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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dana Blue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Darian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Blue
vs
Darian

188 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
18
203 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dana Blue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lance Darian!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Blue has closed the distance and engaged Darian in a clinch.
Blue blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blue looking to stall.

Darian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blue.
Blue moves to clinch but Darian breaks away
and Darian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blue thinking.
Blue looks to clinch
and Darian counters with a nice uppercut.
Darian thows a body shot but no joy.
A head kick by Darian misses
and Blue counters with a big head kick but Darian shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blue.
Good exchange - Darian coming out on top.
Blue is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Darian moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Darian!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Bitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Tack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Bitch
vs
Tack

185 cm
23
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tack shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Bitch counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tack!
Bitch looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bitch avoids the attempt from Tack to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tack is trying to escape the mount.
Tack is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tack wants to hold on but Bitch pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tack is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bitch looking to control but Tack is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bitch prevents Tack from getting the reversal.
Tack tries to hold on but Bitch pushes him away.
Bitch prevents Tack from getting the reversal.

Tack bucks Bitch off and manages to get back to his feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

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

Bitch is defending against the submission attempts here by Tack.
Tack throwing shots but Bitch is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tack throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Tack is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bitch defends it well.
Tack is keen to just control but Bitch is a slippery customer.
Tack drops an elbow to the side of Bitch's head.

Tack is looking for a kimura here.
Tack passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bitch!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tack is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bitch is surviving well by controlling Tack's body position as best he can.
Tack looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Tack will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tack gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bitch keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tack is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Tack stands up out of the half guard.
Tack fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bitch avoids it really well and circles away.
Tack shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bitch as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Bitch pushes Tack up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tack pulls guard successfully.

Tack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bitch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tack looking for a sweep. Not yet Tack, not yet.

Tack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bitch is aware though and is defending well.

Tack wriggles free and stands up.
Jack Tack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Tack shoots in and gets a takedown into Bitch's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tack wants to control from the top but Bitch keeps moving.
Tack lands a couple of digs.
Tack stands and throws Bitch's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Tack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Tack closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tack is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bitch is squirming around, avoiding Tack's attempts to control the action.
Tack takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tack can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bitch is looking to escape.

Tack working for a submission but Bitch is keeping him at bay.
Tack controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tack looking to control but Bitch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jack Tack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bitch is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tack looking to ground and pound but Bitch is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tack tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tack sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Tack takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Tack is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bitch can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ben Bitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tack tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Tack jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bitch manages to avoid the submission attempt.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Tack!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stu Radford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aewult Byrne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Radford comes to the cage accompanied by Status Quo - Rockin All Over the World . Aewult Byrne acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Radford
vs
Byrne

170 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

178 cm
24
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Stu Radford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Aewult Byrne!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byrne throws a jab when Radford was well out of range.
Radford tries to clinch up but Byrne circles away and keeps his distance.
Byrne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Byrne lands with a shot to the body.
Byrne lands a jab.

It looks like Stu Radford has been cut.

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

Radford is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byrne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oh Radford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Radford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Radford seems to have got his legs back now.

Radford shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Radford is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Byrne has managed to free his arm - good work.
Byrne throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Byrne tries to roll over but Radford keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Radford is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Byrne defends it well.
Byrne gets back to full guard.

Byrne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Radford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Byrne trying to keep a closed guard but Radford is proving a slippery customer.
Radford wants to control from the top but Byrne keeps moving.
Radford is looking to work some ground and pound but Byrne has wrist control.

Radford is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Byrne is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Byrne has escaped and now he's on top!
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.
Byrne tries to free his leg and advance position but Radford is retaining full guard.
Byrne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Radford keeping full guard, as Byrne tries to pass.

Radford has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Byrne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Byrne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Byrne is pushing down on Radford's leg trying to pass to half guard. Radford is fighting to maintain full guard but Byrne has managed to sneak the leg through.

Byrne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Radford doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Byrne.
Byrne is keen to just control but Radford is a slippery customer.
Byrne thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Byrne sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Radford defending well though.
Byrne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Byrne working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Byrne working the head and body with strikes.
Radford keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Byrne sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Radford defending well though.
Radford is pressing down on Byrne's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Byrne has gone for a leg lock! Radford slips out almost immediately though and dives into Byrne's guard.
Radford preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Radford.

Radford avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Byrne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aewult Byrne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stu Radford's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Byrne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Radford is out of range and Byrne settles back down.
Aewult Byrne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radford blocks a head kick by Byrne.
The fight stays on the outside here - Radford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Byrne throws a head kick that misses.
Radford avoids the body shot from Byrne.
Byrne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Byrne throws a right and a left that Radford avoids nicely.
A head kick from Byrne lands but Radford takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrne looks to throw the jab but Radford is out of range.
Radford takes a swing at Byrne's ribcage but misses.
Byrne is breathing heavily.
Byrne looks to land a left hand but Radford moved out of range nicely.
Byrne throws an ugly left hook that misses

so Radford counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Radford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Byrne on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radford is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Radford trying to control the position from guard on top but Byrne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Radford thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Byrne can't keep his opponent in guard - Radford advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Radford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Byrne keeps working.
Byrne missing with punches from the bottom.
Radford trying to mount his opponent but Byrne defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Radford looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

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.
Byrne wants to control but Radford is keeping busy.
Radford is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Radford wants to stand up but Byrne is controlling the position.
Byrne is trying to get back to full guard.
Radford is looking to advance position but Byrne won't allow it.
Radford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Byrne keeps working.
Radford seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Byrne is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radford looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Radford wants to stand up but Byrne is controlling the position.
Radford seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Byrne wants to control but Radford is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Radford wants to pass to mount but Byrne is defending the position.
Radford scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Radford 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.
Radford is looking to take a break and control but Byrne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like Radford is going to stand back up.
Radford misses with a head shot. Byrne uses the momentum to regain guard.

Byrne working for a triangle but Radford defends it easily.

Byrne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Byrne has his feet on Radford's thighs here. He's pushed Radford off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Radford screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aewult Byrne!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francois Leroux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Selby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leroux comes to the cage accompanied by Leroux's Theme. Francois Leroux has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Leroux
vs
Selby

190 cm
25
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
24
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Counter striker
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Francois Leroux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rick Selby!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leroux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Selby manages to avoid it.
Selby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leroux.
Leroux throws a nice head kick!
Selby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leroux defends it nicely.
Selby changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leroux tries to avoid it but Selby manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leroux to the ground. Leroux escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leroux jabs Selby right on the nose. Selby blinks but takes it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Selby dives in and grabs Leroux's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leroux pushes down on Selby's head and hops out.
Francois Leroux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Selby.
Selby fails with a takedown attempt.
Selby shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Selby.
Selby closes the distance and clinches up with Leroux, looking for a takedown. Selby pushes Leroux against the cage but Leroux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Francois Leroux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Leroux scoring well with a low kick there.
Selby is trying hard to land a takedown here. Leroux sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Selby fails with a takedown attempt.
Rick Selby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Selby misses with a takedown
and Leroux counters with a left to the body.
Selby looks gassed!
Leroux thumps Selby with a low kick.
Leroux throws a leg kick which misses Selby's front leg but catches the back leg as Selby tries to avoid it.
Leroux lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Leroux. That's going to slow Selby down.
A solid body kick from Leroux.
Leroux scores with a sloppy right hand. Selby should have avoided that one.
Selby takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leroux connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leroux lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leroux scoring well with a low kick there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leroux lands a nice leg kick that just misses Selby's sensitive parts.
That kick from Leroux tenderised Selby's leg. Selby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leroux feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Selby's calf.
Selby takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Leroux lands with a slapping head kick.
Leroux is looking to wear down Selby with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Leroux connects with a leg kick. Selby looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leroux throws a head kick that Selby semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francois Leroux dominated that round.
That's time! Leroux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Selby shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leroux as he avoids it easily.
Selby fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leroux avoids it really well and circles away.
Selby shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leroux pinned against the cage. Leroux gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Francois Leroux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Selby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leroux scoring well with a low kick there.
Selby is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Leroux.
Leroux scoring well with a low kick there.
Selby on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Selby shoots and misses
and Leroux counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Selby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leroux stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Leroux.
The fighters circle momentarily. Leroux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Leroux throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Selby.
Selby blocks a head kick by Leroux.
Leroux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Selby on the side of the head.
Leroux moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Selby shoots and misses
and Leroux counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroux connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leroux fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Selby has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Selby moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Francois Leroux is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leroux.
Selby sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Leroux feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Selby's calf.
Leroux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Selby at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leroux scores with a hook.
Leroux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Selby can do to turn this around?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leroux, as that shot connected.
Selby takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Selby walks into a left hand.
Leroux connects with a solid leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Selby avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francois Leroux dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Selby has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leroux.
Selby doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Leroux counters with a low kick, right behind Selby 's knee.
Selby takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Selby's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Selby changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leroux tries to avoid it but Selby manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leroux to the ground. Leroux escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Selby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Selby takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leroux lands a nice leg kick that just misses Selby's sensitive parts.
Leroux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Selby at a distance.
Leroux throws a leg kick which misses Selby's front leg but catches the back leg as Selby tries to avoid it.
Leroux lands a head kick!
Selby takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leroux scores with a kick to the midsection.
Leroux throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leroux goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Leroux bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Selby's head.
Leroux scores with a jab to the head.
Selby misses with a takedown attempt
and Selby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Francois Leroux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Selby.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selby needs to keep his hands up - Leroux had a free shot at his head there.
Leroux scores with a decent looking hook.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Selby might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Leroux has got the better of the exchanges.
Selby takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Leroux throws a nice looking combination but Selby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leroux connects with a jab.
Rick Selby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Selby tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Leroux connects with a body shot that sends Selby's belly button to the back.
Francois Leroux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leroux works the jab nicely.
Leroux getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Leroux connects with a solid leg kick.
Leroux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Selby is trying desperately to land a takedown but Leroux is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Selby.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Selby fails with the takedown
and Leroux counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Francois Leroux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Leroux 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 30:24
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francois Leroux!

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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 Rembrandt Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brown might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tyson Quotes. Wood is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: True Love Clubstar's True Club Mix - Jun. The key to victory for Rembrandt Brown has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Brown
vs
Wood

170 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rembrandt Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Owen Wood!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Owen Wood has been cut.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Owen Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood shoots and misses
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Brown lands with an overhand left.
Wood gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Brown counters with a crisp one two that drops Wood! Brown thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Wood to his feet! Wood is in big trouble!

Wood is rocked!
Rembrandt Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Wood.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wood tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily
and Brown counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rembrandt Brown!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephoune Father (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrick Royce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Royce has chosen Just Another Victim.By Helmet as his entrance music. 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.

Father
vs
Royce

178 cm
19
182 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephoune Father!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodrick Royce!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Father manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Royce on his heels. He'll look to pass Royce's guard now, I'm sure.
Father 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.
Royce avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Royce is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Father is controlling him.
Royce is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Father pushing down on Royce's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Father frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Father breaks from Royce's wrist control and lands an elbow.

It looks like Rodrick Royce has been cut.
Royce wants to control but Father is having none of it.

Father working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Royce turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Father off and cradles Royce's limp body as Father celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Stephoune Father!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Sczastliwyj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sczastliwyj is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Это Кавказ. Karl Marks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Marks
vs
Sczastliwyj

189 cm
27
209 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

198 cm
20
220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Insanely flexible

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

GMMA Supplements 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl Marks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Igor Sczastliwyj!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Marks.

Marks is trying to get an arm triangle but Sczastliwyj is defending well.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Karl Marks!
Karl Marks is the new light heavyweight champion!