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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Senerchia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pirate Everett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Senerchia's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, If You Dare. Peter Senerchia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Senerchia
vs
Everett

178 cm
19
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
27
244 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Senerchia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Pirate Everett!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Senerchia.
Senerchia scores with a jab to the body.
Peter Senerchia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Senerchia.
Everett looks gassed!
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!

Senerchia rushes Everett and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Everett has eaten all the pies!
Senerchia lands an elbow inside that Everett shrugs off.

It looks like Pirate Everett has been cut.
Senerchia scores with a knee to the head.
Senerchia creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Everett's defenses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Senerchia - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Senerchia lands a nice elbow.

Everett is rocked!
Everett dodges an elbow strike from Senerchia.
Everett is still on wobbly legs! Can Senerchia finish him?
Senerchia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Senerchia has Everett pressed against the ropes.
Senerchia pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Senerchia pushes off an throws an elbow but Everett leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Everett seems to have recovered his senses.
Senerchia leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Senerchia lands an elbow inside that Everett shrugs off.

That has opened up Pirate Everett's cut even more.
Senerchia scores a nice knee to the body.
Senerchia stalling the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Senerchia lands an elbow just above Everett 's eye.
Senerchia just leaning against Everett, taking a breather.
Everett is pressed against the ropes. Senerchia pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Everett! Two more big strikes from Senerchia and Everett crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Peter Senerchia!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dunder Mifflin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric the hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mifflin comes into the arena with Am I Black Enough For You? blaring out of the sound system. Eric the hammer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mifflin
vs
the hammer

190 cm
19
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
28
245 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dunder Mifflin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric the hammer!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mifflin moves away.
the hammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mifflin manages to avoid it.
Eric the hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
the hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
the hammer connects with the punch.
Mifflin throws a leg kick but the hammer moved away.
the hammer throws a lazy right hand but Mifflin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
the hammer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mifflin, right into the meat.
Mifflin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mifflin ducks under a wild hook from the hammer.
the hammer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Mifflin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
the hammer wants to improve his position but Mifflin is controlling well.

the hammer is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Mifflin is tapping! Great win for the hammer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eric the hammer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fu Manchu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daemon Mustacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manchu comes to the ring accompanied by La donna e Mobile. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Manchu
vs
Mustacho

190 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Chainsaw Shack - dress for less
Chainsaw Shack - dress for less

NUT UP or SHUT UP (153q Rec. /$20)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Fu Manchu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Daemon Mustacho!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustacho scores with a hook.

Mustacho has closed the distance and engaged Manchu in a clinch.
Manchu misses with a body punch.
Mustacho lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mustacho tries a body shot but Manchu blocks it.
Mustacho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manchu misses with a punch on the inside.
Manchu lands on the inside with an uppercut.

It looks like Daemon Mustacho has been cut.
Mustacho blocks an uppercut.
Mustacho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Manchu.
A head punch on the inside from Mustacho fails to land.
Mustacho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Manchu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mustacho tries to work over Manchu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manchu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manchu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mustacho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mustacho throws a head punch that misses.
Manchu misses with some punches.
Mustacho swings wildly with an uppercut but Manchu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manchu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mustacho takes a shot to the head.
Manchu is trying to maintain a safe position but Mustacho gets an underhook and turns Manchu into the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Manchu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustacho lands a body shot in the clinch.
Manchu misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manchu.
Manchu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mustacho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manchu digs a right hand into Mustacho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mustacho's gas tank.
Mustacho looks gassed!
Manchu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mustacho.
Manchu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manchu.

Mustacho is rocked!
Manchu unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Mustacho! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Manchu is unloading with more strikes now! Mustacho drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fu Manchu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randolf Brox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Pressley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brox comes into the arena with Avassaladores ft. Michael Jackson - Sou Foda blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Brox
vs
Pressley

178 cm
22
175 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

177 cm
28
175 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randolf Brox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Pressley!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pressley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brox counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Darren Pressley has been cut.
Pressley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brox throws out the jab.
Pressley tries for a takedown but Brox circles away easily
and Brox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brox misses with an uppercut

and Pressley counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Brox!
Brox wants to control but Pressley is having none of it.
Brox tries to reverse the position but Pressley maintains control.
Pressley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brox. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pressley throwing strikes but Brox bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Pressley trying to control the position from guard on top but Brox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pressley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brox keeping moving, preventing Pressley from controlling successfully.
Pressley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pressley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Darren Pressley.
Pressley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pressley fails with the takedown
and Brox counters with a nice uppercut.
Randolf Brox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Pressley.
Brox looks to score with a jab to the body but Pressley is just out of range.
Pressley tries for a takedown but Brox circles away easily
and Brox counters with a left to the body.
Brox lands with an uppercut that bounces Pressley off the ropes and back into rage.
Pressley tries for a takedown but Brox circles away easily
and Brox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pressley looks gassed!
Pressley needs to keep his hands up - Brox had a free shot at his head there.
Brox lands with a good body shot.
Nice shot by Brox.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Brox looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pressley is refusing to be controlled, as Brox sits in half guard.
Brox working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brox wants to stand up but Pressley is controlling the position.
Pressley is in trouble now - Brox has advanced to mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brox lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randolf Brox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darren Pressley's cut.
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.

Pressley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brox scores with a nice right hand.
Pressley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darren Pressley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brox digs a good hook to Pressley's body.
Pressley misses with a takedown
and Brox counters with a left to the body.
Randolf Brox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Pressley.
Pressley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brox lands a jab.

That has opened up Darren Pressley's cut even more.
Pressley is breathing heavily.
Brox digs a good hook to Pressley's body.

Brox drops Pressley with a left and a right! Oh, Pressley is hurt - Brox dives into side control looking to finish!
Brox scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pressley to see if he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brox throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Brox in side control, throwing shots but Pressley defends.
Brox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pressley keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brox working the head and body with strikes.

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.

Brox looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pressley is trying to buck Brox off.
Pressley defending against the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brox working the ground and pound but Pressley is defending the strikes.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brox has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Pressley tries to lock up and control but Brox gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pressley manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pressley controlling the position well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pressley wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randolf Brox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darren Pressley'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Brox lands with a cross.
Brox blocks a head kick by Pressley.
Brox misses the jab.
Brox throws a jab when Pressley was well out of range.
A big right from Brox misses.
Brox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pressley was well out of range. Poor timing from Brox.
Pressley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

The cut above Darren Pressley's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pressley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pressley can do to turn this around?
Pressley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pressley misses with a takedown attempt
and Brox counters with a stiff right hand.
Brox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pressley doesn't seem bothered though.
Pressley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pressley with a poor takedown
and Brox counters with a one-two to the body.
Randolf Brox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Pressley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brox looks to land a combination. Pressley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Pressley is rocked!

Darren Pressley's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Darren Pressley's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Randolf Brox!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fray Bentos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Tronko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Bentos
vs
Tronko

184 cm
19
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

186 cm
23
190 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

PR1ME
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 2 - 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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikael Tronko!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tronko misses with a wild body shot.
Bentos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tronko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tronko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bentos misses with a hook. Tronko ducked under it nicely.

Bentos clinches with his opponent.
Tronko fails to pull guard.
Bentos keeps control of Tronko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tronko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bentos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tronko jumps guard but Bentos stands there with Tronko around his waist. Tronko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tronko looking for a takedown.
Fray Bentos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikael Tronko.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.

Bentos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tronko tries to land a front kick but Bentos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tronko misses with a combination
and Bentos counters with a nice uppercut.
Bentos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tronko at a distance.
Bentos jabs at Tronko's body.
Tronko tests Bentos's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentos throws a hook but Tronko blocks it.
Tronko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bentos.
Nice uppercut there from Tronko.
Bentos lands with a good body shot.
Tronko ducks right into an uppercut from Bentos.
Bentos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Bentos clinches up with Tronko and pushes him back against the ropes.

Bentos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tronko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bentos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tronko misses with a hook
and Bentos counters with a right hand to the body.
A swing and a miss from Tronko.
Tronko throws a right hand that Bentos ducks under and follows up with a left that Bentos also avoids with ease.
Bentos cracks a nice hook into Tronko's ribs.
Bentos is looking to wear down Tronko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tronko throws a lazy uppercut
and Bentos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tronko looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bentos closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tronko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bentos just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Bentos works on Tronko's body with a couple of short punches.
Tronko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bentos has him pressed against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Tronko.
Bentos prevents a body shot from Tronko.
Tronko is trying to break the clinch but Bentos has him pressed against the ropes.
Bentos gets through Tronko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bentos scores with a shoulder strike.
Tronko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bentos just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Tronko throws a head punch that misses.
Bentos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tronko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tronko is trying to force a seperation but Bentos has the dominant position.
Bentos prevents Tronko from breaking the clinch.
Bentos pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Tronko tries to pull guard but Bentos holds him up against the ropes and eventually Tronko drops back down to his feet.

Bentos breaks from the clinch.
Tronko throws a body punch but Bentos moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tronko throws a lazy uppercut
and Tronko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bentos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tronko.

Bentos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tronko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tronko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tronko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bentos's elbow.

Bentos manages to break the clinch.
Tronko throws a hook but Bentos blocks it.

Bentos clinches up against the ropes.
Tronko working aggressively here.
Tronko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bentos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bentos lands a shoulder strike.
Bentos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tronko.
Bentos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bentos prevents a body shot from Tronko.
Bentos scores with a shot to the side of Tronko's head.
Tronko is trying to break the clinch but Bentos is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tronko tries to pull guard but Bentos won't allow it.
Tronko tries to pull guard but Bentos holds him up against the ropes and eventually Tronko drops back down to his feet.
Tronko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bentos just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Tronko is trying to break the clinch but Bentos is controlling him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tronko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bentos smiles and moves away.

Bentos drives through and clinches with Tronko against the ropes.
Tronko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tronko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bentos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tronko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bentos smiles and moves away.
Bentos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tronko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A shot to the body from Tronko misses
and Bentos counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Tronko misses.

Bentos instigates a clinch.
Tronko goes for a takedown attempt but Bentos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bentos misses with a body shot.
Bentos misses with a body shot.
Bentos walks into a straight right hand from Tronko.
Tronko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Bentos counters by clinching up.
Bentos is working Tronko over against the ropes.
Tronko fails to pull guard.
Tronko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tronko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fray Bentos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikael Tronko.
Bentos is pressed up against the ropes. Tronko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bentos down to the mat. Bentos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tronko throws a combination that misses
and Bentos counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Bentos.
Bentos scores with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bentos instigates a clinch.
Tronko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bentos smiles and moves away.
Tronko takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Bentos has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bentos.
Tronko tries to pull guard but Bentos holds him up against the ropes and eventually Tronko drops back down to his feet.
Tronko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tronko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tronko fails to land.
Tronko is looking to break free of the clinch but Bentos has double underhooks.
Tronko misses with a body punch.
Tronko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bentos walks away with a smile on his face. Tronko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bentos misses with a body shot.
Tronko throws an off balance right hand

and Bentos counters by moving into the clinch.
Tronko misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Bentos.
Tronko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tronko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tronko is looking to break free of the clinch but Bentos has double underhooks.
Bentos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bentos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tronko.
Tronko is breathing heavily.
Tronko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bentos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tronko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bentos pushes Tronko back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Bentos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tronko misses with an uppercut.

Bentos gets a clinch.
Tronko tries to break free but Bentos pushes him back against the ropes.
Bentos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bentos cracks Tronko with a nice body shot.
Tronko is trying to break free.
Tronko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tronko has a couple of punches blocked by Bentos.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tronko is looking to control Bentos's arms but Bentos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tronko has his back to the ropes.

Bentos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bentos lands a nice hook to Tronko's body. Tronko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mikael Tronko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bentos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tronko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tronko wants to get back to striking at distance but Bentos won't allow it.
Bentos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bentos lands a hook that snaps the head of Tronko backwards.
Tronko can't break the clinch.
Bentos taking a breather.
Tronko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Bentos on the inside.
Tronko tries a body shot but Bentos blocks it.
Bentos lands an uppercut.
Tronko fails to pull the fight into his guard.

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

Bentos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

Bentos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tronko cracks Bentos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.

Bentos takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bentos - that landed with a thud.
Bentos lands a right hand.
Tronko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bentos fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Bentos rushes Tronko and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Tronko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Tronko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bentos uses from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bentos won't allow Tronko to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bentos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fray Bentos dominated that second round.
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 lands with a nice body punch.
Tronko throws a right hand that Bentos ducks under and follows up with a left that Bentos also avoids with ease.
Mikael Tronko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bentos misses with a series of wild punches.
Tronko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bentos.
Bentos throws an off balance right hand
and Tronko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tronko misses with a combination
enabling Bentos to counter with a crisp jab.
Bentos throws an overhand right that lands on Tronko's shoulder, as Tronko tries to avoid the shot.
Tronko stalks Bentos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bentos's face. Bentos staggers backwards, shaken.
Bentos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tronko's head.
Tronko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bentos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tronko manages to avoid it.
Tronko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tronko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tronko throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Bentos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bentos.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tronko digs a right hand underneath Bentos's ribcage. Bentos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tronko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bentos.
Tronko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bentos has him pressed against the ropes.
Tronko jumps guard but Bentos stands there with Tronko around his waist. Tronko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tronko wants to stall.
A right hand to the body from Tronko.
Tronko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bentos's elbow.
Bentos works on Tronko's body with a couple of short punches.

Bentos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the liver by Tronko. Beautiful body shot.
Tronko throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Bentos counter with a right hand.
Fray Bentos is winning the standup battle so far.
Tronko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Bentos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Tronko jumps guard but Bentos stands there with Tronko around his waist. Tronko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tronko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fray Bentos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikael Tronko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tronko can't find room to land a body shot as Bentos controls the action.
Tronko working hard to break the clinch.
Tronko can't break the clinch.
Fray Bentos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tronko can't break the clinch.
Bentos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tronko tries to pull guard but Bentos holds him up against the ropes and eventually Tronko drops back down to his feet.
Bentos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tronko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bentos walks away with a smile on his face. Tronko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tronko cracks Bentos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Tronko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tronko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tronko thows a body shot but no joy.

Bentos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tronko, pushing him back against the ropes.

Bentos breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bentos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tronko.
Bentos defending well as Tronko loads up on a big left hand.
Tronko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bentos throws a body punch but Tronko moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bentos.
Tronko misses the shot to the body.
Bentos misses the shot to the body.
Tronko scores with a hook to the body. Bentos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tronko throws a hook but Bentos blocks it.
Tronko throws a right hand that misses
and Bentos counters with a left to the body.
Bentos scores with a jab to the body.
Tronko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Bentos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bentos.
Tronko tries to pull guard but Bentos won't allow it.
Tronko jumps guard but Bentos stands there with Tronko around his waist. Tronko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bentos taking a breather.
Fray Bentos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tronko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bentos lands a shot to the body.
Bentos pushes Tronko back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Bentos lands a nice uppercut.
Bentos scores with a hook to the body.
Tronko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bentos smiles and moves away.
Bentos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tronko can do to turn this around?
Tronko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tronko throws a front kick aimed at Bentos's knee but Bentos avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bentos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Bentos gets a clinch.
Mikael Tronko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Tronko fails to land.
Bentos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark 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 Remi Gaillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Phife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gaillard might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Victoria. Phife is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fernandinho - Mais Alto. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Gaillard
vs
Phife

188 cm
25
205 lbs
11 - 4 - 1

189 cm
24
215 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Chainsaw Shack - dress for less
KAISER

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 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Remi Gaillard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Barney Phife!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaillard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phife connects with a looping right hand.
Gaillard throws a body punch but Phife moves out of range.
Phife uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaillard.
Gaillard takes a swing at Phife's ribcage but misses.
Phife throws a poor cross that misses
and Gaillard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gaillard throws a leg kick but Phife moved away.
Phife shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gaillard sprawls well. Gaillard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Phife gets slowly back to his feet.
Gaillard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phife to score with a decent uppercut.
Gaillard is looking to wear down Phife with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Phife rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gaillard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Phife decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gaillard is looking to improve his position.
Phife trying to control from Gaillard's half guard. Gaillard has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Phife trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phife in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gaillard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phife is one step ahead there.
Phife wants to control from the top but Gaillard keeps moving.
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.

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.
Phife missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gaillard trying to control the position.
Phife stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaillard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Phife won't allow Gaillard to sweep him here.
Phife trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Phife preventing the sweep.
Phife landing with the ground and pound.
Phife stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaillard swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gaillard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Phife throws a big right hand that misses.
Phife is looking to work some ground and pound but Gaillard has wrist control.

Phife thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gaillard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phife loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gaillard wants to sweep here but Phife controlling him for the moment.
Phife throws a big right hand that misses.
Phife wants to control from the top but Gaillard keeps moving.
Phife is in close to Gaillard's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaillard is adopting a defensive guard.
Phife passes into half guard.
Phife takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gaillard tries to roll over but Phife keeps him under control.
Gaillard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Phife on the ground.
Phife not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Phife working over Gaillard with some ground and pound. Gaillard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Phife is thwarting Gaillard's attempts to control the position.
Gaillard is refusing to be controlled, as Phife sits in half guard.
Gaillard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Phife.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaillard is looking for a sweep. Phife is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Phife throwing shots but Gaillard is blocking nicely.
Gaillard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Phife lands a couple of digs.
Phife missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Phife content to stall in guard here.
Phife stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaillard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Phife missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gaillard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Phife pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaillard is keeping the position for now.
Gaillard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Phife's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barney Phife dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Phife looks to land a combination but Gaillard avoids it well.
Phife throws a right hand that Gaillard ducks under and follows up with a left that Gaillard also avoids with ease.
Gaillard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gaillard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Phife back to the ropes. Gaillard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gaillard scores with a jab. Phife acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Phife throws a jab but it's blocked by Gaillard.
Gaillard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gaillard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Phife throws a shot to the body.
Phife throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gaillard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gaillard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Phife.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gaillard.
Gaillard misses with a wild combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gaillard.
Nice shot by Gaillard.
Gaillard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Phife throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gaillard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gaillard throws a right and a left that Phife avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phife throws a hook but Gaillard avoids it easily.
Phife tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Phife is defended easily by Gaillard.
Gaillard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaillard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phife.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Phife is defended easily by Gaillard.
Remi Gaillard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barney Phife.
Phife lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phife. Gaillard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gaillard thows a body shot but no joy.
Gaillard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Phife misses with a left hand
and Gaillard counters with an outside leg kick.
Phife fails with a takedown attempt.
Gaillard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gaillard.
Gaillard moves out of range as Phife strikes.
Phife throws a poor cross that misses
and Gaillard counters with a right hand to the body.
Phife is breathing heavily.
Phife keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gaillard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phife.
Phife misses with a hook to the body
and Gaillard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Phife's knee momentarily.
Gaillard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Phife lands a slapping body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gaillard.
Remi Gaillard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaillard scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaillard lands a jab to the head.
Gaillard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phife.
Gaillard looks to score with a jab to the body but Phife is just out of range.
A big right from Phife misses.
Gaillard just misses with a punch to the body.
Phife thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gaillard misses the shot to the body.
Phife rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gaillard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gaillard lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaillard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phife stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gaillard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Phife makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Phife blocks the leg kick.
Gaillard connects with a looping right hand.
Gaillard swings for the body but Phife moves out of range.
Gaillard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gaillard throws a nice looking combination but Phife bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phife lands with an uppercut that bounces Gaillard off the ropes and back into rage.
Gaillard digs a good hook to Phife's body.
A slow jab from Phife misses its intended target.
Phife thows a body shot but no joy.
Gaillard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phife.
Gaillard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gaillard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaillard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gaillard.
Gaillard lands a nice hook to Phife's body. Phife takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Phife.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaillard thows a body shot but no joy.
Gaillard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gaillard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Phife has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gaillard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gaillard misses with the combination.
Gaillard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Phife throws a lazy uppercut
and Phife takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phife shoots and misses
and Gaillard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Phife thinking.
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!
Gaillard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phife manages to avoid it.
A big right from Phife misses.
Gaillard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Phife's head.
Remi Gaillard is winning the standup battle so far.
Gaillard lands a jab to Phife's midsection.
Gaillard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot to the body from Phife misses
and Gaillard counters with a low kick, right behind Phife 's knee.
Gaillard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phife was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaillard.
Gaillard feints and then cracks Phife's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Phife down.
Gaillard connects with a body shot that sends Phife's belly button to the back.
Gaillard lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Remi Gaillard dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Gaillard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gaillard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Phife checks a low kick from Gaillard.
Gaillard lands with a good body shot.
Phife looks to land a left hand but Gaillard moved out of range nicely.
Phife takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gaillard throws a body punch but Phife moves out of range.
Barney Phife seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phife throws a lazy uppercut
and Gaillard counters with a right hand to the body.
Gaillard connects with a body shot.
Gaillard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gaillard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaillard lands with a shot to the body.
Gaillard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gaillard with a hook.
Gaillard swings for the body but Phife moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Gaillard - just one landing.
Gaillard throws a good cross that connects.
Phife takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gaillard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phife manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaillard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phife was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaillard.
Phife stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gaillard.
Phife throws a right hand that misses
and Gaillard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gaillard misses with a low kick.
Phife takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Phife doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phife takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gaillard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Phife doesn't seem bothered though.
Gaillard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gaillard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Phifes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gaillard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Gaillard. That snapped Phife's head back.
Phife shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gaillard as he avoids it easily.
Gaillard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gaillard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gaillard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phife takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gaillard scores with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaillard jabs Phife to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phife throws a lazy uppercut
and Gaillard counters with a nice leg kick.
Gaillard stuns Phife with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Phife's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gaillard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A cross from Gaillard lands.
Gaillard tests Phife's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phife takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phife on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gaillard - that will leave a mark!
Gaillard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Phife.
Gaillard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Gaillard. Those never looked like landing.
Gaillard connects with a right hand. Phife shakes it off.
Phife misses with a hook
and Gaillard counters with a leg kick.
Gaillard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phife stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gaillard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phife can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phife takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gaillard scores with a hook to the body. Phife takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gaillard throws a combination. Phife tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gaillard tries to work over Phife's front leg with a kick but Phife checks it.
Gaillard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gaillard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Phife chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gaillard can pounce on him.
Gaillard just misses with a punch to the body.
Phife takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phife uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaillard.
Gaillard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gaillard tests Phife's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gaillard feints a jab promting Phife to slip. Gaillard then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Phife slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gaillard.
Gaillard throws a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaillard tries to bum rush Phife with a series of wild strikes but Phife uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phife avoids the body shot from Gaillard.
Phife fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaillard manages to avoid it.
Phife misses with a left hand
and Gaillard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gaillard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gaillard works over Phife's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaillard ducks under a wild hook from Phife.
Phife throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gaillard counters with a left to the body.
Phife lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good work by Phife as he checks the leg kick.
Gaillard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phife was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaillard.
A good leg kick by Gaillard.
Gaillard lands with a nice body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot to the body from Gaillard misses

and Phife counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gaillard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Phife trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Remi Gaillard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gaillard 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remi Gaillard!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ned Alonso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Lipkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Alonso
vs
Lipkin

180 cm
19
176 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

179 cm
26
180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ned Alonso!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Lipkin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alonso checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alonso misses with a takedown attempt
and Lipkin counters with a leg kick.
Alonso has his takedown stuffed
and Lipkin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

Alonso throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lipkin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alonso is in Lipkin's guard.
Lipkin trying to control the position.
Alonso scoring with some ground and pound.

Lipkin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alonso defends it easily.
Alonso throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alonso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Alonso drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lipkin dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lipkin won't allow Alonso to get back to his feet.
Lipkin wants to pass the guard but Alonso is keeping the position.
Alonso throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lipkin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alonso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alonso is looking to stand up but Lipkin isn't so interested in that idea.
Alonso is trying to control the position but Lipkin postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Alonso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alonso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Alonso trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ned Alonso wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lipkin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alonso.
Alonso with a poor takedown
and Lipkin counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ned Alonso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alonso gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lipkin counters with a head kick. That will keep Alonso thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Lipkin.
Alonso with a poor takedown
and Lipkin counters with an inside leg kick.
Alonso has his takedown stuffed

and Lipkin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Alonso's guard now.
Lipkin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alonso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lipkin pushes down on Alonso's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alonso is looking for a sweep. Lipkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Lipkin is trying to work for a kimura but Alonso is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alonso won't allow Lipkin to pass to mount.
Lipkin working Alonso over with strikes.
Alonso is looking to improve his position.
Alonso trying to control but Lipkin postures up.
Alonso won't allow Lipkin to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Lipkin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Alonso on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lipkin. Lipkin obviously looking to wear him down.

Lipkin tries to sprawl but Alonso drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Alonso missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Alonso is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lipkin is just riding it out for now. Alonso eventually gives up the hold.
Alonso throwing shots but Lipkin is blocking nicely.

Lipkin is defending against the submission attempts here by Alonso.
Lipkin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alonso working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lipkin's head.
Alonso thows a big elbow that misses.
Alonso throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alonso advances position into side control!
Alonso is trying to ground and pound but Lipkin uses the momentary lack of control by Alonso to regain half guard.
Lipkin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alonso's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alonso's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alonso breaks Lipkin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Alonso postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Alonso drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lipkin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lipkin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lipkin!

Alonso bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Lipkin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alonso's sensitive parts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alonso doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lipkin counters with an outside leg kick.
Lipkin throws a low kick, looking for Alonso's leg but Alonso calmly moves out of range.

Lipkin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alonso throws and elbow that misses. Lipkin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alonso's guard. Nice move by Lipkin!
Alonso wants to improve his position but instead Lipkin has moved into half guard.
Lipkin prevents Alonso from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alonso regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lipkin wants to control from the top but Alonso keeps moving.
Lipkin won't allow Alonso to get back to his feet.
Alonso is wriggling around but Lipkin manages to pass to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lipkin scoring well with a low kick there.
Lipkin throws a leg kick that misses.
Alonso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lipkin counters with a nice body kick.
Alonso keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alonso tries for a takedown but Lipkin circles away easily
and Lipkin counters with a solid body kick.
Lipkin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alonso has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alonso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lipkin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ned Alonso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lipkin throws a wild body kick that Alonso sees coming a mile off.
Alonso avoids a kick to the body.
Lipkin throws a leg kick but Alonso moved away.
Alonso with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lipkin counters with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lipkin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lipkin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alonso misses with a takedown
and Lipkin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lipkin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lipkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Lipkin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lipkin trying to control but Alonso is working from the bottom.
Lipkin is pushing down on Alonso's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alonso is fighting to maintain full guard but Lipkin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lipkin trying to pass the guard but Alonso defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alonso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lipkin is working away from the top position though.
Alonso trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lipkin manages to pass to mount!
Alonso is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alonso tries to hold on but Lipkin postures up.
Alexander Lipkin has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alonso regains half guard.
Alonso wants to control but Lipkin is keeping busy.

Alonso actively working from the bottom here.
Alonso is looking to escape.

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.
Alonso trying to hold on to Lipkin's head to control him but Lipkin postures up.
Alonso controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Alonso trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Lipkin really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Nice body kick from Lipkin.
Lipkin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alonso.

Alonso is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lipkin's half guard.
Alonso not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alonso trying to pass the guard but Lipkin defending well.
Alonso not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alonso thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lipkin to regain full guard.
Alonso trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alonso postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alonso working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alonso is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alonso is looking to work some ground and pound but Lipkin has wrist control.
Alonso in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alonso wants to pass the guard but Lipkin is keeping the position.
Alonso throws a strike but Lipkin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lipkin stopping the sweep attempt from Alonso.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alonso is looking to stand back up but Lipkin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Alonso.
Lipkin wants to pass the guard but Alonso is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lipkin trying to control the action but Alonso is working from the bottom.
Alonso is trying to get back to full guard.
Alonso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lipkin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lipkin's back!
Alonso scores with punches from the back.
Alonso is throwing strikes by Lipkin counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Lipkin regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lipkin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alonso.

Alonso seems to be looking for submissions.
Lipkin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alonso throwing strikes from guard but Lipkin blocks nicely.

Lipkin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alonso defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ned Alonso had his way with Alexander Lipkin in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Alonso checks a leg kick.
Alonso fails with the takedown
and Lipkin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Alonso really felt that one!
Lipkin keeps Alonso at a distance using the push kick.
Alonso tries for a takedown but Lipkin circles away easily
and Lipkin counters with a leg kick.

Alonso closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alonso lands in his opponent's guard.
Alonso wants to pass the guard but Lipkin is keeping the position.
Alonso postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alonso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alonso missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alonso trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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

Alonso manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lipkin misses with a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lipkin!
Lipkin misses with a head kick.
Alexander Lipkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lipkin misses with a kick to the body.
Alonso tries for a takedown but Lipkin circles away easily
and Lipkin counters with a head kick. That will keep Alonso thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ned Alonso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lipkin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lipkin.
Alonso shoots and misses
and Lipkin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alonso's knee momentarily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lipkin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alonso is out of range and Lipkin settles back down.
Alonso with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lipkin counters with a good, hard body kick but Alonso shrugs it off.
That kick from Lipkin tenderised Alonso's leg. Alonso is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alonso with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lipkin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lipkin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alonso has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Lipkin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lipkin scoring with some ground and pound.
Lipkin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lipkin thows a big elbow that misses.
Alonso throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lipkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alonso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alonso is trying to hold Lipkin in close to prevent damage but Lipkin has managed to pass into half guard.
Alonso trying to control from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Lipkin! Alexander Lipkin retains his welterweight title!