.
mitrione lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
PegadadaPantera sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
mitrione throws a strike but PegadadaPantera avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
mitrione stands and throws PegadadaPantera's legs to the side, diving into side control.
PegadadaPantera is trying to control mitrione's posture but mitrione avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
mitrione connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused PegadadaPantera some visible discomfort.
mitrione working the head and body with strikes.
PegadadaPantera manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
PegadadaPantera wants to control but mitrione is keeping busy and won't allow it.
mitrione slips a nice elbow through PegadadaPantera's hands, connecting with PegadadaPantera's forehead.
PegadadaPantera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. mitrione is working away from the top position though.
PegadadaPantera works his way to full guard. Good work.
PegadadaPantera is trying to keep mitrione in close.
mitrione stopping the sweep attempt from PegadadaPantera.

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.
PegadadaPantera wants to get back to his feet but mitrione is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
PegadadaPantera wants to sweep but no luck.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
PegadadaPantera throws a right and a left that mitrione avoids nicely.
mitrione swinging wilding here.
The fighters circling - PegadadaPantera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
PegadadaPantera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from mitrione.
A nice inside leg kick there by PegadadaPantera. That's going to slow mitrione down.
Nice shot lands for mitrione.
PegadadaPantera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
mitrione tries to bum rush PegadadaPantera with a series of wild strikes but PegadadaPantera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
PegadadaPantera goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
mitrione dives in and grabs PegadadaPantera's left leg, looking for a takedown. PegadadaPantera pushes down on mitrione's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for PegadadaPantera.
PegadadaPantera lands a head kick!

mitrione looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for PegadadaPantera!
mitrione in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
mitrione landing shots from mount.
mitrione with the ground and pound from mount.
PegadadaPantera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
PegadadaPantera is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
PegadadaPantera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
PegadadaPantera sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
PegadadaPantera wants to control but mitrione is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
mitrione scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
PegadadaPantera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
PegadadaPantera working a defensive guard here.

PegadadaPantera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. mitrione doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. mitrione manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
PegadadaPantera working a defensive guard here.
mitrione with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

And that's the end of the fight!
matt mitrione showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for mitrione, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for matt mitrione!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for matt mitrione!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for matt mitrione!

matt mitrione wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

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

Mir
vs
Kaiser

184 cm
19
177 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
169 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Kaiser!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaiser throws a right hand that Mir ducks under and follows up with a left that Mir also avoids with ease.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kaiser.
Mir misses with a series of wild punches.
Mir has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kaiser lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mir circles away quickly and effectively.
Kaiser swinging wilding here.
Mir throws a right hand that Kaiser ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaiser also avoids with ease.
Mir on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kaiser throws a nice looking combination but Mir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaiser misses with a wild body shot.
Kaiser dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chris Kaiser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaiser.
Mir tries to bum rush Kaiser with a series of wild strikes but Kaiser uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Kaiser misses.
Mir swinging wilding here.
Kaiser throws a series of strikes that have Mir backpedaling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaiser misses with a combination

and Mir counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kaiser blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mir.
Mir passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kaiser!
Mir looking to finish Kaiser with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kaiser!

Mir is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kaiser has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mir unloads with some shots from mount but Kaiser bucks and avoids them well.
Mir controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mir goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kaiser turns into him and now he's in Mir's guard.
Mir keeping full guard, as Kaiser tries to pass.
Kaiser won't allow Mir to sweep him here.
Mir wants to control but Kaiser passes easily into half guard.
Mir tries to get to full guard but Kaiser has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaiser sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mir defending well though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mir throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaiser.
Mir tries to kick Kaiser off but Kaiser keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kaiser misses with a double jab.
Kaiser misses with a combination
and Mir counters with an inside leg kick.
Kaiser lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kaiser.
A combination from Kaiser does no damage.
Chris Kaiser is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Mir gets a takedown into half guard.

Mir is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mir is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir is thwarting Kaiser's attempts to control the position.

Mir stands up out of the half guard.
A right-left combo lands from Mir.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaiser looks to land a combination but Mir avoids it well.
A punch combination from Kaiser misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kaiser!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Kaiser will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kaiser throws a series of punches but Mir avoids them all with ease.
Mir throws a series of punches but Kaiser moves out of range.
Kaiser swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Mir moves into the clinch.

Mir manages to break the clinch.
Kaiser jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Kaiser.
Kaiser connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mir's hands.

Mir moves into the clinch.
Mir prevents Kaiser from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaiser is working for takedown but Mir is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kaiser prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kaiser is breathing heavily.

Kaiser manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaiser throws a right and a left that Mir avoids nicely.
Kaiser misses with a double jab
and Mir counters with a three punch combo that has Kaiser backing up. Kaiser nods at Mir to acknowledge the strikes.
Mir scores with a three punch combo!
Mark Mir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mir moves in looking to clinch but Kaiser pushes him off.

Mir pushes Kaiser up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaiser fails to pull guard.

Kaiser is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mir is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kaiser to the mat. Kaiser regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaiser missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mir has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kaiser is working away from the top position though.
Kaiser prevents Mir from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir wants to get back to his feet.
Mir trying to control from the bottom.
Mir wants to improve his position but Kaiser is controlling well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kaiser swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mir misses with a double jab.
Kaiser falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mir counters with a series of strikes. Kaiser will be more careful next time no doubt.
A combination from Kaiser does no damage.
Kaiser fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kaiser lands with a straight right. Mir didn't see that one coming.
Kaiser will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kaiser avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mir scores with a nice right hand.
Kaiser throws a series of strikes that have Mir backpedaling.
Kaiser throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaiser closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kaiser scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mir doesn't seem bothered though.
Mir tries to clinch but Kaiser is having none of it.
Kaiser cracks Mir with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kaiser missing with a left hand there. Mir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Mir looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Mir stands up from Kaiser's guard - Mir perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Mir dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Kaiser avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kaiser just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaiser throws a combination that misses
and Mir makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A punch combination from Mir misses.
Kaiser swats away the attempt to clinch by Mir.
Mir lands a lovely overhand right.
Mir is looking to chop away at Kaiser's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaiser lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kaiser swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mir counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mir throws a series of punches but Kaiser avoids them all with ease.
Chris Kaiser seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kaiser.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mir takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mir closes the distance and clinches.

Mir pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mir swinging wilding here.
Kaiser ducks under a wild hook from Mir.
Mir fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mir misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kaiser.
Kaiser throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kaiser tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mir swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaiser's corner calls for a 1-2. Kaiser obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaiser moves out of range of the strikes.
Mir on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kaiser misses with a straight left.
Kaiser connects with the punch.
Kaiser cracks Mir with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice body punch from Kaiser.
Mir defending well as Kaiser loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Mir misses.
Kaiser swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mir counters with a two punch combo.
Kaiser lands with an uppercut that bounces Mir off the cage and back into rage.
Mir throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Mir rushes Kaiser and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mir has Kaiser pressed against the cage, preventing Kaiser from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mir throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaiser is trying to force a seperation but Mir has the dominant position.

Mir escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kaiser ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaiser throws a shot from downtown. Mir moves away and avoids it.

Mir shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mir trying to pass the guard but Kaiser defending well.
Kaiser is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mir's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mir's back!
Mir tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mark Mir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaiser dominating with strikes here.
Mir is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kaiser has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mir's face.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kaiser cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mir wants to control but Kaiser is having none of it.
Mir sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mir tries to get to full guard but Kaiser has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chris Kaiser.
I think Kaiser has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Chris Kaiser!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Mark Mir!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Mark Mir!

Mark Mir wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ashton defty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stafford Alois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

defty
vs
Alois

210 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
244 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, ashton defty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Stafford Alois!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alois tries a head kick but it misses.

defty shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alois manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

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

defty drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and defty jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

defty thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
defty is breathing heavily.
defty preventing the sweep.
Alois is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst defty is controlling him.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Alois tries a head kick but it misses.
Stafford Alois seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alois tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alois lands a head kick!

It looks like ashton defty has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alois throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alois throws a sloppy head kick and defty moves out of range easily.
Alois misses with a head kick.
Alois misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alois throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Alois.
Alois throws a head kick but defty moves out of range.
Alois throws a head kick but defty moves out of range.
Alois throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

defty drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

defty drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and defty jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alois really doesn't want to stay on the ground with defty. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Alois has his feet on defty's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
defty avoids the head kick by Alois.

defty shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alois napping and manages to drive through into side control!

defty is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alois has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alois is looking to regain half guard here but defty keeps moving and retains side control.

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

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alois tries to strike but it doesn't land.
You can see the frustration on Alois's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alois tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alois throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alois throws a head kick that defty semi-blocks.
defty avoids the head kick by Alois.
Alois pulls out of a head kick attempt.

defty throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alois was covering up waiting for the punch and defty finishes the takedown easily into guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

defty thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alois throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alois lands an upkick as defty stands over him.

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

defty drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and defty jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Alois wants to sweep but no luck.
defty stops Alois from standing up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alois tries a head kick but it misses.
Alois pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Alois gets caught flat footed, as defty shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
defty will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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

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

A close round but Stafford Alois will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on ashton defty's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Alois throws a head kick but defty moves out of range.
Alois tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
defty avoids the head kick by Alois.
defty avoids the head kick by Alois.
Alois throws a head kick but defty moves out of range.

defty shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Alois is defending against the submission attempts here by defty.

defty is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

defty is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alois doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time defty.

defty is working for a submission of some sort.

defty is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Alois has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alois trying to control but defty postures up.

Alois is defending against the submission attempts here by defty.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alois tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Alois slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

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

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Alois tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alois misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alois throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
defty blocks a head kick by Alois.
A head kick misses from Alois.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alois throws a sloppy head kick and defty moves out of range easily.
Alois tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alois misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alois misses with a head kick.

defty darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alois trying to control here.

defty is looking for a kimura here.

defty is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alois sees it coming and defends easily.
Alois tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

defty is working for a kimura but Alois is defending it quite comfortably.

defty is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

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

defty wants to work for an arm triangle but Alois is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alois is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alois manages to get to full guard.

defty thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ashton defty dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on ashton defty's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.

Alois throws a sloppy head kick and defty moves out of range easily.
Alois tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alois throws a head kick but defty moves out of range.
Alois tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alois misses with a head kick.
Alois pulls out of a head kick attempt.

defty shoots in and bounces Alois off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

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

defty 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.
ashton defty overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alois 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.
Alois wants to stand but defty is controlling the position.

defty 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.

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

defty 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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Alois misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alois tries a head kick but it misses.

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.
A head kick misses from Alois.
Alois throws a push kick but defty slaps the foot to one side.

defty decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

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

defty is working for a submission of some sort.
defty wants to pass to mount but Alois is defending the position.

defty is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alois moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

defty drops back looking for a leg! Alois is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alois manages to kick defty off! defty jumps back into Alois's guard.
Alois looking to hit a scissor sweep but defty is one step ahead there.

defty 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.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alois tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alois misses with a head kick.
Alois goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

defty drops back looking for a leg! Alois is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alois manages to kick defty off! defty jumps back into Alois's guard.
Alois throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Alois is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

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

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for ashton defty!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for ashton defty!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for ashton defty!

ashton defty wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lubomir Moravcik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LenDale Cleaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LenDale Cleaver has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Moravcik
vs
Cleaver

172 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

181 cm
19
164 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Biobonds Supplements
Full Mount Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lubomir Moravcik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, LenDale Cleaver!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moravcik tries to land a leg kick but Cleaver saw it coming and moves away.
Moravcik loads up on a big right hand but Cleaver slips the punch.
Lubomir Moravcik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Moravcik misses.
Cleaver shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moravcik pinned against the cage. Moravcik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moravcik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cleaver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moravcik throws a sloppy head kick and Cleaver moves out of range easily.
Moravcik throws a head kick but Cleaver moves out of range.
Cleaver looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Moravcik throws a low kick, looking for Cleaver's leg but Cleaver calmly moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moravcik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Moravcik stuffs the takedown.
Moravcik misses with a head kick.
Cleaver fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moravcik avoids it really well and circles away.
Lubomir Moravcik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LenDale Cleaver.
Moravcik throws a right hand that Cleaver ducks under and follows up with a left that Cleaver also avoids with ease.
Moravcik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moravcik leaves Cleaver with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moravcik throws a wild body kick that Cleaver sees coming a mile off.

Moravcik gets caught flat footed, as Cleaver shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moravcik wants to stand up but Cleaver is controlling him.
Moravcik is breathing heavily.
Cleaver throwing strikes but missing.
Moravcik wants to stand up but Cleaver is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleaver throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moravcik keeping moving, preventing Cleaver from controlling successfully.
Cleaver might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Moravcik kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Moravcik is looking to stand up but Cleaver isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Cleaver or perhaps it was just good defense by Moravcik which made him look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cleaver has a takedown stuffed.
Cleaver tries for a takedown but Moravcik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cleaver throws the kick towards the body but Moravcik avoids it.
Cleaver shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moravcik pinned against the cage. Moravcik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cleaver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moravcik.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

LenDale Cleaver dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Moravcik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cleaver.
A head kick misses from Moravcik.
Cleaver takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like LenDale Cleaver has been cut.
Cleaver will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Moravcik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cleaver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moravcik.
Cleaver defending well as Moravcik loads up on a big left hand.
Moravcik is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Moravcik's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Cleaver shoots in for a double leg but Moravcik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cleaver avoids the head kick by Moravcik.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cleaver bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cleaver has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cleaver landing a few strikes.
Moravcik prevents Cleaver from improving position.

Moravcik throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Moravcik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cleaver.
Cleaver has a takedown stuffed.
Lubomir Moravcik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LenDale Cleaver.
Cleaver misses with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cleaver gets the takedown into side control.
Moravcik knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cleaver on the ground.
Cleaver trying to control the action but Moravcik is working from the bottom.

Cleaver is working to tighten is grip on Moravcik's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Moravcik has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Cleaver is really squeezing tight and eventually Moravcik passes out! Cleaver breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). LenDale Cleaver!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Standell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cass Pennant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Standell
vs
Pennant

193 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White 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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Standell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cass Pennant!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Standell darts in and clinches Pennant up against the cage.
Pennant prevents Standell from breaking the clinch.
Pennant is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Standell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pennant is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Standell.
Standell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Standell tries to land a knee to the head but Pennant blocks with his arms.
Pennant is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Standell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Standell scores with a hook to the body.
Standell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pennant backwards.
Pennant tries to land knees in the clinch but Standell avoids the damage to the body.
Standell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

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

Standell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Standell.
Standell stalls.
A right hook to the body lands for Standell.
Pennant tries to stall but Standell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short uppercut from Standell.
Pennant drops down looking for an ankle pick but Standell pulls his leg out and moves away.

Standell has closed the distance and engaged Pennant in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Standell is trying to break free.
Standell lands a nice uppercut.
Pennant tries to land knees in the clinch but Standell avoids the damage to the body.
Standell is trying to break the clinch but Pennant has him pressed against the cage.
Pennant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Standell blocks it with crossed arms.
Standell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Standell wants to break free but Pennant has control.
Stalling in the clinch from Standell.

Standell pulls Pennant into guard.
Pennant pushes down on Standell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Standell tries to kick Pennant off but Pennant keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Standell pushes Pennant off and gets back to his feet.

Standell rushes Pennant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pennant tries to break the clinch but Standell is controlling the position.
Pennant takes a shot to the head.
Pennant is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Standell tries to circle away but Pennant has him pinned against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Standell.
Pennant tries to break free but Standell pushes him back against the cage.

Standell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pennant leaves Standell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pennant shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steve Standell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cass Pennant.
Pennant fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pennant shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Standell but Standell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pennant looks gassed!

Standell forces Pennant back against the cage and clinches.
Standell is trying to break the clinch but Pennant is controlling him.

Standell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Standell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Standell moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Standell.
Standell misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Standell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pennant tries to break free but Standell pushes him back against the cage.

Pennant breaks from the clinch.
Standell wants to clinch.
Standell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Standell has closed the distance and engaged Pennant in a clinch.

Standell breaks the clinch.
Pennant misses with a leg kick.
Standell misses with a takedown attempt - Pennant sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Standell moves into range and clinches up with Pennant.
Pennant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Standell has him pressed against the cage.
Standell tries to circle away but Pennant has him pinned against the cage.
Pennant tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Standell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pennant tries to pull guard but Standell won't allow it.
Pennant wants a takedown but no success here.
Standell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pennants head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Standell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pennant gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pennant throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pennant is trying to force a seperation but Standell has the dominant position.
Standell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pennant looking to slow down the pace here.
Standell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pennant prevents the takedown attempt.
Pennant is trying to drag Standell to the mat but Standell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pennant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Standell lands a hook that snaps the head of Pennant backwards.
Standell is pressed up against the cage. Pennant has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Standell down to the mat. Standell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Standell fails in his attempt to clinch.

Standell has Pennant up against the cage in a clinch.
Pennant misses with a knee to the head.
Standell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pennants head.
A frustrated look appears on Standell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Standell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Standell closes the distance and clinches.
Standell has Pennant pressed against the cage, preventing Pennant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pennant looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Standell digs a right hand into Pennant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pennant's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Standell.
Standell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pennant looking to throw knees to the head but Standell is blocking nicely.
Standell lands with a left to the head.
Standell lands a body shot.
Standell is leaning against Pennant and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Standell lands with a short shot to the head.
Pennant drops down looking for an ankle pick but Standell pulls his leg out and moves away.

Standell darts in and clinches Pennant up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Standell scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Standell.

Standell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Standell moves into the clinch.
Pennant is breathing heavily.
Standell scores with a shot to the side of Pennant's head.
Standell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Standell on the inside.
Standell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Standell wants to break free but Pennant has control.
A bit of stalling here from Standell.
Pennant tries to score a body lock takedown but Standell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Standell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pennant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Standell closes the distance and clinches.

Standell breaks from the clinch.

Standell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Standell lands a shoulder strike.

Pennant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Pennant tries to keep at a distance but Standell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Standell lands a left hand.
A short right from Standell on the inside.
Pennant tries for a takedown but Standell manages to get underhooks.
Steve Standell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cass Pennant.
Standell lands with a right to the head.
Steve Standell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pennant wants to break free but Standell has control.
Standell is leaning against Pennant and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Standell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Standell wants to break free but Pennant has control.
Standell lands with a right to the head.
Standell tries to circle away but Pennant has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Standell is looking to break free of the clinch but Pennant has double underhooks.
Standell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Standell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Standell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Standell.
Standell wants to break free but Pennant has control.
Pennant is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Standell is struggling to control the position.
Standell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Standell lands an uppercut.
Pennant taking a breather.
Pennant takes a shot to the head.
Standell throws an elbow that misses.
Standell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Standell is trying to force a seperation but Pennant has the dominant position.
Standell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pennant has him pressed against the cage.
Standell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pennant has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Standell.
Standell has had enough of the clinch but Pennant keeps him there for the moment.
Standell tries to circle away but Pennant has him pinned against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pennant blocks the elbow strike.
Standell has Pennant pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pennant manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Standell scores with a nice hook to the head.

Pennant breaks from the clinch.
Pennant closes the distance looking to clinch
and Standell counters with a series of strikes. Pennant will be more careful next time no doubt.

Pennant looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pennant not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Standell pushes Pennant off and gets back to his feet.
Standell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Standell moves into the clinch successfully.
Standell lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Standell slows down the pace here.
Standell wants to get back to striking at distance but Pennant won't allow it.
Standell connects with a knee to the head.

Pennant breaks the clinch.
Standell lands a two punch combo.
Standell is looking to clinch but Pennant is avoiding it.

Standell pushes Pennant up against the cage in a clinch.
Standell is trying to break the clinch but Pennant has him pressed against the cage.
Standell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pennant is trying to maintain a safe position but Standell gets an underhook and turns Pennant into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Standell.
Standell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Standell working hard to break the clinch.
Standell has had enough of the clinch but Pennant keeps him there for the moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Standell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Standell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pennant wants to stall.
Standell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Standell dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Pennant throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Standell.
Pennant swats away the attempt to clinch by Standell.
Pennant changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Standell tries to avoid it but Pennant manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Standell to the ground. Standell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Standell fails to land with a series of punches.

Standell instigates a clinch.
Pennant fails to pull guard.
Pennant is pressed up against the cage. Standell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pennant down to the mat. Pennant avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Steve Standell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Standell drives through and clinches with Pennant against the cage.
Pennant is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Standell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Steve Standell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cass Pennant.

Standell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Standell throws a leg kick that is checked

and Pennant decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Standell's guard.
Pennant looking to pass the guard.
Pennant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennant preventing the sweep.
Standell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Standell has his feet on Pennant's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Standell is looking to land body kicks.
Pennant tries to clinch up

and Standell moves into the clinch.
Pennant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Standell lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Standell is working Pennant over against the cage.
Standell wants to get back to striking at distance but Pennant won't allow it.
Standell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pennant backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Standell.
Standell effectively controlling the action here.
Standell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Standell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Standell is pushing Pennant up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pennant has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pennant tries to break free but Standell pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Standell.
Pennant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Standell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pennant trying to control the position but instead, Standell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pennant into the cage.
Pennant is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Standell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pennant prevents Standell from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pennant tries to circle away but Standell has him pinned against the cage.
A body shot lands from Standell.
Standell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pennant avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pennant prevents Standell from breaking the clinch.

Standell gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Standell tries to free his leg and advance position but Pennant is retaining full guard.
Standell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Pennant is working an open guard so Standell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Standell has managed to clinch.
Standell slows down the pace here.
Standell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Standell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Standell.
Pennant tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Standell smiles and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Standell moves in looking to clinch but Pennant pushes him off.

Standell instigates a clinch.

Standell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Standell has managed to clinch.
A body shot lands from Standell.
Standell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Standell is trying to break the clinch but Pennant is controlling him.
Standell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Standell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Standell lands a nice uppercut.

Standell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Standell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Standell wants to sweep here but Pennant controlling him for the moment.
Pennant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Standell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Standell 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Steve Standell!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Steve Standell!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Steve Standell!

Steve Standell wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bonds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TakTak Tinkelbery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bonds
vs
Tinkelbery

187 cm
21
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

►Schwarzenegger Nutrition◄

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Bonds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, TakTak Tinkelbery!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tinkelbery looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bonds is not content to let Tinkelbery control the position.
Tinkelbery takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tinkelbery is trying to control the action in half guard but Bonds is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bonds is trying to control but can't.
Bonds is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tinkelbery is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tinkelbery doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bonds misses the jab.

Tinkelbery shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bonds napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bonds is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonds struggling a bit here.
Bonds misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Bonds takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bonds being controlled for a moment.
Bonds is not content to let Tinkelbery control the position.
Bonds tries to bench press Tinkelbery off him but Tinkelbery keeps the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bonds throws a sloppy head kick and Tinkelbery moves out of range easily.

Tinkelbery looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bonds!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonds wants to hold on but Tinkelbery pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tinkelbery trying to control but Bonds is having none of it.
Tinkelbery looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tinkelbery unloads with some shots from mount but Bonds bucks and avoids them well.
Bonds is squirming around, avoiding Tinkelbery's attempts to control the action.

Tinkelbery looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bonds regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonds is looking to control Tinkelbery's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bonds avoid being mounted?
Tinkelbery blocks the strikes from Bonds.
Tinkelbery content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tinkelbery's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bonds is looking to improve his position.

Bonds looking for submissions off his back.
Tinkelbery content to control rather than advance.

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

Bonds is defending against the submission attempts here by Tinkelbery.
Tinkelbery looks gassed!
Bonds flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Tinkelbery is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bonds is trying to stand back up but Tinkelbery is controlling him

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bonds misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bonds feints and as Tinkelbery raises his hands in defense, Bonds changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tinkelbery wants to get back to his feet but Bonds is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bonds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tinkelbery is adopting a defensive guard.

Tinkelbery has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bonds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bonds scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tinkelbery is breathing heavily.

Tinkelbery looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bonds not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
Bonds prevents Tinkelbery from getting back to his feet.
Bonds cracks Tinkelbery with a solid left hand.
Bonds lands a couple of elbows.
Tinkelbery wants to sweep but no luck.
Tinkelbery not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tinkelbery keeping full guard, as Bonds tries to pass.
Bonds trying to control but Tinkelbery is working from the bottom.
Bonds lands a couple of elbows.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tinkelbery.
Bonds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

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.
Tinkelbery moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tinkelbery tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bonds leaves Tinkelbery with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bonds throws a body punch but Tinkelbery moves out of range.
Tinkelbery shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bonds pinned against the cage. Bonds gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Billy Bonds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TakTak Tinkelbery.

Bonds scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tinkelbery takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tinkelbery is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tinkelbery has hold of Bonds's hands but Bonds slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonds controlling the pace.
Bonds thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tinkelbery is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bonds takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tinkelbery wants to control but Bonds is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tinkelbery avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bonds.
Tinkelbery keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bonds is controlling the pace.
Bonds is trying to control. Tinkelbery wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bonds misses with the combination.
Tinkelbery has his takedown stuffed

and Bonds counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bonds is in close to Tinkelbery's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Billy Bonds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tinkelbery trying to keep a closed guard but Bonds is proving a slippery customer.
Bonds stopping the sweep attempt from Tinkelbery.
Bonds landing with the ground and pound.
Tinkelbery is pulling down on Bonds's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Bonds dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bonds turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bonds avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Bonds shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bonds showed some decent athleticism there.
Tinkelbery wants to control but Bonds is keeping busy.

Tinkelbery looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tinkelbery regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bonds has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bonds trying to control the position from guard on top but Tinkelbery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonds is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tinkelbery is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bonds is looking to work some ground and pound but Tinkelbery has wrist control.
Bonds is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bonds wants to control from the top but Tinkelbery keeps moving.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bonds lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bonds.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bonds throws a leg kick but Tinkelbery sees it coming and moves out of range.
Billy Bonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonds shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tinkelbery pinned against the cage. Tinkelbery gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Tinkelbery scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Bonds's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bonds tries to strike but it doesn't land.

Tinkelbery decides to stand back up.
Tinkelbery connects with a high kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinkelbery has a takedown stuffed.
Bonds throws a right hand that Tinkelbery ducks under and follows up with a left that Tinkelbery also avoids with ease.

Tinkelbery looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tinkelbery has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bonds is proving hard to escape from.
Bonds throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Tinkelbery forces his way into half guard.
Tinkelbery is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Tinkelbery gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Tinkelbery tries for a takedown but Bonds circles away easily

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bonds drops back looking for a leg! Tinkelbery is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tinkelbery manages to kick Bonds off! Bonds jumps back into Tinkelbery's guard.
Bonds postures up in Tinkelbery's guard and throws a big left but Tinkelbery blocks it.
Tinkelbery seems keen to control Bonds's posture.
Bonds wants to pass the guard but Tinkelbery is keeping the position.
Tinkelbery manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tinkelbery controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to TakTak Tinkelbery.
I think Tinkelbery has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Billy Bonds!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Billy Bonds!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Billy Bonds!

Billy Bonds wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between ronnie kray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

kray
vs
Gracie

188 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
18
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

White Gorilla Nutrition
5th Round

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, ronnie kray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie is looking to clinch but kray is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
A combination from kray does no damage.
kray fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie throws a right hand that kray ducks under and follows up with a left that kray also avoids with ease.

Gracie scores with a takedown into kray's guard.
Gracie pushes down on kray's leg and manages to get into half guard.
kray is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
kray moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
kray manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kray lands a heavy elbow.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Gracie bucks up and throws kray to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
kray misses with a takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
kray misses with a takedown

and Gracie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for kray!
kray is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of kray's face.
kray is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
kray is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
kray regains half guard.
kray really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
kray is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
kray is breathing heavily.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but kray defending well.
Gracie tries to stand but his hand is stuck under kray.

kray kicks off Gracie and gets to his feet.
Gracie fails with the takedown

and kray counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie wants to improve his position but kray is controlling well.
Gracie is trying to stand up here but kray is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
kray's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Gracie working for a triangle but kray defends it easily.
Gracie trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
kray wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
kray is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing kray from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
kray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ronnie kray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
kray trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

Gracie is looking for a kimura but kray is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A left and a right from Gracie both land. Nice combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for kray.
kray misses with a takedown attempt

and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
kray has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but kray is retaining full guard.
Rob Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

Gracie is working an open guard so kray takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
ronnie kray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

kray bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked kray off and has taken his back!
Gracie misses with punches from the back.
kray rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but kray is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
kray wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
kray regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gracie.

Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! kray is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! kray has escaped and now he's on top!
kray won't allow Gracie to get back to his feet.
kray stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Gracie looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! kray has picked Gracie up and slammed him! Gracie can't keep hold of the triangle and kray manages to pass to side control!
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
kray trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie has hold of kray's hands but kray slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. kray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
kray misses with a two punch combination.

Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. kray sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie looks to land a strike but kray avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and kray dives on top into guard.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because kray has passed into half guard!

Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that ronnie kray will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Gracie 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.
Gracie wants to get up but he can't break kray's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
kray looking to control.
kray wants to sweep but no luck.
kray is trying to keep Gracie in close.
kray trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gracie wants to pass the guard but kray is keeping the position.
Gracie distracts kray with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gracie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
kray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gracie prevents kray from standing back up.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
kray regains half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

kray is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie tries to stand but can't do so whilst kray controls his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
kray makes his way to full guard. A much better position for kray.
Gracie is looking to stand up but kray won't let him.
kray trying to control the position.
kray tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Gracie 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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
kray throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and kray counters with a nice leg kick.
kray lands with a kick to the ribs.

Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
kray is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
kray slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
kray can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
kray is positioning himself well to prevent Gracie advancing to mount.
kray tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
kray keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
kray regains full guard. Nicely done.
kray has a closed guard, preventing Gracie from standing up.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

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

Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Rob Gracie!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Rob Gracie!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Rob Gracie!

Rob Gracie wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grangler Mouse Foot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and steven maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mouse Foot might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to LL Cool J: Mama Said Knock You Out. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mouse Foot
vs
maxwell

180 cm
23
183 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

167 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Grangler Mouse Foot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, steven maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
maxwell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mouse Foot is trying hard to land a takedown here. maxwell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mouse Foot moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like steven maxwell has been cut.
Mouse Foot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by maxwell.
Mouse Foot throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mouse Foot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. maxwell tries to avoid it but Mouse Foot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag maxwell to the ground. maxwell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grangler Mouse Foot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mouse Foot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from maxwell.
Mouse Foot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with maxwell but maxwell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grangler Mouse Foot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
maxwell moves out of range as Mouse Foot strikes.
maxwell moves in looking to clinch but Mouse Foot pushes him off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mouse Foot.
maxwell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
maxwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mouse Foot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mouse Foot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but maxwell circles away quickly and effectively.
Mouse Foot fails with the takedown.
Mouse Foot is breathing heavily.
Mouse Foot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from maxwell.
maxwell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mouse Foot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but maxwell avoids it really well and circles away.
Mouse Foot swats away the attempt to clinch by maxwell.
Mouse Foot misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mouse Foot misses with a takedown attempt - maxwell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mouse Foot has a takedown stuffed.
Mouse Foot misses with a wild body shot.
steven maxwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
maxwell slips a jab from Mouse Foot.
Mouse Foot swats away the attempt to clinch by maxwell.
Mouse Foot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
maxwell tries to clinch there but Mouse Foot circles away.
maxwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mouse Foot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but maxwell manages to avoid it.
maxwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Mouse Foot circles away.
maxwell tries to clinch there but Mouse Foot circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse Foot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says maxwell as he avoids it easily.
Mouse Foot misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - maxwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mouse Foot throws a big shot that misses.
Mouse Foot is looking to wear down maxwell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as maxwell checks a leg kick.
maxwell tries to clinch up but Mouse Foot circles away and keeps his distance.
maxwell moves in looking to clinch but Mouse Foot pushes him off.
maxwell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
maxwell wants to clinch up but Mouse Foot keeps it at a distance.
Mouse Foot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mouse Foot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? maxwell is fending him off so far but Mouse Foot persists. Nope, maxwell circles away and we're back to standing.
maxwell stuffs the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
maxwell moves in looking to clinch but Mouse Foot pushes him off.
maxwell tries to clinch up.
Mouse Foot shoots in for a takedown but maxwell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mouse Foot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mouse Foot.
maxwell tries to clinch but Mouse Foot is having none of it.
maxwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Mouse Foot circles away.
maxwell is looking to clinch but Mouse Foot is avoiding it.
Mouse Foot takes a swing at maxwell's ribcage but misses.
maxwell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
maxwell wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grangler Mouse Foot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on steven maxwell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mouse Foot cracks maxwell with an open hand slap.
Mouse Foot fails to land the takedown.
Mouse Foot fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Mouse Foot or perhaps it was just good defense by maxwell which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grangler Mouse Foot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
maxwell tries to clinch but Mouse Foot moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
maxwell tries to clinch up but Mouse Foot circles away and keeps his distance.
maxwell moves in looking to clinch but Mouse Foot pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Mouse Foot.
maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch but Mouse Foot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse Foot has a takedown stuffed.
maxwell tries to clinch but Mouse Foot is having none of it.
Mouse Foot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by maxwell.
Mouse Foot shoots in but maxwell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mouse Foot dives in and grabs maxwell's left leg, looking for a takedown. maxwell pushes down on Mouse Foot's head and hops out.
Mouse Foot keeps the fight on the outside.
maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mouse Foot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - maxwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mouse Foot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
maxwell fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
maxwell tries to clinch up.
Mouse Foot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mouse Foot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
maxwell wants to clinch up but Mouse Foot keeps it at a distance.
Mouse Foot misses with a takedown attempt - maxwell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - maxwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
maxwell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch but Mouse Foot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Mouse Foot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse Foot looks for a takedown but maxwell sprawls well.
Grangler Mouse Foot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

maxwell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mouse Foot, pushing him back against the cage.
maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
maxwell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mouse Foot has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
maxwell misses with a knee strike.
maxwell looking to throw knees to the head but Mouse Foot is blocking nicely.
maxwell misses with a knee strike.
maxwell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
maxwell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mouse Foot blocks it with crossed arms.
maxwell looking to throw knees to the head but Mouse Foot is blocking nicely.
Mouse Foot looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
maxwell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mouse Foot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mouse Foot manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
maxwell looking to throw knees to the head but Mouse Foot is blocking nicely.

Mouse Foot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mouse Foot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mouse Foot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch but Mouse Foot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mouse Foot fails to land with a series of punches.
Mouse Foot misses with an uppercut.
maxwell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mouse Foot.
maxwell wants to clinch.
Mouse Foot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. maxwell tries to avoid it but Mouse Foot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag maxwell to the ground. maxwell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

steven maxwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on steven maxwell's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

maxwell wants to clinch.
Mouse Foot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around maxwell's waist but maxwell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mouse Foot off to one side.
Mouse Foot closes the distance and clinches up with maxwell, looking for a takedown. Mouse Foot pushes maxwell against the cage but maxwell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
maxwell leaves Mouse Foot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grangler Mouse Foot. That's going to take a lot out of him.

maxwell rushes Mouse Foot and presses him up against the cage.
maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
maxwell looking to throw knees to the head but Mouse Foot is blocking nicely.
maxwell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but Mouse Foot blocks with his arms.
Mouse Foot pressing his opponent against the cage.
maxwell misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mouse Foot breaks the clinch.
Mouse Foot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mouse Foot.
maxwell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mouse Foot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from maxwell. No joy for Mouse Foot on that attempt.
maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mouse Foot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice defenses there by maxwell.
Nice defenses there by maxwell.

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.
maxwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Mouse Foot circles away.
Mouse Foot fails to land with a series of punches.
maxwell tries to clinch up.
maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch but Mouse Foot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mouse Foot dives in and grabs maxwell's left leg, looking for a takedown. maxwell pushes down on Mouse Foot's head and hops out.
maxwell tries to clinch up.
maxwell slips a jab and a cross from Mouse Foot.
Mouse Foot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mouse Foot has a takedown stuffed.
maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mouse Foot swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
maxwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mouse Foot shoots in but maxwell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
maxwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mouse Foot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mouse Foot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mouse Foot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with maxwell but maxwell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mouse Foot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
maxwell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mouse Foot circles away from the clinch attempt.
maxwell should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mouse Foot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mouse Foot closes the distance and clinches up with maxwell, looking for a takedown. Mouse Foot pushes maxwell against the cage but maxwell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
maxwell is looking to clinch.
Mouse Foot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mouse Foot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by maxwell.
maxwell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
maxwell wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mouse Foot is defended easily by maxwell.

And that's the end of the fight!
steven maxwell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well maxwell 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for steven maxwell!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for steven maxwell!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for steven maxwell!

steven maxwell wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
19%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff jr Monsoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monsoon comes to the cage accompanied by tnt. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

jr Monsoon
vs
Smith

173 cm
18
167 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
166 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeff jr Monsoon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Smith!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Monsoon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Monsoon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Monsoon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Smith is trying to buck Monsoon off.

Monsoon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Monsoon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.

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

Monsoon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Monsoon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Monsoon is breathing heavily.
Smith tries to escape but Monsoon is in control.

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.

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

Monsoon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith is trying to buck Monsoon off.

Monsoon tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.

Monsoon is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Monsoon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Smith is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Monsoon is controlling him well.
Smith is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A combination from Smith does no damage.

Monsoon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Monsoon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Monsoon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monsoon is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff jr Monsoon 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.

No luck for Monsoon with that takedown attempt.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Monsoon.
Kyle Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monsoon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Monsoon shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith leaves Monsoon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff jr Monsoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by Smith.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Smith looks to land a combination. Monsoon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Monsoon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Monsoon drags him back down.
Monsoon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smith down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith is pushing Monsoon's head away, looking to escape. Monsoon manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Monsoon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Monsoon drags him back down.
Monsoon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.

Monsoon tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith is pushing Monsoon's head away, looking to escape. Monsoon manages to hold on to the position though.

Monsoon tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.

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.

Monsoon tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith pushes Monsoon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Monsoon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Monsoon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Monsoon looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smith is avoiding damage well.
Smith is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Monsoon asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Monsoon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Monsoon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smith is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Smith wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Monsoon looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smith is avoiding damage well.

Monsoon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Monsoon drags him back down.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Monsoon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Smith stalks Monsoon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Monsoon's face. Monsoon staggers backwards, shaken.
Smith cracks Monsoon with an open hand slap.
Monsoon shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Monsoon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Monsoon shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Monsoon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
Monsoon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

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

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

Monsoon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith tries to kick Monsoon off but Monsoon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Smith kicks off Monsoon and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monsoon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smith throws a series of punches but Monsoon avoids them all with ease.
Monsoon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Monsoon somewhat.
Monsoon dodges the punch combination from Smith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsoon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Monsoon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Monsoon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Monsoon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Monsoon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Monsoon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Monsoon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.

Monsoon is working for a submission of some sort.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith kicks Monsoon off and gets back to his feet.
Monsoon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monsoon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Monsoon thows a body shot but no joy.
Monsoon fails with the takedown.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Monsoon feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Monsoon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Monsoon stops Smith from standing up.
Monsoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Monsoon gets to his feet. Smith looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Monsoon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Monsoon wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Monsoon prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monsoon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Monsoon looking to pass the guard.
Monsoon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Monsoon won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Monsoon throws a big right hand that misses.

Monsoon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Monsoon has Smith in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Monsoon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Smith manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.

Monsoon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Monsoon looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Monsoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff jr Monsoon clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Monsoon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith cracks Monsoon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Monsoon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith throws a right hand that Monsoon ducks under and follows up with a left that Monsoon also avoids with ease.

Monsoon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Monsoon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.

Monsoon decides to stand back up. Monsoon steps back and let's Smith get back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Monsoon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Monsoon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff jr Monsoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monsoon takes one to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tests Monsoon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monsoon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith throws a combination. Monsoon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Monsoon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Monsoon lands in his opponent's guard.
Monsoon trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.

Monsoon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Monsoon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.

Monsoon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Smith uses it to pass to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Monsoon can't do much from the bottom here.
Monsoon is looking for a sweep.
Monsoon is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Monsoon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Monsoon. Monsoon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Monsoon tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Monsoon fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Monsoon. Monsoon gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith cracks Monsoon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Monsoon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Monsoon shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith moves out of range as Monsoon throws a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Monsoon fails with a takedown attempt.
Monsoon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Kyle Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith looks to land a combination but Monsoon avoids it well.
Monsoon shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Monsoon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Monsoon backpedaling.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Monsoon.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Monsoon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Monsoon throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Horrible takedown by Monsoon or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Monsoon takes one to the side of the head.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
Kyle Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Monsoon has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Monsoon is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kyle Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Monsoon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Monsoon dodges the punch combination from Smith.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Monsoon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Monsoon throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.

Monsoon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Monsoon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Monsoon moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Smith has worked his arm free - good work by Smith!
Jeff jr Monsoon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

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

Monsoon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Monsoon drags him back down.

Monsoon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Monsoon wants to stand but Smith is controlling his arm.

Monsoon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.

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.

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

Monsoon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith pushes Monsoon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Monsoon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Monsoon is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Smith looks calm but he's in trouble here. Monsoon gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Smith is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Monsoon lets go of the hold and Smith can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeff jr Monsoon!
Jeff jr Monsoon retains his lightweight title!

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