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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sheamus McBarley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McBarley
vs
Torres

173 cm
18
154 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

184 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sheamus McBarley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alejandro Torres!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Torres gets tackled into the cage by McBarley. McBarley maintains the clinch.
McBarley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McBarley lands a right hand.
Torres trying to land knees to the body.
Torres has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McBarley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Torres drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Torres wants a takedown.
Sheamus McBarley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Torres.
Torres goes for a takedown attempt but McBarley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McBarley tries to clinch but Torres is having none of it.
McBarley looks to land a combination but Torres avoids it well.
Torres throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Sheamus McBarley has been cut.
McBarley is looking to clinch.
McBarley fails in his attempt to clinch.
McBarley wants to clinch up but Torres keeps it at a distance.
Torres misses with a series of wild punches.
Sheamus McBarley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBarley tries to clinch there but Torres circles away.

McBarley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McBarley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Torres is looking to break free of the clinch but McBarley has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Torres fails to land.
Torres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McBarley lands a hook that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
McBarley misses with the head strike.
McBarley lands a left hand.
McBarley scores with a shot to the side of Torres's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBarley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Torres drops down looking for an ankle pick but McBarley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Torres looks gassed!
McBarley ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Torres's jaw. Torres's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! McBarley does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sheamus McBarley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Hardcore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gray Maynard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hardcore
vs
Maynard

175 cm
21
150 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

178 cm
18
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardcore.
Maynard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hardcore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Hardcore does no damage.
Horrible takedown by Maynard or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardcore which made him look bad.
No luck for Maynard with that takedown attempt.
Maynard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardcore.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hardcore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardcore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardcore fails to land with a series of punches.
Ricky Hardcore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maynard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hardcore defends it nicely.
Ricky Hardcore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gray Maynard.
Maynard slips a jab and a cross from Hardcore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardcore as he avoids it easily.
Hardcore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardcore misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardcore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardcore works the jab nicely.
Hardcore shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Maynard eats them both and turns towards Hardcore to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hardcore sprawls well. Hardcore wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maynard gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardcore misses with the combination.
Hardcore stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hardcore wants it to stay on the feet.
Maynard shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardcore sprawls well. He's pushed Maynard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maynard looks gassed!
Maynard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardcore.
Hardcore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardcore throws a combination that misses

and Maynard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maynard trying to control the action but Hardcore is working from the bottom.
Maynard trying to control from Hardcore's half guard. Hardcore has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maynard wants to stand but Hardcore is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardcore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hardcore pushes Maynard off and scrambles back to his feet.
Maynard has a takedown stuffed.
Hardcore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardcore looks to land a combination. Maynard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardcore tries to bum rush Maynard with a series of wild strikes but Maynard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardcore throws a series of punches but Maynard moves out of range.
Maynard looks for a takedown but Hardcore sprawls well.
Hardcore throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Maynard's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Hardcore dives in looking to finish as Maynard flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Hardcore's strikes! Hardcore is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Maynard's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Maynard was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Hardcore!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vic Pro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pro
vs
Miller

185 cm
20
154 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

179 cm
24
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Vic Pro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Miller!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pro has managed to clinch.
Pro trying to land knees to the body.
Pro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Miller lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miller is defending well for now.
Pro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pro prevents it.
Pro lands a good knee to the midsection. Miller won't want to take too many of those.
Miller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vic Pro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Miller.
Miller takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miller can't get the takedown.
Miller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pro is pressed up against the cage. Miller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pro down to the mat. Pro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Pro drives through and clinches with Miller against the cage.
Pro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Miller looks gassed!
Pro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Pro lands a good knee to the midsection. Miller won't want to take too many of those.
Pro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Miller lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pro lands a knee to the body.
Pro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pro crunches a lovely knee into Miller's ribcage.
Pro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miller is defending well for now.
Pro lands a nice knee to the body.
Pro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pro lands a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pro tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body.
Pro lands a nice elbow.
Pro lands a good knee to the midsection. Miller won't want to take too many of those.
Pro missing with knees to the body.
Pro crunches a lovely knee into Miller's ribcage.
Pro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Miller in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Pro.
Pro tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body.
Pro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Pro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Miller in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pro missing with knees to the body.
Pro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Miller working hard to break the clinch.
Miller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Miller takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pro lands a good knee to the midsection. Miller won't want to take too many of those.
Miller takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pro tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it.
Pro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller looking for a takedown.
Miller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Pro doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Miller shoots in but Pro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pro tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Pro instigates a clinch.
Miller is trying to force a seperation but Pro has the dominant position.
Pro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Pro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miller is defending well for now.
Miller is trying to drag Pro to the mat but Pro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pro landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pro missing with knees to the body.
Miller avoiding damage as Pro throws knees to the body.
Pro using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pro.
Miller tries to score a body lock takedown but Pro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Miller avoiding damage as Pro throws knees to the body.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pro missing with knees to the body.
Pro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miller is defending well for now.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Pro.
Miller wants a takedown.
Pro using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pro tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body.
Miller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miller avoiding damage as Pro throws knees to the body.
Pro trying to land knees to the body.

Miller is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pro can't fight it off and eventually Miller manages to take the fight to the floor. Pro looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Miller trying to control but Pro is working from the bottom.
Pro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pro tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Pro is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller postures up in Pro's guard and throws a big left but Pro blocks it.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miller thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pro avoids the head kick by Miller.
Miller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pro leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pro tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
Miller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Pro moves into the clinch successfully.
Pro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Pro.
Pro landing knees to the body.
Pro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it.
Pro lands a knee to the body.
Pro lands a nice knee to the body.
Vic Pro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pro landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pro obliges.
Pro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller avoiding damage as Pro throws knees to the body.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vic Pro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Miller.
Miller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pro defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pro tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Pro which made him look bad.
Vic Pro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.
Pro tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
Pro is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
Pro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pro tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range.
Pro wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
Dave Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Pro closes the distance and pushes Miller back into the cage.
Miller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pro pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Pro rushes Miller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to drag Pro to the mat but Pro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pro landing knees to the body.
Pro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Miller lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Miller avoiding damage as Pro throws knees to the body.
Pro scores a nice knee to the body.
Pro working Miller over with knees to the body.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pro missing with knees to the body.
Pro is pressed up against the cage. Miller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pro down to the mat. Pro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pro wants it to stay on the feet.
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Miller tries to keep at a distance but Pro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pro tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body.
Miller wants a takedown but no success here.
Pro tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Pro.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pro obliges.
Pro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Pro prevents the takedown attempt.
Miller takes a knee to the side of the body.
Miller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pro trying to land knees to the body.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miller takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pro is pressed up against the cage. Miller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pro down to the mat. Pro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Pro shows good takedown defense.

Pro moves into range and clinches up with Miller.
Knees to the body from Pro.
Pro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Miller avoiding damage as Pro throws knees to the body.
Pro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miller is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pro lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Miller tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Miller lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Miller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pro pulls his leg out and moves away.

Pro clinches up against the cage.
Pro stops a takedown attempt from Miller.
Pro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it.
Pro is pressed up against the cage. Miller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pro down to the mat. Pro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Pro moves into the clinch.
Pro utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pro is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pro lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pro tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body.
Miller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pro is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pro is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Miller shoots in and drives through. Pro sprawls well.

Pro moves into range and clinches up with Miller.
Pro tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body.
Pro using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Miller can't get the takedown.
Pro creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Miller's defenses.
Pro crunches a lovely knee into Miller's ribcage.
Miller fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vic Pro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Miller.
Pro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pro landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Pro.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller avoiding damage as Pro throws knees to the body.
Pro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller can't get the takedown.
Miller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pro working Miller over with knees to the body.
Pro tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body.
Pro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pro tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body.
Pro lands a good knee to the midsection. Miller won't want to take too many of those.
Miller avoiding damage as Pro throws knees to the body.
Miller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pro doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Pro tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pro swivels and escapes.
Pro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pro is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pro tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
Pro moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pro landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Miller avoiding damage as Pro throws knees to the body.
Pro prevents a takedown attempt there.

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.
Pro crunches a lovely knee into Miller's ribcage.
Pro tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body.
Miller is trying to drag Pro to the mat but Pro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pro trying to land knees to the body.
Miller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pro lands a nice knee to the body.
Miller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pro landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Miller wants a takedown but no success here.
Pro missing with knees to the body.
Pro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Miller in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pro missing with knees to the body.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pro stops a takedown attempt from Miller.
Pro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Miller in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Miller is working for takedown but Pro is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pro obliges.
Pro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miller is defending well for now.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it.
Miller can't get the takedown.
Pro using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Miller avoiding damage as Pro throws knees to the body.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pro prevents the takedown attempt.
Pro is pressed up against the cage. Miller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pro down to the mat. Pro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vic Pro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pro tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pro doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Pro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Pro instigates a clinch.
Pro lands a good knee to the midsection. Miller won't want to take too many of those.
Miller can't get the takedown.
Miller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Pro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pro landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it.
Pro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Pro gets underhooks to prevent Miller's takedown attempt.
Miller avoiding damage as Pro throws knees to the body.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Pro.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Pro.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pro trying to land knees to the body.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Pro.
Pro trying to land knees to the body.
Miller is working for takedown but Pro is calmly controlling the position for now.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miller goes for a takedown attempt but Pro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt - Pro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Pro moves into the clinch.
Pro trying to land knees to the body.
Pro utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pro is pressed up against the cage. Miller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pro down to the mat. Pro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dave Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pro fails in his attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vic Pro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vic Pro!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xv Jobber vX (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janek Kompresor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Jobber vX
vs
Kompresor

225 cm
24
130 lbs
0 - 92 - 0

150 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

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 0 - 92 - 0, fighting out of London, Xv Jobber vX!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Janek Kompresor!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jobber vX feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kompresor looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Kompresor kicks Jobber vX off and gets to his feet.

Jobber vX closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kompresor quickly recovers to half guard.

Jobber vX is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kompresor has managed to free his arm - good work.

Kompresor makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Jobber vX darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jobber vX trying to control from half guard but Kompresor is working away.
Jobber vX will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Kompresor kicks Jobber vX off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kompresor closes the distance and pushes Jobber vX back into the cage.

Jobber vX pulls guard effortlessly.

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

Kompresor stands up and waves to Jobber vX to follow him.
Jobber vX is looking to land body kicks.
Kompresor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

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

Kompresor has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jobber vX off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kompresor moves into the clinch.
Kompresor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jobber vX is trying to break the clinch but Kompresor has him pressed against the cage.
Kompresor should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kompresor looking to throw knees to the head but Jobber vX is blocking nicely.
Kompresor lands with a right to the head.

Kompresor has clasped his hands together around Jobber vX's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Kompresor decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Kompresor gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kompresor with a knee to the head.
Jobber vX really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Still in the clinch, Kompresor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kompresor leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kompresor lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kompresor connects with a knee to the head.
Kompresor lands a knee to the head.

Kompresor turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Kompresor stands up.

Kompresor clinches up with Jobber vX and pushes him back against the cage.

Jobber vX manages to pull guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kompresor stands up from Jobber vX's guard - Kompresor perhaps looking for a knockout.

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

Kompresor explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

Kompresor moves into the clinch successfully.
Jobber vX is trying to push Kompresor away but Kompresor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kompresor scores with a knee to the head.
Kompresor lands a right hand.

Kompresor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kompresor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kompresor connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jobber vX's face.
Kompresor stalls.
Kompresor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kompresor lands an elbow that stopped Jobber vX in his tracks for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Kompresor.
The referee calls for Kompresor to work.
Jobber vX wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kompresor has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jobber vX lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Kompresor has one foot on Jobber vX's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kompresor tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Janek Kompresor will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jobber vX wants to clinch up but Kompresor keeps it at a distance.

Jobber vX looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kompresor!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kompresor wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jobber vX trying to control but Kompresor is having none of it.

Kompresor bucks up and throws Jobber vX to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kompresor moves out of range as Jobber vX strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kompresor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Kompresor turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kompresor manages to end up in side control.

Kompresor decides to stand back up. Kompresor steps back and let's Jobber vX get back to his feet.
Kompresor scoring well with a low kick there.
Kompresor looks to land a combination but Jobber vX avoids it well.

Kompresor drives through and clinches with Jobber vX against the cage.
Kompresor lands a nice elbow.
Kompresor landing knees to the head.
Kompresor misses with a knee to the head.

Kompresor lands a takedown into guard.

Jobber vX is working an open guard so Kompresor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kompresor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Kompresor closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Kompresor.

Jobber vX gets control of Kompresor's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jobber vX will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Kompresor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jobber vX, up you get!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jobber vX blocks a head kick by Kompresor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kompresor misses with a wild body shot.

Jobber vX shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kompresor kicks Jobber vX off and gets back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Kompresor.
Jobber vX on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jobber vX wants to clinch but Kompresor slips to the side

and Kompresor counters by moving into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kompresor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Kompresor on the inside.
Kompresor slowing the pace effectively.
Kompresor scores with a knee to the head.

Kompresor is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jobber vX can't fight it off and eventually Kompresor manages to take the fight to the floor. Jobber vX looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Kompresor stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jobber vX tries to keep at a distance but Kompresor has taken the fight into the clinch.

Jobber vX manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Kompresor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jobber vX, up you get!

Kompresor takes the fight into the clinch.
Kompresor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kompresor connects with a knee to the head.
Kompresor landing knees to the head.
Kompresor connects with a knee to the head.
Kompresor tries to land a knee to the head but Jobber vX blocks with his arms.
Kompresor pushes Jobber vX back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kompresor connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jobber vX's face.

Kompresor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kompresor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kompresor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kompresor has closed the distance and engaged Jobber vX in a clinch.
Jobber vX misses with a punch on the inside.
Kompresor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jobber vX blocks it with crossed arms.
Kompresor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jobber vX wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kompresor has him pressed against the cage.
Kompresor with a knee to the head.
Kompresor lands an elbow that stopped Jobber vX in his tracks for a moment.
Kompresor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kompresor with a knee to the head.

Jobber vX gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Kompresor manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Jobber vX shoots in and bounces Kompresor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Kompresor manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Janek Kompresor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Jobber vX closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kompresor to the mat! Kompresor manages to get full guard.

Kompresor uses the cage to get back to his feet.

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

Kompresor kicks Jobber vX off and gets back to his feet.

Kompresor drives through and clinches with Jobber vX against the cage.
Kompresor scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Kompresor.
Kompresor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Kompresor has Jobber vX pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kompresor pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jobber vX tumbling to the mat - Kompresor dives into Jobber vX's guard.

Kompresor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jobber vX, up you get!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jobber vX avoids the head kick by Kompresor.
Kompresor looks to land a combination. Jobber vX sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kompresor closes the distance and pushes Jobber vX back into the cage.

Kompresor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kompresor connects with a leg kick. Jobber vX looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Jobber vX feints and as Kompresor raises his hands in defense, Jobber vX changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jobber vX wants to stand and escape but instead Kompresor has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Kompresor stands up from Jobber vX's guard - Kompresor perhaps looking for a knockout.

Kompresor has closed the distance and engaged Jobber vX in a clinch.
Kompresor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jobber vX is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jobber vX tries to circle away but Kompresor has him pinned against the cage.
Jobber vX can't find room to land a body shot as Kompresor controls the action.
Kompresor holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kompresor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jobber vX's defenses.
Kompresor with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Kompresor stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Jobber vX shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jobber vX showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kompresor has one foot on Jobber vX's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Kompresor instigates a clinch.
Kompresor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kompresor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kompresor connects with a knee to the head.
Kompresor lands a nice elbow.
Kompresor lands an elbow that stopped Jobber vX in his tracks for a moment.
Kompresor misses with a knee to the head.
Kompresor lands a knee to the head.
A short left from Kompresor.
Kompresor lands a knee to the head.
Kompresor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jobber vX has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kompresor lands a nice knee to the body.
Xv Jobber vX has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kompresor lands an elbow inside that Jobber vX shrugs off.
Kompresor lands an elbow inside that Jobber vX shrugs off.
A short left from Kompresor.
Kompresor lands an elbow inside that Jobber vX shrugs off.

Kompresor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jobber vX avoids the head kick by Kompresor.

Kompresor clinches up with Jobber vX and pushes him back against the cage.
Jobber vX tries to break the clinch but Kompresor is controlling the position.
Kompresor lands an elbow inside that Jobber vX shrugs off.
Kompresor scores with a knee to the head.

Kompresor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jobber vX uses from the top position.
Janek Kompresor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Jobber vX looking to pass the guard.

Kompresor pushes Jobber vX off and gets back to his feet.

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

Kompresor pushes Jobber vX off and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jobber vX stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kompresor.

And that's the end of the fight!
Janek Kompresor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kompresor 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janek Kompresor!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Holden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thien Nakuratata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thien Nakuratata acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Holden
vs
Nakuratata

173 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

172 cm
27
160 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

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, Nathan Holden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Thien Nakuratata!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakuratata tries to clinch but Holden moves away
and Holden counters with a straight right hand.
Nakuratata wants to clinch
enabling Holden to counter with a crisp jab.
Nakuratata closes the distance but Holden moves to the side
and Holden counters with a stiff right hand.
Nakuratata tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Holden counters with a straight right hand.
Nakuratata moves to clinch but Holden breaks away
and Holden counters with a straight right hand.
Nakuratata tries to clinch but Holden moves away
and Holden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakuratata closes the distance but Holden moves to the side
and Holden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakuratata closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nakuratata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakuratata tries to clinch up
and Holden counters with a straight right hand.
Nakuratata tries to clinch but Holden moves away
and Holden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakuratata takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nakuratata wants to clinch

and Holden counters with a single leg into guard. Nakuratata didn't expect that.
Holden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nakuratata works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Holden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Holden forces his way into half guard.
Holden thows a huge punch but Nakuratata dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nakuratata can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nakuratata keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holden is pressing down on Nakuratata's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nakuratata is holding on for now.
Holden thows a huge punch but Nakuratata dodges it nicely.
Holden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Holden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nakuratata tries to kick Holden off but Holden keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nakuratata keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Holden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Holden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Holden tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nakuratata knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nakuratata avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holden.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Holden slips a nice elbow through Nakuratata's hands, connecting with Nakuratata's forehead.
Holden is taking a breather. Nakuratata says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Holden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nakuratata looks gassed!
Holden trying to pass the guard but Nakuratata defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Holden connects with a nice short shot to Nakuratata's temple.
Holden is nestled in close to Nakuratata, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Holden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Holden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nakuratata taking some punishment here, with Holden in his half guard.
Holden is taking a breather. Nakuratata says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Holden throwing shots but Nakuratata is blocking nicely.
Holden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Holden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Holden thows a huge punch but Nakuratata dodges it nicely.
Holden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nakuratata tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Holden decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nakuratata's guard.
Holden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nakuratata avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holden is looking to work some ground and pound but Nakuratata has wrist control.
Holden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nakuratata avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakuratata is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holden trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakuratata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holden is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nakuratata is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Holden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holden thows a big elbow that misses.
Nakuratata preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holden throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakuratata preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nakuratata's head.
Holden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holden is looking to work some ground and pound but Nakuratata has wrist control.
Holden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holden advances to half guard.
Holden thows a huge punch but Nakuratata dodges it nicely.
Nakuratata is not content to let Holden control the position.
Holden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holden is nestled in close to Nakuratata, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Holden connects with a nice short shot to Nakuratata's temple.
Nakuratata keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Holden lands strikes from half guard.
Holden is trying to control the action in half guard but Nakuratata is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Holden is nestled in close to Nakuratata, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Holden thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Holden looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Holden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
Holden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nakuratata has hold of Holden's hands but Holden slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Holden thows a huge punch but Nakuratata dodges it nicely.
Holden thows a huge punch but Nakuratata dodges it nicely.
Holden throwing shots but Nakuratata is blocking nicely.
Holden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Holden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nakuratata's head.
Holden landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Holden missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Holden dominated that second round.
That's time! Holden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Holden scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Holden tries to score with some ground and pound. Nakuratata controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Holden.
Holden landing a few strikes.
Holden lands a decent elbow from side control.
Holden throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Nakuratata works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Holden moves into full mount! Nakuratata won't be happy about that!
Holden looking to finish Nakuratata with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nakuratata!
Nakuratata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holden postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nakuratata looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Holden cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Holden lands a big elbow.
Holden fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The referee warns Nakuratata that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Holden pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Nakuratata is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holden postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Nakuratata badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Holden around the waist but Holden pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Holden is the winner by TKO! Holden jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Holden!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thunder Lips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Purcell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lips
vs
Purcell

170 cm
20
165 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

165 cm
24
145 lbs
8 - 13 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Thunder Lips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Rick Purcell!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lips tries to score a power double leg takedown but Purcell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lips somewhat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Purcell. Lips does a little dance to reset his feet.
Purcell throws a poor cross that misses

and Lips counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Purcell is trying to stand up here but Lips is controlling him well.

Lips postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Purcell to stand up.
Purcell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Lips counters with a nice double leg into side control. Purcell won't be happy with that.
Purcell is not content to let Lips control the position.

Lips tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lips trying to control the position but Purcell is working away.
Purcell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lips. 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 one minute gone in the round.
Lips working the ground and pound.
Purcell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lips wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

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

Lips is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Purcell is trying to escape and Lips transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Purcell is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lips! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thunder Lips!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Extor Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bebi Siores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Barnes might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. The key to victory for Extor Barnes has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Barnes
vs
Siores

178 cm
20
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

165 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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, Extor Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bebi Siores!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes lands the left hand.
Barnes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab lands there for Barnes.

Barnes darts in and clinches Siores up against the cage.
Barnes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Siores.
Barnes missing with knees to the body.
Siores changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barnes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Siores wants to clinch but Barnes slips to the side
and Barnes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Barnes scores with a body shot.
Siores looks gassed!
A bone on bone clash there as Siores blocks the leg kick.
Barnes stuns Siores with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barnes lands a jab to Siores's midsection.
Siores takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barnes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barnes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Siores's hands.
Barnes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Siores is rocked!
Barnes lands a right hook to the body.
Barnes drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Siores right on the button. Siores goes down! Barnes follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Barnes gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Extor Barnes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gray Test (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ummer Iqbal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iqbal comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Run This Town kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ummer Iqbal was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Test
vs
Iqbal

177 cm
25
157 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
150 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gray Test!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ummer Iqbal!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iqbal is looking to clinch.
Iqbal misses with a right hand
and Iqbal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Iqbal misses with a right hand
and Iqbal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Test.

Test looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Iqbal is looking for a sweep.

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

Test wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Iqbal, who protects the arm well.
Iqbal is looking for a sweep.

Test is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Iqbal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Iqbal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Test's best efforts.
Iqbal is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Test wants to pass to mount but Iqbal is defending the position.

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

Iqbal has one foot on Test's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Iqbal throws a right hand that misses

and Test counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Iqbal's guard now.
Test wants to pass the guard but Iqbal is keeping the position.
Test is working hard here to advance position.
Iqbal has his hands on Test's head, controlling the position.
Test stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Iqbal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Test advances to half guard.
Iqbal trying to hold on to Test's head to control him but Test postures up.

Test seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Iqbal pushes Test off looking to stand but Test dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Test is thwarting Iqbal's attempts to control the position.
Test tries to pass the half guard into mount. Iqbal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Test is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Iqbal sees it coming and defends easily.
Test trying to pass the guard but Iqbal defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Iqbal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Test's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Test's back!
Test is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Iqbal.
Test rolls, trying to escape but Iqbal keeps control of the position.
Iqbal controlling the position well here. Test rolled but Iqbal kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Test tries to roll but Iqbal sticks to his back.
Iqbal biding his time, controlling Test.
Test might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iqbal has the hooks in. Test is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Test rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Iqbal is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ummer Iqbal was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Iqbal throws a looping overhand right but Test ducks down to avoid it.
Iqbal misses with a right hand

and Test counters with a takedown into side control.
Test tries to move into full mount but can't pass Iqbal's legs.

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

Test is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Iqbal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Iqbal is holding Test down, trying to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iqbal wants to get back to his feet but Test drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iqbal stops Test from passing to mount.
Iqbal manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Test seems to be looking for submissions.
Iqbal controlling the position for now.
Test looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Iqbal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Test looking to pass the guard.
Iqbal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Test's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Test looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Test is breathing heavily.

Iqbal stands and steps away. Test gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Test 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.

Iqbal misses with a hook. Test ducked under it nicely.
Test misses with a takedown attempt
and Iqbal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Test is trying hard to land a takedown here. Iqbal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Iqbal misses with an uppercut

and Test counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Test.
Test pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Iqbal is keeping the position for now.
Iqbal has Test pulled in close to control his posture.
Test trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Iqbal is on top in guard.

Test is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Iqbal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Iqbal stands up from Test's guard - Iqbal perhaps looking for a knockout.
Iqbal doesn't manage to clinch there - Test circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iqbal misses with a body punch

and Test counters with a nice double leg into side control. Iqbal won't be happy with that.

Test is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Iqbal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Iqbal manages to get back to half guard.
Iqbal is trying to get back to full guard.
Iqbal keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Test wants to pass the guard but Iqbal is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iqbal is controlling Test's trapped leg to prevent Test from advancing to side control.
Gray Test overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Ummer Iqbal has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Iqbal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Test with a poor takedown
and Iqbal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gray Test. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted 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!
Iqbal misses with a left hand

and Test counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Test wants to pass the guard but Iqbal is keeping the position.
Test stops Iqbal from standing up.
Test pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Iqbal is keeping the position for now.

Iqbal has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Test off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Iqbal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Iqbal. No joy for Test on that attempt.
Test takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Iqbal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Test.
Iqbal throws a sloppy body shot

so Test counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Test is pushing down on Iqbal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Iqbal is fighting to maintain full guard but Test has managed to sneak the leg through.
Test stops Iqbal from getting back to his feet.
Iqbal trying to control from the bottom.
Iqbal might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Test kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Test is looking to advance position but Iqbal won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Test passes the guard and advances to mount!
Iqbal controls the position.

Test wants to finish this one by submission but Iqbal is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Test.
Test avoids the attempt from Iqbal to control.

Test is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Iqbal can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Iqbal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iqbal is controlling an arm, preventing Test from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Iqbal regains half guard.
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 Gray Test will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Iqbal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iqbal misses with a right hand

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

Iqbal manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Iqbal stuffs the takedown.
Iqbal misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Test counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Test is pressing down on Iqbal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Iqbal is holding on for now.
Iqbal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Test's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Test's back!
Iqbal really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Test.
Iqbal has the hooks in. Test is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Test wants to escape the position.
Iqbal is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Iqbal is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Test tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Test tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Iqbal is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Test fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Iqbal avoids it really well and circles away.
Iqbal misses with an uppercut

and Test counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Iqbal is looking to escape.
Iqbal won't allow Test to pass to mount.

Test is looking for a kimura but Iqbal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Test to get the leverage.

Iqbal manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ummer Iqbal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iqbal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Test's head.
Iqbal thows a body shot but no joy.
Test uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iqbal.
Iqbal throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Test counters with a nice double leg into side control. Iqbal won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iqbal prevents Test from moving into mount.
Iqbal is pushing Test's head away, looking to escape. Test manages to hold on to the position though.

Test tries for a kimura but Iqbal is defending well.
Iqbal wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Iqbal stops Test from passing to mount.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Test tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Iqbal is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Test is controlling him well.

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

Iqbal bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Iqbal swings widly with a right hand

and Test decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Iqbal's guard.
Test stands and throws Iqbal's legs to the side, diving into side control.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iqbal throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.

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

Test working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Iqbal pushes Test away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Test gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iqbal prevents Test from improving position.
Gray Test is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Test advances to full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gray Test showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Test, 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 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gray Test!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chad Carlson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Ray Usa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlson Jr comes into the arena with Muse- Stockholm Syndrome blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Carlson Jr
vs
Ray Usa

179 cm
25
147 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

195 cm
25
135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Chad Carlson Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Ray Usa!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usa throws a combination that misses
enabling Carlson Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Carlson Jr keeps the fight on the outside.

Carlson Jr scores with a takedown into Usa's guard.
Carlson Jr trying to control but Usa is working from the bottom.
Usa controlling the position.
Carlson Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Carlson Jr wants to control from the top but Usa keeps moving.
Carlson Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Usa is keeping the position for now.
Carlson Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Carlson Jr passes Usa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Usa looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Usa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carlson Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Usa trying to control here.
Carlson Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Carlson Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
Usa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlson Jr is nestled in close to Usa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Carlson Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Usa keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Carlson Jr trying to control from half guard but Usa is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usa is in trouble now - Carlson Jr has advanced to mount!
Usa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Usa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carlson Jr unloading with bombs!
Usa tries to reverse the position but Carlson Jr maintains control.
Carlson Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Carlson Jr landing shots from mount.

Usa is rocked!
Usa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carlson Jr fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Usa is still in real trouble! Can Carlson Jr finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Usa that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Carlson Jr landing shots from mount.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Carlson Jr! Usa is hurt baaadly! Carlson Jr is firing away with more strikes - Usa is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Carlson Jr!