FCC 13 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dazza Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Tower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jones
vs
Tower

195 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

192 cm
22
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Bling Bling

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 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Dazza Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Tower!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Tower.
Tower connects with a nice looking jab.
Tower lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tower.

It looks like Dazza Jones has been cut.
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!
Jones tries to clinch but Tower moves out of range.
Tower avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones is looking to clinch but Tower is avoiding it.
Tower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Tower sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tower sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dazza Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tower paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tower throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
A lazy left from Tower finds it's target.
Jones tries to clinch up but Tower circles away and keeps his distance.
Tower throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tower defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dazza Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tower chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.

Tower drops Jones with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jones looks back up at him and smiles so Tower waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Tower finds Jones's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Jones flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Tower lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Jones will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Tower!

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 Noah Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruss Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruss Lee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Foreman
vs
Lee

189 cm
23
175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
171 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Noah Foreman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruss Lee!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
Foreman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Foreman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Foreman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
Foreman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Foreman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Foreman.
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee avoids the body shot from Foreman.
A punch combination from Foreman misses.
Foreman misses with a two punch combination.
Donk. Foreman catches Lee right on the button with a cross.
Foreman throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Lee throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lee lands a high kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman just misses with a punch to the body.
Foreman misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Foreman misses with a hook.
Noah Foreman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foreman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Foreman is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Foreman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Foreman misses with a body punch
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Foreman avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee cracks Foreman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Foreman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lee's head.
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Foreman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Foreman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee lands a head kick. Foreman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lee scores with a three punch combo!
Lee cracks Foreman with a good jab.
Lee throws a nice head kick!
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Foreman's head.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foreman.
Lee lands with a kick to the temple. Foreman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Foreman throws a combination that misses
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee lands a head kick. Foreman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman blocks a head kick by Lee.
Foreman lands a slapping body shot.
Foreman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Foreman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters with a left and a right that stings Foreman.
Foreman works Lee's body with a nice hook.
Foreman throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee throws a head kick but Foreman moves out of range.
Foreman is looking to wear down Lee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Foreman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Foreman is breathing heavily.
Foreman misses with a combination
and Lee counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Foreman misses with a combination
and Lee counters with a head kick. That will keep Foreman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Foreman moves out of range easily.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lee cracks Foreman with a good jab.
Lee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Foreman misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Decent striking displayed by Lee there.
Foreman throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Foreman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruss Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lee lands a high kick!
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Foreman moves out of range easily.
Foreman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lee counters with a three punch combo that has Foreman backing up. Foreman nods at Lee to acknowledge the strikes.
Foreman thows a body shot but no joy.
Foreman misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with a left and a right that stings Foreman.
Some wild striking there from Foreman.
Foreman misses with a combination
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Foreman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee throws a one two combo.
Lee throws a head kick that Foreman semi-blocks.
Lee scores with a head kick.
A left and a right from Lee both land. Nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Lee as he connects with a hook.
Foreman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Foreman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Foreman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Foreman.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Foreman thows a body shot but no joy.
Lee misses with the combination.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Foreman throws a combination that misses
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Foreman avoids the head kick by Lee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Foreman misses with a jab to the body
and Lee counters with a left and a right that stings Foreman.
Foreman takes one to the chin there.
Foreman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A head kick from Lee lands but Foreman takes it in his stride.
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Foreman misses with a combination
and Lee counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Foreman misses with a combination
and Lee counters with a three punch combo that has Foreman backing up. Foreman nods at Lee to acknowledge the strikes.
Foreman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a big head kick but Foreman shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lee lands with a kick to the temple. Foreman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands a head kick!
Lee is working the combinations to good effect here.
Foreman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bruss Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Foreman misses with a combination
and Lee counters with a head kick.
Lee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
Foreman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee throws a head kick that Foreman semi-blocks.
Lee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Noah Foreman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Lee lands but Foreman takes it in his stride.
Lee lands a head kick. Foreman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Foreman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Foreman thows a body shot but no joy.
Lee avoids the body shot from Foreman.
Lee slips a jab from Foreman.
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left and a right from Lee both land. Nice combination.
Foreman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee counters with a left and a right that stings Foreman.
Foreman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruss Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A head kick from Lee lands but Foreman takes it in his stride.
Foreman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Foreman misses with a straight left.
Foreman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lee lands a head kick. Foreman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lee lands a head kick. Foreman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Foreman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foreman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Foreman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Foreman. Foreman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Foreman misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with a big head kick but Foreman shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee lands a head kick!
Foreman misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with a big head kick but Foreman shrugs it off.
Foreman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Foreman throws a combination that misses
and Lee counters with a one-two to the body.
Lee lands a head kick!
Lee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A head kick from Lee lands but Foreman takes it in his stride.
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
Foreman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee counters with a two punch combo.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Foreman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Foreman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Foreman.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lee.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Foreman misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters with a head kick.
Foreman throws a combination that misses
and Lee counters with a head kick.
Lee lands with a kick to the temple. Foreman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foreman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters with a two punch combo.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lee connects with a high kick.

Foreman is rocked!
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Foreman.
Oh Foreman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Lee both land. Nice combination.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Foreman seems to have got his legs back now.
Foreman throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Foreman misses the body punch
and Lee counters with a three punch combo that has Foreman backing up. Foreman nods at Lee to acknowledge the strikes.
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Foreman might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Foreman misses with a body shot
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Lee throws a head kick but Foreman moves out of range.
Lee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foreman blocks a head kick by Lee.
Foreman throws a combination that misses
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Foreman looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Foreman looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Noah Foreman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Foreman missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Foreman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Foreman takes a kick to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lee lands a head kick!
Bruss Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Foreman avoids a punch combination nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 25:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruss Lee!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lost Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Muffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Angel might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pink Floyd -another break in the wall. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Angel
vs
Muffin

162 cm
22
211 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

191 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lost Angel !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Forrest Muffin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Angel with a dominant takedown and that's winded Muffin.
Angel 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Angel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muffin is keeping the position for now.
Angel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Angel is fighting to break Muffin's control of his arms but Muffin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Angel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muffin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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.
Angel won't allow Muffin to sweep him here.
Angel sitting in guard here, content to control.

Muffin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Angel defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

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.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Lost Angel just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Angel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Muffin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Angel somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Muffin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Muffin showed some decent athleticism there.
Muffin wants to control but Angel is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lost Angel 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.

Angel slips a jab and a cross from Muffin.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Angel .
Muffin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Angel 's best efforts.
Muffin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Angel is working away from the top position though.
Angel controlling the action here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muffin wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muffin trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Muffin is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Angel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Muffin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Angel is fending him off so far but Muffin persists. Nope, Angel circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Muffin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Muffin trying to control the action but Angel is working from the bottom.

Muffin postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Angel to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Muffin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Angel gets underhooks to prevent Muffin's takedown attempt.
Muffin tries for a takedown but Angel manages to get underhooks.
Lost Angel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forrest Muffin.
Angel fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Muffin jumps into guard, dragging Angel to the mat.
Muffin controlling the position.
Angel trying to control but Muffin is working from the bottom.
Muffin wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forrest Muffin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Muffin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Angel shoots and misses

so Muffin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Muffin wants to control from the top but Angel keeps moving.
Muffin forces his way into half guard.
Angel is staying active underneath Muffin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muffin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Muffin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Muffin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Muffin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Forrest Muffin has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Muffin landing strikes from the mount.
Muffin wants to control the pace but Angel is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Angel has given up his back here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muffin biding his time, looking for the opening.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forrest Muffin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
19%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerrard Brennan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave McCreadie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Brennan
vs
McCreadie

187 cm
19
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
213 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Amber Swan*$15 Rec Supp*

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, Gerrard Brennan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave McCreadie!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCreadie doesn't manage to clinch there - Brennan circles away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McCreadie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCreadie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCreadie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brennan circles away.
McCreadie slips a straight right by Brennan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCreadie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brennan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCreadie somewhat.

McCreadie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brennan wants to control but McCreadie is keeping busy and won't allow it.

McCreadie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brennan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCreadie is working away from the top position though.
Brennan tries to roll over but McCreadie keeps him under control.

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.

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

McCreadie seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brennan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McCreadie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brennan has his takedown stuffed

and McCreadie counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCreadie stopping the sweep attempt from Brennan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McCreadie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brennan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brennan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brennan!
McCreadie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brennan off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave McCreadie 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.

McCreadie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brennan counters with a straight right hand.
McCreadie tries for a takedown but Brennan circles away easily
and Brennan counters with a three punch combo that has McCreadie backing up. McCreadie nods at Brennan to acknowledge the strikes.
McCreadie stuffs the takedown attempt from Brennan. Brennan gets slowly back to his feet.
McCreadie tries to clinch
and Brennan counters with a straight right hand.
McCreadie fails with the takedown
and McCreadie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gerrard Brennan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave McCreadie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCreadie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brennan counters with a two punch combo.
Brennan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCreadie with a lazy takedown attempt

and Brennan counters with a shoot takedown. McCreadie fights it but they end up in guard.
McCreadie is breathing heavily.
McCreadie keeping moving, preventing Brennan from controlling successfully.
Brennan passes McCreadie's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brennan is keen to just control but McCreadie is a slippery customer.

Brennan 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.
Brennan is keen to just control but McCreadie is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brennan thows a huge punch but McCreadie dodges it nicely.
Brennan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

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.

Brennan seems to be looking for submissions.
Brennan is keen to just control but McCreadie is a slippery customer.
Brennan tries to pass to full mount but McCreadie defends it.

McCreadie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brennan pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerrard Brennan dominated that second round.
That's time! Brennan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A swing and a miss from Brennan.
McCreadie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brennan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McCreadie thinking.
McCreadie shoots and misses

and Brennan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McCreadie's guard now.
McCreadie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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

McCreadie is defending against the submission attempts here by Brennan.
McCreadie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCreadie gets back to full guard.

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.

Brennan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Brennan scores with a three punch combo!
McCreadie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brennan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gerrard Brennan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave McCreadie.
McCreadie shoots and misses
and Brennan counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCreadie has his takedown stuffed
enabling Brennan to counter with a crisp jab.

Brennan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McCreadie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Brennan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCreadie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Brennan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brennan stands up and beckons McCreadie to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerrard Brennan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between even Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Alencar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Bell
vs
Alencar

178 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

175 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, even Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Igor Alencar!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Alencar. No joy for Bell on that attempt.
Bell throws a right and a left that Alencar avoids nicely.
Alencar throws a head kick but Bell moves out of range.
Bell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alencar's waist but Alencar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bell off to one side.

Alencar feints and as Bell raises his hands in defense, Alencar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alencar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alencar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bell is keeping the position for now.
Bell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alencar trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

Alencar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alencar tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bell manages to move to mount!
Bell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alencar tries to hold on but Bell postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alencar is trying to stand.
Bell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alencar looks gassed!
Bell trying to control but Alencar is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alencar is trying desperately to improve position.
Bell controlling from the full mount.

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.

The referee stands the fighters back up. even Bell just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Bell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alencar looking to control.

Bell stands and steps away. Alencar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bell throws a lazy head kick
and Alencar counters with an outside leg kick.

Bell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bell throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alencar defends it nicely.
Alencar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bell sprawls well. Bell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alencar gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Bell.
Alencar throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Alencar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Alencar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Alencar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell tries to hold on but Alencar pushes him away.
Bell is trying desperately to improve position.
Bell tries to lock up and control but Alencar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bell throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Alencar avoids the attempt from Bell to control.
Bell working to try and regain half guard.

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.
Alencar trying to control but Bell is having none of it.
Alencar is trying to control here but Bell has managed to regain half guard.
Bell missing with punches from the bottom.

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.

Alencar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Alencar is trying to keep Bell in close.
Bell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Bell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bell wants to control but Alencar is keeping him busy.
Alencar tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lull in the action here as Bell stalls from top position.
Bell trying to control the position but Alencar is working away.
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 even Bell will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bell lands a jab-cross combination.
Alencar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alencar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bell circles away.
Bell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bell doesn't manage to clinch there - Alencar circles away.
Bell throws a head kick but Alencar moves out of range.
Alencar avoids the head kick by Bell.
Bell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alencar pinned against the cage. Alencar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A combination from Bell does no damage.
Alencar scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alencar shoots for a double leg takedown but Bell sprawls well. He's pushed Alencar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alencar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alencar looks to land a combination but Bell avoids it well.
Alencar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bell counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Alencar is lucky that one didn't land flush.
even Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Alencar.
Bell shoots for a double leg takedown but Alencar sprawls well. He's pushed Bell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alencar tries to clinch up.
Alencar shoots in but Bell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bell connects with a high kick.
Alencar shoots for a takedown but Bell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Bell scores with a takedown into Alencar's guard.
Bell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alencar is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell throwing strikes but missing.

Bell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Alencar, up you get!
Alencar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alencar doesn't manage to clinch there - Bell circles away.

Bell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Alencar is looking to stand up but Bell isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alencar is controlling Bell's posture.
Alencar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alencar is staying active underneath Bell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Bell gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bell has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alencar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bell blocks a head kick by Alencar.
Bell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alencar circles away.
Bell shoots for a double leg takedown but Alencar sprawls well. He's pushed Bell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Bell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alencar stops a takedown attempt from Bell.

Alencar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alencar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Bell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Igor Alencar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
even Bell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Alencar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bell pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
even Bell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bell, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... even Bell!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ettore Gazzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevin James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Gazzo
vs
James

190 cm
23
230 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

200 cm
20
250 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ettore Gazzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Trevin James!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James dives in and grabs Gazzo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gazzo pushes down on James's head and hops out.
Gazzo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gazzo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Gazzo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
Ettore Gazzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevin James.
Gazzo scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gazzo lands a nice shot to the body.

Gazzo lands a head kick that stumbles James and the fighters go to the mat.

James is rocked!

It looks like Trevin James has been cut.
Gazzo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if James can do anything to dispel that myth.

Gazzo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
James shoots for a takedown but Gazzo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gazzo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Gazzo moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! James goes down! Can Gazzo finish him!?
James is still in real trouble! Can Gazzo finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazzo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
Gazzo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gazzo throwing strikes but missing.

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.
Gazzo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gazzo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James keeping moving, preventing Gazzo from controlling successfully.
Gazzo thows a big elbow that misses.
James keeping moving, preventing Gazzo from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gazzo leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gazzo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazzo scores with a three punch combo!
James on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gazzo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
James blocks a head kick by Gazzo.
Gazzo lands with a nice body punch.
Gazzo digs a good body shot into James's ribs.
James moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
James takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gazzo thuds his right hand into James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
James is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gazzo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for James.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gazzo lands with an overhand left.
Gazzo scores with a punch to the head.
Gazzo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gazzo throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gazzo's waist but Gazzo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
Gazzo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gazzo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazzo stuffs the takedown.
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gazzo circles away.
Trevin James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
Gazzo misses with the combination.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gazzo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.
A head kick misses from Gazzo.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gazzo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Gazzo.
Gazzo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James moves out of range of the strikes.
Gazzo tries to land a front kick but James steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ettore Gazzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trevin James's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

James shoots in for a double leg but Gazzo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gazzo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gazzo scores with a shot to the body.
James takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gazzo lands with a nice combination. James backs away looking to recover.
Nice body punch from Gazzo.
Gazzo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gazzo scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James shoots for a takedown but Gazzo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gazzo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gazzo tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gazzo to the ground. Gazzo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ettore Gazzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevin James.

James feints and as Gazzo raises his hands in defense, James changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gazzo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gazzo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James is trying to stand up here but Gazzo is controlling him well.
James trying to control from the bottom.
Gazzo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
James looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gazzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gazzo.
Well, if Gazzo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
James is refusing to be controlled, as Gazzo sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James shoots in for a double leg but Gazzo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gazzo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Gazzo.
James tries for a takedown but Gazzo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Gazzo. No joy for James on that attempt.
James throws the left hand but Gazzo avoids the punch easily.
Gazzo stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
James looks for a takedown but Gazzo sprawls well.
Gazzo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ettore Gazzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gazzo misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazzo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James.
Gazzo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

James feints and as Gazzo raises his hands in defense, James changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gazzo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gazzo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gazzo is trying to control the position but James postures up.
James prevents Gazzo from getting back to his feet.

Gazzo is working an open guard so James takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gazzo sprawls well. Gazzo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James shoots in but Gazzo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
James takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gazzo misses with a hook.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
Gazzo scores with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Gazzo. No joy for James on that attempt.
Gazzo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ettore Gazzo is winning the standup battle so far.
Gazzo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
James takes one to the chin there.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James dives in and grabs Gazzo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gazzo pushes down on James's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ettore Gazzo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Trevin James's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gazzo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
James shoots for a takedown but Gazzo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gazzo throws a one two combo.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gazzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gazzo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.
Gazzo throws a good cross that connects.
James throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gazzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James tries for a takedown but Gazzo circles away easily
and Gazzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ettore Gazzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevin James.
Nice shot lands for Gazzo.
James shoots and misses
and Gazzo counters with a three punch combo that has James backing up. James nods at Gazzo to acknowledge the strikes.

James darts in and clinches Gazzo up against the cage.

Gazzo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gazzo misses with a double jab.

James fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gazzo sprawls well initially but James persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazzo wants to get back to his feet.

James gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
James tries for a takedown but Gazzo circles away easily
and Gazzo counters with a right hand to the body.
Gazzo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gazzo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
Gazzo looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Gazzo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ettore Gazzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gazzo counters with a thumping low kick.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gazzo counters with a nice body shot.
James tries for a takedown but Gazzo circles away easily
and Gazzo counters with a two punch combo.
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Gazzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James fails with the takedown
and Gazzo counters with a nice body shot.
Gazzo connects with a right hand. James shakes it off.
James tries for a takedown but Gazzo circles away easily
and Gazzo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gazzo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gazzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James darts in trying to clinch
and Gazzo counters with a right hand to the body.
Gazzo swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James shoots in and drives through. Gazzo sprawls well.
Gazzo lands a head shot.
James tries for a takedown but Gazzo circles away easily
and Gazzo counters with a three punch combo that has James backing up. James nods at Gazzo to acknowledge the strikes.
James tries to clinch up
and Gazzo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazzo throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Gazzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gazzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by Gazzo.
Gazzo is working the combinations to good effect here.
Gazzo takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Gazzo ducks under a wild hook from James.
James has his takedown stuffed
and Gazzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James blocks a head kick by Gazzo.
James tries for a takedown but Gazzo circles away easily
and Gazzo counters with a two punch combo.
Gazzo lands a right hook to the body.
James tries for a takedown but Gazzo circles away easily
and Gazzo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

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.
Gazzo connects with a high kick.
James fails with the takedown
and Gazzo counters with a one-two to the body.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gazzo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
James has his takedown stuffed
enabling Gazzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Ettore Gazzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gazzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.

James shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
James thows a big elbow that misses.
James throws a strike but Gazzo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
James keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ettore Gazzo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gazzo, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ettore Gazzo!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Richter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Kilmers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Richter
vs
Kilmers

193 cm
22
191 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

183 cm
24
196 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Bling Bling

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dirk Richter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Maurice Kilmers!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kilmers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Richter.

Kilmers drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richter is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kilmers wants to stand but Richter has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Richter works his way to full guard. Good work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dirk Richter!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Emeliananko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chruck Riddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chruck Riddel will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Emeliananko
vs
Riddel

187 cm
21
204 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

188 cm
19
214 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Londons Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitali Emeliananko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chruck Riddel!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emeliananko fails with a takedown attempt.
Riddel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Emeliananko.

Emeliananko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Emeliananko lands in his opponent's guard.

Emeliananko has gone for a leg lock! Riddel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Emeliananko's guard.
Riddel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emeliananko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Riddel wants to stand but Emeliananko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Emeliananko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Riddel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Riddel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emeliananko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Riddel trying to control but Emeliananko is working from the bottom.
Riddel throwing strikes from guard but Emeliananko blocks nicely.

Emeliananko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riddel is aware though and is defending well.
Riddel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Emeliananko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Riddel wanted to stand there but Emeliananko had control of the position.
Riddel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Riddel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Emeliananko's head.

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

Riddel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Riddel throwing shots but Emeliananko is blocking nicely.
Riddel wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Emeliananko uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Riddel wants to get up but he can't break Emeliananko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Riddel stands up and waves to Emeliananko to follow him.
Riddel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Riddel misses.
Emeliananko drops his hands momentarily and Riddel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Riddel slaps away a takedown attempt from Emeliananko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitali Emeliananko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riddel tries to clinch but Emeliananko is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Emeliananko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Riddel pinned against the cage. Riddel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Emeliananko is breathing heavily.
Riddel tries to clinch but Emeliananko moves out of range.
Riddel wants to clinch up but Emeliananko keeps it at a distance.
Chruck Riddel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emeliananko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Riddel sprawls well. Riddel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Emeliananko gets slowly back to his feet.

Emeliananko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Riddel was covering up waiting for the punch and Emeliananko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Emelianankois looking to pass into half guard but Riddel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Riddel is in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddel tries to stand but Emeliananko is controlling from the bottom.
Riddel trying to control but Emeliananko is working from the bottom.
Riddel wants to stand but Emeliananko is controlling his posture from full guard.
Riddel lands a couple of elbows.
Riddel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Riddel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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

Emeliananko looking for a guillotine here but Riddel defends easily.

Emeliananko is looking for a triangle but Riddel pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chruck Riddel 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.

Emeliananko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice sprawl there from Riddel as Emeliananko shoots in.
Riddel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab, jab by Riddel - just one landing.
A cross from Riddel lands.

Riddel catches Emeliananko napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Emeliananko to the canvas!

Emeliananko is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riddel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oh Emeliananko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Emeliananko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Emeliananko has a closed guard, preventing Riddel from standing up.
Emeliananko seems to have got his legs back now.

Emeliananko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Riddel stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Emeliananko circles away quickly and effectively.
Riddel tries to clinch but Emeliananko moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Emeliananko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Riddel with a nice cross.
Riddel walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Emeliananko drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Riddel swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Emeliananko's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chruck Riddel!
Chruck Riddel is the new light heavyweight champion!

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FIGHT
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