GCC: Ring Around the Rosy PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Niklas Konrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and dylan bombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bombo has chosen lean back fat joe as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Konrad
vs
bombo

184 cm
21
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
24
150 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Niklas Konrad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, dylan bombo!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konrad lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Konrad throws a nice looking combination but bombo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Konrad misses with a double jab.
Konrad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by bombo.
bombo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Konrad as he jumps to the side.
Konrad thuds a left hand into bombo's body.
Konrad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

bombo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Konrad is trying to stand up here but bombo is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Konrad is refusing to be controlled, as bombo sits in half guard.
Konrad is trying to stand up here but bombo is controlling him well.
Konrad wants to stand back up but bombo manages to pass into side control.
Konrad is looking to work his way out of this bad position but bombo is controlling him well.
bombo scoring with punches from side control.

bombo stands up.
Konrad misses with a jab, cross combination.

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.
Konrad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Konrad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Konrad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract bombo.
Konrad takes a swing at bombo's ribcage but misses.
Konrad throws a series of punches but bombo avoids them all with ease.
Konrad misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Konrad misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konrad lands with a kick to the temple. bombo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
bombo throws a head kick but Konrad moves out of range.
Konrad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Konrad wants to clinch up but bombo keeps it at a distance.

bombo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. bombo showed some decent athleticism there.
Konrad tries to kick bombo off but bombo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
bombo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
bombo prevents Konrad from standing back up.
Konrad won't allow bombo to pass to mount.
Konrad is trying to stand back up but bombo is controlling him
bombo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Konrad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Konrad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for bombo on the ground.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Konrad!
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 Niklas Konrad will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Konrad throws a right and a left that both miss.
bombo throws a sloppy head kick and Konrad moves out of range easily.
Niklas Konrad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
bombo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Konrad.

bombo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Konrad wants to stand but bombo is controlling the position.
bombo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Konrad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst bombo is controlling him.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Konrad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
bombo ducks right into an uppercut from Konrad.
Niklas Konrad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Konrad goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Niklas Konrad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Konrad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Konrad stuffs the takedown.
bombo is breathing heavily.
Konrad looks to land a combination but bombo avoids it well.
bombo throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konrad looks to land a combination but bombo avoids it well.
Konrad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by bombo.
Konrad stalks bombo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into bombo's face. bombo staggers backwards, shaken.
Konrad moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

bombo is rocked!
bombo slips a jab and a cross from Konrad.
bombo throws a sloppy head kick
and Konrad counters with a two punch combo.
bombo is still on wobbly legs! Can Konrad finish him?
bombo avoids a punch combination nicely.
bombo seems to have recovered his senses.
Konrad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konrad cracks bombo with a good jab.
bombo throws a lazy body kick
and Konrad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Konrad scores with a nice right hand.
bombo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Some wild striking there from Konrad.
Konrad throws a series of punches but bombo moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konrad misses with a few strikes there.
Konrad misses with the combination.
bombo walks into a stiff left hand from Konrad.
Konrad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Konrad wants to clinch up but bombo keeps it at a distance.
Konrad fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niklas Konrad dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Konrad misses with a wild combination.
Konrad lands a front kick.
bombo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Konrad.
A punch combination from Konrad misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Konrad.
bombo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Konrad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
bombo throws a sloppy head kick and Konrad moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Konrad does no damage.
Konrad misses with the combination.
Konrad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Konrad misses with a double jab.
Konrad is looking to clinch.
bombo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Konrad.
Konrad 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.
Konrad fails to land with a series of punches.
bombo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
bombo blocks a head kick by Konrad.
Konrad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Konrad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Konrad misses with a double jab.
Konrad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konrad lands with a nice combination. bombo backs away looking to recover.
Konrad tries to bum rush bombo with a series of wild strikes but bombo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Konrad connects with a high kick.
Konrad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by bombo.
Konrad throws a combination. bombo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Konrad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Konrad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konrad is looking to clinch but bombo is avoiding it.
Good shot there by Konrad.
Konrad lands a jab-cross combination.
bombo slips a jab and a cross from Konrad.
bombo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Niklas Konrad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Konrad works over bombo's head and body with a nice combination.
Konrad lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
dylan bombo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Konrad lands a nice shot that snaps bombo's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Niklas Konrad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Konrad, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niklas Konrad!

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 Shannon Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Sanchez (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.

Bailey
vs
Sanchez

185 cm
23
169 lbs
5 - 6 - 1

185 cm
24
175 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Shannon Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sanchez lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Bailey sprawling to the canvas. Sanchez follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Bailey hang on?

Bailey is rocked!

It looks like Shannon Bailey has been cut.
Bailey looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Oh Bailey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanchez controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Bailey is out! Sanchez gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dan Sanchez!

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 Steve Riformato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torres Gerrard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riformato comes into the arena with go to sleep blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Riformato
vs
Gerrard

194 cm
19
178 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Brown 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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Riformato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Torres Gerrard!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve Riformato!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Austin Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Griffin is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Powers
vs
Griffin

185 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Austin Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Griffin drops Powers with a beautiful combination! Powers stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Griffin is looking for the KO!

Powers instigates a clinch.

Powers jumps into guard, dragging Griffin to the mat.
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.
Powers working a defensive guard here.

Powers is looking for a triangle but Griffin pushes his legs off easily.

Powers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Griffin is aware though and is defending well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Griffin controls from within his opponent's guard.

Powers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Griffin defends it easily.
Powers is looking to stand up but Griffin isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Powers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Griffin is aware though and is defending well.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Griffin preventing the sweep.

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.
Griffin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Powers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Powers trying to keep a closed guard but Griffin is proving a slippery customer.
Griffin wants to control from the top but Powers keeps moving.
Griffin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Powers is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Powers is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griffin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Powers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Powers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griffin is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Powers works over Griffin with some ground and pound from guard.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powers wants to pass the guard but Griffin is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Powers pushing down on Griffin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Griffin won't allow Powers to pass to mount.
Powers trying to control the action but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Powers wants to get back to his feet.
Powers passes to full mount!
Griffin wants to control but Powers is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Griffin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Powers's guard.
Powers throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Powers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Powers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Griffin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Griffin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Powers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Griffin is one step ahead there.
Powers trying to control the position.
Griffin preventing the sweep.
Powers striking from his own guard.

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.
Powers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Griffin trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Griffin fails to land with a series of punches.
Peter Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Griffin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Powers.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Powers dives in and grabs Griffin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Griffin pushes down on Powers's head and hops out.
Powers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Griffin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

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

Powers is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Powers extends the arm and Griffin is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Austin Powers!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daz Rawlinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bai Sistjierten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Rawlinson
vs
Sistjierten

186 cm
21
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
21
175 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Daz Rawlinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bai Sistjierten!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sistjierten cracks Rawlinson with an uppercut from hell and Rawlinson crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Sistjierten's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

It looks like Daz Rawlinson has been cut.
Sistjierten working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Rawlinson is rocked!
Sistjierten missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sistjierten is working Rawlinson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sistjierten makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oh Rawlinson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sistjierten loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rawlinson seems to have got his legs back now.
Sistjierten postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rawlinson wants to stand and escape but Sistjierten is having none of it.
Sistjierten has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sistjierten working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sistjierten loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rawlinson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rawlinson wants to stand and escape but Sistjierten is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rawlinson circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sistjierten.
Sistjierten takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Rawlinson ducks straight into an uppercut from Sistjierten and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Rawlinson manages to regain guard straight away.
Sistjierten loads up on a big left hand. Rawlinson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Sistjierten looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Rawlinson can't hide his disappointment, as Sistjierten celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bai Sistjierten!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Steller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Stones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stones has chosen I came to bring the pain! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Steller
vs
Stones

185 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

199 cm
20
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Steller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Stones!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Steve Stones has been cut.
Stones avoids the body shot from Steller.
Stones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steller tries to avoid it but Stones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steller to the ground. Steller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stones slips under a jab.
Steller swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steller throws a shot from downtown. Stones moves away and avoids it.
Steller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stones was well out of range. Poor timing from Steller.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steller misses with a series of wild punches.
Steller takes a swing at Stones's ribcage but misses.
A shot to de liver by Steller. Beautiful body shot.
Stones shoots for a takedown but Steller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steller looks to throw the jab but Stones is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stones shoots in but Steller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Albert Steller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Stones.
Steller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steller leaves Stones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steller is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Stones's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Steller misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steller.
Steller's corner calls for a 1-2. Steller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steller counters with a three punch combo that has Stones backing up. Stones nods at Steller to acknowledge the strikes.
Steller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steller throws a hook to the side of Stones's head but Stones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stones fails with the takedown
and Steller counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steller dips to his left and cracks Stones with an uppercut!
Albert Steller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steller misses with a straight right.
Steller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steller thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steller thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Steller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Stones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Steller just misses with a punch to the body.
Steller dodges the punch combination from Stones.
Steller throws a hook to the side of Stones's head but Stones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steller misses with a straight left.
Stones is trying desperately to land a takedown but Steller is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Stones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steller as he avoids it easily.
Steller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stones counters with a one-two to the body.
Stones staying out of range there.
Steller leaves Stones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stones defending well as Steller loads up on a big left hand.
Steve Stones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Steller misses with a series of wild punches.
Steller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stones throws a right and a left that Steller avoids nicely.
Steller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Stones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steller has a closed guard, preventing Stones from standing up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Steller wants to stand but Stones is controlling the position.
Stones is looking to work some ground and pound but Steller has wrist control.
Stones postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Steller wants to get back to his feet but Stones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stones postures up in Steller's guard and throws a big left but Steller blocks it.
Steller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Stones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Stones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Stones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steller but Steller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fighters circling - Steller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Steller misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steller loads up on a big right hand but Stones slips the punch.
Steller misses with a looping right.
Albert Steller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stones tries to bum rush Steller with a series of wild strikes but Steller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steller.
Steller misses with a straight right.
Stones defending well as Steller loads up on a big left hand.
Steller misses with a wild body shot.
Steller scores with a nice strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stones ducks under a wild hook from Steller.
A left and a right from Steller both land. Nice combination.
Steller throws the left hand but Stones avoids the punch easily.
Steller throws a shot from downtown. Stones moves away and avoids it.
Stones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steller as he jumps to the side.
Steller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stones on the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steller.
Steller throws a combination that misses

and Stones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Steller won't be happy with that.
Stones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steller struggling a bit here.
Steller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Steller throws Stones to one side and escapes!
Steller stuffs the takedown attempt from Stones. Stones gets slowly back to his feet.
Albert Steller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Stones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steller takes a swing at Stones's ribcage but misses.
Steller punishes Stones's body with a nice straight punch.
Stones throws a right and a left that Steller avoids nicely.
Stones throws a series of punches but Steller avoids them all with ease.
Steller misses with a jab to the body
and Stones counters with a one-two to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Steller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steller 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Steller!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niall William Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

William Quinn
vs
Miller

191 cm
24
265 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

211 cm
20
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Londons Best Nutrition

Crocodile Steak and Ale House

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Niall William Quinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ken Miller!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Quinn.
Miller connects with the punch.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Quinn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miller misses the shot to the body.

Miller shoots in and bounces Quinn off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Miller pushes down on Quinn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Miller wants to pass to mount but Quinn is defending the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Quinn is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Miller is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Quinn's head.

Miller is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miller is trying to control the action in half guard but Quinn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miller controlling the pace.

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.
Miller is keen to just control but Quinn is a slippery customer.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Quinn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miller.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Quinn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Quinn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Quinn is just out of range.
Miller throws a right and a left that Quinn avoids nicely.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Miller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Miller lands with a nice body punch.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Miller misses with a body punch
and Quinn counters with a right hand to the body.
Miller looks gassed!
A punch combination from Quinn misses.
Miller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Quinn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Quinn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Miller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Quinn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Ken Miller has been cut.
Miller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn throws a combination. Miller tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Quinn lands with a shot to the body.
Miller misses with a body punch
and Quinn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Quinn connects with the punch.
Quinn is looking to wear down Miller with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Quinn throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miller misses with a double jab
and Quinn counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Quinn swinging wilding here.
Ken Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quinn moves away from the strike by Miller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niall William Quinn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Miller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Miller lands with a nice combination. Quinn backs away looking to recover.
Quinn throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
Quinn ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Quinn misses with a combination
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
Donk. Miller catches Quinn right on the button with a cross.
Niall William Quinn is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller lands with a nice body punch.
Quinn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Miller with a poor takedown
and Quinn counters with a left and a right that stings Miller.
Miller throws a series of punches but Quinn avoids them all with ease.
Quinn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Miller jabs at Quinn's body.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Quinn misses with a two punch combination.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quinn moves away.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Quinn moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Quinn as Miller shoots in.
Niall William Quinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Miller.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller tries for a takedown but Quinn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Quinn.
Miller misses with an uppercut.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Quinn avoids the body shot from Miller.
Miller misses with a combination
and Quinn counters with a left and a right that stings Miller.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn's corner calls for a 1-2. Quinn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Miller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Quinn on the side of the head.
Quinn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Miller stuns Quinn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Quinn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Quinn stuffs the takedown.
Quinn ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Quinn misses with a two punch combination.
Miller misses with a combination
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Miller misses
and Quinn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Miller swings away with a body shot that misses
and Quinn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Quinn moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Quinn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
Quinn throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Quinn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miller thinking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quinn cracks Miller with a good jab.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Quinn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Niall William Quinn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ken Miller's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Quinn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Quinn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller shoots in for a double leg but Quinn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miller lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Miller misses with a body punch
and Quinn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Miller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Quinn counters with a right hand to the body.
Quinn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Quinn connects with a looping right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn lands a nice shot to the body.
Quinn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Niall William Quinn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quinn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Miller misses the jab.
Miller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Miller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Miller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Quinn counters with a three punch combo that has Miller backing up. Miller nods at Quinn to acknowledge the strikes.

That has opened up Ken Miller's cut even more.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Quinn.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Quinn tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Quinn to the ground. Quinn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Niall William Quinn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
Miller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Quinn counters with a one-two to the body.
Quinn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Miller on the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miller.
Niall William Quinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Miller.
Quinn misses with the combination.
Quinn just misses with a punch to the body.
Ken Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller throws a combination that misses
and Quinn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller fails to land the takedown.
Quinn lands with a nice body punch.
Quinn looks to land a combination. Miller sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Miller misses with a hook. Quinn ducked under it nicely.
Miller misses with a double jab
and Quinn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miller throws a combination that misses
and Quinn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miller thinking.
Quinn throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
Quinn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Quinn scores with a four punch combination!
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Quinn counters with a stiff right hand.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Niall William Quinn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller misses the body punch
and Quinn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miller has his takedown stuffed
and Quinn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Quinn scores with a hook to the body. Miller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the body from Miller misses
and Quinn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Quinn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Niall William Quinn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Quinn, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niall William Quinn!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dax Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David comes to the ring accompanied by Craig David - Rise and Fall. Craig David has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

David
vs
Hawkins

179 cm
22
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
194 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Das Labor

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, Craig David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dax Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins fails with the takedown.
David jabbing away but nothing is landing.
David slips a jab from Hawkins.

David bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from David are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hawkins avoids any damage from the ground and pound of David.
David tries to score with some ground and pound. Hawkins controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ground and pound from David seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hawkins is pushing David's head away, looking to escape. David manages to hold on to the position though.
David creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hawkins sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

David tries for a kimura but Hawkins is defending well.
The strikes coming from David are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

David wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hawkins, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hawkins defending against the ground and pound.
Hawkins prevents David from improving position.
The strikes coming from David are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hawkins defending against the ground and pound.
David throws a strike aimed at the side of Hawkins's head but Hawkins avoids it well.
Hawkins is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, David asserts his dominance and retains side control.
David has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
David looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hawkins is avoiding damage well.

David decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hawkins to his feet.
David on the wrong end of a nice hook.
David shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hawkins with a nice cross.
Hawkins lands a jab to David's midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins lands with a shot to the body.
Hawkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between David's hands.
Hawkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
David throws a right hand that Hawkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawkins also avoids with ease.
Hawkins scores with a body shot.
Dax Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
David is breathing heavily.
Hawkins throws out a powerful jab.
David walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hawkins jabs David right on the nose. David blinks but takes it well.
David is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hawkins.

It looks like Craig David has been cut.
No joy there for Hawkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hawkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and David counters with a shoot takedown. Hawkins fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
David prevents Hawkins from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
David in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hawkins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
David looking to pass the guard.
Hawkins keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
David thows a big elbow that misses.
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 Craig David will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Craig David's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hawkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hawkins stalks David and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into David's face. David staggers backwards, shaken.
David stuffs the takedown attempt from Hawkins. Hawkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Hawkins digs a good body shot into David's ribs.
Some wild striking there from David.
Hawkins lands with a hook. David tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hawkins shoots in and drives through. David sprawls well.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Craig David has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dax Hawkins.

David forces Hawkins back against the ropes and clinches.
Hawkins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Hawkins works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

David is looking to sinch up a triangle. Hawkins throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to David's body to avoid the submission. David has instead reached around Hawkins's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! David arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Craig David!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto Bloomfeld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson has chosen Black Flood Diesel - Lost Cause as his entrance music. Brad Nelson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Otto Bloomfeld's chin.

Bloomfeld
vs
Nelson

185 cm
22
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

205 cm
23
277 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

GR FIGHT GEAR cheapest quality products

Bargain Basement Best Buy (only $20)

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Otto Bloomfeld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

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

Nelson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bloomfeld is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bloomfeld has escaped and now he's on top!
Nelson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nelson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Nelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bloomfeld gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bloomfeld thows a big elbow that misses.
Nelson wants to sweep but no luck.
Bloomfeld wants to stand but Nelson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Nelson looking for a guillotine here but Bloomfeld defends easily.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bloomfeld is one step ahead there.
Bloomfeld has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nelson is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloomfeld is looking to work some ground and pound but Nelson has wrist control.
Bloomfeld stopping the sweep attempt from Nelson.

Nelson is looking for a triangle but Bloomfeld pushes his legs off easily.

Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bloomfeld might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bloomfeld throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nelson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bloomfeld postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Bloomfeld gets to his feet - Nelson follows without any prompting.
Bloomfeld is looking to clinch.
Bloomfeld doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Nelson counters with a single leg into guard. Bloomfeld didn't expect that.
Nelson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bloomfeld knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nelson on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloomfeld is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nelson is controlling him.
Nelson passes Bloomfeld's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nelson passes to side control.
Bloomfeld is trying to get back to his feet.

Nelson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bloomfeld has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brad Nelson!