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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between tiago alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Punch's choice of entrance music: Get Knocked Out. Ray Punch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

alves
vs
Punch

205 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

193 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, tiago alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Punch!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
alves throws a shot from downtown. Punch moves away and avoids it.

Punch throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. alves was covering up waiting for the punch and Punch finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Punch with a flurry of punches that miss.

alves working for a triangle but Punch defends it easily.

Punch got a little sloppy there for a moment and alves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Punch has managed to get both his arms back between alves's legs - danger averted.
Punch tries to stand but alves is controlling from the bottom.
alves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Punch trying to control the position from guard on top but alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
alves has a closed guard, preventing Punch from standing up.

alves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Punch defends well.
Punch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
alves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
alves thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Punch wants to stand but alves is controlling his posture from full guard.
alves keeping moving, preventing Punch from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
alves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
alves is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Punch.
alves is breathing heavily.
Punch wants to stand but alves is controlling his arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punch lands a decent elbow from side control.
Punch wants to stand but alves is controlling his arm.
Punch cracks alves with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Punch working the head and body with strikes.
alves tries to improve position but can't.
Punch scoring with punches and elbows.
Punch wants to stand but alves is controlling his arm.
alves wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Punch is working alves over with some ground and pound from side control.

Punch goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, alves rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Punch's guard! Nice work there by alves!
Punch wants to stand but alves is controlling the position.
Punch throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Punch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Punch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Punch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Punch is looking to stand up but alves isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Punch is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Punch throws a sloppy head kick and alves moves out of range easily.
alves blocks the body kick.
Punch blocks a head kick by alves.
alves swinging wilding here.
alves lands a high kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Punch lands with a slapping head kick.
Punch misses with a head kick.

Punch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Punch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with alves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
alves is looking for a sweep.
Punch wants to stand but alves is controlling his arm.
alves gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
alves manages to get to full guard.
Punch won't allow alves to sweep him here.
Punch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Punch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Punch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Punch 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.

alves decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
alves is trying to control the action in half guard but Punch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Punch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Punch is looking to improve his position.

Punch is defending against the submission attempts here by alves.
Punch is trying to stand back up but alves is controlling him
Punch wants to control but alves is keeping busy.
Punch throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Punch missing with punches from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Punch throws a sloppy head kick and alves moves out of range easily.
Punch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Punch throws the kick towards the body but alves avoids it.
Punch tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Punch.
Ray Punch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
alves moves into range and connects with a jab.
alves catches Punch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
alves shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Punch sprawls well. Punch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. alves gets slowly back to his feet.
alves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
tiago alves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Punch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Punch shoots in and bounces alves off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Punch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. alves is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Punch decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on alves, up you get!
A head kick by Punch misses
and alves counters with a nice leg kick.
Punch throws a sloppy head kick and alves moves out of range easily.
Punch misses with a head kick.
Punch slips a jab and a cross from alves.
alves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Punch throws a head kick that misses.

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

alves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Punch defends well.
alves wants to sweep here but Punch controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. alves is keeping the position for now.
alves wants to sweep here but Punch controlling him for the moment.
Punch scoring with some ground and pound.
Punch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Punch tries to stand but alves is controlling from the bottom.
alves is trying to control the position but Punch postures up.

Punch stands up and waves to alves to follow him.
Nice body kick there by Punch.

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.
alves turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Punch lands with a kick to the temple. alves shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Punch tries a head kick but it misses.
Punch throws a head kick that misses
and alves counters with a stiff right hand.
Punch throws a lazy head kick
and alves counters with a series of strikes. Punch will be more careful next time no doubt.
Punch is looking to land body kicks.
Punch is looking to clinch but alves is avoiding it.
Punch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Punch feints and as alves raises his hands in defense, Punch changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
alves keeping full guard, as Punch tries to pass.

alves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Punch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Punch misses with a head kick.
Punch throws a head kick that misses
and alves counters with a one-two to the body.
Punch moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

alves gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Punch wants to stand and escape but instead alves has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Punch is looking to stand up but alves isn't so interested in that idea.
Punch trying to keep a closed guard but alves is proving a slippery customer.
alves trying to control but Punch is working from the bottom.
alves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
alves postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Punch scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Punch throws a sloppy head kick and alves moves out of range easily.
Punch throws a head kick that misses.
alves lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by alves.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Punch is defended easily by alves.

Punch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
alves bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
alves trying to control but Punch is working from the bottom.

Punch is working an open guard so alves takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
alves tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Punch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Punch walks into a straight right hand from alves.

Punch gets a clinch.
Punch keeps control of alves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
alves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Punch wants the takedown. alves is fighting it off but Punch persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in alves's guard against the cage.
Punch is looking to stand up but alves won't let him.
Punch stays in close to alves's body and controls the position.
alves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Punch.
Punchis looking to pass into half guard but alves pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now alves is in guard.
Punch wants to stand but alves is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
alves controls from within his opponent's guard.
Punch lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Punch throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as alves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
alves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
alves misses with a looping right.
Punch goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Punch moves into the clinch successfully.
alves has had enough of the clinch but Punch keeps him there for the moment.
Punch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but alves pulls him back up using the underhooks.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
alves misses with the combination.
alves checks a low kick from Punch.

Punch closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
alves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Punch is working away from the top position though.
Punch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Punch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed alves's head.
alves is trying to maintain the position but Punch is very close to passing his half guard.
Punch lands strikes from half guard.
Punch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
alves manages to get to full guard.
Punch lands a couple of decent looking shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Punch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Punch winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ray Punch!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Ray Punch!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Ray Punch!

Ray Punch wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bred Arguil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yodsanklai Fairtex (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.

Arguil
vs
Fairtex

180 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

177 cm
19
162 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bred Arguil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Yodsanklai Fairtex!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fairtex shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fairtex was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Arguil really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Arguil sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arguil tries to roll over but Fairtex keeps him under control.
Arguil moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fairtex preventing the sweep.

Arguil working for submissions but it's allowed Fairtex to get to half guard.
Arguil tries to get to full guard but Fairtex has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arguil misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Fairtex is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Arguil punching from the bottom.

Fairtex decides to return to a standing position.
Fairtex moves out of range of the strikes.
Arguil stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fairtex.
A jab from Arguil misses.
Fairtex will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown by Fairtex or perhaps it was just good defense by Arguil which made him look bad.
Bred Arguil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arguil swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fairtex.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arguil blocks a head kick by Fairtex.
Arguil wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arguil keeps the fight on the outside.
Fairtex doesn't manage to clinch there - Arguil circles away.
Arguil looks to throw the jab but Fairtex is out of range.
Arguil blocks a head kick by Fairtex.
Arguil works Fairtex's body with a nice hook.
Fairtex throws a head kick but Arguil moves out of range.
Arguil just misses with a punch to the body.
Arguil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fairtex sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arguil closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Arguil keeps the fight on the outside.
Fairtex looks gassed!
Arguil swats away the attempt to clinch by Fairtex.
Arguil cracks a nice hook into Fairtex's ribs.
Fairtex connects with a high kick.
Arguil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fairtex moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex tries to clinch there but Arguil circles away.
Arguil circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fairtex steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arguil.

Fairtex bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Arguil manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Arguil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Arguil pushes Fairtex off and gets back to his feet.
Fairtex takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arguil cracks Fairtex with an open hand slap.
Arguil listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Arguil fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fairtex takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arguil digs a good hook to Fairtex's body.
Arguil looks to land a combination but Fairtex avoids it well.
Arguil lands with a straight right. Fairtex didn't see that one coming.
Arguil throws a body punch but Fairtex moves out of range.
Fairtex is looking to clinch but Arguil is avoiding it.
Fairtex tries to clinch but Arguil moves out of range.
Arguil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arguil stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Arguil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arguil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fairtex.
Arguil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fairtex scores with a kick to the midsection.
Arguil throws a one two combo.

Fairtex has Arguil up against the cage in a clinch.
Fairtex has Arguil pressed against the cage, preventing Arguil from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bred Arguil will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

The fight stays on the outside here - Fairtex looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Fairtex shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Arguil's guard.
Fairtex stopping the sweep attempt from Arguil.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Arguil is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Fairtex has his hands clasped together but Arguil extends an breaks Fairtex's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Arguil.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bred Arguil!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ben billau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eduardo Castro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Castro
vs
billau

185 cm
22
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

172 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eduardo Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, ben billau!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Castro misses.
Castro throws an overhand right that lands on billau's shoulder, as billau tries to avoid the shot.
billau blocks a jab.
billau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castro throws out the jab.
Castro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but billau manages to avoid it.
billau fails with an attempt to clinch.
billau closes the distance and clinches up with Castro, looking for a takedown. billau pushes Castro against the cage but Castro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
billau ducks under a wild hook from Castro.
Castro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by billau.
Castro misses with a looping right.

billau closes the distance and pushes Castro back into the cage.
billau looks to throw an elbow but misses.
billau trying to control the position but instead, Castro has worked for underhooks and has pushed billau into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
billau blocks a body shot from Castro.
A short right from Castro on the inside.
Castro digs a right hand into billau's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on billau's gas tank.
Castro avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Castro.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with billau's elbow.
billau lands a nice elbow.
Castro can't find room to land a body shot as billau controls the action.
Castro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
billau tries to pull guard but Castro won't allow it.
billau tries to pull guard but Castro won't allow it.
Eduardo Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ben billau.
billau misses with a hook from the clinch.

billau breaks from the clinch.
billau blocks a jab.
Castro misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Castro misses.
billau avoids a punch combination nicely.
Castro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
billau moves in looking to clinch but Castro pushes him off.
billau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castro.
Eduardo Castro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Castro scores with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro swinging wilding here.
Castro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
billau takes one to the chin there.
Castro lands a two punch combo.
Castro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
billau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castro.
Castro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. billau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Castro coming out on top.
billau shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Castro but Castro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Castro throws a shot from downtown. billau moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Castro.
billau takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro avoids a punch combination nicely.
billau doesn't manage to clinch there - Castro circles away.
billau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castro throws out the jab.
billau slips a jab from Castro.

billau has taken the fight to the clinch.
Castro blocks an elbow strike from billau.
Nice body punch from Castro.
Castro can't break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Castro.
billau looks gassed!
Castro struggles to land a body shot inside as billau controls his hands.
Castro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Castro can't find room to land a body shot as billau controls the action.
Castro struggles to land a body shot inside as billau controls his hands.
Castro lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Castro.
Castro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with billau's elbow.
Castro wants to get back to striking at distance but billau won't allow it.
Castro pushes billau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Castro's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Castro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
billau staying out of range there.
Donk. Castro catches billau right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
billau takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Castro throws out a loose jab but billau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castro throws a hook but billau blocks it.
Castro scores with a jab to the head.
Castro misses with a straight left.
Castro misses with a wild combination.
billau slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
billau tries to move into range but Castro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Castro throws a hook but billau blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Castro missing with a left hand there. billau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Castro cracks billau with a right hand to the side of the head.
Castro misses with an uppercut. billau saw that one coming.
billau takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
ben billau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

billau clinches up against the cage.
billau blocking some punches.
Castro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
billau has had enough of the clinch but Castro keeps him there for the moment.
Castro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
billau misses with an elbow strike.
Castro working hard to break the clinch.
Castro presses billau against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Castro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
billau is breathing heavily.
billau is trying to maintain a safe position but Castro gets an underhook and turns billau into the cage.
Castro works on billau's body with a couple of short punches.
Castro tries a body shot but billau blocks it.
billau looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Castro.
Castro is working billau over against the cage.
Good body shot from Castro.
Castro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning billau up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Castro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Castro lands with a short shot to the head.
Castro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Castro.
Castro tries to throw a body punch but billau avoids it by throwing Castro back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Castro - that landed with a thud.
Eduardo Castro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Castro is working billau over against the cage.
Castro can't find room to land a body shot as billau controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Castro as the two fighters clinch.
Castro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Castro.
Castro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Castro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Castro pushes billau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castro misses with a punch to the body.
Castro lands with a light punch inside.
Castro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Castro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down billau.
billau wants to get back to striking at distance but Castro won't allow it.
Castro lands a body punch.
Castro lands a nice shot to the body.
billau has Castro pressed against the cage, preventing Castro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Castro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Castro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt billau or not.
Castro scores with a shoulder strike.
Castro blocks an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro has billau pushed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Castro.
Castro misses with a hook to the ribs.
billau has Castro pressed against the cage, preventing Castro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
billau tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Castro smiles and moves away.
Castro throws a right hand that billau ducks under and follows up with a left that billau also avoids with ease.
Castro connects with a good right hand that stumbles billau. billau circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
billau moves out of range of the strikes.
Castro throws an overhand right that lands on billau's shoulder, as billau tries to avoid the shot.
billau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
billau slips under a jab from Castro.

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.
billau walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Castro throws a series of punches but billau moves out of range.
Castro thows a left - swing and a miss!
billau moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Castro.
Castro cracks billau with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Eduardo Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castro stuffs the takedown attempt from billau. billau gets slowly back to his feet.

billau fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Castro, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Castro lands a body punch.
Castro works on billau's body with a couple of short punches.
Castro presses billau against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Castro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Castro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Castro thows a left - swing and a miss!
billau tries to close the distance and clinch but Castro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Castro throws a combination that misses

and billau counters with a nice double leg into side control. Castro won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

billau is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Castro has escaped the position, nice work there.
billau working away.
Castro sneaks back into half guard.
Castro is trying to stand back up but billau is controlling him
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castro is not content to let billau control the position.
Castro wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro is looking for a sweep. billau is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
billau wants to control but Castro is keeping him busy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Castro, as that shot connected.
billau fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
billau slips a jab from Castro.
billau moves out of range as Castro strikes.
billau takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
billau staying out of range there.
Castro misses with a hook. billau ducked under it nicely.
billau ducks under a wild hook from Castro.
Castro misses with a straight right.

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.
Castro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps billau's head backwards.
A slow jab from Castro misses its intended target.
billau moves out of range of the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Castro scores with a four punch combination!
Castro jabs billau right on the nose. billau blinks but takes it well.
billau falls off balance throwing a combination
and Castro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
billau avoids the body shot from Castro.
Castro loads up on a big right hand but billau slips the punch.
billau walks into a stiff left hand from Castro.
billau ducks under a wild hook from Castro.
Castro misses with a straight right.
billau has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Castro scores with a crisp jab that stopped billau in his tracks.
Castro throws a looping overhand right but billau ducks down to avoid it.
Castro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Castro missing with a left hand there. billau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice combination there by billau.
Castro throws a left and a right that both miss

and billau counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by billau.
Castro tries to throw a body punch but billau avoids it by throwing Castro back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Castro.
Castro misses with a hook to the ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castro. billau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castro looks to land a left hand but billau moved out of range nicely.

billau bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro struggling a bit here.
Castro is trying to buck billau off.

billau working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Castro is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Eduardo Castro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castro tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
ben billau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Castro 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Eduardo Castro!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Eduardo Castro!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Eduardo Castro!

Eduardo Castro wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between D S (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dessy Nunu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nunu has chosen AK47 as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

S
vs
Nunu

185 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

189 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, D S!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dessy Nunu!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunu swats away the attempt to clinch by S.

Nunu gets a takedown into half guard.
Nunu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nunu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nunu controlling the action here.

Nunu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

S looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
S tries to kick Nunu off but Nunu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
S throws a strike from the bottom but Nunu passes into side control!

Nunu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
S wants to control but Nunu postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
S avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nunu.
S is looking to regain half guard here but Nunu keeps moving and retains side control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nunu keeps the fight on the outside.
Nunu keeps the fight on the outside.
S tries to clinch there but Nunu circles away.
S is looking to clinch but Nunu is avoiding it.
Nunu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
S keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
S tries a head kick but it misses.
Nunu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as S sprawls well. S wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nunu gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
S doesn't manage to clinch there - Nunu circles away.
S tries to clinch there but Nunu circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - S looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nunu keeps the fight on the outside.
Dessy Nunu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
S tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nunu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nunu throws a wild body kick that S sees coming a mile off.
Nunu misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - S looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nunu throws a right and a left that S avoids nicely.
S tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nunu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nunu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
D S has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dessy Nunu.
Nunu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
S is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
S tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nunu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
S fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nunu throws a right hand that S ducks under and follows up with a left that S also avoids with ease.
S shoots in for a takedown but Nunu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
S cracks the inside of Nunu's front leg.
Nunu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nunu looks gassed!
Some wild striking there from Nunu.
S goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
S tries to clinch up but Nunu circles away and keeps his distance.
Nunu circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick from S lands but Nunu takes it in his stride.

It looks like Dessy Nunu has been cut.
S tries to clinch up.
S tries to close the distance and clinch but Nunu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - S looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

D S dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dessy Nunu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

S tries to clinch up.
S tries to clinch up.
Nunu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from S. No joy for Nunu on that attempt.
S swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Nunu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nunu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
S wants to improve his position but Nunu is controlling well.
Nunu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
S trying to hold on to Nunu's head to control him but Nunu postures up.
Nunu is breathing heavily.
S gets back to full guard.

Nunu is sitting in close to S's body. S has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Nunu is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Nunu is tapping! That was a very nice submission by S.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). D S!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Tree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Turk
vs
Tree

192 cm
22
212 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

220 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

SPARTAN FIGHTWARE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Turk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, The Tree!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tree avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turk tries to bum rush Tree with a series of wild strikes but Tree uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turk misses with a straight left.
Tree tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turk throws a jab but it's blocked by Tree.
Tree lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Turk throws a combination that misses
and Tree counters with a left and a right that stings Turk.
Turk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tree.
Tree throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tree counters with a one-two to the body.
Tree misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chris Turk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Turk misses.
Turk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tree counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Turk! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Tree!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ray Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Trumbley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy comes to the cage accompanied by I shot the Sheriff. Rob Trumbley is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hardy
vs
Trumbley

193 cm
18
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
147 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Hardy!
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 Trumbley!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt.

Hardy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Trumbley!
Trumbley is looking to improve his position but Hardy isn't that keen on the idea.
Hardy is looking to work his way around to Trumbley's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Trumbley can't escape the position.
Hardy is looking to stand but Hardy has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.

Hardy stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Trumbley tries to land a front kick but Hardy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch but Trumbley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trumbley as he jumps to the side.
Trumbley keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trumbley lands with a straight right. Hardy didn't see that one coming.
Hardy blocks a jab.
Trumbley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ray Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardy shoots for a double leg takedown but Trumbley sprawls well. He's pushed Hardy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hardy darts in and clinches Trumbley up against the cage.
Trumbley wants a takedown but no success here.
Hardy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hardy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Trumbley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hardy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trumbley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hardy landing knees to the head.

Hardy breaks from the clinch.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch but Trumbley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trumbley wants to slow Hardy down by chopping away at his legs.

Hardy clinches with his opponent.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Hardy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
Hardy wants to break free but Trumbley has control.
Hardy throws a knee to the head but misses.

Hardy gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Trumbley regains guard.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
Hardy preventing the sweep.
Trumbley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardy manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trumbley thows a big elbow that misses.
Hardy can't keep his opponent in guard - Trumbley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Trumbley prevents Hardy from standing back up.
Trumbley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trumbley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Trumbley connects with a nice short shot to Hardy's temple.
Trumbley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trumbley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hardy wants to control but Trumbley is keeping busy.
Trumbley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Trumbley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Trumbley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hardy defending well though.
Trumbley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Trumbley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hardy is looking to clinch.
Hardy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trumbley.
Hardy tries to clinch there but Trumbley circles away.
Trumbley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardy fails with the takedown.
Trumbley swats away the attempt to clinch by Hardy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Trumbley scores with a one two! Hardy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hardy wants to clinch.
Hardy blocks the body kick.
Trumbley throws a front kick that sends Hardy stumbling back into the cage.
Trumbley slaps away a takedown attempt from Hardy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hardy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Trumbley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hardy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hardy gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rob Trumbley will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jab by Trumbley.
Hardy doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Trumbley counter with a right hand.
Trumbley throws and low kick but Hardy moves out of range easily.
Hardy darts in trying to clinch

and Trumbley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hardy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hardy.
Trumbley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trumbley stops Hardy from standing up.
Trumbley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hardy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hardy is looking for a sweep. Trumbley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trumbley.
Hardy wants to improve his position but Trumbley is controlling well.
Trumbley working over Hardy with some ground and pound. Hardy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Trumbley trying to mount his opponent but Hardy defends it.
Hardy trying to control but Trumbley postures up.

Hardy is defending against the submission attempts here by Trumbley.
Hardy is trying to stand up here but Trumbley is controlling him well.
Hardy is looking to improve his position.
Hardy is trying to stand.

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.
Hardy is trying to get back to full guard.
Trumbley uses his free foot to push down on Hardy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hardy.

Trumbley is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hardy has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hardy!
Trumbley working a defensive guard here.

Trumbley is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hardy rolls with it to try and escape but Trumbley cranks on the arm and Hardy is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rob Trumbley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matt Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine has chosen Stupid KId as his entrance music. Ray Machine is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Stevens
vs
Machine

178 cm
22
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
143 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Stevens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Machine!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Machine takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stevens throws a series of punches but Machine avoids them all with ease.
Matt Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch but Machine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stevens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stevens tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Machine counters with a takedown into side control.
Stevens is looking to regain half guard here but Machine keeps moving and retains side control.
Machine throws an elbow but Stevens slips to the side and avoids it well.
A lull in the action here.
Machine blocks the strikes from Stevens.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens stops Machine from passing to mount.
Stevens is not content to let Machine control the position.
Stevens tries to bench press Machine off him but Machine keeps the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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

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

Stevens looking for submissions off his back.
Stevens moves into full guard.

Stevens working for a triangle but Machine defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine looking to pass the guard.
Machine thows a big elbow that misses.
Machine sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stevens's guard.
Stevens wants to get back to full guard.
Machine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Machine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stevens keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Machine is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Machine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

and Machine counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stevens won't be happy with that.
Stevens gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Stevens looking for submissions off his back.
Stevens is breathing heavily.
Machine tries to stand but can't do so whilst Stevens controls his leg.
Machine has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Machine there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Stevens is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine misses with a head shot.
Stevens is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stevens tries to lock up and control but Machine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Machine throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stevens because Machine loaded up on that one.
Stevens wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Machine.
Stevens slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Machine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stevens keeps working.
Stevens is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Machine scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stevens has hold of Machine's hands but Machine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet.
Machine passes to full mount!
Stevens is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A head kick misses from Stevens.
Machine moves out of range of the body kick from Stevens.
Machine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stevens fails with the takedown

and Machine counters with a shoot takedown. Stevens fights it but they end up in guard.
Machine postures up.
Machine looking to pass the guard.
Machine wanted to stand there but Stevens had control of the position.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
Machine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine looking to pass the guard.
Stevens trying to control the position here.
Machineis looking to pass into half guard but Stevens pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Stevens is in guard.
Machine is breathing heavily.
Machine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stevens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stevens is refusing to be controlled, as Machine sits in half guard.

Stevens is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machine pulls his head out easily.
Machine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

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.
Machine content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stevens is staying active underneath Machine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Stevens actively working from the bottom here.
Stevens works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stevens is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Machine has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stevens is proving hard to escape from.
Stevens throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Stevens is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machine stands and throws Stevens's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stevens wants to control but Machine postures up.
Stevens manages to get back to half guard.
Stevens regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Machine.
Machine trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Stevens trying to control the position.

That's four 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.

Machine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Machine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Machine trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stevens's guard.

Stevens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Machine defends well.
Machine throws a big right hand that misses.

Stevens looking for a guillotine here but Machine defends easily.
Stevens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machine.
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 Matt Stevens will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Machine lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Machine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevens.
Stevens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stevens with a lazy takedown attempt

and Machine decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stevens's guard.

Machine stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Stevens has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Machine manages to get his head free but now Stevens has transitioned to an armbar! Machine grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Stevens! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Stevens!
Matt Stevens is the new bantamweight champion!

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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between A Striker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by England belongs to me. This should be a great matchup!

Striker
vs
Gunn

190 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

SPARTAN FIGHTWARE

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, A Striker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn looks for a takedown but Striker sprawls well.
Striker fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Striker misses the target.
Striker slaps away a takedown attempt from Gunn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gunn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Striker swivels and escapes.
A Striker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Gunn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gunn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Striker avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Striker swivels and escapes.
Striker throws a jab when Gunn was well out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gunn.
Striker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Striker leaves Gunn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gunn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Striker.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gunn fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Striker. No joy for Gunn on that attempt.
Gunn tries to clinch up but Striker circles away and keeps his distance.
Ray Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Striker misses with an uppercut.
Striker throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn shoots in for a double leg but Striker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Striker sprawls well. Striker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gunn gets slowly back to his feet.
Striker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gunn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gunn is defended easily by Striker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Striker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Striker throws a series of punches but Gunn moves out of range.
Gunn tries to clinch but Striker moves out of range.
Gunn ducks under a wild hook from Striker.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Striker misses with an uppercut. Gunn saw that one coming.
Gunn takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gunn shoots in and drives through. Striker sprawls well.
Striker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Striker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gunn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gunn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A Striker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Gunn.
Striker swinging wilding here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn closes the distance and clinches up with Striker, looking for a takedown. Gunn pushes Striker against the cage but Striker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Striker does it's job there.
Striker throws a series of punches but Gunn avoids them all with ease.
Striker loads up on a big right hand but Gunn slips the punch.
Gunn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gunn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Striker swivels and escapes.
No luck for Gunn with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn tries to clinch but Striker is having none of it.
Gunn fails with the takedown.
Striker lands with a right hand.
Gunn wants to clinch up but Striker keeps it at a distance.
Striker works the jab nicely.
A Striker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Gunn is rocked!
Striker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striker slaps away a takedown attempt from Gunn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gunn fails with the takedown.
Gunn is breathing heavily.
Striker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gunn is still on wobbly legs! Can Striker finish him?
Striker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gunn.
Gunn seems to have recovered his senses.
Gunn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Striker tries to avoid it but Gunn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Striker to the ground. Striker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A Striker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn shoots in looking for a takedown. Striker tries to sprawl out of it but Gunn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Striker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Striker. No joy for Gunn on that attempt.
Gunn fails with a takedown attempt.
Striker throws a hook but Gunn avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Striker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gunn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Striker swivels and escapes.
Gunn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Striker is fending him off so far but Gunn persists. Nope, Striker circles away and we're back to standing.
Gunn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A Striker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Gunn.
Gunn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Striker swivels and escapes.
Striker looks to land a combination but Gunn avoids it well.
Gunn is trying desperately to land a takedown but Striker is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gunn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Striker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gunn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gunn.
Striker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gunn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Striker misses.
Gunn is looking to clinch.
Striker throws a big shot that misses.
Striker misses with a double jab.
Gunn is looking to clinch but Striker is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Gunn.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Striker connects with a single shot there.
Gunn blocks a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gunn.
Striker loads up on a big right hand but Gunn slips the punch.
Striker misses with a two punch combination.
Gunn shoots for a takedown but Striker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striker works over Gunn's head and body with a nice combination.
Gunn slips a jab from Striker.
Striker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gunn slips under a jab from Striker.
Gunn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Striker drops Gunn with a left and a right! Oh, Gunn is hurt - Striker dives into side control looking to finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Striker's best efforts.
Gunn wants to control but Striker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Striker wants to pass to mount but Gunn is defending the position.
Striker wants to get back to his feet.
Striker blocks the strikes from Gunn.
Gunn is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunn wants to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Striker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunn.
Gunn looks for a takedown but Striker sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A Striker clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Striker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Some wild striking there from Striker.
Gunn tries to clinch but Striker is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn fails to land the takedown.
A combination from Striker does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Striker but Striker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Striker misses with a few strikes there.
Gunn dives in and grabs Striker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Striker pushes down on Gunn's head and hops out.
A Striker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Gunn.
Gunn shoots in and drives through. Striker sprawls well.
Gunn is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Striker looks to land a right hand but Gunn moved out of range.

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.
Gunn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Striker swivels and escapes.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown but Striker shows good takedown defense.
Striker throws a nice looking combination but Gunn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gunn shoots in and drives through. Striker sprawls well.
Striker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Striker connects with the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn moves out of range as Striker strikes.
Gunn tries for a takedown but Striker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Striker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Striker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gunn has a takedown stuffed.
Striker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Gunn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Striker, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Striker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Striker tries to break the clinch but Gunn is controlling the position.
Striker is trying to force a seperation but Gunn has the dominant position.

Gunn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gunn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Striker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gunn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Striker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gunn is on top in guard.
Gunn stands and throws Striker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Gunn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gunn wants to stand but Striker is controlling his arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that A Striker will probably get the nod.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Striker fails to land with a series of punches.
Striker throws a shot from downtown. Gunn moves away and avoids it.
Gunn tries for a takedown but Striker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Striker. No joy for Gunn on that attempt.
Striker tests Gunn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Striker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gunn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gunn is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn has his takedown stuffed
and Striker counters with a three punch combo that has Gunn backing up. Gunn nods at Striker to acknowledge the strikes.
A Striker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Gunn.
Striker cracks Gunn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Striker misses with the combination.
Gunn fails with the takedown
and Striker counters with a nice uppercut.
Gunn closes the distance and clinches up with Striker, looking for a takedown. Gunn pushes Striker against the cage but Striker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn dodges the punch combination from Striker.
Gunn clinches but Striker breaks the clinch
enabling Striker to counter with a crisp jab.
Gunn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A Striker is winning the standup battle so far.
Striker slaps away a takedown attempt from Gunn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Striker misses with a wild combination.
Gunn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striker lands the left hand.
Striker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gunn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gunn misses with a takedown attempt
and Striker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gunn wants to clinch.
Striker throws a hook but Gunn avoids it easily.

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.
Striker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ray Gunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunn has his takedown stuffed
enabling Striker to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Striker counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
A Striker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Striker, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for A Striker!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for A Striker!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for A Striker!

A Striker wins by unanimous decision!
A Striker is the new lightweight champion!