Pipeline 17 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fei Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doris Dube (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fei Wong had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Wong
vs
Dube

195 cm
18
220 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

190 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Fei Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Doris Dube!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong throws a jab when Dube was well out of range.

Dube gets a clinch.

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

Wong drives through and clinches with Dube against the cage.

Wong decides to pull guard.
Dube is pushing down on Wong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wong is fighting to maintain full guard but Dube has managed to sneak the leg through.

Dube is trying to work for a kimura but Wong is defending well.

Dube looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Wong is defending against the submission attempts here by Dube.

Dube is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong trying to control but Dube postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dube is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Dube is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wong is just riding it out for now. Dube eventually gives up the hold.

Dube looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dube seems to be looking for submissions.
Dube is taking a breather. Wong says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Dube is working for a kimura but Wong is defending it quite comfortably.
Dube thows a huge punch but Wong dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dube is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wong sees it coming and defends easily.
Wong is looking to escape.
Dube trying to mount his opponent but Wong defends it.

Dube is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wong sees it coming and defends easily.

Dube is working for a submission of some sort.
Dube wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wong keeps working.

Dube wants to work for an arm triangle but Wong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dube is pressing down on Wong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wong is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dube trying to mount his opponent but Wong defends it.
Wong is looking to control Dube's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wong avoid being mounted?
Wong looks like he's trying to stand up.

Wong is defending against the submission attempts here by Dube.
Dube stalling away here and it's allowed Wong to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Wong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dube can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wong defending well as Dube loads up on a big left hand.
Wong checks a leg kick.
Dube misses with a looping left.

Dube rushes Wong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Wong pulls guard.

Dube has gone for a leg lock! Wong slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dube's guard.

Dube is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wong defends well.

Dube is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wong is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Dube is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Wong frees his head nicely. Oh but Dube has switched to an armbar! Wong is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Doris Dube!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Kowalewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kowalewski comes to the cage accompanied by Janusz Laskowski - Śnił mi się rodzinny dom. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Kowalewski
vs
Fitch

187 cm
21
172 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

190 cm
18
176 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Kowalewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Abraham Fitch!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalewski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Fitch scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Kowalewski has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Fitch. Oh but Kowalewski has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Fitch goes limp - he's gone! Kowalewski jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mateusz Kowalewski!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Allan Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gill Dillantro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gill Dillantro told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Nelson
vs
Dillantro

187 cm
21
168 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Allan Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gill Dillantro!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dillantro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dillantro.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dillantro fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Nelson as Dillantro shoots in.
Allan Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gill Dillantro.
Dillantro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Dillantro circles away and keeps his distance.
Dillantro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nelson's waist but Nelson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dillantro off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillantro tries to close the distance and clinch but Nelson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dillantro has a takedown stuffed.
Dillantro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dillantro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nelson as he jumps to the side.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dillantro swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Nelson has taken the fight to the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Nelson.
Nelson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dillantro's defenses.
Nelson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dillantro is looking to break free of the clinch but Nelson has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillantro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dillantro is trying to break the clinch but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.
Dillantro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dillantro tries to pull guard but Nelson holds him up against the cage and eventually Dillantro drops back down to his feet.
Nelson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nelson lands a nice knee to the body.
Nelson lands a knee to the body.
Dillantro looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson landing knees to the head.

Dillantro is rocked!
Dillantro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dillantro is still on wobbly legs! Can Nelson finish him?
Nelson working the clinch nicely. Dillantro is working for position but Nelson cracks him with a big knee to the head! Dillantro crumples up against the cage and Nelson lands two more shots before the ref can save Dillantro! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Allan Nelson!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Sutherland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black DragonBro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Sutherland had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Sutherland
vs
DragonBro

189 cm
26
212 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

190 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Sutherland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Black DragonBro!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sutherland closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. DragonBro did well to prevent Sutherland getting side control.
DragonBro won't allow Sutherland to pass to mount.
Sutherland scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
DragonBro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, if Sutherland is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
DragonBro is in trouble now - Sutherland has advanced to mount!
Sutherland has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Paul Sutherland!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between WilD MasTeR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Bellringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). WilD MasTeR had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 187.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

MasTeR
vs
Bellringer

176 cm
24
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MasTeR takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MasTeR looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Bellringer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends MasTeR sprawling to the canvas! MasTeR rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bellringer finish him?!

It looks like WilD MasTeR has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Bellringer. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Bellringer.
Bellringer connects with a stiff jab that staggers MasTeR - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vitor Bellringer!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edson Heavy Hands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Sheeks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edson Heavy Hands is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Heavy Hands
vs
Sheeks

188 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
19
198 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Edson Heavy Hands !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chad Sheeks!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheeks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heavy Hands .
Sheeks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sheeks.
Heavy Hands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sheeks has a takedown stuffed.
Sheeks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sheeks looks to land a combination but Heavy Hands avoids it well.
Heavy Hands scores with a body shot.
Heavy Hands connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sheeks misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sheeks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heavy Hands .
Heavy Hands lands with a shot to the body.
Sheeks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Heavy Hands in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heavy Hands wants to clinch up but Sheeks keeps it at a distance.
Heavy Hands tries to clinch but Sheeks moves away
and Sheeks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sheeks thows a body shot but no joy.
Heavy Hands fails to land with a series of punches.
Heavy Hands ducks under a wild hook from Sheeks.
Heavy Hands throws a body punch but Sheeks moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheeks throws a right and a left that Heavy Hands avoids nicely.
Heavy Hands moves out of range as Sheeks strikes.
Heavy Hands throws a jab but it's blocked by Sheeks.
Heavy Hands tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sheeks swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Sheeks changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Heavy Hands looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Heavy Hands is trying to escape the position but Sheeks is controlling the position.
Sheeks working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sheeks is trying to ground and pound but Heavy Hands uses the momentary lack of control by Sheeks to regain half guard.
Sheeks lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheeks moves nicely into side control.
Heavy Hands is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheeks fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Heavy Hands is not content to let Sheeks control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sheeks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Heavy Hands has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sheeks cracks Heavy Hands with a big elbow.

Sheeks tries for a kimura but Heavy Hands is defending well.
Heavy Hands pushes Sheeks away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sheeks gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heavy Hands taking a bit of punishment here - Sheeks scoring with strikes.
Sheeks slows the pace down.
Heavy Hands looks to move to half guard but instead Sheeks has passed into mount! Damn!
Heavy Hands is breathing heavily.
The referee warns Heavy Hands that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Heavy Hands tries to lock up and control but Sheeks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sheeks working Heavy Hands over with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heavy Hands is desperately trying to improve his position but Sheeks has a good base and remains in mount.
Heavy Hands takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sheeks working Heavy Hands over with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheeks looking to control but Heavy Hands is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sheeks controlling from the full mount.
Sheeks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Heavy Hands is looking to escape.

Sheeks has hold of Heavy Hands 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Heavy Hands manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Heavy Hands takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sheeks landing strikes from the mount and Heavy Hands is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Sheeks 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.

Sheeks lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Heavy Hands falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chad Sheeks!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Bowron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Lacy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Bowron
vs
Lacy

185 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Hellbent, Inc.™
Bushido Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Bowron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Lacy!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bowron.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lacy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lacy swings for the body but Bowron moves out of range.
Lacy misses with a two punch combination.
Bowron doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Lacy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Bowron throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Bowron!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jakob Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sad Sak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor comes to the cage accompanied by Down with the Trumpets. Sad Sak will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Taylor
vs
Sak

185 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

205 cm
19
217 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jakob Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sad Sak!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taylor wants it to stay on the feet.
Taylor leaves Sak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Taylor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Taylor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sak can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sak manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sak is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taylor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taylor's back!
Taylor trying to control the action but Sak just sinks the hooks in.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sak controlling the positon.
Sak is working the ground and pound. Can Taylor escape?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sak loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Taylor hold on?
Taylor just trying to survive but Sak is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sak is looking to control Taylor but Taylor is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Taylor looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Taylor takes a big shot to the side of the head.

Taylor preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sak.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sak controlling the position well here. Taylor rolled but Sak kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sak has the hooks in. Taylor is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sak controlling the positon.
Sak punishes Taylor with strikes from the back mount.
Taylor trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Sak is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Taylor tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sak is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Taylor defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sak missing with strikes from the back.

Sak working for a choke but Taylor is defending well.
Sak not allowing Taylor to control his hands.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
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!

Sak looking to break Taylor's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Taylor remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sak will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sak is persistently looking for the submission but Taylor is defending it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sak is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Taylor is defending well though. Sak let's go of the attempt for now.
Taylor trying to get back to his feet but Sak is in full control for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sak has Taylor flattened out and is raining down punches.
Sak throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sad Sak dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sak fails with an attempt to clinch.

Sak looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Taylor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sak.
Sak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Taylor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sak is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Sak is working for a kimura but Taylor is defending it quite comfortably.
Sak throwing shots but Taylor is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sak takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Sak is trying to work for a kimura but Taylor is defending well.
Sak seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sak is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Sak has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Taylor defend it? Sak steps over the head and cranks it - Taylor is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sak!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sad Sak!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Gustavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forest Gump has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Gump
vs
Gustavo

200 cm
25
275 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

190 cm
25
255 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Hellbent, Inc.™
Bushido Clothing

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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Forest Gump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Gustavo!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gump thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gump throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gustavo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gump counters with a left and a right that stings Gustavo.
Gustavo looks to land a combination but Gump avoids it well.
Gustavo tries to clinch but Gump moves out of range.
Gump tries a low kick but Gustavo avoids it.
Gustavo misses with a straight right.
Gump fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gustavo digs a good hook to Gump's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Gustavo misses.
Gustavo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gump sprawls well. Gump wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gustavo gets slowly back to his feet.
Gustavo throws a combination that misses
and Gump counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gustavo looks gassed!
Gustavo just misses with a punch to the body.
Gustavo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gump thuds his right hand into Gustavo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gump stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gustavo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gump counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gump lands a body shot.
Gustavo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gump thuds his right hand into Gustavo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Gustavo is rocked!
Gump measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Gustavo! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Forest Gump!

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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adriano Da Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soken Taz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adriano Da Costa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Da Costa
vs
Taz

182 cm
19
185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adriano Da Costa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Soken Taz!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Taz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Taz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Da Costa manages to get back to half guard.

Da Costa looking for submissions off his back.
Taz tries to pass to full mount but Da Costa defends it.

Taz is working for a submission of some sort.
Da Costa is looking for a sweep. Taz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Taz wants to work for an arm triangle but Da Costa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Da Costa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taz pulls his head out easily.

Taz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Da Costa sees it coming and defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Da Costa actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Taz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Da Costa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taz pulls his head out easily.

Taz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Da Costa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taz.

Da Costa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Taz is looking for a kimura here.
Da Costa flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Taz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Da Costa sees it coming and defends easily.

Taz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Taz looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Costa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taz's back!

Taz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Taz breaks Da Costa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Taz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

Taz drops back looking for a leg! Da Costa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Da Costa manages to kick Taz off! Taz jumps back into Da Costa's guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Da Costa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taz is aware though and is defending well.

Da Costa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taz defends it easily.

Taz drops back looking for a leg! Da Costa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Da Costa manages to kick Taz off! Taz jumps back into Da Costa's guard.

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

Da Costa is looking for a triangle but Taz pushes his legs off easily.

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

Da Costa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taz defends well.

Taz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adriano Da Costa!
Adriano Da Costa retains his middleweight title!