BFC:18 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Captain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Smith
vs
Captain

167 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
158 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Aggressor

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Captain!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Captain is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Captain circles away and we're back to standing.
Captain misses with a leg kick

and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Captain is keeping the position.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith wants to control from the top but Captain keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Captain can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith wants to control but Captain is keeping him busy.
Captain tries to escape but Smith is in control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Captain tries to strike from the bottom but misses.

Smith has an Americana. Captain didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Smith is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Smith hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sam Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Ballado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Huntington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Ballado has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ballado
vs
Huntington

185 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
21
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Ballado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Keith Huntington!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Huntington both land. Nice combination.
Ballado looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Huntington throws a nice looking combination but Ballado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Huntington throws a nice looking combination but Ballado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Huntington moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Huntington throws a shot to the body.

Huntington drops Ballado with a nice combination! Huntington dives into Ballado's guard, looking to finish!

It looks like Thomas Ballado has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huntington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Huntington really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ballado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Huntington stays in close to Ballado's body and controls the position.
Ballado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Huntington.
Huntington is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Huntington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Huntington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ballado can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Huntington controls the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Huntington postures up and lands a big shot to Ballado's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huntington is looking to work some ground and pound but Ballado has wrist control.
Huntington working some strikes from top position.
Huntington 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.
Huntington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Huntington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Huntington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huntington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Huntington postures up and lands a big shot to Ballado's brow.
Huntington lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Huntington sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Huntington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ballado swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huntington is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Huntington throws a big right hand that misses.
Ballado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Huntington with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Huntington seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Huntington works over Ballado with some ground and pound from guard.
Huntington postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huntington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Huntington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huntington engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Huntington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Huntington postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Huntington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ballado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Huntington is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Huntington is looking to work some ground and pound but Ballado has wrist control.
Huntington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Huntington lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Huntington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huntington throwing strikes from guard but Ballado blocks nicely.
Huntington lands a couple of digs.
Huntington pushing down on Ballado's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Huntington trying to mount his opponent but Ballado defends it.
Huntington is nestled in close to Ballado, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Huntington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Huntington controlling the action here.
Huntington missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Huntington thows a huge punch but Ballado dodges it nicely.
Huntington lands strikes from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huntington takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Huntington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Ballado's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Huntington scores with a three punch combo!
Huntington moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Huntington uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ballado has time to react.
Ballado moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Ballado is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huntington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Huntington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No joy there for Huntington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Huntington scores with a three punch combo!
Oh Ballado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Huntington drops Ballado with a big left hand and mounts him. Ballado is in big trouble!
Huntington with shots to the head and body - Ballado looks very uncomfortable down there.
A nice elbow there by Huntington.
The referee warns Ballado that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Huntington with shots to the head and body - Ballado looks very uncomfortable down there.
Huntington softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Ballado is out cold! Huntington jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Huntington!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louis Sansom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Godley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sansom's entrance music is Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Sansom
vs
Godley

186 cm
23
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
206 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Louis Sansom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Godley!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Godley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Godley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Godley drops back looking for a leg! Sansom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sansom manages to kick Godley off! Godley jumps back into Sansom's guard.
Godley wants to pass the guard but Sansom is keeping the position.

Godley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sansom is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Godley, into his guard.
Sansom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sansom with a flurry of punches that miss.

Godley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sansom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Godley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sansom passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sansom trying to pass the guard but Godley defending well.
Sansom is trying to control. Godley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sansom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Godley's head.

Godley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sansom wants to take a breather but Godley is having none of it.

Godley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sansom working over Godley with some ground and pound. Godley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Godley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Godley looking for submissions off his back.

Godley actively working from the bottom here.
Sansom seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

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.
Sansom takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sansom thows a huge punch but Godley dodges it nicely.
Godley is looking for a sweep. Sansom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sansom sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Godley defending well though.
Godley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Godley actively working from the bottom here.
Godley looks gassed!
Sansom seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Godley actively working from the bottom here.
Sansom is trying to control. Godley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Godley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sansom pulls his head out easily.
Sansom lands with a punch from half guard.

Godley looking for submissions off his back.
Sansom trying to control from half guard but Godley is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Sansom.
Sansom frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sansom looking to finish Godley with some ground and pound. This is bad for Godley!
Godley gets back to half guard.

Godley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Sansom decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Sansom clinches with his opponent.

Sansom jumps guard and drags Godley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Godley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sansom is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sansom has escaped and now he's on top!
Sansom postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sansom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sansom trying to control the position from guard on top but Godley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sansom passes into half guard.
Sansom is nestled in close to Godley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Godley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sansom pulls his head out easily.
Sansom looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sansom scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sansom scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Godley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Godley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Sansom 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.

A nice combination there by Sansom.
Godley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sansom counters with a right hand to the body.
Sansom misses with a double jab.
Godley has his takedown stuffed

and Sansom holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short left from Sansom.
Sansom is trying to break the clinch but Godley is controlling him.

Sansom has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Godley regains guard immediately.
Sansom distracts Godley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Godley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sansom showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sansom has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Godley is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Sansom is sitting in close to Godley's body. Godley has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sansom is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sansom is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Godley.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chris Godley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benjo Hadzija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seb Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hadzija comes to the cage accompanied by Bos ili Hadžija. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Hadzija
vs
Williams

175 cm
26
143 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

168 cm
23
148 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjo Hadzija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Seb Williams!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hadzija throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Hadzija, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Hadzija against the cage but Hadzija circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hadzija throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hadzija misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

It looks like Seb Williams has been cut.
Hadzija wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Hadzija lands a left and a right that sends Williams crashing to the canvas! Hadzija dives into mount looking to finish!

Williams is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hadzija stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Hadzija finish him?
Williams gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Hadzija points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Williams wakes up just in time to hear Hadzija thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjo Hadzija!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Kidd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Ovenglove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ovenglove's choice of entrance music: Tarantula. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Kidd
vs
Ovenglove

195 cm
22
194 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

190 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Kidd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Ovenglove!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ovenglove moves into range and clinches up with Kidd.
Kidd takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kidd gets underhooks to prevent Ovenglove's takedown attempt.
Kidd displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ovenglove up against the cage.
Ovenglove lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Adam Kidd has been cut.
Kidd stalling.
Kidd drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ovenglove pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ovenglove wants to clinch

and Kidd moves into the clinch.
Kidd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ovenglove blocks an elbow strike.
Ovenglove tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ovenglove throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kidd blocks it with crossed arms.
Ovenglove throws a punch but it's blocked by Kidd.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ovenglove misses with a knee to the head.
Kidd is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ovenglove gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ovenglove tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ovenglove looking to throw knees to the head but Kidd is blocking nicely.
Ovenglove lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ovenglove throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kidd blocks it with crossed arms.
Ovenglove misses with a knee to the head.
Ovenglove looks gassed!
Ovenglove misses with a knee strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovenglove using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kidd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ovenglove looking to throw knees to the head but Kidd is blocking nicely.
Kidd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ovenglove tries a knee to the head but Kidd blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ovenglove throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kidd blocks it with crossed arms.
Kidd throws an elbow that misses.
Kidd creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kidd stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ovenglove with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kidd leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ovenglove misses with a knee to the head.
Kidd tries to land knees in the clinch but Ovenglove avoids the damage to the body.
Ovenglove tries a knee to the head but Kidd blocks it.
Kidd drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ovenglove pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Kidd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ovenglove leaves Kidd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

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.

Kidd rushes Ovenglove and presses him up against the cage.
Ovenglove throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kidd blocks it with crossed arms.
Ovenglove looking to throw knees to the head but Kidd is blocking nicely.
Ovenglove tries to land a knee to the head but Kidd blocks with his arms.

Kidd gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ovenglove is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kidd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ovenglove works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kidd forces his way into half guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ovenglove defending well though.
Kidd missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Ovenglove makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ovenglove wants to clinch but Kidd slips to the side

and Kidd counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kidd controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kidd trying to control but Ovenglove is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidd throwing strikes but missing.
Ovenglove is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kidd is controlling him.
Kidd throwing strikes from guard but Ovenglove blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Kidd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Kidd's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kidd wants a takedown but no success here.
Ovenglove throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ovenglove with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kidd throws a punch but it's blocked by Ovenglove.
Ovenglove tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kidd can't get the takedown.
Ovenglove with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ovenglove using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kidd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ovenglove tries to land a knee to the head but Kidd blocks with his arms.
Ovenglove avoids the elbow strike from Kidd, against the cage.
Kidd is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd lands a nice elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ovenglove misses with a knee strike.
Ovenglove looking to throw knees to the head but Kidd is blocking nicely.
Kidd putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ovenglove in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kidd throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kidd stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovenglove misses with a knee strike.
Kidd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ovenglove fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Kidd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ovenglove stuffs the takedown.

Kidd gets tackled into the cage by Ovenglove. Ovenglove maintains the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kidd.

Ovenglove drags the fight down to the ground.
Kidd is looking to work some ground and pound but Ovenglove has wrist control.
Kidd stays in close to Ovenglove's body and controls the position.

Kidd gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ovenglove darts in trying to clinch

and Kidd counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovenglove misses with a knee to the head.

Ovenglove has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kidd is trying to keep an underhook but Ovenglove manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kidd is looking for a sweep. Ovenglove is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kidd is working hard here to advance position.
Kidd trying to control here.
Kidd wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd tries to roll over but Ovenglove keeps him under control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Ovenglove postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kidd to stand up.
Ovenglove fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ovenglove closes the distance looking to clinch

so Kidd counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidd wants to stand and escape but instead Ovenglove has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Ovenglove stands up and waves to Kidd to follow him.
Ovenglove tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ovenglove closes the distance looking to clinch

and Kidd holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ovenglove using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kidd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ovenglove prevents the takedown attempt.
Ovenglove tries to land a knee to the head but Kidd blocks with his arms.
Ovenglove looking to throw knees to the head but Kidd is blocking nicely.
Ovenglove blocks an elbow strike from Kidd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marcus Ovenglove will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Adam Kidd's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Ovenglove tries to clinch up.
Ovenglove tries to clinch up

and Kidd counters with a takedown into side control.
Kidd tries to score with some ground and pound. Ovenglove controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ovenglove dodges the ground and pound from Kidd.

Kidd goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ovenglove rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kidd's guard! Nice work there by Ovenglove!
Kidd is trying to control the position but Ovenglove postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ovenglove decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kidd, up you get!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ovenglove closes the distance but Kidd moves to the side

and Kidd counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ovenglove with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ovenglove connects with a knee to the head.
Ovenglove using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kidd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ovenglove looking to throw knees to the head but Kidd is blocking nicely.
Ovenglove throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Kidd.
Ovenglove throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kidd blocks it with crossed arms.
Kidd lands a damaging elbow.

Ovenglove gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kidd lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ovenglove!
Kidd looking to control but Ovenglove is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Ovenglove really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Kidd swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ovenglove is now in Kidd's guard. A big mistake from Kidd there, giving up the dominant position!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ovenglove gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ovenglove moves to clinch but Kidd breaks away

and Kidd counters with a single leg into guard. Ovenglove didn't expect that.
Ovenglove avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kidd throws a strike but Ovenglove rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Kidd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ovenglove is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidd is adopting a defensive guard.

Ovenglove stands up from Kidd's guard - Ovenglove perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ovenglove tries to close the distance and clinch but Kidd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Kidd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kidd 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 Colin Fotheringham 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... Adam Kidd!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Sauers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Bunce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Sauers could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to King Bunce's chin.

Sauers
vs
Bunce

189 cm
19
280 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

BLKOUT Clothing
BLKOUT Clothing

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Sauers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, King Bunce!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunce misses with a double jab

and Sauers counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bunce can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sauers prevents Bunce from improving his position.

Sauers in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bunce tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sauers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane Sauers!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sha Poopi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Ryan Russo enters the cage!

Poopi
vs
Russo

167 cm
25
140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
20
146 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Tends to cut

BLKOUT Clothing
BLKOUT Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sha Poopi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Russo!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poopi blocks a head kick by Russo.
Poopi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Poopi shoots in but no luck this time.
Poopi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Russo as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sha Poopi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Russo as Poopi shoots in.
Poopi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Poopi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Russo as he avoids it easily.
Poopi shoots in but Russo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Poopi fails with the takedown.
Poopi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Russo as he jumps to the side.
Poopi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Russo defends it nicely.
Poopi has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Russo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Russo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Russo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Russo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Poopi's defenses.
Russo lands an elbow inside that Poopi shrugs off.
Russo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Poopi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Russo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Poopi shoots in for a takedown but Russo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Poopi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Poopi has his takedown stuffed
and Russo counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Poopi is rocked!

Russo rushes Poopi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo jerks Poopi's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Poopi drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Russo goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Russo because Poopi was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Ryan Russo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

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

Graf
vs
Magnum

178 cm
23
162 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

173 cm
21
155 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Artem Graf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Micah Magnum!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graf swats away the attempt to clinch by Magnum.
A big right from Graf misses.
Magnum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graf.
Some wild striking there from Graf.
Graf misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graf misses with a wild combination.
Graf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magnum.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Graf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magnum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Graf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Graf falls off balance throwing a combination
and Magnum counters with a good low kick that Graf was not able to check.

Magnum clinches up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnum using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Graf using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magnum has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Graf avoiding damage as Magnum throws knees to the body.
Graf avoids the elbow strike from Magnum, against the cage.
Magnum manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Magnum missing with knees to the body.
Magnum is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Micah Magnum.
Graf throws a series of punches but Magnum moves out of range.
Magnum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Graf looks to land a right hand but Magnum moved out of range.
Graf shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Magnum as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graf is trying hard to land a takedown here. Magnum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magnum tries to clinch up but Graf circles away and keeps his distance.
Graf misses with a two punch combination.
Graf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magnum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Graf misses with a jab, cross combination.
Graf swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Graf misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Graf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Graf tries for a takedown but Magnum circles away easily

and Magnum counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artem Graf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magnum stalling the fight.
Graf throws a punch but it's blocked by Magnum.
Graf jumps guard but Magnum stands there with Graf around his waist. Graf gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graf tries to pull guard but Magnum won't allow it.
Magnum taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Magnum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Graf avoids it.
Graf changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Magnum fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Graf swats away the attempt to clinch by Magnum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Graf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Magnum counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Magnum is stalling here.
Graf is trying to break the clinch but Magnum has him pressed against the cage.
Magnum slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Micah Magnum.
Graf thuds his right hand into Magnum's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magnum thows a body shot but no joy.
Graf doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Magnum counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Magnum leaning against his opponent.
Graf tries to break free but Magnum pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnum prevents the takedown attempt.
Graf looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Graf is looking to break free of the clinch but Magnum has double underhooks.
Magnum stops a takedown attempt from Graf.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artem Graf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magnum stalling.
Graf jumps guard but Magnum stands there with Graf around his waist. Graf gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Magnum just leaning against Graf, taking a breather.
Graf wants a takedown.
Magnum stalling.
Graf is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Magnum pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Magnum is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Micah Magnum.
Graf misses with a double jab

and Magnum counters by clinching up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Magnum takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Magnum just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graf's brow.
Graf being controlled against the cage.
Magnum lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Artem Graf has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnum is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Micah Magnum.
Graf shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Magnum eats them both and turns towards Graf to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Magnum gets a clinch.
Graf jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magnum walks away with a smile on his face. Graf gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Graf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graf throws a combination. Magnum tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Magnum fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Graf, pushing him back against the cage.
Graf being controlled against the cage.
Magnum scores a nice knee to the body.
Graf letting Magnum take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Micah Magnum.
Graf misses with a double jab

and Magnum counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Magnum.
Magnum has Graf pressed against the cage, preventing Graf from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Magnum is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Magnum keeps control of Graf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnum leaning his opponent against the cage.
Graf fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Graf tries to break the clinch but Magnum is controlling the position.
Magnum is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Graf tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Magnum just stands there and leans against the cage.
Graf wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Micah Magnum.
Magnum takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Magnum throws a jab but it's blocked by Graf.
Magnum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Graf.
Graf swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Magnum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!

Graf misses with a series of wild punches.

Magnum darts in and clinches Graf up against the cage.
Magnum pressing his opponent against the cage.
Magnum continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graf is looking to break free of the clinch but Magnum has double underhooks.
Magnum will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Graf up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Micah Magnum.
Graf doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Magnum counters with a nice uppercut.
Graf swings widly with a right hand

and Magnum moves into the clinch.
Graf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Micah Magnum.
Magnum avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magnum misses with a shot to the body
and Graf counters with a series of strikes. Magnum will be more careful next time no doubt.
Graf blocks a jab.
Artem Graf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magnum takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Magnum tries to clinch but Graf moves out of range.
Magnum fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Graf checks it well.
Sloppy strikes from Graf. Those never looked like landing.
Graf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magnum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Magnum counters by clinching up.
Magnum is pushing Graf up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Graf has Magnum pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Graf pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Magnum tumbling to the mat - Graf dives into Magnum's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Graf looking to sit in guard and control but Magnum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Graf working for a triangle but Magnum defends it easily.
Magnum throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graf looking for a sweep. Not yet Graf, not yet.
Magnum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Graf. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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

Graf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Graf is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Magnum trying to stand up but can't free himself from Graf's guard.
Magnum lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Artem Graf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magnum wants to get up but he can't break Graf's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Artem Graf showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Magnum 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Magnum!