RFC 7 Boy vs Issa PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Fabiski
vs
Garcia

186 cm
20
176 lbs
0 - 9 - 0

170 cm
29
170 lbs
10 - 18 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Fabiski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Devon Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fabiski is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fabiski with a poor takedown

and Garcia counters with a single leg into guard. Fabiski didn't expect that.

Fabiski is rocked!
Garcia slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Oh Fabiski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fabiski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garcia on the ground.
Garcia pushes down on Fabiski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Garcia is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Fabiski is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Devon Garcia!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slippin Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Van Defoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rafael Van Defoe acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

Dog
vs
Van Defoe

190 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
27
233 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

KAISER

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Slippin Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Rafael Van Defoe!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Defoe's head backwards.
Van Defoe thows a body shot but no joy.
Van Defoe moves in looking to clinch but Dog pushes him off.

Van Defoe gets the takedown into side control.
Van Defoe throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Van Defoe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dog has escaped the position, nice work there.
Van Defoe happy to just control the position for now.
Van Defoe is looking to take a break and control but Dog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rafael Van Defoe!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Matthew Robinson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tempz - Next Hype. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Robinson
vs
Robinson

180 cm
21
200 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

185 cm
20
202 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthew Robinson dodges the punch combination from Christian Robinson.
Christian Robinson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matthew Robinson swivels and escapes.
Christian Robinson misses with a takedown attempt

and Matthew Robinson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Matthew Robinson wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are battling for position here. Christian Robinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Matthew Robinson stands and steps away. Christian Robinson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Christian Robinson gets tackled into the ropes by Matthew Robinson. Matthew Robinson maintains the clinch.
Matthew Robinson lands a right hand.
Christian Robinson is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Matthew Robinson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Matthew Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Robinson.
Nice elbow from Matthew Robinson.
Matthew Robinson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Matthew Robinson.

It looks like Christian Robinson has been cut.
Matthew Robinson lands a nice elbow.
Matthew Robinson lands an elbow just above Christian Robinson 's eye.
Matthew Robinson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matthew Robinson connects with a knee to the head.
Matthew Robinson stops a takedown attempt from Christian Robinson.
Christian Robinson looks gassed!
Matthew Robinson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matthew Robinson.
Christian Robinson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matthew Robinson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Christian Robinson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matthew Robinson sprawls well. Matthew Robinson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Christian Robinson gets slowly back to his feet.

Matthew Robinson closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthew Robinson misses with a knee strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Matthew Robinson tries a knee to the head but Christian Robinson blocks it.
Christian Robinson takes an elbow to the temple.
Matthew Robinson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Christian Robinson blocks it with crossed arms.
Christian Robinson tries to score a body lock takedown but Matthew Robinson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Matthew Robinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Christian Robinson wants a takedown.
Matthew Robinson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Christian Robinson blocks it with crossed arms.
Matthew Robinson looking to throw knees to the head but Christian Robinson is blocking nicely.
Nice elbow from Matthew Robinson.
Christian Robinson takes an elbow to the temple.
Matthew Robinson lands an elbow just above Christian Robinson 's eye.
Christian Robinson blocks an elbow strike from Matthew Robinson.
Matthew Robinson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Matthew Robinson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Christian Robinson's brow.
Matthew Robinson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Christian Robinson blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Matthew Robinson throws an elbow but misses.
Matthew Robinson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Christian Robinson blocks it with crossed arms.
Christian Robinson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Matthew Robinson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matthew Robinson prevents the takedown attempt.
Matthew Robinson lands an uppercut.
Christian Robinson is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch on the inside from Matthew Robinson fails to land.
Christian Robinson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Matthew Robinson working aggressively here.
Matthew Robinson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Matthew Robinson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Matthew Robinson on the inside.
Christian Robinson is trying to drag Matthew Robinson to the mat but Matthew Robinson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Matthew Robinson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Christian Robinson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Matthew Robinson tries a knee to the head but Christian Robinson blocks it.
Christian Robinson is working for takedown but Matthew Robinson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Matthew Robinson lands an elbow inside that Christian Robinson shrugs off.
Matthew Robinson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matthew Robinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matthew Robinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Matthew Robinson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matthew Robinson tries to land knees in the clinch but Christian Robinson avoids the damage to the body.
Matthew Robinson missing with knees to the body.
Christian Robinson avoids the elbow strike from Matthew Robinson, against the ropes.
Matthew Robinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Christian Robinson avoids a wild elbow strike from Matthew Robinson.
Christian Robinson looking for a takedown.
Matthew Robinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Matthew Robinson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matthew Robinson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Christian Robinson can't get the takedown.
Matthew Robinson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Robinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Robinson's cut.
That's time! Matthew Robinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Matthew Robinson scores a takedown into full mount!
Christian Robinson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Matthew Robinson wants to stand up but Christian Robinson is controlling the position.
Matthew Robinson has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Christian Robinson works to full guard.
Christian Robinson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Matthew Robinson!
Matthew Robinson is trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian Robinson controlling the position easily from mount.
Christian Robinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Christian Robinson landing punches.
Christian Robinson looking to control but Matthew Robinson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

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.
Christian Robinson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Matthew Robinson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Christian Robinson controlling his opponent.
Christian Robinson has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Matthew Robinson's face.
Christian Robinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Christian Robinson with a couple of short strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthew Robinson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Christian Robinson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Christian Robinson scoring with strikes but Matthew Robinson is staying in there.
Christian Robinson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Christian Robinson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Matthew Robinson hang on?
Matthew Robinson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Christian Robinson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Christian Robinson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christian Robinson trying to control but Matthew Robinson is having none of it.
Christian Robinson landing strikes from the mount and Matthew Robinson is in trouble!
Christian Robinson content just to control the position here.

Christian Robinson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Matthew Robinson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Matthew Robinson shrugs it off.
Christian Robinson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Christian Robinson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Christian Robinson gets tackled into the ropes by Matthew Robinson. Matthew Robinson maintains the clinch.
Matthew Robinson pushes off an throws an elbow but Christian Robinson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Matthew Robinson throws an elbow but misses.
Matthew Robinson throws an elbow that misses.
Matthew Robinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Matthew Robinson throws an elbow but misses.
Matthew Robinson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Christian Robinson blocks an elbow strike.
Matthew Robinson prevents a takedown attempt there.

Matthew Robinson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Christian Robinson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Matthew Robinson to the mat. Matthew Robinson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Christian Robinson trying to control but Matthew Robinson is working from the bottom.
Matthew Robinson being controlled here, momentarily.
Christian Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Christian Robinson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Christian Robinson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matthew Robinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Matthew Robinson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Matthew Robinson tries to stand and escape but Christian Robinson is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christian Robinson is looking for a sweep. Matthew Robinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Matthew Robinson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Christian Robinson to stand up.
Matthew Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Christian Robinson as he avoids it easily.

Christian Robinson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Christian Robinson lands in his opponent's guard.
Christian Robinson won't allow Matthew Robinson to get back to his feet.
Christian Robinson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthew Robinson keeping full guard, as Christian Robinson tries to pass.

Matthew Robinson uses the ropes to get back to his feet.

Matthew Robinson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Matthew Robinson wants to stand up but Christian Robinson is controlling the position.
Matthew Robinson is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Christian Robinson manages to get to full guard.
Christian Robinson has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthew Robinson tries to stand but Christian Robinson is controlling from the bottom.
Matthew Robinson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Christian Robinson pulls Matthew Robinson in close to prevent any damage.
Christian Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.

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 Matthew Robinson.
I think Matthew Robinson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Robinson!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Gregory Hammer was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Anderson
vs
Hammer

186 cm
27
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

189 cm
26
197 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregory Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson tries for a takedown but Hammer circles away easily

and Hammer counters with a shoot takedown. Anderson fights it but they end up in guard.
Hammer lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Hammer throws a sloppy strike and Anderson has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Hammer is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Anderson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Anderson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Sigvardsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric the hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sigvardsson comes to the ring accompanied by My Way by Frank Sinatra. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Sigvardsson
vs
the hammer

193 cm
29
240 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

189 cm
27
245 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Sigvardsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric the hammer!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the hammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

the hammer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sigvardsson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sigvardsson regains half guard.

the hammer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
the hammer is looking to advance position but Sigvardsson won't allow it.
the hammer stops Sigvardsson from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
the hammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sigvardsson keeps working.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Eric the hammer hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sigvardsson wants to clinch up but the hammer keeps it at a distance.
Sigvardsson darts in trying to clinch

and the hammer counters with a single leg into guard. Sigvardsson didn't expect that.
the hammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sigvardsson is keeping the position for now.
Sigvardsson wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sigvardsson is working hard here to advance position.
Sigvardsson controls the hammer momentarily but the hammer frees himself.
Sigvardsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst the hammer is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
the hammer wants to control from the top but Sigvardsson keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sigvardsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
the hammer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
the hammer keeps the fight on the outside.

Sigvardsson tries to sprawl but the hammer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sigvardsson tries to kick the hammer off but the hammer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sigvardsson is trying to get back to full guard.
the hammer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
the hammer is landing with some decent strikes but Sigvardsson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigvardsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sigvardsson tries to hold on but the hammer postures up.
the hammer wants to control but Sigvardsson has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
the hammer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

the hammer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sigvardsson is trying to stand back up but the hammer is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sigvardsson is pressing down on the hammer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
the hammer prevents Sigvardsson from getting back to his feet.

Sigvardsson has his foot on the hammer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. the hammer works his way back into a safe position though.
the hammer looking to sit in guard and control but Sigvardsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sigvardsson throwing strikes from guard but the hammer blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sigvardsson slaps away a takedown attempt from the hammer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sigvardsson doesn't manage to clinch there - the hammer circles away.
Benny Sigvardsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
the hammer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sigvardsson's waist but Sigvardsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing the hammer off to one side.
Sigvardsson is looking to clinch.
the hammer lands a slapping body shot.

Sigvardsson forces the hammer back against the ropes and clinches.
Sigvardsson scores with a knee to the head.
Sigvardsson scores a nice knee to the body.
Sigvardsson gets underhooks to prevent the hammer's takedown attempt.
Benny Sigvardsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric the hammer.
Sigvardsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sigvardsson scores with a shot to the side of the hammer's head.
Good body shot from Sigvardsson.
Sigvardsson lands a nice elbow.
Sigvardsson lands a knee to the head.
Sigvardsson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sigvardsson presses the hammer against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
the hammer is breathing heavily.
Sigvardsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sigvardsson lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sigvardsson.
Sigvardsson lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Sigvardsson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigvardsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to the hammer's face.
Sigvardsson lands an elbow inside that the hammer shrugs off.
Sigvardsson lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Sigvardsson.
Sigvardsson pushes the hammer back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Sigvardsson.
the hammer takes an elbow to the temple.
Sigvardsson lands an elbow inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Sigvardsson.
Nice elbow from Sigvardsson.
Sigvardsson lands a good knee to the midsection. the hammer won't want to take too many of those.
Sigvardsson lands an elbow inside.
Sigvardsson lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sigvardsson.
Sigvardsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sigvardsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of the hammer backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Sigvardsson.
Sigvardsson lands an elbow just above the hammer 's eye.
Sigvardsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Sigvardsson.
Sigvardsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sigvardsson landing knees to the head.
Sigvardsson lands a nice elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
the hammer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sigvardsson lands an elbow just above the hammer 's eye.
Sigvardsson is pressed up against the ropes. the hammer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sigvardsson down to the mat. Sigvardsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sigvardsson wants to clinch but the hammer slips to the side

and the hammer counters with a shoot takedown. Sigvardsson fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
the hammer postures up in Sigvardsson's guard and throws a big left but Sigvardsson blocks it.
the hammer stops Sigvardsson from standing up.
the hammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
the hammer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
the hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Sigvardsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
the hammer won't allow Sigvardsson to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the hammer postures up in Sigvardsson's guard and throws a big left but Sigvardsson blocks it.
Sigvardsson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
the hammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Sigvardsson is retaining full guard.
Sigvardsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Sigvardsson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sigvardsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but the hammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sigvardsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but the hammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sigvardsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Benny Sigvardsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
the hammer takes a knee to the side of the body.
the hammer can't get the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigvardsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of the hammer backwards.
Sigvardsson lands an elbow that stopped the hammer in his tracks for a moment.
Sigvardsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Sigvardsson.
Sigvardsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sigvardsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
the hammer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sigvardsson scores with a shot to the side of the hammer's head.
Sigvardsson lands a body punch.
Sigvardsson lands an elbow just above the hammer 's eye.
the hammer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice elbow from Sigvardsson.
Sigvardsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
the hammer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sigvardsson prevents it.
Sigvardsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sigvardsson lands an elbow inside that the hammer shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Sigvardsson.
Sigvardsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
the hammer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sigvardsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Sigvardsson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Sigvardsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sigvardsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sigvardsson dips to his left and cracks the hammer with an uppercut!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from the hammer.
the hammer shoots in and drives through. Sigvardsson sprawls well.
Sigvardsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Sigvardsson rushes the hammer and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sigvardsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to the hammer's face.
Sigvardsson lands an elbow that stopped the hammer in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Sigvardsson.
Sigvardsson lands an elbow inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sigvardsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
the hammer takes a knee right on the jaw!
the hammer takes a knee right on the jaw!
the hammer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Benny Sigvardsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric the hammer.
Sigvardsson lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Sigvardsson.
the hammer takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigvardsson gets underhooks to prevent the hammer's takedown attempt.
Sigvardsson lands with a right to the head.
Sigvardsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sigvardsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sigvardsson landing knees to the body.
Sigvardsson lands an elbow inside.
the hammer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sigvardsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sigvardsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from the hammer.
Sigvardsson wants to clinch up but the hammer keeps it at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sigvardsson!
Sigvardsson swinging wildly here.
Benny Sigvardsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sigvardsson moves in looking to clinch but the hammer pushes him off.

the hammer gets a double leg takedown into Sigvardsson's guard.
Sigvardsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst the hammer is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
the hammer cracks Sigvardsson with a solid left hand.

Sigvardsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. the hammer is aware though and is defending well.
the hammer landing some decent shots from guard.
Sigvardsson looking to control.
the hammer stops Sigvardsson from standing up.

Sigvardsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. the hammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
the hammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the hammer trying to control but Sigvardsson is working from the bottom.

Sigvardsson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes the hammer off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sigvardsson tries to clinch there but the hammer circles away.
Sigvardsson moves in looking to clinch but the hammer pushes him off.
Sigvardsson wants to clinch.
Sigvardsson tries to clinch up.
the hammer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sigvardsson wants to clinch.
Sigvardsson tries to clinch up but the hammer circles away and keeps his distance.
Sigvardsson moves in looking to clinch but the hammer pushes him off.

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.
Sigvardsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sigvardsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from the hammer.

Sigvardsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Sigvardsson lands a nice elbow.
Sigvardsson lands an elbow inside.
Sigvardsson lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Sigvardsson.
Sigvardsson lands a damaging elbow.
the hammer takes a shot to the head.
Sigvardsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sigvardsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. the hammer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sigvardsson landing knees to the body.
A short right from Sigvardsson.
Sigvardsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Sigvardsson.
Sigvardsson lands a damaging elbow.
the hammer wants a takedown.
Sigvardsson is pressed up against the ropes. the hammer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sigvardsson down to the mat. Sigvardsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sigvardsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but the hammer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sigvardsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benny Sigvardsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sigvardsson 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny Sigvardsson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Neal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Tronko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neal comes to the ring accompanied by Lamb of God - Grace. 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.

Neal
vs
Tronko

188 cm
21
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
22
190 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Neal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikael Tronko!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Neal drives through with a takedown into Tronko's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Neal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tronko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Neal.
Tronko being controlled here, momentarily.
Neal looking to sit in guard and control but Tronko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tronko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neal is keeping the position for now.
Tronko won't allow Neal to sweep him here.
Neal pulls Tronko in to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Stephen Neal wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tronko tries to clinch but Neal moves away

and Neal counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tronko won't be happy with that.
Neal is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tronko's shoulder. That is not cool.
Neal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tronko keeps working.
Tronko is trying to buck Neal off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Neal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tronko is trying to improve his position.
Neal landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Neal works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tronko sneaks back into half guard.
Still in half guard, Neal seems content to control.
Neal thows a huge punch but Tronko dodges it nicely.
Tronko trying to control but Neal postures up.
Neal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tronko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tronko moves into full guard.
Tronko has momentary wrist control but Neal slips an elbow through the middle.
Neal stays in close to Tronko's body and controls the position.

Tronko working for a triangle but Neal defends it easily.
Neal with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tronko darts in trying to clinch

and Neal counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Neal trying to control but Tronko is working from the bottom.
Neal is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Neal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Neal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Neal'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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tronko 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.
Neal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Stephen Neal just wasn't active enough.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Neal lands a nice short elbow.

Neal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Neal throwing shots but Tronko is blocking nicely.
Neal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neal stops Tronko from getting back to his feet.
Neal is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Neal wants to work for an arm triangle but Tronko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Neal with the ground and pound but Tronko uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Neal postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tronko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Neal, into his guard.
Neal pulls Tronko in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tronko preventing the sweep.
Tronko wants to pass the guard but Neal is keeping the position.
Neal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tronko passes into half guard.
Tronko has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Neal dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Neal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Neal lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Neal punishing his opponent with strikes.
Neal landing strikes from the mount.
Neal raining down hammerfists from mount.
The referee warns Tronko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Neal lands a big shot there that rocks Tronko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neal scoring with strikes but Tronko is staying in there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neal controlling his opponent.
Neal looking to finish Tronko with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tronko!
Tronko is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Neal postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tronko looks a forlorn figure.
Neal fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tronko is trying desperately to improve position.
Neal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neal lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tronko hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neal content just to control the position here.
Tronko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neal with a couple of short strikes.
Stephen Neal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neal scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tronko is trying to escape the mount.
Neal tries to control but Tronko wriggling away.
Tronko is bucking up trying to escape but Neal cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neal landing strikes from the mount.
Tronko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tronko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tronko working to try and regain half guard.
Tronko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neal scores with a couple of good head shots there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Neal!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Stig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Zarch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Zarch is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Stig
vs
Zarch

182 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

205 cm
24
176 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, The Stig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Zarch!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stig tries to clinch

and Zarch counters with a takedown into side control.

Zarch has hold of Stig's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Stig tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Zarch cranks the arm and Stig screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Stig, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Chris Zarch!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fray Bentos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daisuke Nikita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Bentos
vs
Nikita

184 cm
19
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
193 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

KAISER

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, Fray Bentos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Daisuke Nikita!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bentos dodges the punch combination from Nikita.
Nikita scores with a three punch combo!
Nikita tries to land a front kick but Bentos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bentos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nikita takes a swing at Bentos's ribcage but misses.

Bentos rushes Nikita and presses him up against the ropes.
Nikita is trying to drag Bentos to the mat but Bentos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Nikita tries to circle away but Bentos has him pinned against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Bentos.
Nikita is trying to force a seperation but Bentos has the dominant position.
Bentos missing with knees to the body.
Bentos displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nikita up against the ropes.
Bentos lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Bentos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nikita goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bentos prevents it.
Nikita tries to stall but Bentos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nikita avoiding damage as Bentos throws knees to the body.
Nikita misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentos prevents Nikita from breaking the clinch.
Bentos keeps control of Nikita as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nikita takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nikita wants a takedown but no success here.
Fray Bentos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisuke Nikita.
Nikita is looking to control Bentos's arms but Bentos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nikita has his back to the ropes.

Bentos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nikita connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bentos throws out a loose jab but Nikita uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikita fails with the takedown.
Nikita scores with a body shot.
Bentos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nikita misses with a double jab
and Bentos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fray Bentos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nikita looks gassed!

Bentos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nikita tries to break the clinch but Bentos is controlling the position.
Nikita takes a shot to the head.
Nikita can't find room to land a body shot as Bentos controls the action.
Bentos keeps control of Nikita as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bentos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nikita backwards.
Bentos lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bentos prevents Nikita from breaking the clinch.
Nikita working hard to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Bentos blocks the elbow strike.
Bentos avoiding damage.
Nikita trying to control the position but instead, Bentos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nikita into the ropes.
Bentos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nikita avoids it.
Nikita misses with a knee strike.
Nikita is trying to break free.
Bentos pushes off an throws an elbow but Nikita leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Nikita tries to break the clinch but Bentos is controlling the position.
Bentos lands a left hand.
Bentos has Nikita pressed against the ropes, preventing Nikita from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short body shot lands from Bentos as the two fighters clinch.
Bentos stalling against the ropes.
Nikita tries to break the clinch but Bentos is controlling the position.
Nikita misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nikita wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikita throws an elbow that misses.
Bentos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bentos pushes Nikita back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bentos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bentos.
Bentos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bentos holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Nikita wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bentos stalling the fight.
Bentos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikita wants to break free but Bentos has control.

Bentos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nikita fails with a takedown attempt.

Bentos moves into range and clinches up with Nikita.
Bentos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nikita tries to circle away but Bentos has him pinned against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Bentos.
A short right from Bentos on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bentos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bentos working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Bentos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Nikita clinches with his opponent.

Bentos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nikita tries a head kick but it misses.
Nikita is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bentos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Bentos moves into the clinch successfully.
Nikita taking a breather.
Nikita is trying to drag Bentos to the mat but Bentos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Bentos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bentos avoiding damage.
Bentos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bentos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nikita has a takedown stuffed.

Bentos has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fray Bentos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nikita misses with a double jab
and Bentos counters with a stiff right hand.
Bentos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikita moves away.
Bentos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bentos, as that shot connected.

It looks like Daisuke Nikita has been cut.
Nikita connects with a body shot that sends Bentos's belly button to the back.

Bentos rushes Nikita and presses him up against the ropes.
Nikita misses with a punch to the body.
Bentos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nikita is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Nikita wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bentos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bentos is pushing Nikita up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice body punch from Bentos - that landed with a thud.
Nikita has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nikita wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nikita has had enough of the clinch but Bentos keeps him there for the moment.
Nikita goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bentos prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikita tries to pull guard but Bentos holds him up against the ropes and eventually Nikita drops back down to his feet.
Nikita is breathing heavily.
Bentos leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bentos.
Bentos tries to land knees in the clinch but Nikita avoids the damage to the body.
Nikita drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bentos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fray Bentos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisuke Nikita.
Nikita goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bentos scores with a hook to the body.
Bentos stalling in the clinch.
Nikita wants to break free but Bentos has control.
Bentos lands a shot to the body.
Nikita avoiding damage as Bentos throws knees to the body.
Bentos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nikita.
Bentos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nikita wants to get back to striking at distance but Bentos won't allow it.
Nikita avoiding damage as Bentos throws knees to the body.
Nikita is looking to break free of the clinch but Bentos has double underhooks.
Nikita is trying to force a seperation but Bentos has the dominant position.
Nikita misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikita is trying to drag Bentos to the mat but Bentos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bentos.
Nikita changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bentos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nikita throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bentos's waist but Bentos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nikita off to one side.
Nikita on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Bentos gets a clinch.
Nikita tries to break free but Bentos pushes him back against the ropes.
Bentos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nikita is defending well for now.
Bentos stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Bentos.
A short left from Bentos.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bentos.
Bentos blocking some punches.
Bentos lands a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nikita.

Bentos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nikita throws a sloppy head kick and Bentos moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Nikita.
Bentos lands with an overhand left.
Bentos lands with a right hand.

Bentos has managed to clinch.
Nikita wants to get back to striking at distance but Bentos won't allow it.
Bentos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Come on Bentos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Bentos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bentos with a jab.
Daisuke Nikita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikita looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Nikita pushes Bentos up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bentos missing with knees to the body.
Bentos gets underhooks to prevent Nikita's takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Bentos.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikita blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bentos prevents Nikita from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Bentos.
Nikita has had enough of the clinch but Bentos keeps him there for the moment.
Bentos pushes off an throws an elbow but Nikita leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Nikita is looking to break free of the clinch but Bentos has double underhooks.
Bentos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Bentos.
Bentos prevents Nikita from breaking the clinch.
Fray Bentos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bentos lands with a short shot to the head.
Bentos lands with a short shot to the head.
Bentos stalling.
Nikita throws a head punch that misses.
Bentos digs a right hand into Nikita's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nikita's gas tank.
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!
Bentos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nikitas head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right handed body shot lands from Bentos.
Nikita blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bentos.
Bentos prevents the takedown attempt.

Bentos breaks from the clinch.

Bentos has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fray Bentos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daisuke Nikita's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Bentos has closed the distance and engaged Nikita in a clinch.
Bentos has Nikita pressed against the ropes, preventing Nikita from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Bentos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nikita shoots in but Bentos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bentos throws a poor cross that misses
and Nikita counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

It looks like Fray Bentos has been cut.
Nikita swinging wildly here.
Nikita throws a combination that misses
and Bentos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bentos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nikita manages to avoid it.
Nikita takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nikita takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nikita lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bentos circles away quickly and effectively.
Bentos scores with a sloppy right hand. Nikita should have avoided that one.
Bentos connects with a body shot that sends Nikita's belly button to the back.
Fray Bentos is winning the standup battle so far.
Nikita takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Bentos clinches with his opponent.
Bentos lands with a right to the head.
Bentos scores with a shoulder strike.
Bentos is working Nikita over against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bentos breaks the clinch.

Bentos moves into the clinch successfully.
Bentos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bentos lands a hook that snaps the head of Nikita backwards.
Bentos lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Bentos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bentos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nikita can do to turn this around?

Bentos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nikita is trying to maintain a safe position but Bentos gets an underhook and turns Nikita into the ropes.
Bentos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Bentos.
Bentos is leaning against Nikita and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Bentos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bentos connects with a looping right hand.
Bentos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nikita.

Nikita has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bentos blocks a body shot from Nikita.
Bentos lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Nikita breaks from the clinch.
Nikita fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bentos avoids it really well and circles away.

Bentos rushes Nikita and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Nikita wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bentos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nikita tries to land knees in the clinch but Bentos avoids the damage to the body.
Bentos lands a nice shot to the body.
Bentos scores with a hook to the body.
Bentos presses Nikita against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nikita is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bentos is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Nikita.
Bentos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nikita.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Bentos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bentos lands a shot to the body.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bentos gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bentos.
Bentos presses Nikita against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Bentos as the two fighters clinch.
Bentos keeps control of Nikita as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Bentos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Bentos darts in and clinches Nikita up against the ropes.
Bentos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nikita.
Bentos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nikita avoiding damage as Bentos throws knees to the body.
Bentos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nikita doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nikita tries to break the clinch but Bentos is controlling the position.
Bentos pushes off an throws an elbow but Nikita leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Bentos is working Nikita over against the ropes.
Nikita is trying to break free.

Bentos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bentos misses with a few strikes there.

Bentos moves into the clinch.
Fray Bentos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikita has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bentos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Bentos breaks the clinch.
Bentos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fray Bentos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisuke Nikita.
Bentos punishes Nikita's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice cross by Bentos.
Bentos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nikita throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bentos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daisuke Nikita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bentos misses the shot to the body.

Bentos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nikita drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot in the inside from Bentos.
Nikita can't break the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fray Bentos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Third Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Issa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy comes to the ring accompanied by New York. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Boy
vs
Issa

192 cm
25
220 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
23
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Third Boy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ali Issa!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Issa to the mat! Issa manages to get full guard.
Boy stops Issa from standing up.
Boy is pushing down on Issa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Issa is fighting to maintain full guard but Boy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boy wants to pass to mount but Issa is defending the position.
Issa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boy in particular looking to stall.
Boy wants to pass to mount but Issa is defending the position.
Boy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Issa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boy prevents Issa from improving his position.
Boy controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Issa!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Issa working to try and regain half guard.
Boy with shots to the head and body - Issa looks very uncomfortable down there.
Boy scoring with strikes but Issa is staying in there.
Boy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Boy goes for an armbar but Issa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Issa.
Issa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Issa is fighting to break Boy's control of his arms but Boy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boy is looking to stand up but Issa isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Issa manages to get himself to full guard.
Boy trying to control but Issa is working from the bottom.
Boy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boy throws a big right hand that misses.
Boy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Issa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Third Boy wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Boy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Issa on his heels. He'll look to pass Issa's guard now, I'm sure.
Issa looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boy advances to half guard.
Boy is keen to just control but Issa is a slippery customer.
Issa trying to hold on to Boy's head to control him but Boy postures up.
Boy wants to take a breather but Issa is having none of it.
Boy works his way into full mount!
Boy 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.
Boy scoring with strikes but Issa is staying in there.

Boy is working for a guillotine from mount but Issa frees his head quite easily.
Boy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Boy has hold of Issa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Issa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Boy looking to control but Issa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Boy throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Issa has his hands clasped together but Boy breaks the hold and Issa is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Boy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Third Boy!
Third Boy is the new light heavyweight champion!