LFNC 65 - Black Friday PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Linx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Linx has chosen Hellbillies - Ei Krasafaren Steinbu as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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.

Smith
vs
Linx

191 cm
26
191 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
192 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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, Robert Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Linx!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith wants to clinch.
Linx misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith slips under a jab from Linx.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.

Smith clinches up with Linx and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith tries to pull guard but Linx won't allow it.

Smith pulls guard effortlessly.
Smith wants to sweep here but Linx controlling him for the moment.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Linx is proving a slippery customer.

Linx gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Linx's waist but Linx gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Linx throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Linx circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Linx rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Charlie Linx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Linx throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Charlie Linx is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Linx dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Linx throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Linx backpedaling.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Linx tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Linx manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Linx circles away from the clinch attempt
and Linx counters with a left to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith throws a body punch but Linx moves out of range.
Linx lands a jab to the head.

It looks like Robert Smith has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Linx lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Smith falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charlie Linx!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michal Marcheweka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ishi Inamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcheweka kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Skinnyman-Static-X. Michal Marcheweka has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Marcheweka
vs
Inamoto

170 cm
22
141 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

176 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michal Marcheweka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ishi Inamoto!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inamoto misses with a takedown
and Marcheweka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Marcheweka closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

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

Marcheweka is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Inamoto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Inamoto can't do much from the bottom here.

Marcheweka goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Inamoto has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Marcheweka but great work by Inamoto.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inamoto is looking to take a break and control but Marcheweka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Inamoto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marcheweka, who protects the arm well.
Inamoto wants to stand but Marcheweka is controlling his arm.
Inamoto trying to control the position but Marcheweka is working away.
Marcheweka manages to work his way to half guard, despite Inamoto's best efforts.
Marcheweka is not content to let Inamoto control the position.
Inamoto trying to pass the guard but Marcheweka defending well.

Inamoto is looking for a kimura here.

Marcheweka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Inamoto pulls his head out easily.

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.
Inamoto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marcheweka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Inamoto is looking for a kimura but Marcheweka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Inamoto to get the leverage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Marcheweka gets full guard.
Inamoto slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marcheweka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marcheweka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Inamoto's guard.

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

Marcheweka working for a triangle but Inamoto defends it easily.
Marcheweka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inamoto passes Marcheweka's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marcheweka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Inamoto seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Inamoto content to control rather than advance.
Inamoto is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Inamoto passes the guard and advances to mount!
Marcheweka sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Inamoto is looking for a kimura here.
Marcheweka is looking to improve his position.
Inamoto is keen to just control but Marcheweka is a slippery customer.
Inamoto is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Marcheweka works his way to full guard. Good work.

Marcheweka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Inamoto defends it easily.
Marcheweka wants to sweep here but Inamoto controlling him for the moment.
Inamoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marcheweka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Marcheweka takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Inamoto with a lazy takedown attempt

and Marcheweka counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Inamoto!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Marcheweka goes for an armbar but Inamoto turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Inamoto.
Michal Marcheweka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marcheweka manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Marcheweka swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Inamoto is now in Marcheweka's guard. A big mistake from Marcheweka there, giving up the dominant position!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Inamoto wants to get up but he can't break Marcheweka's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcheweka wants to sweep here but Inamoto controlling him for the moment.
Inamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcheweka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Inamoto wants to get up but he can't break Marcheweka's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Marcheweka 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.

Inamoto gets to his feet - Marcheweka follows without any prompting.
Inamoto fails with the takedown

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

Marcheweka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inamoto seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Marcheweka postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Inamoto is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Marcheweka, into his guard.
Inamoto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Marcheweka's guard.
Marcheweka keeping moving, preventing Inamoto from controlling successfully.
Inamoto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Marcheweka's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marcheweka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Inamoto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Inamoto wants to stand but Marcheweka has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Marcheweka keeping full guard, as Inamoto tries to pass.
Inamoto wants to stand but Marcheweka is controlling his posture from full guard.
Marcheweka lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Inamoto!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Inamoto is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Marcheweka locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Inamoto is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michal Marcheweka!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masakatsu Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suzuki comes to the cage accompanied by Breaking Point - One of a Kind. Masakatsu Suzuki has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Suzuki
vs
Johnson

190 cm
19
240 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

188 cm
18
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Masakatsu Suzuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Greg Johnson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Suzuki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson misses with a double jab
letting Suzuki counter with a right hand.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Suzuki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Suzuki scores a takedown into full mount!
Suzuki with a couple of short strikes.
A nice elbow there by Suzuki.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Suzuki trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Johnson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson taking shots to the head.
Suzuki controlling from mount.

Suzuki is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Johnson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Suzuki cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Suzuki unloading with bombs!
Suzuki controlling his opponent.
Suzuki avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson looks gassed!
Suzuki tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki working Johnson over with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suzuki controlling the pace for now.
Suzuki'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.
Suzuki putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Suzuki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suzuki is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Johnson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Suzuki unloading with bombs!
Suzuki lands a heavy elbow.
Suzuki landing strikes from the mount.
Johnson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Suzuki landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki lands a big shot there that rocks Johnson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Suzuki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Suzuki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Suzuki is really struggling to control Johnson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Suzuki controlling from the full mount.
Suzuki has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Johnson's face.
Suzuki trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Suzuki with a couple of short strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Suzuki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Suzuki landing strikes, looking to finish!
Suzuki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Suzuki raining down shots from the mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suzuki controlling the pace for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suzuki is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Johnson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Suzuki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Suzuki counters with a takedown into side control.
Suzuki looks up at the clock and then as Johnson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Suzuki smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Suzuki moves into full mount!
Suzuki controlling his opponent.
Johnson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Suzuki lands with some strikes.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Suzuki working Johnson over with strikes here.
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!
Suzuki lands a nice shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Suzuki landing strikes from the mount and Johnson is in trouble!
Suzuki looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Suzuki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Suzuki putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Suzuki working the ground and pound effectively.
Suzuki landing strikes from the mount and Johnson is in trouble!
Suzuki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Johnson hang on?

Suzuki working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Johnson looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Suzuki! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Masakatsu Suzuki!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between William Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Nilsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nilsson's choice of entrance music: Zukyun Love by Mini Moni. Dennis Nilsson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Harrison
vs
Nilsson

186 cm
22
195 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

195 cm
28
190 lbs
9 - 6 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, William Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Dennis Nilsson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison tries for a takedown but Nilsson circles away easily
and Nilsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nilsson with a poor takedown

and Harrison counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nilsson's guard now.
Nilsson pulls Harrison in close to his closed guard and prevents Harrison from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nilsson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Harrison is in all sorts of trouble here.
Harrison is working hard here to advance position.
Nilsson lands a heavy elbow.
Harrison really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Harrison avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nilsson.

Nilsson looking for a guillotine from mount but Harrison is having none of it.
Nilsson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nilsson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Harrison manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Harrison is looking for a sweep.
Nilsson working away.

Nilsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nilsson working the head and body with strikes.
Nilsson working away.
Nilsson tries to move to mount but Harrison blocks the move with his legs.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nilsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Harrison tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nilsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nilsson tries to advance to mount but can't.

Nilsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nilsson tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nilsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harrison is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Harrison tries to bench press Nilsson off him but Nilsson keeps the position.
Harrison struggling a bit here.
Nilsson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Harrison is wriggling around trying to escape.

Nilsson working for a submission but Harrison is keeping him at bay.

Nilsson is working for a guillotine from mount but Harrison frees his head quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nilsson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Harrison has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Harrison is desperately trying to improve his position but Nilsson has a good base and remains in mount.
Nilsson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Harrison's face.
Nilsson with good strikes from the mount here!
Nilsson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Nilsson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nilsson tries to sprawl but Harrison drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nilsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Nilsson is trying to control but can't.

Harrison is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nilsson is just riding it out for now. Harrison eventually gives up the hold.
Nilsson is looking to improve his position.
Nilsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nilsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harrison is one step ahead there.
Dennis Nilsson has got the better of the ground game so far.

Nilsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harrison passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison throws a strike aimed at the side of Nilsson's head but Nilsson avoids it well.
Nilsson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nilsson is looking to improve his position.
Harrison moves nicely into side control.
Harrison controlling from side mount.
Nilsson is not content to let Harrison control the position.
Nilsson tries to buck Harrison off but Harrison is having none of it.

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.
Nilsson prevents Harrison from moving into mount.
Harrison wants to control but Nilsson is keeping him busy.
Nilsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harrison wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nilsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nilsson is trying to control Harrison's posture but Harrison avoids it.
Check out the look on Harrison's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Harrison trying to control the position but Nilsson is working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nilsson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Harrison content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nilsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harrison pulls his head out easily.
Harrison prevents Nilsson from improving his position.
Harrison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Harrison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nilsson's head.
Nilsson is looking for a sweep. Harrison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harrison wants to pass to mount but Nilsson is defending the position.
Nilsson wants to improve his position but Harrison is controlling well.
Harrison wants to control but Nilsson is keeping him busy.
Harrison is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nilsson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nilsson wants to control but Harrison is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Harrison takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nilsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nilsson.

Harrison drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harrison jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Nilsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harrison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harrison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nilsson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Harrison!
Nilsson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Harrison is holding on tight.

Nilsson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Harrison is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Harrison and Nilsson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Nilsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Harrison dominated that second round.
That's time! Harrison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Harrison closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nilsson is pressing down on Harrison's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Nilsson is looking for a triangle but Harrison pushes his legs off easily.
Harrison looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Harrison trying to control but Nilsson is working from the bottom.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison being controlled here momentarily.
Harrison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nilsson is keeping the position for now.
Nilsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harrison is one step ahead there.

Nilsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harrison defends it easily.
Nilsson keeping full guard, as Harrison tries to pass.
Harrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Nilsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Nilsson wants to sweep but no luck.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Harrison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nilsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Harrison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nilsson wants to sweep here but Harrison controlling him for the moment.
Nilsson keeping full guard, as Harrison tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrison scoring with punches to the head and body.

Nilsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harrison defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

Nilsson looking for a guillotine here but Harrison defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harrison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nilsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harrison is one step ahead there.
Harrison trying to control but Nilsson is working from the bottom.
Nilsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Harrison sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nilsson's guard.
Nilsson is refusing to be controlled, as Harrison sits in half guard.
Nilsson trying to control here.
Harrison trying to control the action but Nilsson is working from the bottom.
Nilsson is looking to control Harrison's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nilsson avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nilsson gets back to full guard.
Harrison works over Nilsson with some ground and pound from guard.

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 William Harrison.
I think Harrison 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

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

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lars Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Andersson
vs
Gray

178 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

172 cm
20
161 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lars Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tim Gray!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson misses with a takedown attempt
and Gray counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Lars Andersson has been cut.

Gray shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gray was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Andersson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Poor strikes thrown by Gray there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Andersson is working to get back to half guard.
Andersson regains half guard.
Gray thows a huge punch but Andersson dodges it nicely.
Andersson trying to control but Gray postures up.
Andersson gets full guard.

Gray stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Andersson throws up his legs and catches Gray in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Gray tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Andersson! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lars Andersson!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris McBrdie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolai Demikovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demikovic has chosen Russian National Anthem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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.

McBrdie
vs
Demikovic

193 cm
22
280 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

191 cm
23
250 lbs
9 - 7 - 2

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Asphyxiation Ltd. (CBK)

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris McBrdie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 2, fighting out of London, Nicolai Demikovic!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBrdie misses with a takedown
and Demikovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McBrdie misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Demikovic to counter with a crisp jab.

Demikovic shoots in and gets a takedown into McBrdie's guard.
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!
McBrdie has control of Demikovic's left arm, preventing Demikovic from doing any damage.
Demikovic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Demikovic wants to control from the top but McBrdie keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Demikovic tries to free his leg and advance position but McBrdie is retaining full guard.
McBrdie on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McBrdie tries to get out of the position.
Demikovic throws a big right hand that misses.
Demikovic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Nicolai Demikovic hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

McBrdie drives through with a takedown into guard.
McBrdie trying to control the position from guard on top but Demikovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Demikovic has his feet on McBrdie's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
McBrdie has his takedown stuffed

and Demikovic counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris McBrdie. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Demikovic decides to stand up, so the ref orders McBrdie to his feet.
McBrdie fails with the takedown

and Demikovic counters with a single leg into guard. McBrdie didn't expect that.
McBrdie is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demikovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McBrdie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Demikovic won't allow McBrdie to sweep him here.
Demikovic lands a couple of elbows.
Demikovic tries to free his leg and advance position but McBrdie is retaining full guard.
McBrdie wants to improve his position but instead Demikovic has moved into half guard.
McBrdie is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Demikovic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Demikovic working the head and body with strikes.
Demikovic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McBrdie tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Demikovic has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Demikovic trying to control but McBrdie is having none of it.
McBrdie is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic lands a nice shot to the head.
Demikovic working McBrdie over with strikes here.
McBrdie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Demikovic looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demikovic trying to control but McBrdie is having none of it.
Demikovic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McBrdie tries to hold on but Demikovic postures up.
Demikovic tries to control but McBrdie wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic looking to finish McBrdie with some ground and pound. This is bad for McBrdie!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McBrdie is desperately trying to improve his position but Demikovic has a good base and remains in mount.
Demikovic lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McBrdie hang on?
Demikovic wants to control but instead McBrdie manages to regain half guard.
Demikovic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McBrdie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolai Demikovic 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.

Demikovic looks to score with a jab to the body but McBrdie is just out of range.
Nicolai Demikovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

McBrdie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Demikovic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Demikovic escapes and gets back to his feet.
McBrdie tries for a takedown but Demikovic circles away easily

and Demikovic counters by moving into the clinch.
McBrdie blocks a punch to the side of the head.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Demikovic.
Demikovic scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demikovic scoring with punches from side control.
Demikovic lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McBrdie down.
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!
Demikovic landing a few strikes.
Demikovic is working McBrdie over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nicolai Demikovic has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBrdie tries to improve position but can't.
Demikovic controlling from side mount.
Demikovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McBrdie is looking for a sweep.
McBrdie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McBrdie wants to get back to full guard but Demikovic has passed into side control.
McBrdie is squirming around, avoiding Demikovic's attempts to control the action.
Demikovic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McBrdie kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Demikovic. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Demikovic landing shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBrdie is working to get back to half guard.
Demikovic landing strikes, looking to finish!
Demikovic lands a big shot there that rocks McBrdie but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McBrdie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McBrdie is bucking up trying to escape but Demikovic cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice elbow there by Demikovic.
Demikovic prevents McBrdie from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic with the ground and pound from mount.
McBrdie in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Demikovic trying to control but McBrdie is having none of it.
Demikovic unloading with bombs!
Demikovic fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McBrdie takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Demikovic unloading with bombs!
McBrdie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Demikovic landing strikes from the mount and McBrdie is in trouble!
Demikovic landing shots from mount.
Demikovic lands with some strikes.

McBrdie is rocked!
McBrdie takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Demikovic's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicolai Demikovic!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Layden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koufax Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitch Layden is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Layden
vs
Pierce

180 cm
21
155 lbs
7 - 2 - 1

175 cm
23
155 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Mitch Layden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Koufax Pierce!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierce connects with a body shot that sends Layden's belly button to the back.
Pierce misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pierce tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Layden was well out of range. Poor timing from Pierce.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pierce.

It looks like Mitch Layden has been cut.
Pierce fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Layden moves in looking to clinch but Pierce pushes him off.
Pierce stuffs the takedown.
Layden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Layden circles away from the clinch attempt.

Oooooh!!! Pierce has knocked Layden down with a huge combo! Pierce steps away and waves a wobbly Layden back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Layden is rocked!
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!
Pierce lands with a right and another and another! Layden is in big trouble! Pierce lands again and this time it's lights out for Layden! A quality knockout there for Pierce.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Koufax Pierce!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Hank Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shannon Khoury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hank Cole could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shannon Khoury's chin.

Cole
vs
Khoury

175 cm
22
157 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

170 cm
26
155 lbs
2 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hank Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Shannon Khoury!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khoury closes the distance but Cole moves to the side
and Cole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khoury tries for a takedown but Cole circles away easily
letting Cole counter with a right hand.
Cole tests Khoury's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Khoury is rocked!
Khoury slips under a jab.
Khoury is still on wobbly legs! Can Cole finish him?
Khoury avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
OH! Cole has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Cole smells blood and charges in for the finish! Cole unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Cole sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hank Cole!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Todd Haskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hades Underworld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haskins comes to the cage accompanied by Kid Rock - Bawitdaba. Underworld has chosen Mr. Torture as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Haskins
vs
Underworld

185 cm
25
188 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

181 cm
26
192 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Todd Haskins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hades Underworld!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haskins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Underworld circles away.
Underworld scores with a kick to the body.
Underworld displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Haskins.
Nice body kick there by Underworld.
Haskins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Underworld counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Haskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Underworld misses with a series of wild punches.
Haskins takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Underworld throws out the jab.
Haskins fails with a takedown attempt.
Underworld lands a head kick!
Underworld stuffs the takedown.
Haskins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Underworld sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Haskins somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haskins.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underworld moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Underworld explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Haskins shoots for a double leg takedown but Underworld sprawls well. He's pushed Haskins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Haskins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Underworld connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Underworld as Haskins shoots in.
Donk. Underworld catches Haskins right on the button with a cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haskins.

Haskins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Haskins showed some decent athleticism there.
Haskins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Underworld does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haskins moves into full mount! Underworld won't be happy about that!

Haskins jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Underworld is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Underworld and Haskins has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Haskins sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Underworld is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Underworld is not content to let Haskins control the position.

Haskins swings around for an armbar but Underworld sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Haskins's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hades Underworld dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Underworld lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Underworld smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Underworld stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Underworld wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Underworld darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Haskins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Haskins fails to land the takedown.
Haskins misses with a lunging right hand
and Underworld counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Underworld fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haskins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Haskins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Underworld dips to his left and cracks Haskins with an uppercut!
A slapping body kick lands there for Underworld.
Haskins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Underworld but Underworld pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Haskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Underworld tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haskins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab, jab by Underworld - just one landing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jab, jab by Underworld - just one landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underworld stalks Haskins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Haskins's face. Haskins staggers backwards, shaken.
Haskins takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Underworld misses with a left hand

and Haskins counters with a single leg into guard. Underworld didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haskins trying to control but Underworld is working from the bottom.

Underworld pushes Haskins off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underworld scores with a hook.
Haskins fails with the takedown.
Haskins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Underworld sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Haskins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Underworld counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The crowd cheers as Underworld lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haskins doesn't seem phased though.
Underworld throws a nice outside leg kick.
Haskins shoots in but Underworld avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Underworld connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Haskins shoots in for a takedown but Underworld shows good takedown defense.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haskins fails to land the takedown.
Haskins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Underworld to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hades Underworld showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Underworld scores with a jab to the jaw.
Underworld stuffs the takedown.
Haskins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Underworld counters with a good low kick that Haskins was not able to check.
Haskins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Underworld finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Haskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Underworld as he connects with a hook.
Haskins will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Underworld loads up on a big right hand but Haskins slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Underworld counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Haskins looks for a takedown but Underworld sprawls well.
Underworld misses with a wild body shot.
Underworld scores with a head kick. Haskins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Underworld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haskins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underworld stuffs the takedown attempt from Haskins. Haskins gets slowly back to his feet.
Hades Underworld is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Underworld lands with a good body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Underworld!
Underworld paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Underworld lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haskins at a distance.
Hades Underworld seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haskins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Underworld is fending him off so far but Haskins persists. Nope, Underworld circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haskins.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haskins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Underworld defends it nicely.
Haskins misses with an uppercut
and Underworld cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haskins has a takedown stuffed.
Haskins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Underworld connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Haskins scrambles back to his feet.
Haskins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Haskins misses with a right hand
and Underworld counters with a big head kick but Haskins shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haskins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Haskins throws a poor cross that misses
and Underworld counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Underworld feints a jab promting Haskins to slip. Underworld then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Haskins slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Underworld. Haskins shrugs it off though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Underworld scores with a three punch combo!
Underworld comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hades Underworld really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Underworld.
Underworld tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haskins was well out of range. Poor timing from Underworld.
Haskins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Haskins misses with a takedown attempt
and Underworld makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Haskins really felt that one!
Haskins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haskins shoots in and drives through. Underworld sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Haskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haskins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Haskins shoots in but no luck this time.
Haskins shoots in and drives through. Underworld sprawls well.
Underworld has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Underworld lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Underworld cracks Haskins with a good jab.
Underworld lands a jab to Haskins's midsection.
A jab lands there for Underworld.
Underworld throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haskins on the side of the head.
Haskins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haskins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Underworld tries to clinch but fails miserably

so Haskins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Haskins trying to control but Underworld is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haskins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Underworld is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haskins is controlling him.
Haskins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Underworld swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Underworld keeping moving, preventing Haskins from controlling successfully.

Haskins has gone for a leg lock! Underworld slips out almost immediately though and dives into Haskins's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haskins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Haskins throws his legs up looking for a submission but Underworld uses it to pass to side control.
Haskins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Underworld wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.

Underworld stands up.
Haskins shoots in but Underworld avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Underworld paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Haskins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Underworld sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Haskins somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hades Underworld dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Underworld fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Underworld throws a body kick that misses.
Haskins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haskins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Underworld is looking to land body kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Underworld ducks under a wild hook from Haskins.
Underworld swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Haskins counters with a shoot takedown. Underworld fights it but they end up in guard.
Haskins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Underworld keeping moving, preventing Haskins from controlling successfully.

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

Haskins looking for subs off his back but Underworld has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hades Underworld is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Underworld really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haskins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haskins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haskins wants to control but Underworld passes into side.

Underworld decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underworld looks to score with a jab to the body but Haskins is just out of range.
Haskins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Underworld finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Haskins fails with the takedown
enabling Underworld to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Haskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haskins swats away the attempt to clinch by Underworld.

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.
Haskins takes a swing at Underworld's ribcage but misses.
Haskins misses with a takedown attempt
and Underworld counters with a body kick.
Haskins shoots and misses
and Underworld counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Haskins is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Underworld clinches up against the cage.
Haskins has Underworld pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Underworld manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Todd Haskins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Underworld blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hades Underworld comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Underworld winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 44:50
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 44:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hades Underworld! Hades Underworld retains his middleweight title!

C
A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Caleites (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Steinburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caleites comes to the cage accompanied by Swedish House Mafia - One. Steinburger has chosen Throw the Jew down the well as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Caleites
vs
Steinburger

184 cm
25
215 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
215 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Caleites!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Steinburger!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caleites takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Steinburger throws a head kick but Caleites moves out of range.
Caleites misses with the combination.
Steinburger feints and then cracks Caleites's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Caleites down.
Steinburger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steinburger throws a sloppy head kick and Caleites moves out of range easily.
Steinburger thuds his shin into the meat of Caleites's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steinburger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Caleites counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steinburger looks for the body kick but Caleites saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steinburger.
Caleites is breathing heavily.
Steinburger misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinburger lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Caleites has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steinburger.
Steinburger scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Steinburger lands a big head kick that sends Caleites tumbling to the mat! Steinburger takes a step backwards and waves Caleites back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Benny Caleites has been cut.
A good leg kick by Steinburger.
Steinburger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steinburger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Steinburger! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Charles Steinburger! Charles Steinburger retains his light heavyweight title!